Central engagement and impact initiatives

Take advantage of these opportunities to engage external audiences in your research.

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LSE’s online social science magazine, Research for the World, presents an insight into the power of social science to readers everywhere. If you have recent or upcoming projects or findings you would like to showcase then please contact the editor, Jess Winterstein, to discuss potential inclusion in the online magazine.  

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Our 60-second video series on Instagram presents LSE research in bite-size chunks to our youngest and quickest growing social media audience, with recent topics including the health benefits of location-based games, the rise of the female conwoman, the welcome received by Ukrainian refugees and explainers on the UK economy.  If you have something to contribute contact producer Ollie Johnson.  

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LSE's award-winning podcast series asks some of the leading social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics or society. Browse past episodes and if you are keen to take part contact media.relations@lse.ac.uk

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The LSE Festival is an annual week of free events designed to stimulate thought and debate, and engage a wide public audience in the research and character of LSE, including events of a variety of formats and an exhibition. The 2024 Festival took place in a hybrid format in June with the theme "Power and Politics". Next year's Festival, taking place from 16 - 21 June 2025 will explore the theme "Visions for the Future" - more details coming in early 2025. For any queries contact the events team.

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LSE’s public-facing blogs have grown into one of the world’s primary digital knowledge exchange platforms for academics, students, and researchers. Contributions from think-tank researchers, politicians, and third-sector experts across the world mean that LSE Blogs have grown into a hub for evidence-based commentary and accessible summaries of academic research. View the range of LSE blogs and our guide to academic blogging.

Research Showcase

LSE's Research Showcase coffee break talk series is a chance for academics to talk about their current research projects with the LSE community, and for staff, students, alumni and friends of LSE to get a taster of all the exciting research going on at the School, and to feel a part of it.