Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE)
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Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity is fellowship programme based @lseinequalities.bsky.social. Our global community of Fellows are committed to using collective leadership to work towards social and economic justice for all.
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Are you working to build a fairer world? 🌍
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Interested in applying for our fully-funded fellowship programme at LSE?
Catch up on this webinar with the AFSEE team to learn more about the programme.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbh7...
❗ Applications for the 2026-27 Cohort close 16 January 2026.
Catch up on this webinar with the AFSEE team to learn more about the programme.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbh7...
❗ Applications for the 2026-27 Cohort close 16 January 2026.
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Information Webinar 2025
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE), based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), is an innovative fully-funded fellowship that brings together mid-career…
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December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Interested in applying for our fully-funded fellowship programme at LSE?
Catch up on this webinar with the AFSEE team to learn more about the programme.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbh7...
❗ Applications for the 2026-27 Cohort close 16 January 2026.
Catch up on this webinar with the AFSEE team to learn more about the programme.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbh7...
❗ Applications for the 2026-27 Cohort close 16 January 2026.
📣 Applications for the third round of the Atlantic Equity Challenge (AEQ) are now open!
The AEQ research grant offers researchers an opportunity to undertake innovative research directed at tackling social and economic inequalities.
Find out more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
The AEQ research grant offers researchers an opportunity to undertake innovative research directed at tackling social and economic inequalities.
Find out more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
AFSEE announces a third round of the Atlantic Equity Challenge research grant
Dec 03, 2025
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📣 Applications for the third round of the Atlantic Equity Challenge (AEQ) are now open!
The AEQ research grant offers researchers an opportunity to undertake innovative research directed at tackling social and economic inequalities.
Find out more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
The AEQ research grant offers researchers an opportunity to undertake innovative research directed at tackling social and economic inequalities.
Find out more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
The application deadline for our 2026-27 Cohort is fast approaching!
#AFSEE Ambassador Madhuresh Kumar shares his experience of finding community through the fellowship.
Apply now: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/apply
❗ Applications close Friday 16 January, 5.00pm GMT.
#AFSEE Ambassador Madhuresh Kumar shares his experience of finding community through the fellowship.
Apply now: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/apply
❗ Applications close Friday 16 January, 5.00pm GMT.
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
The application deadline for our 2026-27 Cohort is fast approaching!
#AFSEE Ambassador Madhuresh Kumar shares his experience of finding community through the fellowship.
Apply now: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/apply
❗ Applications close Friday 16 January, 5.00pm GMT.
#AFSEE Ambassador Madhuresh Kumar shares his experience of finding community through the fellowship.
Apply now: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/apply
❗ Applications close Friday 16 January, 5.00pm GMT.
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Inspired by the new book co-edited by Najma Mohamed (@afsee-lse.bsky.social) and featuring a chapter by Atlantic Institute’s Lysa John, Harpinder Collacott reflects on reimagining the future and exploring eco-social contracts for just, sustainable societies.
www.atlanticfellows.org/post/can-we-...
www.atlanticfellows.org/post/can-we-...
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Inspired by the new book co-edited by Najma Mohamed (@afsee-lse.bsky.social) and featuring a chapter by Atlantic Institute’s Lysa John, Harpinder Collacott reflects on reimagining the future and exploring eco-social contracts for just, sustainable societies.
www.atlanticfellows.org/post/can-we-...
www.atlanticfellows.org/post/can-we-...
In the latest piece for the AFSEE blog, Renata Ćuk shares a set of guiding principles to counter polarisation for those working in human rights and social change.
📖 Read the blog: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/blogs/...
📖 Read the blog: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/blogs/...
Why We’re Scared to Disagree and Why We Should Do It Anyway
When I applied for the research fellowship on polarisation at The Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University (NYU), I imagined the outcome would be a practical guide for funders…
afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In the latest piece for the AFSEE blog, Renata Ćuk shares a set of guiding principles to counter polarisation for those working in human rights and social change.
📖 Read the blog: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/blogs/...
📖 Read the blog: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/blogs/...
