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LSE was established in the early 20th century, specifically in 1905.
Answer: False
The London School of Economics and Political Science was founded in 1895, not 1905.
The founding members of LSE were primarily academics from Cambridge University.
Answer: False
The founders of LSE were members of the Fabian Society, including Sidney Webb, Beatrice Webb, Graham Wallas, and George Bernard Shaw, rather than academics primarily from Cambridge University.
LSE became affiliated with the University of London in 1900 and commenced awarding degrees under its auspices in 1901.
Answer: True
The London School of Economics and Political Science joined the University of London in 1900 and began awarding degrees under the University of London's authority in 1901.
During World War II, LSE temporarily relocated its operations to the University of Manchester.
Answer: False
During World War II, the London School of Economics and Political Science relocated its operations to the University of Cambridge, utilizing facilities at Peterhouse College.
In what year was the London School of Economics established?
Answer: 1895
The London School of Economics and Political Science was founded in 1895.
Which group of individuals is credited with founding the London School of Economics?
Answer: Fabian Society members
The founding of the London School of Economics and Political Science is attributed to members of the Fabian Society, including Sidney Webb and Beatrice Webb.
LSE joined the University of London system in which year?
Answer: 1900
The London School of Economics and Political Science became affiliated with the University of London in 1900.
Where did LSE temporarily relocate during World War II?
Answer: The University of Cambridge
During the Second World War, the London School of Economics and Political Science temporarily relocated its operations to the University of Cambridge.
LSE follows a semester system, with terms running from September to January and February to June.
Answer: False
LSE operates on a three-term academic structure: Michaelmas Term (October-December), Lent Term (January-March), and Summer Term (April-June), rather than a semester system.
Admission to LSE undergraduate programs is highly competitive, with approximately 15 applicants per place.
Answer: True
Undergraduate admissions at LSE are exceptionally competitive, with an average of approximately 15 applicants vying for each available place.
Postgraduate applicants typically need a master's degree for direct entry into MPhil/PhD programs.
Answer: True
Direct admission to LSE's MPhil/PhD programs generally requires postgraduate applicants to hold a master's degree, or its international equivalent, typically with a merit classification.
LSE pioneered the introduction of computer science and artificial intelligence as academic subjects in Britain.
Answer: False
LSE pioneered the introduction of accountancy and sociology as academic subjects in Britain, not computer science or artificial intelligence.
The compulsory 'LSE 100' course aims to provide a broad education in the social sciences through interdisciplinary approaches.
Answer: True
The compulsory 'LSE 100: Understanding the Causes of Things' course is designed for first-year undergraduates to foster a broad social science education via interdisciplinary methodologies.
LSE began awarding its own degrees in 2008, replacing the University of London's degree-awarding power.
Answer: True
LSE gained the authority to award its own degrees starting in July 2008, meaning students entering from the 2007-08 academic year received LSE degrees.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), LSE was ranked joint third in the UK for research quality.
Answer: True
The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results placed LSE jointly third in the United Kingdom for the overall quality of its research output.
The LSE Summer School, established in 1989, offers courses primarily in STEM fields.
Answer: False
The LSE Summer School, founded in 1989, offers a wide array of courses predominantly in social science disciplines, not primarily in STEM fields.
A majority of LSE's student body in 2023/24 consisted of postgraduate students.
Answer: True
In the 2023/24 academic year, postgraduate students constituted a majority of the total student enrollment at LSE.
LSE ranks highly globally in subjects such as social sciences, business, economics, and law.
Answer: True
LSE consistently achieves high global rankings in disciplines including social sciences, business, economics, and law, reflecting its academic excellence.
LSE organizes its research and teaching into 27 academic departments and institutes.
Answer: True
LSE structures its academic activities into 27 distinct departments and institutes, covering a broad spectrum of social science disciplines.
LSE undergraduate education requires students to take at least one course module outside their primary degree subject in their first two years.
Answer: True
LSE's undergraduate curriculum typically mandates that students undertake at least one course module outside their major field of study during their initial two years, promoting interdisciplinary breadth.
LSE is the only university in the world offering the CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS MIM).
Answer: False
LSE is the sole UK member institution participating in the CEMS Global Alliance in Management Education, offering the CEMS MIM as a double degree option, but it is not the only university worldwide offering this program.
In national rankings for 2025, LSE was placed first in The Complete University Guide.
