Knowledge Beyond Boundaries is LSE's annual interdisciplinary student research conference, taking place as part of LSE Festival on Wednesday 17 June 2026. 

This conference is open to all current and recent alumni undergradaute and taught master’s students at LSE, as well as students from CIVICA partner universities around Europe.

This is a chance for students to showcase their investigation, research and communication skills, and to gain valuable presentation experience while networking with students from outside their own degree programme.

Submissions are now closed for Knowledge Beyond Boundaries 2026. A conference programme will be made available shortly.

Theme

This year's conference embraces the 2026 Festival theme: How to Save the Planet.

Saving the planet is not only about the environment. It means asking what kind of world we want to build and what stands in the way. That question runs across the social sciences: from gender justice to economic inequality, from AI ethics to the politics of migration, from healthcare systems under strain to the future of democracy, education, and public institutions.  

Submit your abstract 

Abstract submissions for Knowledge Beyond Boundaries 2026 are now closed.

Abstracts will be reviewed by a panel of LSE academics and those accepted will be invited to participate in the conference, taking place on Wednesday 17 June 2026 in-person (LSE campus) and online. 

Applicants will be contacted about the outcome of your submission on or before Friday 1 May 2026. 

All presentations will be organised into themed panels chaired by LSE academics and will include time for Q&A and discussion.

Support

If you have any questions, please send them to the conference organisers via our inquiries form.