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lsedatascience.bsky.social
An interdisciplinary institute with a mission to convene, catalyse and communication research and engagement activities around data science and AI from across The London School of Economics and Political Science.
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👉Call for papers! @audreyalejandro.bsky.social and @dandekadt.bsky.social are hosting a two-day "Computational Social Science meets Qualitative Research" workshop this November Potential contributors should send a 250-word abstract by 26 March ➡️ buff.ly/3CCijaY @lsedatascience.bsky.social

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Innovation is increasingly monopolised by a small entrepreneurial elite that is not representative of the population at all. Join us for the inaugural lecture of Xavier Jaravel, Professor of Economics at #LSE and #DSIAffiliate. 27 Feb, 6.30 to 8.00pm Hybrid More⤵️ www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...

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📢Call for papers📢 We are cohosting a two-day workshop with #LSE Department of Methodology on "Computational Social Science meets Qualitative Research" organised by Dr Daniel de Kadt and audreyalejandro.bsky.social ✳️Submit 250-Word abstract by 26 March Learn more➡️ www.lse.ac.uk/Methodology/...

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📢 New Research Paper 📢 #DSIAffiliate @krpd.bsky.social from LSE's Department of Psychological & Behavioural Science has co-authored a new paper "Beyond WEIRD: Can Synthetic Survey Participants Substitute for Humans in Global Policy Research?" Read it now🔻 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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If we are concerned about increasing loneliness and social fragmentation, we need to reckon with how technologies enable or impede human connection. Join this @lsemedia.bsky.social #LSEEvents with Allison Pugh and Sonia Livingstone. Wednesday 19 Feb, 6.30–8.00pm ⤵️ www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...

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Interesting new @lseimpactblog.bsky.social that considers whether large language models, such as #ChatGPT, can be applied to assess the quality of #REF impact case studies. blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

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This new @lseimpactblog.bsky.social by Daan Kolkman and Gijs van Maanen argues that rather than transparency and explainability, responsiveness is key to accountability in AI decision making. #AIPolicy #DecisionMaking #Policymaking blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

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Did you know that any #LSE undergraduate, in any year of study can choose one of our Data Science Modules no matter what course you are studying❓ Watch the full video, find out more about the modules and learn how #DataScience can equip you with valuable new skills‼️ 👉 www.lse.ac.uk/DSI/study/un...

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As AI absorbs data, gains agency, and intermediates between humans and reality, it will help us to address enormous crises, from climate change to geopolitical conflict. 📅 Thursday 30 January 🕡 6.30–8.00pm 📌 Hybrid More info and registration👇 www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/... #LSE #LSEEvents #AI

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Join us for our 1st #LSEEvents of 2025. Discussing his new book, David Spiegelhalter will explain 3️⃣ types of luck and talk about how we can put numbers on our ignorance, then measure how good those numbers are. 📅22 Jan 🕡6.30–7.30pm 📌Hybrid www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...

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What does it mean to be human in a world changed by AI? In March Madhumita Murgia #AI Editor @financialtimes.com discussed her new book "Code Dependent" at a DSI public event. Download the podcast from the #LSE Player🔽 www.lse.ac.uk/lse-player?i... #LSEDSI2024 | #LSEEvents

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#Africa’s #tech unicorns have captured the world’s attention with billion-dollar valuations, but their global ambitions remain stunted. Behind the hype lies a deeper story of systemic hurdles, strategic blind spots, and untapped potential, writes Jennifer D. Daniel on the LSE Africa Blog.

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LSE encourages the responsible and ethical use of Generative AI to support and enhance research. During 2024 Lee Mager put together an extensive resource for researchers from #LSE (and others) offering #AI research guidance. Explore this amazing resource🔽 www.lse.ac.uk/DSI/AI/AI-Re... #LSEDSI2024

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How students actually use AI❓ To improve courses, educators must try to answer this question. Our GENIAL research does just that! Find out more about the project and learn how its findings can be integrated into teaching and assessment plans ⬇ www.lse.ac.uk/DSI/Research... #LSEDSI2024

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In 2024 we invited data scientist from industry to speak at 5️⃣fantastic #CareersinDataScience events to help undergraduate and postgraduate students from across #LSE navigate their next steps into the world of work. Learn more about our student events www.lse.ac.uk/DSI/Events/s... #LSEDSI2024

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💥New: Where to start with AI in research management 👩‍💻Anna Aston #AcademicSky #ResearchManagement

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In 2024 the work of DSI Affiliates has been recognised with significant awards🔻 🔴UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship 🔴Philip Leverhulme Prize 2024 🔴European Research Council Consolidator Grant Find out more🔻 lse.ac.uk/DSI/Research #LSEDSI2024 @lsephilosophy.bsky.social @lsemethodology.bsky.social

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Join us for our first two public events of 2025. David Spiegelhalter launches his new book, an essential guide to navigating uncertainty. Co-author Craig Mundie explains how his new book outlines a strategy for navigating the age of AI. Find out more🔻 www.lse.ac.uk/DSI/Events/u...

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