How Long Can Starmer Rely on Being the Least Bad Option?
Willow explores how Keir Starmer’s vague promise of “change” turned an electoral victory into a governing problem.
Social Media is Affirming and Accelerating the Freudian ‘Death Drive’
Tommy argues that social media amplifies Freud’s ‘death drive’ by enabling anonymous aggression and weakening the civilising constraints of real-world…
Why Awards Ceremonies Fail
Jahnavi critiques how popular awards shows like the Oscars and Grammys shape cultural taste through marketing budgets and Western bias.
The A.I Witch-hunt
Laura examines how the lack of clear regulation around AI-generated art has created a climate of distrust, where artists must…
When Language Education Becomes a Marketing Exercise
Lilin explores how the UK's English language education market diminishes real learning since credibility is low and quality hard to…
Starmer Promises to ‘Look at’ Making Student Loan System Fairer After MPs Call for Change
Amy looks into Starmer's recent announcement that he will 'look at' changing the current rules around student loan repayments.
Data shows plans to hike annual rent of LSE’s cheapest accommodation rooms
Jack investigates the results of an FOI request showing large increases in the annual fees of LSE-owned accommodation from September
LSE Forum and the Nuances of Cantonese Debating
Emerson attends the LSE Forum, an annual debate on Hong Kong policy and philosophy, to explore how the diaspora engages…
Uncovering LSE’s Ties to British Petroleum: In Conversation With Student Campaigners
Janset interviews student campaigners on LSE's relationship with British Petroleum
Learning to Love Your Neighbour: On Interfaith Dialogue at LSE
What does it mean to engage in interfaith dialogue? How do we do it respectfully, without giving up our own…
