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As we embark on 2025, we've taken a moment to reflect on the highlights of 2024, detailed in our 2024 Annual Report. We look forward to building on our mission to accelerate the social impact of individuals through teaching; accelerate the understanding of social impact through research, and accelerate the impact of social ventures through 100x.
This month we are honoured to welcome Mark Malloch Brown to LSE as a Visiting Professor in Practice. With his career spanning the United Nations, IMF, and UK Government, he brings a wealth of experience and insights to our community.
In world news, the Patriotic Millionaires group have shared a survey of 2,000 millionaires that revealed over half think that extreme wealth is a threat to Democracy. And a coalition of non-profits and US States have filed a lawsuit to attempt to halt President Trump's executive order to pause already-approved Federal funding for aid.
Beyond Logic: Unlocking the Power of Intuition 4 February , 5pm-6pm GMT, Online Join Jess Pryce Jones and Christian Busch in discussion with Stephan Chambers on how in a world increasingly dominated by data and logic, the power of human intuition is more important than ever before.
The Mysterious Art and Science of Doing Good 18 March, 6:30pm-8pm GMT, In-person and online In his inaugural lecture at LSE, Prof Jonathan Roberts will explore how the arena of private action for public benefit is experiencing both a resurgence and disruption. Chaired by Prof Julian Le Grand.
The Future of Giving: AI’s Role in Generosity 26 February, 7pm-8pm GMT, online Can AI make our giving smarter, more impactful, and more inclusive? From leveraging data to solve global challenges to redefining how we give, SSIR will dive into the innovations, ethics, and stories shaping the future of compassion.
WATCH
Benedict Evans: AI Eats the World | Slush 2024
Benedict Evans discusses AI's rapid development and adoption, especially Large Language Models (LLMs). He compares AI to past tech advancements and addresses its potential, challenges, and future impact.
This month, we're thrilled to celebrate EMSBE graduate Kellyn Lovell, who has stepped into the Executive Director role at Huneebee Project. This social enterprise trains local youth in job skills and provides equitable employment while installing bee hives and pollinator gardens. Congratulations Kellyn!
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 30th Jan 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. 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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