Education and student experience
LSE is one of the world’s leading universities providing a social science-focused education. Our students come together with academics and experts to immerse themselves in a research-rich education and to develop the skills, experience and connections to make their own impact in the world. Browse education news, hear from our students and explore all that LSE offers.
Education news
LSE named Russell Group University of the Year
LSE ranked as the top university in London in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.
LSE climbs World University Rankings
LSE has risen into the top 50 of the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings (WUR).
LSE ranked top university in London in Complete University Guide 2027
School retains position for the fifteenth consecutive year.
LSE surges ahead in 2026 National Student Survey
School records improvements across almost all measures.
LSE Generate secures leading spot as the UK’s top university start-up hub in 2026 rankings
This year’s ranking covers 180 centres across 25 countries.
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LSE student named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list
Manas Chawla has been recognised for founding London Politica.
LSE student named a TIME woman of the year
Mahnoor Omer achieved recognition for her activism around period products in Pakistan.
LSE alumna honoured as TIME Woman of the Year
LSE alumna Safeena Husain has been recognised for her work as founder of Mumbai non-profit Educate Girls.
LSE alumna Dame Antonia Romeo appointed head of the Civil Service
LSE graduate Dame Antonia Romeo has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary, the UK’s most senior civil servant.
Recent LSE graduate selected for prestigious fellowship
Sung Jae Harry Park was selected from a pool of over 5,800 candidates.
Recent LSE graduates recognised at social mobility awards
Gracie Coulwill and Imaan Kamran Malik, have been recognised at the Student Social Mobility Awards
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