LSE Festival Shorts 2023

Of the 80 million people worldwide currently displaced by war or persecution, over half have settled in cities. But what challenges do these urban refugees face - from host governments and from the communities already living there? Associate Professor Romola Sanyal explains the issues - and benefits - that forced migration can present for our cities. This year's series of short animated films featuring LSE research explore some of the major changes affecting the world, as part of LSE Festival 2023: People and Change. #LSEFestival

Scientists believe we are in the midst of a modern-day mass extinction event, with biodiversity loss escalating at an unparalleled pace worldwide. Dr Ganga Shreedhar's research shines a light on the transformative power of awareness, revealing that once individuals are informed, the overwhelming majority acknowledge the urgency for action. This year's series of short animated films featuring LSE research explore some of the major changes affecting the world, as part of LSE Festival 2023: People and Change. Public Understanding of the Sixth Mass Extinction in the United Kingdom, Shreedhar G , Freitag P, Europe PMC: #LSEFestival

Inequality, climate change, culture wars and disaffection with politics - these are just some of the seismic issues we face in the UK in 2023. But while different schools of political thought might suggest different solutions, concrete steps for addressing society’s problems are often hard to come by. LSE researcher Daniel Chandler considers the work of one of the 20th Century’s foremost political philosophers - and wonders if answers to our collective troubles might just be hiding in plain sight. Daniel Chandler spoke at the LSE Festival as part of a panel discussing 'What Would a Fairer Society Look Like?': Free and Equal by Daniel Chandler is published by Penguin: This year's series of short animated films featuring LSE research explore some of the major changes affecting the world, as part of LSE Festival 2023: People and Change. #LSEFestival

The #digital world has brought a wealth of information, opportunities and experiences to us all - with children no exception. But with these benefits also come risks like inappropriate content and potentially dangerous situations. How do we help our kids navigate the world of apps, websites, games and social media? What are some of the issues developers of these products and spaces need to consider when they’re designing for young audiences? The research of LSE’s Professor Sonia Livingstone and Dr Mariya Stoilova help us answer these questions. This year's series of short animated films featuring LSE research explore some of the major changes affecting the world, as part of LSE Festival 2023: People and Change. #LSEFestival Read more about Sonia Livingstone's research on the LSE British Politics and Policy blog: More info on the links below: