Academic Speakers Bureau

Academic Speakers Bureau | Speaker | Alex Edmans Speaker - Alex Edmans

What is fair pay for a chief executive? 💰
ASB Speaker Alex Edmans, with Pierre Chaigneau and Daniel Gottlieb, explores this question in LSE Business Review.
🔗 https://ow.ly/zKJS50Yebve
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Academic Speakers Bureau | Speaker | Nick Couldry Speaker - Nick Couldry

Professor Nick Couldry writes that banning social media will not work because it does not address the deeper issues of online harm and platform power. 📱
🔗 https://ow.ly/zq7F50YeblN
🎤 Book Nick via Academic Speakers Bureau: https://www.academicspeakersbureau.com/speakers/nick-couldry

A Middle Way for American Foreign Policy Neither overreach nor retreat can win domestic support.

In Foreign Affairs, ASB Speaker Peter Trubowitz and Charles Kupchan argue for a “middle way” in #USforeignpolicy, balancing global engagement with domestic political support.

🎤 Book Peter Trubowitz via ASB: https://ow.ly/sPuw50XZAuI
🔗 https://ow.ly/4rUH50XZAuK

What Actually Works to Change Someone’s Mind Wharton’s Jonah Berger shares tactics for how to push even the most resistant people in new directions.

What really works to change someone’s mind? In an HBR On Leadership podcast, ASB Speaker Jonah Berger explains why easing resistance and inviting choice leads to better outcomes.
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Academic Speakers Bureau | Speaker | Michael Muthukrishna Speaker - Michael Muthukrishna

AI could drive a “next great divergence” unless its benefits are shared widely, argue Michael Muthukrishna & Philip Schellekens in @BrookingsInst commentary.
🔗 https://ow.ly/IIGy50XZzjy
🎤 Book Michael via the Academic Speakers Bureau: https://ow.ly/n6IY50XZzjx
#AI #GlobalInequality

Why do so many organisations struggle with strategic alignment? Jonathan Trevor explores what leaders get wrong in Harvard Business Review and how alignment affects performance. 💡
🔗 https://ow.ly/yUeC50XZySS
🎤 Book him via ASB: https://ow.ly/500o50XZySR

As we begin the New Year, the Academic Speakers Bureau would like to wish everyone a happy and successful year ahead! 🌟

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We support talks and discussions led by leading academics.

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Lauren Sukin: “The story of warfare throughout history is really a story of technology” - EUROPP What does modern cyber warfare look like? How is it affecting the Russia-Ukraine war? And how are cyber capabilities changing the world's balance of power?

💻Cyber warfare is changing the balance of power. ASB Speaker Dr Lauren Sukin explains how tech shapes modern conflict and global security.
Read her interview: https://ow.ly/vvUu50XFLVe

#CyberWarfare #Geopolitics #RussiaUkraine #CyberSecurity

How to solve child poverty | British Politics and Policy at LSE Contrary to conventional wisdom, increasing parental employment would make little difference to child poverty rates overall.

“More work” won’t solve child poverty. ASB Speaker Aaron Reeves, Professor of Sociology at LSE, explains why in this co-authored blog and also looks at why social security must be central to any strategy.
Read more: https://ow.ly/p5EJ50XFLu6
#ChildPoverty #SocialPolicy #Inequality

WFH Report | House of Lords Home-based Working Committee The House of Lords Home-based Working Committee found that home working could support the Government’s plans to get people back into work, by enabling people to work who might not otherwise be able to do so.

#HybridWorking isn’t a panacea – it’s a profound change that needs smart policies and management. ASB Speaker Professor Riccardo Crescenzi’s research, cited in the House of Lords report, offers vital insights for employers and policymakers.
Read more: https://ow.ly/znxN50XFKZ9
#FutureOfWork

New research | Combining financial and mental health support works best New research shows that supporting people in poverty with both financial and mental health support at the same time works better than tackling either one in isolation.

Integrated support works best. Research led by ASB Speaker Dr Sara Evans-Lacko shows that combining financial help with mental health interventions improves outcomes for people living in poverty.
Read more: https://ow.ly/Jar050XFKof

#MentalHealth #Poverty #SocialImpact #LSEResearch #Wellbeing

Winner of the 2025 Nayef Al-Rodhan Book Prize Announced - Royal Institute of Philosophy Announcing the winner of the 2025 Nayef Al-Rodhan International Prize in Transdisciplinary Philosophy. Learn more.

🎉💐 Congrats to Professor Jonathan Birch on winning the 2025 Nayef Al-Rodhan Book Prize for 'The Edge of Sentience.'
His work spans animals, AI and human ethics.
Learn more about the prize: https://royalinstitutephilosophy.org/news/winner-of-the-2025-nayef-al-rodhan-book-prize-announced/

A New Economic Playbook for Policymakers Tim Besley & Andrés Velasco tout a promising successor to the Washington Consensus that recognizes the importance of politics.