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Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health (GBHI) Agustín Ibáñez and Johnny Miller (@afsee-lse.bsky.social) got together at Berlin Science Week to explore the connections between aerial photography and neuroscience.
Read more from their conversation: www.atlanticfellows.org/post/unequal...
Read more from their conversation: www.atlanticfellows.org/post/unequal...
Atlantic Fellows | Unequal Scenes: Communicating Aerial Photography and Neuroscience in Berlin Science Week
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November 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health (GBHI) Agustín Ibáñez and Johnny Miller (@afsee-lse.bsky.social) got together at Berlin Science Week to explore the connections between aerial photography and neuroscience.
Read more from their conversation: www.atlanticfellows.org/post/unequal...
Read more from their conversation: www.atlanticfellows.org/post/unequal...
We were delighted to celebrate Chris Oechsli’s remarkable contributions to AFSEE, the III and his global leadership in philanthropy, social and economic equity with the award of an LSE Honorary Fellowship 🎓.
📖 Read the press release: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/l...
📖 Read the press release: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/l...
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We were delighted to celebrate Chris Oechsli’s remarkable contributions to AFSEE, the III and his global leadership in philanthropy, social and economic equity with the award of an LSE Honorary Fellowship 🎓.
📖 Read the press release: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/l...
📖 Read the press release: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/l...
Applications for the Nelson Mandela School's Master of Development Policy and Practice are closing on 30 Nov 2025: bit.ly/Public_Gover...
Take advantage of blended learning, ideal for working professionals, offering block release sessions in Cape Town and synchronous online classes.
Take advantage of blended learning, ideal for working professionals, offering block release sessions in Cape Town and synchronous online classes.
November 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Applications for the Nelson Mandela School's Master of Development Policy and Practice are closing on 30 Nov 2025: bit.ly/Public_Gover...
Take advantage of blended learning, ideal for working professionals, offering block release sessions in Cape Town and synchronous online classes.
Take advantage of blended learning, ideal for working professionals, offering block release sessions in Cape Town and synchronous online classes.
Want to join forces with practitioners, activists, artists & researchers to fight against inequality?
Apply now for the Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity programme, a funded fellowship based at @lseinequalities.bsky.social
.
ℹ️: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/apply
Apply now for the Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity programme, a funded fellowship based at @lseinequalities.bsky.social
.
ℹ️: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/apply
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Want to join forces with practitioners, activists, artists & researchers to fight against inequality?
Apply now for the Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity programme, a funded fellowship based at @lseinequalities.bsky.social
.
ℹ️: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/apply
Apply now for the Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity programme, a funded fellowship based at @lseinequalities.bsky.social
.
ℹ️: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/apply
📣 The AFSEE Programme Team will be hosting 4 drop-in sessions for prospective applicants
The sessions will run each Thursday from November 27 to December 18, from 1:00-2:30 pm.
Register here: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The sessions will run each Thursday from November 27 to December 18, from 1:00-2:30 pm.
Register here: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
📣 The AFSEE Programme Team will be hosting 4 drop-in sessions for prospective applicants
The sessions will run each Thursday from November 27 to December 18, from 1:00-2:30 pm.
Register here: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The sessions will run each Thursday from November 27 to December 18, from 1:00-2:30 pm.
Register here: lse.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town invites applications for the Master of Development Policy and Practice until 30 November 2025.
Apply now: bit.ly/Public_Gover...
Apply now: bit.ly/Public_Gover...
November 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
The Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance at the University of Cape Town invites applications for the Master of Development Policy and Practice until 30 November 2025.
Apply now: bit.ly/Public_Gover...
Apply now: bit.ly/Public_Gover...
Does measuring inequalities tell us what we need to know about their reproduction or possible reduction?
AFSEE Fellow Juan David Velasco Montoya and Professor Jenny Pearce explore how the architecture of power underpins inequality in Colombia.
📚 Read their blog: bit.ly/4p64cgM
AFSEE Fellow Juan David Velasco Montoya and Professor Jenny Pearce explore how the architecture of power underpins inequality in Colombia.
