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London School Of Economics

London School Of Economics
Houghton Street
London, WC2A 2AE
Phone: 020 7405 7686
Website: www.lse.ac.uk
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At The Origins Of Modern Atheism: Talk
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Reverend Dr Giles Fraser talks to Professor John Gray about theology's links with Enlightenment thought and how we understand the denial of God.
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London School Of Economics 6 Jun Jun 6, 6.30pm–8pm Free
The Big Society Debate: A New Agenda For Social Welfare?: Talk
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Professor Nicholas Deakin chairs a panel discussion with Dr Armine Ishkanian, Faiza Chaudary from the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services and Professor Simon Szreter about the concept's ideological underpinnings and the challenges of translating its ideas into practice.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
19 Jun Jun 19, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Combating Intolerance Today: Talk
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Speakers, including Trevor Phillips from the Equality And Human Rights Commission, talk about intolerance's nature, how to deal with it in various settings and society's limits on tolerance.
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London School Of Economics New Theatre, East Building
20 Jun Jun 20, 9am–5pm, booking essential
020 7405 7686 Free, ticketed
Connectome: How The Brain's Wiring Makes Us Who We Are: Lecture
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Professor Sebastian Seung talks about the connections between brain cells and the role they play in helping to give people their identity and personality.
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London School Of Economics Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building
13 Jun Jun 13, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
The Egyptian Revolution: Where From And Where To?: Author Event
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Writer Ahdaf Soueif talks about direction of the country and reads excerpts from her work.
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London School Of Economics Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building
31 May May 31, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Enough: Policies For A Sustainable Economy: Lecture
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Professors Diane Coyle and Henry Overman talk about the crises facing the world's leading economies and the policy changes that are needed to change them around.
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London School Of Economics New Theatre, East Building
14 Jun Jun 14, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Freud On Translation: Lecture
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Professor Robert JC Young talks to Dr Simon Glendinning about the psychologist and thinker's view on the role of translation in psychoanalysis.
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London School Of Economics Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
6 Jun Jun 6, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
From Colony To Bric: The Challenges Facing Brazil To Preserve The Competition Of Its Markets: Lecture
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Olavo Chinaglia the president of the Brazilian Competition Authority talks about the role of policies in increasing the internal market competition, social welfare and income distribution.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
7 Jun Jun 7, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
How To Watch The Olympics: Talk
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Writer and broadcaster David Goldblatt talks to Dr Simon Glendinning about the back stories and culture of the modern Games.
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London School Of Economics Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
25 Jun Jun 25, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
In Conversation With Daniel Kahneman: Author Event
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Professor Kahneman of Princeton University talks to Professor Paul Dolan and TV and radio presenter Evan Davis about and signs copies of his book Thinking, Fast And Slow.
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London School Of Economics Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street
1 Jun Jun 1, 1pm–2pm
020 7405 7686 Free, ticketed
Joseph E Stiglitz: Lecture
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Professor Stiglitz from Columbia University talks to Professors Amartya Sen and Tim Dyson about economics.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
28 Jun Jun 28, 6.30pm–8pm
020 7405 7686 Free, ticketed
Justice Edwin Cameron In Conversation With Professor Linda Mulcahy
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The South African judge talks to Professor Mulcahy about his life, work and career.
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London School Of Economics Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
26 Jun Jun 26, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
My Britain's Fuck All: Zombie Multiculturalism And The Race Politics Of Citizenship: Lecture
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Professor Paul Gilroy talks to Dr Claire Alexander about the issues and challenges of identity, multiculturalism and race in the country.
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London School Of Economics Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building
30 May May 30, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
The New Growth Strategy: How Responsible Companies Are Profitable Companies: Lecture
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The former president and CEO of Ikea, Anders Dahlvig, talks about how having a clear understanding of vision and values can help businesses to achieve a sustainable profit growth.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
13 Jun Jun 13, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
On Immortality: Talk
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Dr Stephen Cave, Professor John Gray and Dr Simon Glendinning talk about if the quest to live forever can be fulfilled.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
30 May May 30, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Pakistan After Bin Laden: Free-Fall Or Resurgence?: Talk
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The Human Rights Watch's Pakistan Director Ali Dayan Hasan talks to Professor Athar Hussain about the state of the country.
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London School Of Economics Alumni Theatre, New Academic Building
7 Jun Jun 7, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
The Past And Future Of Social Democracy And The Consequences For Europe: Talk
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Professor Sheri Berman discusses the importance of social democracy and the role it played in shaping Europe today.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
12 Jun Jun 12, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Philosophy And European Union: Lecture
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Drs Simon Glendinning and Kristina Musholt talk about how philosophers Friedrich Nietzsche and Immanuel Kant helped to launch the idea of a united Europe.
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London School Of Economics Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
19 Jun Jun 19, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Red Tape: Bureaucracy, Structural Violence And Poverty In India: Lecture
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Professor Akhil Gupta from UCLA talks about why the Indian state has not been able to eradicate extreme poverty and the functions and routines of state bureaucracies.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
11 Jun Jun 11, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Republicanism, Representation And Demoi-Cracy In The EU: Lecture
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Professor Richard Bellamy talks to Dr Simon Glendinning about liberal and republican models of democracy and representation and what they look like when applied to the EU.
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London School Of Economics Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building
12 Jun Jun 12, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
The Rio+20 UN Summit: Global Crisis, Or Global Rescue?: Panel Discussion
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Founding director of E3G Tom Burke, Professor Andrew Hurrell, research director Bernice Lee and Dr Robert Falkner talk about making environmental sustainability a reality around the world.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
31 May May 31, 6.30pm–8pm
Free
Winner Take All: The Race For The World's Resources: Lecture
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Author and economist Dambisa Moyo talks to Professor Stuart Corbridge about the competition for the world's water and land, the potential for conflicts and what governments can do to avoid it.
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London School Of Economics Old Theatre, Old Building
25 Jun Jun 25, 6.30pm–8pm
020 7405 7686 Free, ticketed
Wittgenstein: Philosophy And Photography
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Writings and photographs highlighting the philosopher's interest in the medium, shown alongside 12 screen-prints by the artist Eduardo Paolozzi.
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London School Of Economics Atrium Gallery, Old Building
28 May29 Jun From May 28, Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, ends Jun 29
Free

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