News, ideas, research & resources, in social
entrepreneurship and philanthropy
NEWS
This month, we welcomed back to campus our Executive MSc students, hosted the 100x Summit Day, held our first alumni reunion, and formally committed to a major pilot programme in SE Asia. It has been a remarkably successful (and busy) time!
The 100x Summit Day brought together 170 investors, mentors, and practitioners to watch 11 of our grantees pitch their innovative solutions to global issues and listen to Jeroo Bilimoria. It took place only a few weeks after the 100x team visited Singapore and agreed to a $2M two-year project to explore the potential of 100x SE Asia.
For the first time, we welcomed back alumni of our Executive MSc for two days of discussions including new Masterclasses from our faculty and a guest talk by Mark Malloch-Brown, and sharing insights from his involvement in the Bretton Woods at 80 initiative. And while our Exec MSc students were on campus, we held a timely discussion on the extraordinary 'year of elections' reflecting on the range of democratic contexts in their home countries.
EMSBE Information session 3 December, 3pm-4pm GMT, Online Join us to find out more about our Executive Masters program and have your questions answered by faculty and alumni.
AI, society and our world order 9th December, 6.30 pm -8 pm (GMT), LSE, in-person and online Artificial Intelligence is not only a generational technology, but also a general purpose technology- one that has outsized potential to transform societies and economies globally. How should we use AI to not only better understand the world, but organise, develop and elevate it?
WATCH
Kate Raworth - Introduction to Donut Economics
In this video Kate Raworth introduce the ideas of Doughnut Economics, and the Seven Ways to Think like a 21st Century Economist, using every day objects.
Visit Donut Ecomics to see and connect with people taking action on the ideas of Doughnut Economics.
ALUMNI
Alumni Reunion 2024
This month we were so excited to bring back 40 of our EMSBE alums to London for two days. We had networking, masterclasses, guest speakers and cake! You can see some of their thoughts on the experience and the programme here.
Portal Abierto de la Empresa Social PAES (Portal Abierto de la Empresa Social) is a pilot initiative that brings together a community of individuals, collectives, and organizations interested in the diversity and potential of social enterprise in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. The online portal is a collaborative space for learning and growth, with research articles, reports, case studies, and tools for academics, professionals and policymakers.
Led by EMES International Research Network (where our MI academic Dr Kerryn Krige is a board member) and other Ibero-American networks and stakeholders, the portal is an important step in strengthening international partnerships and learning opportunities. By bringing the Spanish and Portuguese speaking social enterprise community together, the portal will bring diversity and support to this fast growing conversation.
Technical working group on social and solidarity economy (SSE) statistics
Work to strengthen standardised statistical measures for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) is progressing, with the UN Task Force convening a technical working group on SSE Statistics that will build on the outcomes of the 21st International Conference of Labour Statisticians (ICLS) on measuring cooperatives and the SEE. This is a significant research milestone for the Social and Solidarity economy, and will both quantify and legitimise its hybrid social, environmental and economic contributions.
LEARN
Executive MSc Social Business and Entrepreneurship(next start date September 2025) Our ground-breaking part-time one-year specialist Executive Master’s is designed for working professionals who wish to bring a social focus to business. Benefit from an impact-focused learning experience and learn alongside global corporate leaders, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors. Perfect for: Experienced mid to senior professionals already working in the impact space who want to broaden their knowledge and skillset. Join our info session on 3rd Dec to learn more
Social Entrepreneurship - LSE Online Certificate Course(next start date March 2025)
This eight-week online course will give you the tools and expertise needed to navigate the process of creating a social enterprise from the ground up. Requiring a commitment of 7-9 hours a week, it’s a perfect opportunity to advance your skills without compromising on your work or family life. Perfect for: Budding or established social entrepreneurs.
Leading Social Business: Purpose, Profit and Impact(2 - 6 June 2025)
This one-week in-person executive course gives you the expert understanding, insights, and practical toolkit to steer your company towards a more pro-social orientation, to launch your own socially-focused entrepreneurial venture, or to invest for impact and social change. Watch introductory video Perfect for: Mid to senior working professionals across for-profit and non-profit sectors who want to bring a social focus to their career.
+more resources: School for Social Entrepreneurs: resources, learning, and support programmes; Good Finance: tips and tools for social enterprises; Reach Fund: grants for social enterprises and community groups to help them raise social investment; Social Enterprise UK, national membership body.
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