Answer: False
For the 2025 rankings, LSE was placed third in The Complete University Guide, not first.
LSE was ranked 56th globally by QS World University Rankings for 2024-2025.
Answer: True
The QS World University Rankings for 2024-2025 placed LSE at the 56th position globally.
LSE's academic year is structured into how many terms?
Answer: Three terms
The academic year at LSE is organized into three distinct terms: Michaelmas, Lent, and Summer.
What was the approximate number of applicants per undergraduate place at LSE in 2024?
Answer: 15
In 2024, approximately 15 applicants competed for each undergraduate place at LSE, reflecting the institution's highly selective admissions process.
For direct entry into MPhil/PhD programs, what is typically required for postgraduate applicants at LSE?
Answer: A UK master's degree with merit
Postgraduate applicants seeking direct entry into MPhil/PhD programs at LSE are generally required to possess a UK master's degree, typically with a merit classification, or its international equivalent.
Which academic subjects did LSE pioneer in Britain?
Answer: Accountancy and Sociology
The London School of Economics and Political Science pioneered the introduction of accountancy and sociology as formal academic subjects within Britain.
What is the purpose of the compulsory 'LSE 100: Understanding the Causes of Things' course?
Answer: To provide a broad social science education through interdisciplinary approaches
The 'LSE 100: Understanding the Causes of Things' course is a mandatory module for first-year undergraduates, intended to offer a comprehensive social science education via interdisciplinary perspectives.
From which academic year onwards did LSE begin awarding its own degrees?
Answer: 2007-08
LSE commenced awarding its own degrees starting from the 2007-08 academic year, marking a transition from degrees conferred by the University of London.
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), LSE achieved which ranking for the overall quality of its research?
Answer: Joint third
The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) positioned LSE jointly third in the United Kingdom for the overall quality of its research output.
How many courses does the LSE Summer School typically offer each summer?
Answer: Over 70
The LSE Summer School provides more than 70 distinct courses during its annual summer session.
In the 2023/24 academic year, what proportion of LSE's postgraduate students were from outside the UK?
Answer: Approximately 77%
During the 2023/24 academic year, approximately 77% of LSE's postgraduate student body originated from outside the United Kingdom.
According to Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 rankings, LSE placed 8th globally in which subject area?
Answer: Social Sciences
In the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 rankings, LSE was positioned 8th globally in the subject area of Social Sciences.
The official motto of LSE, 'Rerum cognoscere causas,' translates to 'To understand the causes of things.'
Answer: True
The school's motto, 'Rerum cognoscere causas,' is a Latin phrase from Virgil's Georgics, signifying the institution's commitment to rigorous inquiry and the pursuit of knowledge.
The beaver was chosen as LSE's mascot because it symbolizes laziness and procrastination.
Answer: False
The beaver was adopted as LSE's mascot in 1922 due to its symbolism of constructiveness, industriousness, and foresight, qualities the founders wished to instill.
LSE's campus is located in the London Borough of Islington.
Answer: False
The London School of Economics and Political Science is situated in the London Borough of Camden and the City of Westminster, specifically in the area historically known as Clare Market.
The Lionel Robbins Building houses the British Library of Political and Economic Science.
Answer: True
The Lionel Robbins Building is a significant campus structure that houses the British Library of Political and Economic Science (BLPES), LSE's main library.
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners designed the Marshall Building, which opened in 2022.
Answer: False
The Marshall Building, which opened in January 2022, was designed by Grafton Architects, not Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, who designed the Centre Building.
LSE's academic colors include red for branding and purple, black, and gold for academic purposes.
Answer: True
LSE utilizes red for its general branding, while purple, black, and gold are designated for formal academic occasions, including graduation ceremonies and academic dress.
The British Library of Political and Economic Science (BLPES) is the world's largest library dedicated solely to social sciences.
Answer: True
The British Library of Political and Economic Science (BLPES) serves as the UK's national social sciences library and is recognized as the largest library globally dedicated exclusively to the social sciences.
The 'red block' logo is LSE's primary academic identifier, used for graduation ceremonies.
Answer: False
The 'red block' logo serves as LSE's trademarked brand identity, while the academic colors of purple, black, and gold are used for formal academic occasions such as graduation ceremonies.
The Women's Library, relocated to LSE in 2014, is housed in a facility separate from the Lionel Robbins Building.
