Social sciences publishing is undergoing a profound transformation in the digital age. From questions around AI and emerging technologies, to funding policy changes, what can we expect from the future of publishing in the social sciences?

As part of #OAWeek, join LSE's dedicated publisher, LSE Press, for ‘What’s in store for social sciences publishing?’ a free and public symposium geared towards prospective authors and those interested in Open Access publishing. Founded in 2018, LSE Press is the School’s Open Access publisher of high-quality research across the social sciences.

As a publishing house based in a university, LSE Press publishes books and journals via Open Access based on their principal belief that research and teaching resources should not only be free to read but should also help to create greater equity in academic research. All their books and journals are free to read and download from their website.

This symposium seeks to share knowledge on social sciences publishing processes with early career researchers and authors, as well as spotlighting Open Access innovations, and enabling networking between researchers and publishing professionals.

3pm – 3.30pm
Arrival and registration

3.30pm – 3.40pm
Welcome and introductions
Michael Bruter, Incoming Associate Vice-President and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research. On behalf of Susana Mourato, Vice President and Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research.

3.40pm – 4.10pm
Keynote
Professor Philippe Sands

4.10pm – 4.55pm 
The Author’s view: 5-minute insights from LSE Press authors followed by Q&A
Chair: Professor Martin Lodge
Speakers: J. McKenzie Alexander, David Luke, Irene Buccelli, Sarmistha Pal, Naila Kabeer, Sandy Pepper

4.55pm – 5.05pm
Break

5.05pm – 6.05pm 
The Publisher’s view: demystifying book publishing
Chair: Professor Dame Sarah Worthington (LSE Press)
Speakers: Lou Peck (The International Bunch), Professor Mathijs Pelkmans (LSE Anthropology), Dr Catherine Souch (RGS)

6.05pm – 6.10pm
Closing remarks
Niamh Tumelty – LSE Library

6.10pm – 7pm
Networking reception

LSE Press is proud to host this event in LSE Library –The British Library of Political and Economic Science, whose physical and digital collections continue to inspire researchers, writers and artists across many disciplines.

The British Library of Political and Economic Science (@LSELibrary) was founded in 1896, a year after the London School of Economics and Political Science. It has been based in the Lionel Robbins Building since 1978 and houses many world class collections, including the Women's Library and Hall-Carpenter Archives.

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Attendees can expect...

• A keynote speech from special guest, Professor Philippe Sands.
• Short 5-minute talks by LSE Press authors on their experiences of publishing OA
• A panel talk demystifying the book publishing process; from proposal, to production, to publicity and marketing
• A drinks reception and opportunities to network with LSE Press commissioning editors and board members
• A chance to browse physical copies of LSE Press books and a pop-up exhibition of book covers
• An opportunity to browse displayed materials from LSE Library's 'Women and print media' collection
• A curator tour of LSE Library's new exhibition on the Exit Photography Group

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The British Library of Political and Economic Science (@LSELibrary) was founded in 1896, a year after the London School of Economics and Political Science. It has been based in the Lionel Robbins Building since 1978 and houses many world class collections, including the Women's Library and Hall-Carpenter Archives.