📚 Read their blog: bit.ly/4p64cgM
November 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Does measuring inequalities tell us what we need to know about their reproduction or possible reduction?
AFSEE Fellow Juan David Velasco Montoya and Professor Jenny Pearce explore how the architecture of power underpins inequality in Colombia.
📚 Read their blog: bit.ly/4p64cgM
AFSEE Fellow Juan David Velasco Montoya and Professor Jenny Pearce explore how the architecture of power underpins inequality in Colombia.
📚 Read their blog: bit.ly/4p64cgM
Our 2024/25 annual report is now available online!
The annual report showcases how the AFSEE Programme continues to work with Fellows and colleagues across LSE and beyond in creating fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies.
Read it here: eprints.lse.ac.uk/129948/
The annual report showcases how the AFSEE Programme continues to work with Fellows and colleagues across LSE and beyond in creating fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies.
Read it here: eprints.lse.ac.uk/129948/
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Our 2024/25 annual report is now available online!
The annual report showcases how the AFSEE Programme continues to work with Fellows and colleagues across LSE and beyond in creating fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies.
Read it here: eprints.lse.ac.uk/129948/
The annual report showcases how the AFSEE Programme continues to work with Fellows and colleagues across LSE and beyond in creating fairer, healthier, and more inclusive societies.
Read it here: eprints.lse.ac.uk/129948/
Last month, we hosted a public event, 'Not just lines on a map: borders in a changing world' 🗺️
Our panel explored the complex and evolving role of borders in our world today.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-50F...
Photography credit: Carl Goodwin
Our panel explored the complex and evolving role of borders in our world today.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-50F...
Photography credit: Carl Goodwin
November 8, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Last month, we hosted a public event, 'Not just lines on a map: borders in a changing world' 🗺️
Our panel explored the complex and evolving role of borders in our world today.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-50F...
Photography credit: Carl Goodwin
Our panel explored the complex and evolving role of borders in our world today.
Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-50F...
Photography credit: Carl Goodwin
Join our upcoming AFSEE Application Tips Webinar on Tuesday 18 November from 2:00-3:30 pm GMT.
👉 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
👉 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Join our upcoming AFSEE Application Tips Webinar on Tuesday 18 November from 2:00-3:30 pm GMT.
👉 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
👉 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🙋♀️ Why do abortion rights matter to me?
❌ Scotland’s abortion law is outdated and harmful
✅ We need a system that defends access to safe, confidential and legal reproductive and abortion healthcare for now, and for future generations
Read my blog post here: bit.ly/3LxJp70
❌ Scotland’s abortion law is outdated and harmful
✅ We need a system that defends access to safe, confidential and legal reproductive and abortion healthcare for now, and for future generations
Read my blog post here: bit.ly/3LxJp70
Blog | Why abortion rights mattered - Time’s Up for Outdated Abortion Laws
abortion, decirminalisation, abortion law, scotland, womens rights, reproductive rights
www.letschangetheact.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🙋♀️ Why do abortion rights matter to me?
❌ Scotland’s abortion law is outdated and harmful
✅ We need a system that defends access to safe, confidential and legal reproductive and abortion healthcare for now, and for future generations
Read my blog post here: bit.ly/3LxJp70
❌ Scotland’s abortion law is outdated and harmful
✅ We need a system that defends access to safe, confidential and legal reproductive and abortion healthcare for now, and for future generations
Read my blog post here: bit.ly/3LxJp70
Are you working to build a fairer world? 🌍
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
October 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Are you working to build a fairer world? 🌍
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Applications are now open for the 2026-27 Atlantic Fellows for Social & Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme, a funded fellowship for social change leaders at the London School of Economics - LSE.
Learn more: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/news/a...
Reposted by Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE)
Each year, the Atlantic Institute celebrates the ever-growing community of Atlantic Fellows driving equity and change across the world.
This year’s Global Community Book features the values and impact of more than 1,000 Fellows from across the 7 Atlantic programs.
This year’s Global Community Book features the values and impact of more than 1,000 Fellows from across the 7 Atlantic programs.
