On June 17 2021, LSE will be holding Knowledge Beyond Boundaries: an interdisciplinary student research conference. This online event will provide a space for students and recent alumni from diverse academic backgrounds to showcase their research, share ideas and discuss how different approaches can be used to have a positive impact in society. All LSE students, colleagues, and friends of LSE are invited to attend.
Don’t miss student panels on themes ranging from the post-pandemic economy to building a sustainable future, keynote sessions featuring Julia Black, Susana Mourato, Dilly Fung, Jessica Templeton and Carl Gombrich, a dedicated student publishing panel, and a networking reception on Gather Town. Check out the programme – you can dip in and out throughout the day as you wish.
We had the opportunity to meet some of the students participating in the conference to talk about their research experience and their motivations for taking part in this event.
Eddy Zou – BSc in Economics
Can decentralisation be a force for bad? New evidence from decentralising environmental clearances in India.
Motivated by the global trends on environmental governance and as part of a group initiative for the LSESU Economics Society, Eddy and his teammates worked for six months on a project to investigate how decentralisation of environmental regulation can improve firms’ behaviour in India.
Despite the trade-off between economic outcomes and environmental protection, academic research serves as a tool to make a difference in communities around the world.
Adrian Baeck – MSc in International Social and Public Policy (alumnus)
‘Othering Extinction Rebellion’: Media frames as structural barriers to social movement support.
Using his master’s degree dissertation, Adrian explores why public perceptions on climate change do not necessarily translate into movement support. By focusing on a protest led by the environmental movement “Extinction Rebellion”, this research aimed to identify the mechanisms through which media coverage can represent a structural barrier for movement support.
This conference is a win-win for both presenters and attendees. On one hand, it provides you with the opportunity to speak about something that you have put a lot of effort into and that you are passionate about. On the other hand, it can also motivate the audience to consider different ways in which your research topic could be approached.
Sydney Stewart – MSc in Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe
The Human Cost of Technological Development: A Working Paper on Sustainable Governance, Science, and Society
As part of a research project led by the Mind Over Media Society and motivated by the critical discourse on technology and the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney and her teammates analyse how the lack of governance in the digital space can reinforce structural problems in society such as social inequality.
As a group of young academics, the interdisciplinary character of this conference allows us to evaluate how can we tackle the fundamental problems present in the digital sphere from different perspectives. In addition, the opportunity to receive guidance from someone who is more advanced in their academic career can help us improve the way in which we communicate our research’s findings to the wider audience.
Katherine Hasnain – MSc Environmental Policy and Regulation
Drones for Environmental Protection
In order to raise awareness about climate change, Katherine focuses on the use of drones for environmental protection. In her research she shows how this type of technology represents a cost-efficient solution to monitor environmental issues such as tracking down wildlife and deforestation.
This conference facilitates the collaborative effort of researchers to infuse ideas from various disciplines. I encourage students to participate in conferences or similar events as these are rare opportunities that you can only enjoy while you are at university.
If you are interested in learning more about these and other research projects, follow this link to book your place for the research conference. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!
