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Research

The Department of Social Policy is an internationally recognised centre of research and teaching in social and public policy. From its foundation in 1912, it has carried out cutting-edge research on core social problems and helped to develop policy solutions.

Research in The Department of Social Policy

Department of Social Policy Seminars

International Social and Public Policy (ISPP) Seminars
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Research Projects

Current externally-funded research projects
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Research Centres

and hubs associated with the department
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LSE Research

Find out more about what LSE researchers are working on and how they are shaping the world
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PhD Research

Knowledge Exchange and Outreach

Working Paper Series

High quality research papers across the broad field of social policy
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Expert Conversations

Careers in Social Policy
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Beyond the Academy

Knowledge Exchange and Outreach
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