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Do we still lack a robust economic theory, or must we accept the inherent limits of economic forecasting? Our Associate Professor in Political Economy Dr Abby Innes was featured in a panel discussion hosted by The Institute of Arts and Ideas on the economic failures that have financially crippled all but the richest in society. 🎥 Watch the full discussion on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eMuXYYpT To stay up to date with the latest stories from the European Institute, visit lse.ac.uk/ei/news.

War crimes need to be addressed, if peace is to be built. But, in divided societies polarised by violence, war crimes talk can deepen the divisions. In her inaugural lecture, Professor Denisa Kostovicova discusses how former opponents engage with the legacy of mass atrocity.  🗓️26 March, 6.30pm  Find out more:  

Having trouble getting started on your dissertation? ✍️ Lacking inspiration for a research puzzle? 🧠 You’re in the right place! Our MSc IMPP student & content creator Dan sought out our academics for their top tips on the matter 🤩 Watch in full for advice ranging from topic ideation to the writing and editing phase! #TeamEI #PartofLSE #dissertation #research #study

Having trouble getting started on your dissertation? ✍️ Lacking inspiration for a research puzzle? 🧠 You’re in the right place! Our MSc IMPP student & content creator Dan sought out our academics for their top tips on the matter 🤩 Watch in full for advice ranging from topic ideation to the writing and editing phase! #TeamEI #PartofLSE #dissertation #research #study

🎉 Congratulations to Vittoria Montinari! Vittoria is an alumnus from the Class of 2024 with an MSc in Culture and Conflict, and has just started a new role as a Trainee in Security and Defence Research at Finabel - The European Land Force Commanders Organisation. We love celebrating our alumni and students' news as part of our #EIAwesomeAlumni campaign. Let us know if there's anything you'd like to share - and please share your congratulations with Vittoria in the comments!

🎉 Congratulations to our Professor in Global Politics Denisa Kostovicova for receiving an Honourable Mention for the British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies George Blazyka Prize in East European Studies for her book: “Reconciliation by Stealth: How People Talk about War Crimes”. 🎟️ Join us next week for Professor Kostovicova’s inaugural lecture on Wednesday 26 March, 6.30-8pm to learn more: https://lnkd.in/emzu98m8 To stay up to date with the latest stories from the European Institute, visit lse.ac.uk/ei/news.

Happy first day of Spring! What a beautiful start to the new season 🌞🌸 Does this sunny weather make anyone else yearn for an afternoon nap in the park? 👀 #TeamEI #PartofLSE #Spring

“When you get it especially wrong, there is a deep scar in the eyes of the young generation." Our Visiting Senior Fellow Dr Orkun Saka has recently been interviewed by Axios on how the experience of the Covid-19 pandemic continues to change the political preferences of young people around the world. 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eWDKpqVq To stay up to date with the latest stories from the European Institute, visit lse.ac.uk/ei/news.

Yesterday we enjoyed our EI Networking Evening! 👥 Students heard from a panel of European Institute alumni who shared their experiences in the professional world and answered questions from the audience, before joining alumni and faculty for the annual EI Networking Reception. Attendees were challenged to meet new connections (and catch up with old friends) during a series of timed ‘speed-networking’ conversations. A great time was had by everyone – we can’t wait to see you all for the next one! Find out more about what's going on with our alumni programme at bit.ly/eialumni

🔊 OUT NOW: Discover our brand new programme video for our MPhil/PhD in European Studies! Thank you to our PhD candidates Elena Pro and Benedetta Morari, as well as Jacob Lypp, PhD alumnus now LSE Fellow in International Migration at the LSE European Institute, for sharing your experiences on the Doctoral Programme. Our PhD programme offers students the opportunity, over four years, to undertake a substantial piece of work worthy of publication, and which makes an original contribution to the study of contemporary Europe. We offer particular expertise and specialisation in the subfields of 📈 Political Economy, 🏛️ Politics and Policy, 👩⚖️ Culture and Society, and 🌍 Migration. 🔗 To learn more and apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/eqz9HmVP #LSEEI #TeamEI #PartofLSE