Answer: False
The Women's Library, which relocated to LSE in 2014, is housed within a purpose-built facility located inside the Lionel Robbins Building.
The Shaw Library, located in the Old Building, serves as a venue for academic lectures and research seminars.
Answer: False
The Shaw Library, situated in the Old Building's Founders' Room, functions primarily as a common room and hosts events such as lunchtime music concerts and press launches, rather than academic lectures and research seminars.
What animal was adopted as LSE's mascot in February 1922?
Answer: A beaver
The beaver was officially adopted as the mascot of the London School of Economics and Political Science in February 1922.
In which London areas is the LSE campus primarily situated?
Answer: Camden and the City of Westminster
The campus of the London School of Economics and Political Science is primarily located within the London Borough of Camden and the City of Westminster.
The Lionel Robbins Building is notable for housing which major LSE facility?
Answer: The British Library of Political and Economic Science
The Lionel Robbins Building is primarily recognized for housing the British Library of Political and Economic Science (BLPES), LSE's central library.
Which architectural firm designed the Centre Building, which opened in June 2019?
Answer: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
The Centre Building at LSE, which commenced operations in June 2019, was designed by the architectural firm Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners.
Which colors are designated for LSE's academic purposes, such as graduation ceremonies?
Answer: Purple, black, and gold
For formal academic functions, including graduation ceremonies, LSE utilizes the colors purple, black, and gold.
The British Library of Political and Economic Science (BLPES) is recognized as:
Answer: The UK's national social sciences library and the world's largest dedicated to social sciences
The British Library of Political and Economic Science (BLPES) is acknowledged as the UK's national social sciences library and holds the distinction of being the world's largest library focused exclusively on the social sciences.
Student protests at LSE in 1969 led to the closure of the school for approximately one month.
Answer: True
Student protests in 1969, stemming from objections to the appointment of Director Sir Walter Adams, resulted in the closure of LSE for approximately 25 days.
The LSE Students' Union publishes a weekly newspaper called 'The Beaver'.
Answer: True
The LSE Students' Union (LSESU) publishes a weekly newspaper known as 'The Beaver'.
LSE guarantees accommodation for all its students, including postgraduate and international students.
Answer: False
LSE guarantees accommodation for all first-year undergraduate students, but not necessarily for all postgraduate and international students.
LSE's overall student satisfaction score improved dramatically between 2017 and 2020, moving from near the bottom to fifth in the Guardian ranking.
Answer: True
LSE experienced a substantial improvement in its student satisfaction ranking, climbing from 145th out of 148 institutions in 2017 to fifth place by 2020.
The industrial action by campus cleaners in 2017 resulted in LSE outsourcing all cleaning services.
Answer: False
Following industrial action by campus cleaners in 2017, LSE transitioned approximately 200 outsourced workers to in-house contracts in June 2018, rather than outsourcing further.
Academic casualization at LSE has decreased since 2014/15, with fewer academics on fixed-term contracts.
Answer: False
Academic casualization at LSE has increased since 2014/15, with a rise in the proportion of academics employed on fixed-term contracts.
During the UCU industrial action in 2023, LSE management decided to accept partial performance of duties and avoid pay deductions.
Answer: False
In response to UCU industrial action in 2023, LSE management imposed pay deductions on participating staff and did not accept partial performance of duties.
The LSE Council is primarily responsible for academic policy decisions.
Answer: False
The LSE Council's primary responsibility lies with managing the school's strategy and financial sustainability, rather than directly setting academic policy, which is largely overseen by the Academic Board.
The Court of Governors has the power to appoint members to the Council and approve honorary fellows.
Answer: True
The Court of Governors possesses formal powers, including the appointment of Council members and the conferral of honorary fellowships.
The Academic Board at LSE is chaired by the Director and handles major policy issues affecting academic life.
Answer: True
The Academic Board, chaired by the Director, serves as LSE's principal academic body, addressing significant policy matters pertinent to academic life.
LSE hosts over 200 public events annually, accessible to students, alumni, and the general public.
Answer: True
Through its Events office, LSE organizes more than 200 public events each year, which are open to its student body, alumni, and the wider public.
Student protests in 1969 at LSE were sparked by the appointment of which Director?
Answer: Sir Walter Adams
The student protests in 1969 at LSE were primarily instigated by objections to the appointment of Sir Walter Adams as the Director.
