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Contributor(s): | What are Liveable Neighbourhoods in London? The climate crisis affects us all, but young people will have to face its consequences for the longest. Despite this, just 9% of British 18–24-year-olds believe that they significantly input into climate decision-making In this film we look at how Islington council alongside LSE Cities academic Imogen Hamilton-Jones have used a peer-research method to reshape Islington for a greener, safer and more connected future. We explore the reasons why LTN's are different to Liveable Neighbourhoods, the impact Liveable Neighbourhoods can have on walking and cycling and hear about what young people want from London streets and whether or not they really want to be involved. Check out this page to find out more about the research

Contributor(s): Dr Kevin Zapata Celestino | Although student perspectives on bullying in primary and secondary schools are increasingly studied, few delve into the experiences of those who perpetrate it. Dr Kevin Zapata Celestino’s talk deepens our understanding of this issue, giving insights from interviews with 13 former students in Mexico involved in bullying. By delving into their life stories and memories from childhood and adolescence, his research reveals the complex social and psychological factors behind bullying and school violence. "Bullying explained by bullies: understanding school violence in Mexico from the aggressors' perspective", Zapata Celestino, Kevin and Manríquez Madrigal, Daniela, Journal of School Violence (2025) https://eprints.lse.ac.uk/128635/?_gl=1*1j9qa7*_gcl_au*MTM4NzczNjQzNS4xNzY1MjkwNzk4*_ga*ODM3NDU3MTAyLjE3NTc1MDI2MTg.*_ga_LWTEVFESYX*czE3NjUyOTM5MjgkbzE3MCRnMSR0MTc2NTI5NTA5NiRqNjAkbDAkaDA Dr Kevin Zapata Celestino is a Fellow in the Department of Social Policy at LSE, https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/kevin-zapata-celestinoFind out more about the LSE Research Showcase events: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/lse-research-showcase Read more about LSE research in Research for the World, our online social science magazine: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/research-for-the-world

Contributor(s): Professor Mohamed Saleh, Professor Tirthankar Roy | Social scientists have devised various approaches to studying colonialism, but how can this inform teaching about empire as part of the national curriculum? In this talk, Professor Mohamed Saleh and Professor Tirthankar Roy will discuss a recent project by a team of researchers in the Department of Economic History that sought to introduce history teachers in the UK to the economic history approach to studying colonialism and economic development. While teaching colonialism is often shaped by ideological divisions, they will show how economic history can offer a novel evidence-based perspective that combines historical and quantitative rigour with an interest in the big-picture questions. Find out more about the LSE Research Showcase events: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/lse-research-showcase Read more about LSE research in Research for the World, our online social science magazine: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/research-for-the-world

Contributor(s): Dr Benjamin Braun | Since the mid-20th century, the US government, companies, and financial sector have greatly benefitted from global financial dominance – or ‘‘hegemony’’. In this talk, Dr Benjamin Braun examines the likely implications of the policies of the second Trump administration for US financial hegemony. How do other financial centres react? Are foreign investors pivoting away from US financial assets? And how high of a global price are major Wall Street actors willing to pay for tax cuts and deregulation at home? Dr Benjamin Braun is an assistant professor in political economy in the European Institute at LSE, https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/benjamin-braun Find out more about the LSE Research Showcase events: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/lse-research-showcase Read more about LSE research in Research for the World, our online social science magazine: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/research-for-the-world

Contributor(s): Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan | What does the introduction of Quantum computing mean for society, governments, and our rights? In this video, Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan explores what quantum computing is, why governments are racing to develop it, and how this emerging technology could reshape power, economics, and everyday life. From the excitement of discovery to the risks of inequality we ask: will this future of tech empower humanity, or concentrate decision-making power into the hands of a few?More videos on AI, technology and their impact on society  • AI, Technology and Society 2025 Read more here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/AI

Contributor(s): Dr Stephanie Schwartz | The number of refugees worldwide has nearly doubled in the past decade. Amid this rise in forced migration, the humanitarian community touts voluntary repatriation as the preferred solution to displacement crises. States are also pressuring refugees to return. The driving assumption is that refugee return is primarily a logistical obstacle and once refugees return to their home countries, they will resettle peacefully and stay put. In this talk, Dr Stephanie Schwartz discusses her research on how refugee return can create new sources of conflict in refugees’ countries of origin, often leading to repeat displacement. The talk will explore what these findings mean for international organisations and governments promoting refugee return as a ‘‘durable solution’’ for displacement crises. Dr Stephanie Schwartz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of International Relations at LSE. Find out more about the LSE Research Showcase events: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/lse-research-showcase Read more about LSE research in Research for the World, our online social science magazine: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/research-for-the-world

Contributor(s): Dr Tom Reader | Most organisations receive complaints from their end-users and stakeholders, and this feedback can be essential for both correcting problems and driving innovation. However, many organisations struggle to learn from complaints. As a result, opportunities for improvement can be lost and problems that threaten the organisation can escalate and grow. In this talk, Dr Tom Reader explores LSE research looking at how, through culture change and harnessing artificial intelligence, healthcare organisations can improve quality and safety by learning from the insights contained within complaints sent by patients and families. Tom Reader is Associate Professor of Organisational Psychology in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/tom-reader Find out more about the LSE Research Showcase events: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/lse-research-showcase Read more about LSE research in Research for the World, our online social science magazine: https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/research-for-the-world

Contributor(s): Dr Alison Powell | With the NHS frequently described as ‘‘in crisis’’, some have positioned partnerships with tech start-ups as the solution. Yet, the values and incentives of venture-backed start-ups can conflict with the public interest principles that define the NHS. In this talk, Dr Alison Powell draws on a new study to tell the cautionary tale of Babylon Health, which went bankrupt in 2023, to show the tension between ‘‘blitzscaling’’ – a tech-oriented business growth strategy – and the values underpinning NHS clinical practice. The talk will investigate how ideas about speed and scaling, as well as claims about the power of AI, influenced clinical labour practice and medical device regulation – with implications for future public interest technology development.

