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LSE Public Policy Group
London School of Economics
Houghton Street
London WC2A 2AE

 

For enquiries please contact either:

 

PPG Manager: Jane Tinkler

Tel: +44 (020) 7955 6064
Email: j.tinkler@lse.ac.uk|

 

PPG Chair: Professor Patrick Dunleavy

Tel: +44 (020) 7955 7178
Email: p.dunleavy@lse.ac.uk|  

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LSE Public Policy Group

LSE Public Policy Group (PPG) is an independent consultancy and research organisation. 

PPG provides thorough analysis and recommendations for a variety of clients; providing an interface between academia, the private, public and 'third' sector. 
 
 

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LSE Public Policy Group ranked among world's most influential think tanks

On 25 January 2012, the LSE Public Policy Group was jointly named the world's fourth-best university think tank in a global survey. The rankings, in the annual report of the Think Tank and Civic Society Program of the University of Pennsylvania, compared more than 5,300 think tanks from 120 countries.

Think tanks were assessed on categories including their ability to produce rigorous research, contribute socially innovative ideas and to bridge the gap between policymakers and the public. Reputation among academics, peers and the media was also a factor in the outcome.

Professor Patrick Dunleavy, chair of the Public Policy Group, said: 'Our work is, by definition, about helping to develop better government and public administration so it is pleasing that the benefits the team bring to society have been recognised. Academic work must have public impact to be truly valuable.'

The foreign affairs centre LSE IDEAS was also named jointly as the world's fourth-best university think tank in the survey.

Professor Michael Cox, co-director of IDEAS, said: 'We created IDEAS four years ago to try and make a difference by infusing the best academic thinking into global debates on world affairs and it is very gratifying that others feel we've done this. I am especially pleased that this reflects the hard work put in by all our colleagues over this and past years.

Professor Arne Westad, co-director of IDEAS, said: 'Our job is just beginning though – world affairs are moving as fast as we can track them and the need for rigorous analysis and insight is greater than ever.'

The report's publishers said their main aim was to bring international recognition for the important role played by think tanks around the world

The Think Tank and Civic Society Program announced the rankings at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Full details of the report.|

 

The LSE Public Policy Group recently hosted two seminars on Newsmax Media and the American Right and the Presidential Election of 2012.

Newsmax Media and entrepreneurialism in digital media 

In this talk, on Monday, 14 November, Christopher Ruddy discussed his experience in setting up  Newsmax, and looked at the possibilities inherent in digital-first journalism for existing news outlets and for the social and web media entrepreneurs of the future.

More details and podcast of the event|

The American Right and the Presidential Election of 2012

With the 2012 US presidential election looming large, the challenge for Republicans is to find a convincing candidate to oppose Barack Obama - someone who can translate disaffection with high levels of unemployment and the general economic malaise into votes for the conservative candidate. As founder and CEO of Newsmax Media, the most prominent and popular online conservative news media organisation in the US, Chris Ruddy has unique insight into the current state of American politics and the prospects for the Republican party to take back the White House.

Listen to the podcast of the event.|

Date: Tuesday 15 November 2011 
Speaker:  Christopher Ruddy
Discussant:  Dr Cheryl Schonhardt-Bailey
Chair:  Professor Patrick Dunleavy

For more information, see the LSE Events listing|.



The End of the Peer Show?: A debate on the future of the House of Lords

On July 18, 2011, the Constitution Society, CentreForum and British Government @ LSE held a debate on The future of the House of Lords, to celebrate the publication of "The End of the Peer Show?", a collection of responses to the recent draft House of Lords Reform Bill.

Click here for more details, to hear the podcast of the event, and to download "The End of the Peer Show?"|   

Moving Social Security Online 

Wednesday 29 June 2011

Speakers' presentations and podcasts of the event are now available here|.
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Investigating Academic Impact Conference

Monday 13 June 2011

Presentations and podcasts from the event are now available!  - More details
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