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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 2d

Book launch 📢🎉

Join us in marking the publication of The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century. @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social

🔻Tues 28th Oct, 6.30pm
🔻https://www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-public-policy/events/2025-26/the-london-consensus-economic-principles-for-the-21st-century

The London consensus: economic principles for the 21st century

Tues 28 Oct, 6.30pm at LSE | Join us for the launch of The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century

www.lse.ac.uk

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 2d

"This impressive and stimulating book features a powerhouse line-up of authors.” — Jeffrey Frankel, Professor, @harvardeducation.bsky.social

The London Consensus is out #OpenAccess 16th October.

🖇️ http://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.tlc @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social

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Global School of Sustainability at LSE @gsos-lse.bsky.social · 19d

We're delighted to see our Co-Founder and Chair, Professor Lord Nicholas Stern, recognised for his work as a leading environmentalist in The Independent Climate 100 List 2025.👏

@granthamlse.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social

The Independent Climate 100 List 2025 in full

Now in its second year, The Independent is proud to publish its list of the world’s leading environmentalists – marking the campaigners, change makers and innovators who are working to stop the damage...

www.independent.co.uk

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 3d

#Sustainability #NickStern #ClimateAction #Climate #ClimateEconomics @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social @gsos-lse.bsky.social @granthamlse.bsky.social @lseechist.bsky.social

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 3d

"This book combines rigorous analysis with a positive and optimistic prospectus for action on climate change."

— Rt Hon Sir Vincent Cable, Former UK Cabinet Minister and Party Leader

The Growth Story of the 21st Century publishes 5th November #OpenAccess ⤴️

🔗 doi.org/10.31389/lse...

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 3d

In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, check out these excellent reading recommendations from @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social 👇

LSE Review of Books @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social · 3d

NEW✨ October is UK #BlackHistoryMonth @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of 19 exceptional books by Black authors and books about Black history, culture and experience, recommended by members of staff across LSE.

Read it below!

#BHM #BookRecommendations

Nineteen must-read books for Black History Month - LSE Review of Books

For UK Black History Month, we've compiled a list of 19 books by Black authors and books about Black history, culture and experience, recommended by LSE staff.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Open Book Collective @openbookcollective.bsky.social · 3d

🧵 The Open Book Collective is pleased to share our 2024–2025 Annual Report: A Year of Important Progress. We’ve made big strides toward sustainability, expanded our collective + strengthened global partnerships for OA books. Read the full report: openbookcollective.pubpub.org/pub/open-boo...

Open Book Collective 2024-2025 annual report: A year of important progress

The team provide an overview of the Open Book Collective's work, as well as the work of its Publisher and Publishing Service Provider Members

openbookcollective.pubpub.org

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 3d

🔭 The LSE Press Journal Newsletter shares the latest articles from #PhilosophyofPhysics, exploring the various different axes of philosophy of physics — metaphysical, historical, mathematical, practice-oriented (and more).

Subscribe today: https://mailchi.mp/lse/lse-journal-news

Graphic promoting LSE Press Journal Round-up including Philosophy of Physics, LSE Press and Open Access logos.

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 4d

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 4d

“In convening and collating the work of these world-renowned scholars into a coherent whole, The London Consensus is a landmark publication.”

— Paul Collier, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, @blavatnikschool.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

Out #OpenAccess 16th October

🖇️ doi.org/10.31389/lse...

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 4d

"A comprehensive and practical guide to an under-rated policy tool."

— Tim Harford, author of The Undercover Economist

Spectrum Auctions by Geoffrey Myers is free to read and download via #OpenAccess publishing: https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.spa

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 4d

Andrés Velasco spoke with Business Today on global trade amid uncertainties including India–UK trade opportunities, the impact of tariffs, and the roles of China and the US. 💭

📚 The London Consensus will be published #OpenAccess 16th October: doi.org/10.31389/lse...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UtZ...

Andrés Velasco On India, UK, China And Trade

YouTube video by Business Today

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 5d

Great opportunity at @gsos-lse.bsky.social 👇

Global School of Sustainability at LSE @gsos-lse.bsky.social · 12d

🌎 Join LSE’s Global School of Sustainability!

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 to help shape our growing impact.

📍 Location: London
💼 Salary: £32,890 to £36,052 pa
🗓️ Deadline: Sunday 19 October 2025 (23:59 UK time)

Communications and Events Coordinator

Communications and Events Coordinator, , LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university <p style="text-align:...

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 5d

New blog!

