LSE: Public lectures and events

Latest Episodes:

Exile economics – what happens when globalisation fails Jul 09, 2025

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Join us for this conversation between journalist and author Ben Chu and LSE's Richard Davies about Ben's new book Exile Economics: What Happens if Globalisation Fails.

The end of the road Jul 04, 2025

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Join us for a special lecture by Alan Taylor, the newest member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, on monetary policy.

Global trends in climate litigation 2025: report launch Jun 26, 2025

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This influential report provides an annual overview of key developments in climate litigation worldwide and identifies emerging trends shaping the future of climate law and governance.

Skills in the age of AI Jun 25, 2025

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How can we shape engaging work environments that foster productivity and enable workers to flourish?

Harnessing AI: safeguarding high-integrity data for climate action Jun 24, 2025

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are versatile technologies that have drastically lowered the cost of data production and analysis, potentially accelerating global decarbonisation and addressing socioeconomic issues.

Empowerment, safety and equity: children's visions of rights-respecting digital futures Jun 21, 2025

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What can we learn from engaging children from around the world in imagining what children’s digital lives might look like in the future and what changes are needed to ensure child rights respecting digital environments and tech regulation?

Positive futures Jun 21, 2025

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Where should we look for optimism about the future? Our final panel come together to share some of the ideas, innovations and discoveries that could shape the world to come for the better.

What's cooking? The future of food on the African continent Jun 21, 2025

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Food is family, food is fuel, nourishment, cultural and fundamental. Connections made through food are an effective way to change minds, shift narratives, and amend policies to guard against food deprivation seen in many parts of Africa today.

The golden road Jun 21, 2025

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How did ancient India transform the world and what lessons can we learn for the future? Historian and best-selling author William Dalrymple will be in conversation with Professor in Social Anthropology at LSE, Mukulika Banerjee.

Big data for public good Jun 21, 2025

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Routinely collected UK government data sets contain staggering amounts of information. The potential for the use of these data to understand how government policies are changing people’s lives.