Professor Julia Black, Interim Director, will be hosting a Brexit-related Town Hall event on Friday 18 November from 12noon until 1.30pm in the Old Theatre, Old Building. All LSE staff members (both academic staff and professional services) are invited to attend.
This will be an open forum and an opportunity for cross-School engagement on this issue. There is no set agenda - so whether you have a point to raise about the impact of Brexit on non-UK EU nationals working and studying at LSE, on research programmes and their funding, or on LSE and the wider HE sector as a whole, Julia is very keen to hear your views, answer your questions, and reflect these back to the rest of Senior Management Committee.
No booking is required beforehand - please just come along on the day. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any queries ahead of the event, please email communications.internal@lse.ac.uk.
Following the article in last week’s Staff News from Interim Director Julia Black, outlining LSE’s new support measures and legal advice sessions for non-UK staff, details of dates, times and venues have now been announced.
Indy Bhullar Indy, a curator in LSE Library, once changed his middle name to ‘Danger’: "I spent far too much of my childhood watching episode after episode of Danger Mouse".
Two LSE academics have been named as 2016 Philip Leverhulme Prize Winners by the Leverhulme Trust.
Dr Fabian Waldinger, Department of Management, and Dr Camille Landais, Department of Economics, received two of the five prizes in economics, which recognise the achievement of outstanding researchers whose work has already attracted international recognition and whose future career is exceptionally promising.
Each prize winner receives £100,000 which can be used over two or three years to advance their research.
The Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability action in universities and colleges across the UK, and LSE is a finalist in two categories.
Our Annual Report has put us in the running for the sustainability reporting award, and our sustainability training which was an e-learning module rolled out to Estates staff, is a finalist in the learning and skills category.
The winners will be announced in an awards ceremony on Thursday 10 November in Leicester’s Athena Centre, hosted by Mike Barry, Director of Sustainable Business (Plan A) at Marks and Spencer. Fingers crossed!
On Wednesday 2 November DisabledGo and LSE launched the School’s new accessibility guide, which provides a summary of all of our venues’ accessibility with detailed information and photographs to enable you to plan your journeys.
The launch involved a number of drop-in sessions hosted by LSE LIFE and also saw Professor Julia Black, Interim Director, Andrew Young, Chief Operating Officer, and Julia Ryland, LSESU Activities and Development Officer, presented with the DisabledGo plaque.
To coincide with the launch, the LSE-specific DisabledGo app is now available here. Follow @edi_lse for more information.
A majority of children say they learn something new online at least every week, but large numbers still face risks online, according to a new report produced by LSE and UNICEF.
The report is part of The Global Kids Online project launched on Wednesday 2 November, which aims to build a global network of researchers investigating the risks and opportunities of child internet use.
Leveson press restrictions a 'threat to democracy and accuracy' The breakdown of metropolitan police and media relations in the wake of the Leveson Inquiry has led to a proliferation of inaccurate and prejudicial news reports in recent years, according to a new study by a leading criminologist.
Changing role of private renting in Europe New research published by LSE London suggests that economic pressures rather than government policies are changing the role of private renting across Europe.
What are the benefits for LSE academics of engaging with the media?
It may be time consuming - yes - but it can also open many other doors for academics, often reaping unexpected rewards, as Professor Iain Begg explains in this LSE Communications Blog post.
The UK voted to leave the EU on a wave of populist anger. Does the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) face a similar threat to regional integration?
In this Strategic Update, Tan Sri Munir Majid assesses the prospect of a member state leaving ASEAN and the future of UK-ASEAN relations after Brexit.
The Department of Management is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Naufel Vilcassim (pictured) as its new Head of Department.
Professor Naufel Vilcassim, an expert in applying economic theory and econometric techniques to fundamental marketing problems, will take up the post in Lent Term 2016-17 as the department celebrates its ten year anniversary.
Professor Julia Black, Interim Director of LSE, said: "We are delighted to welcome Professor Vilcassim to LSE. He has had a distinguished career to date and we will be supporting him in his work to strengthen research and teaching in the Department of Management."
