London School of Economics and Political Science

LSE

London School of Economics and Political Science

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Founded in 1895 by Fabian Society members Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallas and George Bernard Shaw, LSE joined the University of London in 1900 and established its first degree courses under the auspices of the university in 1901. LSE began awarding its degrees in its own name in 2008, prior to which it awarded degrees of the University of London. It became a university in its own right within the University of London in 2022. It has been regarded as one of the world's leading universities specialising in the social sciences.

Impact Data

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Mentions by Year

Mentions by Country

United Kingdom

3,125

United States of America

1,277

France

914

Belgium

657

Canada

604

Switzerland

479

Germany

318

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LSE Impact Blog

LSE Impact Blog

British Politics and Policy at LSE

British Politics and Policy at LSE

European Polictics and Policy

European Polictics and Policy

Publications

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Avoiding escalation in the Middle East but keeping sight of Ukraine

Avoiding escalation in the Middle East but keeping sight of Ukraine

22 Apr 2024

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Belgium: the 2024 federal elections – deadlock ahead?

Belgium: the 2024 federal elections – deadlock ahead?

22 Apr 2024

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Why are younger people becoming unhappier?

Why are younger people becoming unhappier?

19 Apr 2024

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Does New Zealand’s serve on research evaluation tell us anything about the future of the REF?

Does New Zealand’s serve on research evaluation tell us anything about the...

19 Apr 2024

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Romania: the 2024 European Parliament elections – is the far right set for a breakthrough?

Romania: the 2024 European Parliament elections – is the far right set for a...

19 Apr 2024

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Tracking the impact of elections on science policy is key to maintaining long-term research priorities

Tracking the impact of elections on science policy is key to maintaining...

18 Apr 2024

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Europe’s digital cities are changing what it means to be human

Europe’s digital cities are changing what it means to be human

18 Apr 2024

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Britain’s omnishambolic policy style

Britain’s omnishambolic policy style

18 Apr 2024

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Addressing misinformation at source – Why I choose to appear on GB News

Addressing misinformation at source – Why I choose to appear on GB News

17 Apr 2024

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The (non-)effect of jihadist terrorist attacks on support for the far right in Europe

The (non-)effect of jihadist terrorist attacks on support for the far right in Europe

17 Apr 2024

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