A new global economic consensus must start by getting politics right, argues ASB Speaker Sir Tim Besley with co-writer Andrés Velasco.
Read their commentary on how state capacity, governance and innovation shape inclusive growth:
🔗 https://ow.ly/uLAS50XqZvK

#economicpolicy #policy #londonconsensus

Academic Speakers Bureau | Speaker | Sonia Livingstone Speaker - Sonia Livingstone

AI literacy is not just about access—it’s about equity. 📱
In a blog with Dr Mariya Stoilova, ASB Speaker Sonia Livingstone examines how AI literacy risks deepening social divides if we do not act.
🔗 https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/medialse/2025/10/27/ai-literacy-in-an-unequal-world-pitfalls-and-promises/

Academic Speakers Bureau | Speaker | Iain Begg Speaker - Iain Begg

EU budget drama ahead? ASB Speaker Prof Iain Begg explains the stakes in his blog on the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework.
🔗 https://ukandeu.ac.uk/the-eus-multi-annual-financial-framework/

🎤 Available via ASB: https://www.academicspeakersbureau.com/speakers/iain-begg

Climate litigation is surging amid faltering politics and diplomacy - LSE Business Review Climate litigation is leading the fight against climate change. Courts are shaping climate policy, enforcing human rights and challenging corporations.

Climate litigation is rising — and so are the stakes for policy and business. ASB Speaker Prof Joana Setzer, with Tiffanie Chan, explains why in her latest blog.
🔗Read the blog: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessreview/2025/10/15/climate-litigation-is-surging-amid-faltering-politics-and-diplomacy/

Why ESG needs a rethink | London Business School Is ESG helping businesses make better decisions or adding noise? Watch as Alex Edmans explains rational sustainability and long-term value

Why does ESG need a rethink? 💡
ASB Speaker Alex Edmans’ new video argues that true sustainability goes beyond labels to long-term value.
🔗 https://www.london.edu/think/why-esg-needs-a-rethink

🎤Book him via ASB: https://www.academicspeakersbureau.com/speakers/alex-edmans

🌟Congrats to ASB Speaker Sir Tim Besley, Irene Bucelli & Andres Velasco on their new book 'The London Consensus,' a guide for policy makers in a changing world.
Book him via ASB: https://www.academicspeakersbureau.com/speakers/sir-tim-besley

📕: https://press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.31389/lsepress.tlc

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to say that we’re proud to work with a diverse bunch of academics who inspire audiences and engage meaningfully with the world. 🙌

🌟 To know more about how you can be a part of this change, visit the ASB website here: https://www.academicspeakersbureau.com

As we mark #BlackHistoryMonth in the UK, we’re looking to expand our roster of speakers to reflect the diversity of thought and experience across the academic community.

🌟 For ALL academics at (Assistant) Professor level interested in joining ASB: https://www.academicspeakersbureau.com

LSE Consulting is proud of the testimonials @academicsbureau.bsky.social's speakers receive!

Their ability to inspire & connect with diverse audiences shows the value of bringing academic insight into professional settings. 🌟🎙️

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Congrats to ASB Speaker MarcOliver Opresnik on his new co-authored book, 'PIVOTAL Strategy: The Infinity Marketing Canvas and Framework', which provides a fresh approach to competition and strategic marketing.

📌 Grab the book here: www.amazon.com/PIVOTAL-Stra...

#Marketing #Strategy

Congrats to ASB Speaker Prof. Fawaz Gerges on his new book 'The Great Betrayal: The Struggle for Freedom and Democracy in the Middle East' – a timely look at the struggle for #democracy in the #MiddleEast! 💐

📌 Get the book: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

Book him via the ASB website

4 ways to bridge the generation gap With an evolving technological landscape and shifting social norms and culture, generation divides appear to be growing. What can we do to bridge the gap?

What do widening generation gaps mean for identity and social cohesion?

ASB Speaker Prof Michael Bruter explores emotional & cultural divides between generations in this
@wef
article 👇
weforum.org/stories/2025...

🎤 Book him to speak on identity & societal change via ASB.

🌈 This #PrideMonth, ASB is celebrating voices that challenge, uplift, and inspire — voices that contribute to more #inclusive workplaces, institutions, and communities.

Find the perfect speaker for your next event or dialogue on #Pride and #DEI at ASB: academicspeakersbureau.com

A call to rethink cognitive diversity strategies in asset management New research reveals cognitive diversity alone is insufficient without intentional leadership, in a study led by Alex Edmans and commissioned by the Diversity Project

ASB Speaker Alex Edmans calls for a deeper rethink on #CognitiveDiversity in asset management — beyond labels, towards diverse ways of thinking. 💡

🔗 Read more about the project: www.ipe.com/news/a-call-...

Book him via ASB for expert insights on business, ESG & leadership.

#DEI

🏳️‍🌈 This #PrideMonth, ASB is celebrating the academics driving change through evidence and empathy.

From LGBTQ+ rights to inclusive leadership, our speakers don’t just study these issues — they shape public debate and inform policy. Explore our catalogue: www.academicspeakersbureau.com

LSE Consulting's @academicsbureau.bsky.social, the UK’s first academics-only speakers bureau, connects top academics with organisations seeking expert insight.

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Is Starbucks’ retreat from automation the start of a new workplace trend? ☕

In this LSE Business Review piece, ASB Speaker Prof Leslie Willcocks explores what it means for the future of work.

Read more: blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessrevi...

#FutureOfWork #Automation #Tech

Re-thinking Work and Work Organising Author and social entrepreneur Hilary Cottam will be presenting her new book, taking place on Thursday 19th June at 16:30 - 17:30 BST.

How can work be reimagined to support care, collaboration & sustainability?🤖

Join ASB Speaker Hilary Cottam at UCL on 11 June as she explores ideas from her forthcoming book 'The Work We Need'.

Details: www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/eve...

#RadicalWork #FutureOfWork