The LSE Behavioural Research Lab (BRL) is looking for dedicated participants to take part in world-class research.
You will be paid a minimum of £5 for a 30 minute study, or £10 for anything up to an hour. For some studies there may also be an extra incentive or prize draw. Participation is open to everyone over the age of 18, so please tell your friends about the BRL!
Nominations for Honorary Doctorate are invited. The criteria for the award of an Honorary Doctorate are:
The LSE Council may confer an Honorary Doctorate on an individual who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and distinction in a field or activity consonant with the work of the School and with its mission to improve society and understand the 'causes of things'.
Unlike Honorary Fellows, Honorary Doctorates do not need a direct connection with the School.
The deadline for the receipt of nominations to be considered in academic year 2016-17 is Friday 13 January 2017. Any Honorary Doctorates awarded would be conferred in December 2017.
For more information, and a nomination form, click here. Joan Poole would be happy to answer any queries, on email or on ext 7825.
Attention all parents: This year the Director's Christmas Party for Children of Staff will be held on Saturday 3 December from 2-5pm in the SCR and SDR (5th floor, Old Building). The event is open to children aged 3-9 inclusive.
Members of staff who would like their children to attend should complete this form to register their interest. Registration will be open until 5pm on Friday 11 November.
If there are more requests to attend than there are places available, there will be a random ballot, with those who are both successful and unsuccessful being notified as soon as possible. Please note that this invitation is restricted to children of staff only.
Keep your perspective with free mindfulness classes led by a qualified practioner.
Mondays from 12-pm in the Faith Centre, second floor of the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre.
No experience required and no need to book - just turn up.
Offer your hand for international friendship
LSE works with HOST UK to enable worthwhile cultural exchanges for international students with a British family. The charity is currently looking for new volunteers who would welcome an adult international student into your home for a day, weekend, or four days at Christmas.
Many students from across the world would love to spend a few days with you, learning about British culture, experiencing UK home-life, and telling you about their own country. A Christmas invitation is particularly valuable to students facing the holiday away from friends and family.
Hosting is a voluntary position suitable for all ages and is available throughout the year. To find out more or be put in touch with your local organiser, visit www.hostuk.org or call 020 7739 6292.
Student Support Services give an update on LSE Student ID Cards, Schengen visa applications for international students, and how international students can experience a British Christmas with HOST UK.
UK undergraduate students get the opportunity to return to their former school/college to talk to prospective students about their experience of studying at LSE and in London.
The LSE Library and the LSE Brexit blog are looking for postgraduate students to research EU referendum campaign leaflets and write a blog post for LSE Brexit.
LSE is home to Charles Booth’s study of London which was carried out at the end of the nineteenth century and which was in July inscribed onto UNESCO’s UK Memory of the World register. As part of Booth’s analysis of poverty in the capital, he also visited Holborn and the area which is now the LSE campus.
You are invited to come and explore what was found and hear some of the stories brought to life from Booth’s archive.
Sue Donnelly, LSE Archivist, and Indy Bhullar, Curator of Economics and Social Policy, will introduce the current Library exhibition based on Booth’s work and then take you on a tour of the streets in and around LSE’s campus.
Tours will be held on Thursday 10 and Wednesday 16 November. There are a limited number of places available so if you want to attend, please sign up via the Eventbrite page.
Act of Remembrance
Come and remember all who have lost their lives in war and particularly alumni of LSE.
Join us on Friday 11 November at 10.50am in the Shaw Library, Old Building.
Highlights from LSE's public events
This year’s Martin Wight Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Department of International Relations, will be delivered by Nicola Phillips (pictured), Professor of Political Economy and the Head of the Department of Politics at the University of Sheffield on the topic "Power and Inequality in the Global Political Economy" on Wednesday 9 November. Her talk will address the evolution of inequalities in the global economy - and how different powers are propelling new forms of unequal development across the world.
Upcoming ticket release: On Tuesday 8 November, tickets will be available for "Investing in Inclusive Growth" a lecture by Canada’s Minister of Finance and LSE alumnus Bill Morneau taking place on Tuesday 15 November.
