The programme was set up in 1996 thanks to a generous anonymous benefaction from a former PhD student inspired by "Ralph Miliband's contribution to social thought". He specified that the funds be used in memory of his friend and mentor 'to advance his spirit of free social inquiry' and the diversity of thought that has always been the hallmark of LSE.

Convenor: Dr Robin Archer, Director of the Postgraduate Programme in Political Sociology

This year's theme is NEW OPENINGS in which we ask:

What new openings are emerging for progressives as the world comes to grips with the virus? How might we learn from past political struggles to inform contemporary activism? What have recent events revealed about the unique dynamics of capitalism in the 21st century? And what new opportunities and issues will come to the fore as long-standing political certainties are thrown into question?

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