Data Science Institute
The DSI is the hub for data science and AI at LSE. We support interdisciplinary research, host a wide programme of events, and facilitate policy engagement and advisory work that places social science expertise at the heart of the design, development, and deployment of AI.
About the DSI
Research, teaching and engagement in AI and data science at LSE
AI research at LSE
At LSE we seek to understand emerging AI technologies and their societal, economic, and political ramifications through our research, teaching, and outreach, convened by the Data Science Institute
Upcoming DSI events
Our 26/27 events programme will begin from September, with details to be shared soon.
DSI Faculty Affiliates
Faculty affiliates of the data science institute at LSE are researchers whose research relates to data science and AI
LSE Research for the World
LSE researchers are using tech’s revolutionary power to understand our world better, looking at AI’s potential to do good, and limiting its potential for harm.
AI, technology and society
A series of short films exploring how rapid advancements in technology will affect society
Study data science and AI at LSE
Explore opportunities to study data science and AI at the world's leading dedicated social science institution
Undergraduate Programmes
Discover programmes designed to develop practical data and AI skills, deepen theoretical knowledge, and fostering data-driven insights
Postgraduate Programmes
Explore taught and research programmes delivered by departments across LSE that focus on AI, data science and new technologies
Executive education in data science and AI
LSE delivers world-class, transformative executive education courses that empower leaders and organisations with cutting-edge strategies and big-picture thinking.
Why AI needs social science
29 September 2025. Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Cosmina Dorobantu.
The UK’s AI training ambition deserves better than a course directory
Dr Jon Cardoso-Silva, Jeni Brown
Regulating sexual content online has always been a challenge – how we got here
Professor Helen Margetts, Professor Cosmina Dorobantu
Making the case for a child rights approach to AI
Professor Sonia Livingstone OBE, Dr Mariya Stoilova, Ayça Atabey, Gazal Shekhawat, Dr Kim Ringmar Sylwander
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