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In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Bloom, a former partner at leading international law firms including White & Case, Ropes & Gray, and Jones Day. Drawing on decades of experience advising investment banks, institutional investors, and high-growth companies, Jonathan takes us inside the often-overlooked world of startup governance. From common governance mistakes to the questions e...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Emre Kazim, co-founder and co-CEO of Holistic AI.  Through contrasting the EU AI Act to the UK’s pro-innovation approach, this episode examines whether the law can keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.  We also explore the reasons why companies still ought to act responsibly in the absence of up-to-date regulation and the importance of corporate governanc...

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Kochkin, Founder and CEO of BeSavvy, and Oliver Lipscombe, a final-year LLB student at LSE and part of the BeSavvy team, to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape legal training. Drawing on Mike’s experience at Latham & Watkins and his work building BeSavvy, we examine how simulation-based AI tools aim to replicate the realities of el...

In this episode of The Oeuvre, we chat with Joseph Lee, the mind behind Sontag, a café that’s quickly cemented itself as an LSE student staple. We unpack Joseph’s journey, the vision driving Sontag, and what it takes to build a space that people keep coming back to. We also get into his unfiltered take on matcha vs coffee, the rise of the new “it” drink, and the performative personas that orbit ca...

We are joined by Daniel Long, Co-Founder of Garfield AI, for the first episode in our Introduction to AI series. He discusses how artificial intelligence could transform access to legal services, particularly by lowering costs and widening access to legal support. The episode explores whether AI might democratise aspects of legal advice and representation, while also reflecting on the opportunitie...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rebecca, who shares her experience growing up across France, Italy, and London. She reflects on navigating a French-Indian multinational upbringing and the gradual process of embracing her Indian identity. Rebecca also speaks about the role of family in shaping her sense of self, and how film and music have helped her stay connected to her cultures. Host: Nora Kaul...

In this episode of The Oeuvre , Farah, Amanda, and Angelika explore the gentrification of East London. A cultural hub once renowned for its accessibility and thriving community of underground creatives, East London is now synonymous with exorbitant prices for thrifted clothing, unique food spots, and rent. How have progressive ideals, whether expressed through an aversion to fast fashion and unsus...

In this episode of What If? The Future’s Legal Podcast, we ask: what if justice focused less on punishment, and more on memory? We explore whether preserving testimonies, storytelling, and collective memory can itself function as a form of justice in post-conflict societies. We are joined by Francisco, a Public Information Coordinator at the International Criminal Court, who shares insights from h...

In this episode we are joined by Silvia Teixeira and Stephane Duponcheele in exploring the fascinating novel legal and policy concerns that are associated with permanent settlement in outer space. We discuss the provisions of the Outer Space Treaty, as well as the current grey areas in international space law. Alongside currently completing her masters in International Development and Public Polic...

In this episode, we are joined by Elen Griffiths, an Environment and Sustainable Development with Economics student. We explore how it is growing up in a Welsh-speaking household and the importance of minority-spoken languages. We also discuss moving to London and her realisation of wanting to return to Wales, despite pressures from external forces. Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Laila Gauhar A...

In this episode, we are joined by Haan Jun (Ryan) Lee, a Korean/American General Course student studying Politics and International Relations. We dive into Ryan’s journey of moving back and forth between Korea, the US, and Indonesia, and how those physical moves affected his perception of identity and feeling of not being part of one specific place. We also discuss some of the cultural differences...

In this episode, we have Vic Andersson Bettencourt joining us, who is a Human Rights and Politics Master student. We cover her childhood and growing up in many different places, dealing with her two very different nationalities/cultures: Portuguese and being part of the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland. We dive deeper into the importance or lack of having a physical home, and how our connectio...

In this episode, we welcome our first guest: Angelica Di Monte, a first-year IR student. We talk about her growing up with Italian and Taiwanese nationalities while living in southern France. The topics that are covered are feeling included within family, our perception of our countries, the value of languages and communication, school experiences as well as defining what identity crisis means to...

In this podcast, we will explore what it means growing up with multiple national and cultural identities and how that has affected who we have become. Do we struggle with belonging? Ultimately, we want to explore the complexities and beauties of growing up mixed and having unique perspectives. We were all born with identity crises! Host: Nora Kaul Hoelgaard Editor: Laila Gauhar Artwork: Sylvain Ch...

After a long hiatus, welcome back to Grimshaw Podcasts, the podcast of the London School of Economics' Grimshaw Club! In our new series, Grimshaw Spotlight, we dive into the latest international relations research. Today we are interviewing Robbie Shilliam, a professor of International Relations at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in Baltimore. We discuss decolonising the discipline, Marxism, intern...

Happy New Year! We're back with a bang to start of 2024 with some chats on all things new years resolutions and whether the idea of new year new me is actually achievable  Edited by Emma Gallagher  Artwork by Mithalina Taib

Welcome back to another gossip session with me, Emma, as we talk about how I am just like every other girl, and how it's such a good thing! We talk about why it's great to follow the trends if that's what makes you happy! Brief content warning as we touch on the Dublin Riots from November 23rd with small discussions on violence and fascism. Edited by Emma Gallagher Artwork by Mithalina Taib

Welcome to the second episode of Chow Down Londontown! your host, Jess Silverman is joined by a special guest Sean to break down the best burger in London. Whether you're a tourist, new to the city, or a local, listen for recommendations, crazy stories, fun tidbits and ramblings!

Join me (Emma lol) to talk about the realities of navigating your 20s amongst all the pressures, excitements, and chaos of everyday life. A nice and easy chat about the big issues on the mind, trying to figure out how to do your best and feel your best in between it all!

This is the first episode of the Clerkenwell Economic Review podcast which will delve into topics ranging from the UK Austerity policy and national debt to the impact of the collapse of the Soviet Union on the Russian Federation. This episode kicks off with a discussion of the UK Austerity policy post 2008 and whether it was successful or not. Music by Pixabay

Welcome to the first episode of Chow Down Londontown! Your host, Jess Silverman is here to break down all the best eats in London, whether you’re a tourist, new to the city, or a local. Listen for recommendations, crazy stories, and fun tidbits and ramblings!

In this third instalment of Working at LSE we speak to Lukas Slothuus, LSE100 Fellow and Anti-Casualisation Officer at the LSE UCU, about his experience of academic burnout and hustle culture. We pose potential solutions to a healthy work/leisure balance and how the lack of stable permanent contracts impacts this. Finally, we discuss the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and how it contributes t...

Join Alice and Tito for their final installment of Nobody Asked 🥲

'Where's the Imposter?' explores Imposter Syndrome across a variety of industries and occupations, attempting to understand what it is that makes so many of us feel like we don't belong and how we can overcome this. In this episode Lucy talks to Ffion Price. Recent graduate from the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Ffion discusses the feeling of Imposter Syndrome in the performing arts world....

'Where's the Imposter?' explores Imposter Syndrome across a variety of industries and occupations, attempting to understand what it is that makes so many of us feel like we don't belong and how we can overcome this. In this episode Lucy talks to Sioned, a London based barrister about her journey into the field of Law from a field in Mid-Wales. Talking everything from facing 'big bad London', chang...