What is the name of the weekly newspaper published by the LSE Students' Union?
Answer: The Beaver
The weekly newspaper published by the LSE Students' Union is titled 'The Beaver'.
How many halls of residence does LSE own or operate in central London?
Answer: 10
LSE manages or operates ten halls of residence situated within central London.
How did LSE's student satisfaction levels change between 2017 and 2020?
Answer: It improved from 145th to 5th.
LSE's student satisfaction ranking saw a dramatic improvement between 2017, when it was ranked 145th, and 2020, when it rose to fifth place in the Guardian ranking.
What is the primary function of the LSE Council in the university's governance structure?
Answer: To manage the school's strategy and financial sustainability
The LSE Council serves as the primary strategic and financial governing body of the university, overseeing institutional performance, finances, and estate strategy.
The economic debate between LSE and Cambridge in the 1930s primarily involved discussions on monetary policy.
Answer: False
The significant economic debate between LSE (represented by figures like Friedrich Hayek and Lionel Robbins) and Cambridge (represented by John Maynard Keynes) in the 1930s centered on macroeconomic theory and the role of state intervention versus free markets in addressing economic crises.
Four Nobel laureates in Economic Sciences were associated with LSE during the 1970s, including John Hicks and Friedrich Hayek.
Answer: True
During the 1970s, LSE was associated with four Nobel Memorial Prize winners in Economic Sciences: John Hicks, Friedrich Hayek, James Meade, and Arthur Lewis.
In the early 21st century, LSE academics and alumni held significant positions within the Bank of England and Parliament.
Answer: True
In the early 21st century, LSE's influence extended into public policy, with its academics and alumni occupying key roles in institutions such as the Bank of England and Parliament.
LSE IDEAS is a think tank focused on scientific research funding.
Answer: False
LSE IDEAS is a foreign policy think tank established in February 2008, dedicated to advancing the study and practice of international affairs.
Since 1990, LSE has educated 24 heads of state or government, ranking second highest among UK universities.
Answer: True
LSE has educated 24 heads of state or government since 1990, positioning it as the second-highest UK university for this metric, following only Oxford.
As of 2024, LSE is affiliated with 20 Nobel laureates.
Answer: True
As of 2024, the London School of Economics and Political Science is affiliated with a total of 20 Nobel laureates, encompassing both alumni and faculty members.
A 2018 Department for Education report found LSE graduates had significantly lower earnings compared to the average graduate.
Answer: False
A 2018 Department for Education report identified LSE as the top university for boosting graduate earnings, indicating significantly higher earnings for its graduates compared to the average.
The Centre on Women, Peace and Security at LSE was launched by Angelina Jolie and William Hague in 2015.
Answer: True
The Centre on Women, Peace and Security at LSE was inaugurated in February 2015 by Angelina Jolie and William Hague, establishing it as the UK's first academic center dedicated to this field.
Ian Fleming's James Bond novels depict the character's father as a graduate of Oxford University.
Answer: False
Ian Fleming's James Bond novels portray Bond's father, Andrew, as an alumnus of LSE, implying a certain intellectual acuity.
The television sitcoms 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister' subtly ridiculed LSE alumni.
Answer: True
The popular British sitcoms 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister' frequently referenced LSE, often satirizing characters associated with the institution.
In 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,' the young Jack Ryan is shown graduating from LSE's Old Building.
Answer: True
The film 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' depicts the young Jack Ryan graduating from LSE's Old Building, establishing his academic credentials.
'The Social Network' mentioned LSE alongside Harvard University in the context of Facebook's early growth.
Answer: False
'The Social Network' referenced LSE alongside institutions like Oxford and Cambridge in relation to Facebook's rapid expansion, underscoring LSE's global recognition.
LSE is considered part of the 'golden triangle' of research universities in southeast England.
Answer: True
The term 'golden triangle' is often used to denote leading research-intensive universities in southeast England, a category that includes LSE alongside institutions like Oxford and Cambridge.
The economic debate in the 1930s between LSE and Cambridge involved figures like Friedrich Hayek and which Cambridge economist?
Answer: John Maynard Keynes
The significant economic debate of the 1930s between LSE and Cambridge involved Friedrich Hayek from LSE and John Maynard Keynes from Cambridge.
Which of the following Nobel laureates was NOT associated with LSE during the 1970s according to the source?
