Missed our recent book launch of Causal Processes and Their Warrant? The recording is now available on Youtube. During the Launch the authors discussed key insights from the book, including the crucial role of context in understanding whether policies and interventions are likely to be effective.

📢 Join us for the Department of Social Policy Annual Lecture 2026: The Unelectable Budget: What Britain really needs. 📅 22 October, 6.30pm. In-person at LSE and online Register and find out more:

The ISPP Seminar Series is back! Join us this Thursday 8 October as Professor Christopher Bollinger presents "Immobility in a Distressed Region: Poverty Trap, Housing Lock, or Preferences?" Thursday 8 October - 1.00pm to 2.30pm OLD 2.21 and online

📚 Join us tomorrow for the launch of Causal Processes and Their Warrant Where the authors will discuss why policies that succeed in one context may not work in another. Discover how understanding causal processes can help us better design and evaluate policy. Wednesday 30 September, 6.00-7.30pm

The latest edition of Social Policy in the Spotlight is now available. Explore departmental news, research highlights, publications, events and achievements from the Department of Social Policy at LSE.

📚 Join us for the launch of Causal Processes and Their Warrant by Professors Nancy Cartwright and Eileen Munro, and Dr John Pemberton. The authors will discuss insights from the book with Hamid Vasheghanifarahani, chaired by Professor Armine Ishkanian. 📅 30 Sept 2026, 6.00-7.30pm 📍 LSE & online

Congratulations to Professor Tim Newburn @timnewburn.bsky.social on the publication of his new book, Reading Riots. Drawing on examples from around the world, the book explores why riots occur, what happens during periods of unrest, and the lasting impact such events can have on societies.