How Will Capitalism End?
Monday 7 November, 6.30-8pm, Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building Speaker: Wolfgang Streeck, Emeritus Director of the Max Planck Institute for Social Research in Cologne and Professor of Sociology at the University of Cologne.
In How Will Capitalism End? the acclaimed analyst of contemporary politics and economics Wolfgang Streeck argues that capitalism is now in a critical condition. Growth is giving way to secular stagnation; inequality is leading to instability; and confidence in the capitalist money economy has all but evaporated.
This event is free and open to all; however a ticket is required and only one ticket per person can be requested. All our events are overticketed so please do arrive early to avoid disappointment and note that a ticket does not guarantee entry to the event. Request a ticket on eventbrite.
Tuesday 8 November, 6.30-8pm, Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
Forty years ago, a British politician was appointed President of the European Commission. This lecture by Piers Ludlow explores what Jenkins' tenure reveals about the nature of the job and the history of Britain in Europe.
Wednesday 9 November, 6-7:30pm, CLM 3.02, Clement House Speakers: Arthur Aughey, University of Ulster; Frank Bechhofer, University of Edinburgh; Jon Fox, University of Bristol; and David McCrone; University of Edinburgh
The annual Nations and Nationalism Debate takes up recent major works in nationalism studies and considers their contribution to the field through a critical discussion between author and commentator.
This year's debate examines Understanding National Identity by David McCrone and Frank Bechhofer, a methodologically innovative and empirically rich book that explores the many things national identity means - and sometimes doesn’t mean - to people. In light of Brexit, the ongoing refugee crisis, and the 2014 Scottish Referendum, their book reminds us that whilst national identity may be returning with a vengeance, it was never really far from sight in the first place.
Jisc Project Manager, James Clay, will discuss how mapping teaching and learning can be used to review teaching practice. Creating maps allows us to view how spaces and tools are used and consequently, think about the actions and training required to change behaviours.
Alex Moseley, Educational Designer and National Teaching Fellow at the University of Leicester, will share his expertise in designing games for learning.
Find out more about how to design and incorporate games and gamification in your teaching.
Women in Politics: change and continuity Speakers: Professor Sarah Childs, Professor Emma Crewe, Dr Mona Morgan-Collins, and Sam Smethers Recorded: Wednesday 26 October, approx. 87 minutes
Developing Your Web Presence Friday 4 November How to shape your web profile and promote your research via different online arenas.
Copyright Community of Practice Friday 4 November Regular informal meetings to discuss and share experience and expertise around copyright.
Writing for Blogs Wednesday 9 November Guidelines on good practice when writing web content with a specific focus on blogs.
Events from Research Information Sessions
Workshop: Designing a Successful Grant Proposal Tuesday 8 November, 12-2pm Explore general principles for turning research ideas into impactful, policy relevant and successful research grant proposals. Aimed at academic staff, primarily emerging and established researchers.
Funding Information Day: From Brussels with love Wednesday 9 November, various times (see agenda) Speaker: Maribel Glogowski, European Advisor to LSE, UK Research Office, Brussels Come and find out the latest information on funding opportunities under the Horizon2020, the EU’s largest research funding scheme. One session will focus on collaborative research funding schemes that are currently open to all UK-based researchers. Another session will deliver information on individual researcher-based grant schemes such as Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions Individual Fellowships and European Research Council investigator grants.
When booking on the portal, please identify the session you are intending to attend. For individual or group discussions with the speaker, please email rescon@lse.ac.uk with which 'consultation' you would like to book. Please book as early to avoid disappointment; this event is first come, first served.