Answer: Milton Friedman
While James Meade, Arthur Lewis, and John Hicks were associated with LSE in the 1970s and were Nobel laureates, Milton Friedman is not listed among them in the provided source material.
What significant role did LSE academics and alumni play in British politics in the early 21st century?
Answer: They held positions in parliament, Whitehall, and the Bank of England.
In the early 21st century, LSE academics and alumni significantly influenced British politics by holding key positions within Parliament, Whitehall, and the Bank of England.
What type of think tank is LSE IDEAS, founded in February 2008?
Answer: A foreign policy think tank
LSE IDEAS, established in February 2008, functions as a think tank dedicated to the field of foreign policy.
Since 1990, how many heads of state or government has LSE educated?
Answer: 24
Since 1990, LSE has educated 24 individuals who have gone on to become heads of state or government.
As of 2024, LSE is affiliated with how many Nobel laureates?
Answer: 20
As of 2024, the London School of Economics and Political Science is affiliated with 20 Nobel laureates.
What did the 2018 Department for Education report find regarding LSE graduates' earnings?
Answer: Male graduates earned 47.2% more, and female graduates earned 38.2% more.
The 2018 Department for Education report indicated that LSE graduates experienced significantly higher earnings, with male graduates showing a 47.2% increase and female graduates a 38.2% increase compared to the average graduate.
What is the significance of LSE's mention in Ian Fleming's James Bond novels?
Answer: It portrayed Bond's father as an LSE graduate, implying wit and cleverness.
Ian Fleming's depiction of James Bond's father as an LSE graduate served as literary shorthand to suggest a character possessing wit and cleverness, positioning LSE alumni within popular culture.
How does LSE contribute to public policy discourse?
Answer: By hosting public lectures, through research centres, and academic expertise
LSE contributes to public policy discourse through its extensive research centers, public lectures, and the specialized expertise of its academics, who frequently engage with national and international advisory bodies.
What is the significance of the 'golden triangle' concept in relation to LSE?
Answer: It highlights LSE's status as a leading research-intensive university alongside Oxford and Cambridge.
The 'golden triangle' concept signifies LSE's position as a leading research-intensive university, alongside institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge, within the broader landscape of higher education in southeast England.
LSE aims to increase its endowment fund to over £1 billion to enhance its global standing.
Answer: True
LSE has set a strategic goal to augment its endowment fund to exceed £1 billion, a move intended to bolster its position among leading global institutions.
LSE partnered with Ubiquity Press in 2018 to launch LSE Press for publishing open-access social science content.
Answer: True
In 2018, LSE collaborated with Ubiquity Press to establish LSE Press, an initiative dedicated to publishing open-access journals and books within the social sciences.
LSE claims to be the first UK university verified as carbon-neutral by funding rainforest trees, but this calculation omitted certain emissions.
Answer: True
LSE asserted verification as the first UK university verified as carbon-neutral via rainforest funding in 2021, while acknowledging that certain emissions were initially excluded from the calculation.
LSE Press, launched in 2018, focuses on publishing peer-reviewed scientific research.
Answer: False
LSE Press, established in 2018, concentrates on publishing open-access journals and books within the social sciences, not specifically peer-reviewed scientific research.
What is LSE's primary financial goal regarding its endowment fund?
Answer: To increase it to over £1 billion
LSE has articulated a financial objective to increase its endowment fund to a value exceeding £1 billion, aiming to enhance its global institutional standing.
What is the LSE's approach to sustainability regarding carbon emissions?
Answer: It claims carbon neutrality via rainforest funding but acknowledges omissions, planning to offset remaining emissions by 2050.
LSE claims carbon neutrality achieved through rainforest funding, while also acknowledging that certain emissions were initially omitted from the calculation and planning to address remaining emissions by 2050.
The institution widely recognized as the London School of Economics and Political Science is commonly referred to by its abbreviation, LSE.
Answer: True
The London School of Economics and Political Science is universally known by its acronym, LSE.
Larry Kramer is the current Director of LSE as of April 2024.
Answer: False
As of April 2024, Larry Kramer holds the position of President and Vice-Chancellor of LSE; the title was previously Director before 2022.
What is the full name of the institution commonly abbreviated as LSE?
Answer: London School of Economics and Political Science
The complete formal designation for the institution commonly known as LSE is the London School of Economics and Political Science.