LSE School of Public Policy

Higher education in the UK faces a funding crisis, as the student loan model established over a decade ago no longer provides value to students or the institutions they study at. Tim Leunig outlines a ten-point point plan to build on the best of the current system and ensure it delivers more equitable outcomes in the future. #HigherEducation #StudentLoans #ResearchPolicy LSE School of Public Policy

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the West this Monday, 7 October.

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to Gabriel M., an MPA alumnus from the class of 2014! Gabriel has just joined KAPSARC, a Think tank in Saudi Arabia, as a senior manager to support the decarbonization efforts in the country. This includes designing strategies on new technologies deployment as well as policy reforms. All the best in this new role, Gabriel! We're delighted to celebrate the successes of alumni and students from the School of Public Policy in our #SPPAlumniAchievements campaign. Let us know if there's anything you'd like to share - and don't forget to share your congratulations with Gabriel in the comments!

We are delighted to announce the publication of our 2023/24 Annual Report!  ⭐ As we head into the new year, it is also time to look back on what we have achieved at the LSE School of Public Policy this past academic year. Our latest report outlines some of our remarkable activities, in research, teaching, and external engagement that took place in 2023/24 and celebrates our wider community. If you're new to the SPP, our annual report is a great resource to learn more about the breadth of activities taking place at the SPP each year, including ways to get involved outside of the classroom, from student networks to our alumni mentorship programme, to our public events featuring leading thinkers in the policy arena. 🔗 Check it out! https://lnkd.in/e4QA2uqp The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) LSE Cities LSE Press The Public Sphere Journal

➡️ What's in store for social sciences publishing? ➡️ Join our free and public symposium geared towards prospective authors and those interested in Open Access publishing as part of #OAWeek. Attendees can expect... 📓 A keynote speech from special guest, Professor Philippe Sands. 📓 Short 5-minute talks by LSE Press authors on their experiences of publishing OA 📓 A panel talk demystifying the book publishing process; from proposal, to production, to publicity and marketing 📓 A drinks reception and opportunities to network with LSE Press commissioning editors and board members 📓 A chance to browse physical copies of LSE Press books and a pop-up exhibition of book covers 📓 An opportunity to browse displayed materials from LSE Library's 'Women and print media' collection 📓 A curator tour of LSE Library's new exhibition on the Exit Photography Group LSE Department of International Development LSE Law School LSE Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method LSE School of Public Policy LSE Department of Anthropology The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) LSE Department of Government LSE Department of Management LSE Impact Blog LSE Blogs #AcademicWriting #OpenScience #OpenResearch #OpenAccess Alexander (Sandy) Pepper Naila Kabeer David Luke Sarmistha Pal Martin Lodge Lou Peck Mathijs Pelkmans

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to new alumnus Alexandra Ames Brachowicz, who this summer graduated with an Executive Master in Public Administration. Alexandra is the new Executive Director of Pronabec: a social program that seeks to close access gaps in tertiary education for talented young Peruvians living in poverty. All the very best in your new role, Alexandra, and we wish you well in your first steps beyond the LSE! Are you a new alumnus planning your next steps after graduation? Don’t forget, LSE Careers offers a variety of supportive initiatives to alumni, including advice appointments and events – check out https://lnkd.in/erzcK5Wy to find out more, or email spp.alumni@lse.ac.uk for more information on how we can support your professional development. Let us know if there's any news you'd like to share in #SPPAlumniAchievements - and don't forget to share your congratulations with Alexandra in the comments!

The September issue of #LSEResearchForTheWorld is now live! 🙌 From ChatGPT supply chains to the British elite explained, dive into this month's groundbreaking social science research 🔬 https://lnkd.in/gkgSkzG

🎓 Alumni in Action 🎓 With LSE Environment Week in full swing, we are excited to share the story of Ishita Aryan (MPP, 2023), a Sustainability and Climate Adaptation Programme Manager for Arcadis. Having come to LSE as part of her career plan to pivot into climate resilience, Ishita now uses the tools provided during the MPP to advise public and private clients on the impacts of climate risk. 🌱 You can read more about Ishita at: https://bit.ly/sppiaryan Do you know someone who should be on our Alumni in Action feature, or would you like to share your own story? Let us know! #partoflse #lsespp #sppalumni #sppfamily

We hope you are enjoying exploring campus! Here are some favourite places recommended by our recent graduates for you to check out. 😊 #partofLSE #campus #SPPWelcome2024 The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to In Bae, one of our MPA alumni from the class of 2023! In has just begun a new position at Labour Attaché of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations supporting the Chair of the International Labour Organization (ILO) governing body. All the very best in this new role, In! We're delighted to celebrate the successes of alumni and students from the School of Public Policy in our #SPPAlumniAchievements campaign. Let us know if there's anything you'd like to share - and don't forget to share your congratulations with In in the comments!