LSE’s Department of Psychological & Behavioural Science, investigating the human mind & behaviour in society. http://lse.ac.uk/PBShttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mldoup6cts25A timely investigation into how people use AI to engage with politics by Sayeh Yousefi, @benmtappin.bsky.social and @jenskoedmadsen.bsky.social ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 May 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldoup6cts25https://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mldgjihi6k25New blog by Ana Barjašić and @krpd.bsky.social 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 May 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldgjihi6k25https://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mki3k6m6n32d📸 Meet the team behind PBS. Our faculty, researchers and professional services staff recently came together for a group photo, reflecting the collaborative community that shapes psychological and behavioural science at LSE. #PartofLSE27 Apr 2026 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mki3k6m6n32dhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mj5mlwebit2p👩‍⚕️ "Machine says go, doctor says no." Alyssa Pandolfo & colleagues explored what happens when ICU doctors are given rapid test results to guide antibiotic prescribing and found that clinicians often err on the side of caution, overriding negative results and prescribing antibiotics. https://buff.ly/mTiUk4i10 Apr 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5mlwebit2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mito5do3zi2u⏳️ Applications are still open for the September intake of the Executive MSc Behavioural Science at LSE. Join the next online information session to learn more about the curriculum, admissions process & what to expect from the programme. 📅 Mon 27 April 🕐️ 1-2pm BST 📍 Zoom ✍️ Sign up: buff.ly/J21CKFV https://buff.ly/k9D29zC06 Apr 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mito5do3zi2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mibzcxwsfq2r📚️ Does education make you WEIRD? New research co-authored by @michael.muthukrishna.com suggests that, around the world, higher levels of education are linked to cultural values commonly found in the US, the UK, other Anglo‑industrialised countries, and Western Europe. https://buff.ly/cksfkzA30 Mar 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibzcxwsfq2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mhxebnzhew2x🌍️ Supporting global talent to create real world impact 💥 Our AKO Master’s Scholarships enable talented students from South Asia, Africa and Latin America to study a one year master’s programme our department. Learn more: buff.ly/2enaMB026 Mar 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxebnzhew2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mfrclrvxsk25🪧 How can climate movements drive engagement on social media? @gangashreedhar.bsky.social & colleagues tested different Facebook ads with 350,000+ people across 3 UK cities & found that: 📌 Urgent messages beat polite ones 📌Climate impact images engage best 📌Using both gives the strongest results https://www.nature.com/articles/s44168-026-00344-826 Feb 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrclrvxsk25https://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mcz2f4seak27Why are burnout, anxiety and perfectionism rising so sharply? In this LSE Research Showcase, Dr Thomas Curran explores the “tyranny of the could” and why humans need limits to thrive. 🗓️ Tuesday 17 March 🕚 11-11.30am Open to LSE staff, students, alumni & prospective LSE students. More info ⬇️ https://www.lse.ac.uk/research/lse-research-showcase/the-tyranny-of-could-why-limits-give-life-meaning22 Jan 2026 11:10 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcz2f4seak27https://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mcywvog22p2k🗣️ New research by Prof Alex Gillespie & co-authors shows how thoughtful communication can shape fairness in heated conflicts. Inviting perspectives, showing understanding and coordinating viewpoints helped police trainees build trust and neutrality in a fast moving scenario. https://buff.ly/3iZZ4k422 Jan 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcywvog22p2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mcwggqnvft2g🏢 How can behavioural science drive change in organisations? A new HBR article, co-authored by PBS Visiting Senior Fellow James Elfer, presents the 4T model. This practical framework targets specific behaviours, designs timely interventions & tests what works. https://buff.ly/Lib5SGm21 Jan 2026 10:08 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwggqnvft2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mcuo2jqcak2q📸 This could be you next January ⬇️ Our current cohort of Executive MSc Behavioural Science students have just completed their second teaching block. We're now recruiting for the next intake, starting in Sept 2026. Join our next info session to learn more: 📅 Thurs 29 Jan 🕐 1-2pm buff.ly/oPGDXCG20 Jan 2026 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcuo2jqcak2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mckadrbczp2f🤝 This week it was our turn to host the biannual PBS and Warwick Business School conference. This event, hosted once a year at LSE and once a year at WBS, brings PhD students and early career researchers from both schools together to present research, gain feedback & network. #PhD #Research16 Jan 2026 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckadrbczp2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mchhwzdvxn2wAre you curious to learn what it’s really like to pursue a PhD in our department? Dr Alyssa Pandolfo, who recently completed her PhD on safety listening (how people respond to raised safety concerns in organisations), shares her experience & offers practical advice 👇 https://buff.ly/mU0kY1l15 Jan 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchhwzdvxn2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3mcachvldzx2z💫 At the end of last year, we brought together some of our 2024/25 and 2025/26 AKO scholarship holders for a catch-up. It was inspiring to hear how these scholarships are making a difference and to learn about the exciting plans our first cohort has for life after LSE. Learn more: buff.ly/Y6CyAHJ12 Jan 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcachvldzx2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3m7ko6lqmoh2m🎓 Another day, another Doctor! We're thrilled to share that Veronika Luptakova successfully defended her PhD thesis, "Inconsistency in Moral Judgments", this week. Veronika is pictured here with her supervisors, Professor Alex Voorhoeve and Dr @mmglz.bsky.social. Congratulations Veronika! 🎉09 Dec 2025 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ko6lqmoh2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3m7ijyxfax22q🎉 Congratulations to Nils Mallock, who successfully defended his PhD thesis today! The thesis, "Pathways to Political Violence and Peaceful Protest in Conflict-Affected Environments," explores why some individuals choose violence for political purposes, despite high personal risks and costs.08 Dec 2025 17:19 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7ijyxfax22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3m6wqhvpfdk2z🏆 Congratulations to our 2025 LSE Excellence in Education Award winners! Pictured here are our colleagues Dr Sakshi Ghai and Chris Roberts, together with Prof Emma McCoy & Prof Alex Voorhoeve. Learn more and see all winners: buff.ly/Dq57XPt01 Dec 2025 15:26 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6wqhvpfdk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3m6mlxdm67p2u📣 Introducing Dr Alyssa Pandolfo! 👏 We're delighted to share that Alyssa successfully defended her PhD thesis, "Safety listening: Conceptualizing and assessing responses to safety voice in organizations", this week. Congratulations Alyssa, on this fantastic achievement! #PartofLSE #PhD #Viva27 Nov 2025 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6mlxdm67p2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3m5yb6uxb5s2n🎯 Teaching happiness: turning insight into real-world impact At LSE, wellbeing teaching spans master’s courses like Happiness and Wellbeing for Policy, world-first Summer School options, dedicated seminars, as well as the MSc Behavioural Science Wellbeing Specialism. Learn more ⬇️ https://www.lse.ac.uk/pbs/news/articles/shaping-happier-societies19 Nov 2025 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5yb6uxb5s2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lsepbs.bsky.social/post/3m5w2jfrrt32d🌠 Today we brought together our current AKO Master’s Scholars for a lovely lunch. Meeting such a diverse and inspiring group of students was a highlight & we can’t wait to see where their LSE journey takes them! ℹ️ About the scholarships buff.ly/bBierfM 🎓 Meet last year’s scholars buff.ly/mMnv7pD18 Nov 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:2foibwrd32rnsg232uyiudfh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5w2jfrrt32d