LSE Press's Ellie Potts @elinorpotts.bsky.social wins 2 Rising Star Awards @alpsp.bsky.social @thebookseller.com 🏆

blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsepress/202... #Awards #Publishing

LSE Press Communications Coordinator selected for 2 rising star awards - LSE Press

We are delighted to announce that LSE Press's Communications Coordinator, Ellie Potts, has won two Rising Star Awards from The Bookseller and ALPSP for her work

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 5d

Read the free case studies collection here🔗 doi.org/10.31389/lse...

#OpenResources #UKHE #HigherEducation #OpenAccess #Education #CaseStudies @lseblogs.bsky.social

LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 5d

"Navigating the 21st Century Business World is an excellent example of how academics can flip their approach to ensure more equitable access to educational content."

@niamhtumelty.bsky.social writes for @lseimpactblog.bsky.social 📚

blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

Open educational resources should be central to the public mission of universities - Impact of Social Sciences

Why open educational resources should form a central part of university strategies for public engagement.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Philippa Grand @philippagrand.bsky.social · 8d

"Knowledge should not be locked behind paywalls. We owe it to our students, and to learners everywhere, to open the doors" 👏👏👏 Great article by @lsepress.bsky.social MD @niamhtumelty.bsky.social & @heroicendeavour.bsky.social on why OERs should be central to the public mission of universities.

LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 8d

In this new article from @lseimpactblog.bsky.social, @niamhtumelty.bsky.social Managing Director of LSE Press, and @heroicendeavour.bsky.social discuss open educational resources in the context of higher education.

Read the full post:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci... #openaccess #highereducation

Open educational resources should be central to the public mission of universities - Impact of Social Sciences

Why open educational resources should form a central part of university strategies for public engagement.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Philippa Grand @philippagrand.bsky.social · 8d

Such an honour for us at @lsepress.bsky.social to be publishing Nicholas Stern's new book - out in time for @cop30brazil.bsky.social and available #OpenAccess.

LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 9d

Cover reveal! 🔥

Nicholas Stern's new book presents a compelling case for a transformation that delivers both prosperity and a healthier planet.

The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action will be free to read from 5th November

📚 doi.org/10.31389/lse...

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LSE Blogs @lseblogs.bsky.social · 7d

Discussing the current state of open educational resources and e-textbooks, @niamhtumelty.bsky.social & @heroicendeavour.bsky.social argue they should form a central part of university strategies for public engagement @lseimpactblog.bsky.social.

@lsepress.bsky.social @lselibrary.bsky.social

Open educational resources should be central to the public mission of universities - Impact of Social Sciences

Discussing the current state of open educational resources and e-textbooks, Niamh Tumelty and Caroline Ball argue they should form a central part of university strategies for public engagement.…

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 8d

Last night we celebrated the launch of Navigating the 21st Century Business World, a new #OpenAccess collection of case studies in management.

Edited by Dorottya Sallai and Alexander Pepper, the book is now available to read and download for free: https://doi.org/10.31389/lsepress.nbw

Photo of Dorottya Sallai and Alexander Pepper.

Cover of the book Navigating the 21st Century Business World.

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 8d

In this new article from @lseimpactblog.bsky.social, @niamhtumelty.bsky.social Managing Director of LSE Press, and @heroicendeavour.bsky.social discuss open educational resources in the context of higher education.

Read the full post:
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci... #openaccess #highereducation

Open educational resources should be central to the public mission of universities - Impact of Social Sciences

Why open educational resources should form a central part of university strategies for public engagement.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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LSE Impact Blog @lseimpactblog.bsky.social · 8d

💥New: Open educational resources should be central to the public mission of universities

✍️ @niamhtumelty.bsky.social & @heroicendeavour.bsky.social

#OpenResearch #AcademicSky #HigherEducation (@lsepress.bsky.social)

Open educational resources should be central to the public mission of universities - Impact of Social Sciences

Why open educational resources should form a central part of university strategies for public engagement.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 9d

"This book convincingly shows that a better growth and development model is ours for the taking – one in which prosperity and the planet go hand in hand." - @noiweala.bsky.social

🔗 doi.org/10.31389/lse...

@granthamlse.bsky.social #OpenAccess #Sustainability #Climate @gsos-lse.bsky.social

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 9d

With clear and practical strategies for national and international action, this book is a call to leaders, businesses, and individuals: the future is in our hands; delay is the riskiest option of all.

🔗 The Growth Story of the 21st Century: doi.org/10.31389/lse... @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social

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LSE Press @lsepress.bsky.social · 9d

Cover reveal! 🔥

Nicholas Stern's new book presents a compelling case for a transformation that delivers both prosperity and a healthier planet.

The Growth Story of the 21st Century: The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action will be free to read from 5th November

📚 doi.org/10.31389/lse...

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