Agenda: Morning 09.30-10.00 Registration and coffee/tea 10.00-11.00 EU funding: collaborative projects for SSH researchers 11.00-11.15 Break 11.30-12.00 Consultation I (one-to-one or small group session with the speaker) 12.00-12.30 Consultation II (one-to-one or small group session with the speaker)
Afternoon 14.15-14.30 Registration 14.30-15.30EU funding for individual fellowships: from early career to research leaders 16.00-16.30 Consultation III (one-to-one or small group session with the speaker) 16.30-17.00 Consultation IV (one-to-one or small group session with the speaker)
These events are delivered as part of the Research Information Sessions, which is the Research Division’s new Research Development Programme. Learn key information about funding opportunities and clarify understanding around REF and KEI. Interact with experts face to face, improve your working practice and become inspired by your peers and success stories.
The Michaelmas Term events are on our website. Lent and Summer Terms will be added later in the year, but you can view the full calendar for 2016-17.
Select Committee Training for Academics and Impact/Communications Professional Service Staff
Ever wanted to know more about how to best engage with Parliamentary Select Committees?
On Thursday 1 December the Parliamentary Outreach Universities team will conduct a bespoke training session at LSE covering committee dynamics, enquiries, oral and written evidence and more. We will have two sessions that morning, one for academic staff and another for impact professional service staff. This event would be good for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and engagement with Parliament and select committee procedures.
Professor Livingstone will also give a keynote at the Media Education Summit 2016 in Rome on Friday 4 November. The subject of this talk will focus on the recently published book The Class: Living and learning in a digital age, co-authored by Julian Sefton-Green and based on a research project in the Department of Media and Communications funded by The MacArthur Foundation.
On Wednesday 2 November, Dr Ellen Helsper (pictured) of the Department of Media and Communications was in Chile to present a paper at the COES-LSE Conference on Inequalities entitled 'Digital inequalities in Latin America: An evaluation of the definition, development and potential effectiveness of Policies’. On Thursday 3 November, Dr Helsper presents her book chapter: Inequalities in Digital Literacy: Definitions, Measurement, Explanations and Policy Implications (from the TIC Household Survey Book, 2016) in Sao Paolo.
Dr Bart Cammaerts of the Department of Media and Communications was in Sweden on Saturday 29 October to present a paper entitled ‘Self-mediation practices of the anti-austerity movement. A dialectic between the symbolic and the material’ at a colloqium on Communication, material and discursive power dynamics, co-organised by Uppsala University and DESIRE, the Centre for the study of Democracy.
LSE hosted an event "The 58th US Presidential Election and the Status Quo of Transatlantic Relations" in Madrid on Thursday 27 October, in collaboration with Spanish Newspaper Expansión.
This high-level round-table event on EU-US relations, included the speakers Carlos Westendorp, former Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs; Antonio Garrigues Walker, lawyer; and Michael Cox, LSE Professor of International Relations and Head of Programme for Transatlantic Relations. José Manuel García-Margallo, Spain’s current Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, gave the opening speech.
LSE Perspectives is looking for new photos for its monthly online photo exhibitions. We welcome entries from LSE staff or students and it’s a great way to promote your work or simply share your experience.
Find the October 2016 edition on LSE Perspectives here. If you are interested in submitting photos for November’s edition, please follow the instructions found here. We will email you if your photo is selected.
Congratulations to Sarah Hadland, Deputy Head of Procurement, who's been nominated as this week's Star of the Week:
"Friendly, knowledgeable, hardworking, resourceful, proactive, unfailingly helpful, generous with her time, and amazingly good at her job, Sarah sets a fantastic example. She doesn’t shy away from responsibility, isn’t daunted by ambitious projects, and she knows how to make her colleagues feel valued. She is quite simply an exceptional human-being and Star of the Week isn’t really a big enough accolade, but until we work out how to award her a sainthood, it’ll do for now!"
If you have some news, an achievement, or an aspect of LSE life that you would like to share, we would love to hear from you - get in touch at communications.internal@lse.ac.uk or on ext 7582.
The next edition of Staff News is on Thursday 10 November. Articles for this should be emailed to us by Tuesday 8 November.
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Other forthcoming events include: international lawyer Professor Philippe Sands (pictured) on his new book 
On Wednesday 2 November, 
LSE Perspectives is looking for new photos for its monthly online photo exhibitions. We welcome entries from LSE staff or students and it’s a great way to promote your work or simply share your experience.
