LSE Department of Government

How do young people feel about #socialmedia, #AI and #politics? As politics undergoes a rapid #digital transformation, our undergraduate degree in Politics and Data Science will equip students to navigate this terrain. Find out more about our BSc in Politics and Data Science: https://lnkd.in/e5J7RNNM #partofLSE #LSE #datascience

Have you ever asked the question whether the #world is becoming more #conflictual? We have. We were delighted to host the 'Is the world becoming more conflictual?' event on Wednesday 12 March as part of the Student Engagement Committee's politics and pizza lunch and learn sessions. We heard from our experts in conflict, Dr Bill Kissane and Dr Carl Muller-Crepon, as well as two student presenters, Analia Mireles-Beuze and Dhanya Dhayanand. We even had a musical performance from Saisha Hayes! Thanks to Dr Sarah Brierly for chairing.

"My time in the #Department of #Government has been invaluable in providing me with the know-how to analyze complex political issues, synthesize vast amounts of information, and anticipate policy trends. While I may not frequently reference the theories we learned in my day-to-day work, the rigorous analytical training I received has been fundamental to all of the roles that I have had." 💡 This week's alumni in the spotlight is Emily Denny, MSc, (MSc Comparative Politics, 2015). Read about her #career journey in policymaking (and shaking) since graduating from #LSE: https://lnkd.in/eFpP6wtW

Happy #World #Book #Day! 📚🌎 To mark the publication of the new open access book on Australia's Evolving Democracy - @LSEPress is gifting 5 physical copies. Subscribe to their newsletter to be in with a chance of winning: https://lnkd.in/eyVnzxEn Deadline: 13 March 2025

"As our new survey shows, #Ukrainians are not so fatigued by war that they will simply fall in line with imperious great-power demands. They still prefer to #resist Russian control over their country at any cost and most still oppose territorial concessions." Janina Dill, Marnie Howlett, and Carl Müller-Crepon draw from their survey findings to show Ukrainians’ attitudes towards the war against Russia, in particular, showing that they prefer resisting strong political and territorial concessions even at high human costs: https://lnkd.in/e-W_xA54

💡 This month's #alumni in the #spotlight is Adnan Raja (BSc Government, 2020). Adnan is a Product Manager looking after their Liquidity Products with J.P. Morgan. He spoke to us about his #career journey so far. Read his 27 aphorisms upon #graduation that he wish he knew upon starting LSE: https://lnkd.in/eY-29AbN

@The Inclusion Initiative at LSE is excited to host an inspiring event: From the High Seas to Corporate Boardrooms: Suzanne Heywood in Conversation. Join us to explore themes of #leadership, #resilience, and tackling #challenges in corporate governance with Suzanne Heywood. 📅 Date: Tuesday 25 February 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM GMT 📍 Location: Auditorium, LSE Campus This is an incredible opportunity to gain unique insights and connect with thought leaders in the field. 🔗https://lnkd.in/ef5Njvu2

📢 Event announcement! 🗨️ #Representation and #Diversity in #local #politics: Lessons from London’s Councils 🗓️ Wednesday 19 February, 6.30pm to 8pm 📍 #LSE, Marshall Building, 2.08 🗣️ Professor Paul Apostolidis, Dr Omar Hammoud-Gallego, Dr Katharina Lawall, Dr Alex Bulat, Valerie Bossman-Quarshie, and Joseph Vambe. Low trust in politics and widespread dissatisfaction with democracy pose significant challenges for democratic nations worldwide. This growing mistrust stems from multiple factors, including shortcomings in public policy delivery and a perception that elected officials often fail to represent their communities both descriptively and substantively. In response to these pressing issues, the Migrant Democracy Project (MDP), in collaboration with the London School of Economics (LSE), is proud to launch two new reports based on an innovative study of local politics in London. The first report explores the extent to which elected councillors reflect the diversity of London’s population, offering critical insights into the representativeness of local government. The second report examines the challenges faced by councillors from underrepresented groups, shedding light on the barriers to inclusion within the political system. 🎟️Tickets 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/eFXxfKWZ

"On a personal level my entire outlook and relationship with wider society, my sense of justice and values, and even the sense of purpose I have in life have all been influenced by political theorists like Rawls, Locke, and Mill (as well as many others). It’s why I’m in the career I’m in right now." Our #alumni in the spotlight is Joel Rosen (BSc Government, 2014) who spoke to us about his fascinating #career in the #civil #service. Joel has supported #governments with exiting the EU, COVID repartriation crisis response, and with the Ukraine response: https://lnkd.in/e_3nA5mr Interested in a career in public service? We are delighted that Joel will be joining us as a guest speaker on Thursday 30 January for a student-alumni fireside chat. This is a chance for you to hear from alumni who have walked in your shoes, and network with them and your peers! You must be a current Department of Government student to attend and tickets are limited: https://lnkd.in/eXbKgpdY

"Never stop following your curiosity and always prioritise who you work with over what you do. Early in my career, I didn’t give much thought to who I worked with, but over time, I realised that the right mentors can shape your trajectory in unimaginable ways." Our #alumni in the #spotlight is Cristina Espinal (BSc Government, 2014) of #Playbig #Careers: https://lnkd.in/ep6Jyzsx Cristina will join us for an alumni #student #event from 6.30pm to 8pm on Thursday 30 January, and you can too! All registered Department of Government students are welcome to come along and to hear about Cristina's non-conventional pathway from graduation to founding her own business. Sign up for your ticket now: https://lnkd.in/eXbKgpdY