Contributor(s): Dr Carrie Friese | The ‘‘crisis of care’’ is often understood as an economic and political issue in which the work of caring for others has been devalued. However, this lens can overlook the experiences of those involved in care work. Can observing the treatment of rats and mice in biomedical science offer another understanding of care? Drawing on ethnographic research into laboratory animals and those who look after them, Dr Carrie Friese’s new book, A Mouse in a Cage, proposes a different way of viewing, and valuing, care work.

Contributor(s): Beatriz Lopez Buarque | In this video, we break down the Southport riots of 2024 — and how generative AI misinformation played a shocking role in fuelling UK civil unrest. From AI-generated fake images to spreading anti-Muslim and anti-Islam conspiracy theories, this explainer unpacks how false visuals spread online and ignited real-world violence. Was this a case of AI and social unrest colliding? Or a warning about how generative AI controversy in the UK could shape our future? LSE Fellow Beatriz Lopez Buarque explores how the Southport riots started on X and ended in the worst far-right rioting we have seen in the UK since the Second World War and how it is more important than ever that there is fact-checking in place on social media platforms. New videos every month on AI, technology and their impact on society 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4elntcUEy1_ckZz-Q1KjWvVSVOFXkh9 Read more here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/AI

Contributor(s): | What if making babies didn’t require sperm or eggs? In this video see the cutting-edge technology that could revolutionise how we treat infertility, and transform medicine altogether. We speak to LSE Professor Emily Jackson to understand this rapidly developing new science and the ethical and legal questions that surround embryo models. “Developmental biology is raising issues that are just as significant as AI, where the social, ethical, legal, cultural implications are just as important, and we need social scientists to be thinking about those.” Scientists are using induced pluripotent stem cells to create organoids, model diseases, and potentially generate sperm and eggs from skin cells, offering hope for those facing infertility. Discover how breakthroughs in stem cell research, CRISPR, and regenerative medicine are transforming our understanding of biology and medicine, and what this means for the future of IVF, and human development.

Contributor(s): | How did the transatlantic slave trade and British colonial rule shape modern race relations in the UK? This film explores the deep and often overlooked ties between Britain and the Anglophone Caribbean—and how centuries of empire, slavery, systemic racism, and neglect laid the foundations for the racial inequalities we see in Britain today. Focusing on Britain’s colonial legacy in the British West Indies—including Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad—Dr Imaobong Umoren traces the economic and ideological roots of empire, from plantation slavery to the Windrush scandal. Her research connects these histories to 20th-century migration, particularly the arrival of the Windrush generation, and to ongoing debates about race, citizenship, and national identity in modern Britain. 🔴 Check out the new book by Imaobong Umoren on this research: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443176/empire-without-end-by-umoren-imaobong/9781911717034 🔴 Dr Imaobong Umoren is an associate professor of International History at LSE: https://www.lse.ac.uk/International-History/People/academicStaff/umoren/umoren

Contributor(s): | Could artificial intelligence already be conscious? Are today’s AI systems truly aware — or are we just projecting human qualities onto machines? We speak to Professor Jonathan Birch to explore the science and ethics of AI sentience. As machine learning systems like ChatGPT become more advanced, questions about consciousness in AI are becoming impossible to ignore. From unexplained emergent behaviours to the possibility of strange new forms of awareness, could we be facing a moral blind spot?

Contributor(s): | Is artificial intelligence the solution to the National Health Service? Can we use technology to help reduce wait times in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments at hospitals in the UK? As the NHS celebrates its 76th anniversary, we talk to Dr Laura Gilbert who tells us about how AI can help with simple processes that can give time back to NHS workers. How AI isn’t about taking away jobs in the NHS but giving doctors, nurses and pharmacists more time with patients.

Contributor(s): | From writing emails and generating art to reshaping industries, artificial intelligence is transforming daily life. But what powers artificial intelligence? And how stable is the infrastructure it's built on? AI isn’t just software — it’s hardware, geopolitics, rare earth mining, and an energy-hungry race for dominance. As AI becomes more embedded in our lives, the need to understand its material foundations has never been more urgent. In this video, we explore the fragile and often invisible supply chain behind AI, including the mining of rare earth metals, the role of GPUs and semiconductors, and the massive energy demands driving this new digital gold rush. From TSMC's advanced microchip manufacturing in Taiwan, to ASML’s one-of-a-kind EUV lithography machines in the Netherlands, and NVIDIA’s dominance in powering generative AI, we break down the six key stages behind today’s most powerful AI systems. Dr Nils Peters explains why even a small disruption to this global network could have huge consequences — not just for big tech, but for all of us.