October 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Each year, the Atlantic Institute celebrates the ever-growing community of Atlantic Fellows driving equity and change across the world.
This year’s Global Community Book features the values and impact of more than 1,000 Fellows from across the 7 Atlantic programs.
This year’s Global Community Book features the values and impact of more than 1,000 Fellows from across the 7 Atlantic programs.
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📣 Upcoming online event!
One of the key questions facing the chancellor ahead of her budget is whether she will seek to raise money through greater taxation of wealth.
Our expert panel will weigh in on what measures they think should be prioritised in her budget.
🔗 buff.ly/busnGwf
One of the key questions facing the chancellor ahead of her budget is whether she will seek to raise money through greater taxation of wealth.
Our expert panel will weigh in on what measures they think should be prioritised in her budget.
🔗 buff.ly/busnGwf
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
📣 Upcoming online event!
One of the key questions facing the chancellor ahead of her budget is whether she will seek to raise money through greater taxation of wealth.
Our expert panel will weigh in on what measures they think should be prioritised in her budget.
🔗 buff.ly/busnGwf
One of the key questions facing the chancellor ahead of her budget is whether she will seek to raise money through greater taxation of wealth.
Our expert panel will weigh in on what measures they think should be prioritised in her budget.
🔗 buff.ly/busnGwf
As part of Module 1, AFSEE Fellows visited Mary's Charity in North London — a powerful organisation supporting young people facing exclusion, knife crime & justice system challenges.
A moving panel featured staff & young people with lived experience.
Learn more about Mary's: www.maryscharity.org
A moving panel featured staff & young people with lived experience.
Learn more about Mary's: www.maryscharity.org
October 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
As part of Module 1, AFSEE Fellows visited Mary's Charity in North London — a powerful organisation supporting young people facing exclusion, knife crime & justice system challenges.
A moving panel featured staff & young people with lived experience.
Learn more about Mary's: www.maryscharity.org
A moving panel featured staff & young people with lived experience.
Learn more about Mary's: www.maryscharity.org
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What should Rachel Reeves do about tax in November's budget?
We are excited to be hosting an online event with The Conversation on 18 November, bringing together leading experts to discuss how the chancellor could address wealth and inequality.
Register now ⬇️
We are excited to be hosting an online event with The Conversation on 18 November, bringing together leading experts to discuss how the chancellor could address wealth and inequality.
Register now ⬇️
Budget 2025: what should Rachel Reeves do about tax? Join our live event
SIgn up now for our online pre-budget event featuring IFS director Helen Miller and other leading tax and business experts
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October 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
What should Rachel Reeves do about tax in November's budget?
We are excited to be hosting an online event with The Conversation on 18 November, bringing together leading experts to discuss how the chancellor could address wealth and inequality.
Register now ⬇️
We are excited to be hosting an online event with The Conversation on 18 November, bringing together leading experts to discuss how the chancellor could address wealth and inequality.
Register now ⬇️
Tune into one of our upcoming Q&A Sessions for prospective applicants, hosted by AFSEE Ambassadors. The AFSEE Ambassadors are all Senior Fellows, representing different regions, fellowship tracks, and fields of expertise.
👉 More information: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/ambass...
👉 More information: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/ambass...
October 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Tune into one of our upcoming Q&A Sessions for prospective applicants, hosted by AFSEE Ambassadors. The AFSEE Ambassadors are all Senior Fellows, representing different regions, fellowship tracks, and fields of expertise.
👉 More information: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/ambass...
👉 More information: afsee.atlanticfellows.lse.ac.uk/en-gb/ambass...
📣 We're hiring!
We are looking for a Communications Manager to create, implement, and lead on all aspects of the AFSEE programme’s communications strategy.
Deadline: 4 November 2025 (23:55 pm)
More information on the vacancy and how to apply: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#vacancy #HEJobs
We are looking for a Communications Manager to create, implement, and lead on all aspects of the AFSEE programme’s communications strategy.
Deadline: 4 November 2025 (23:55 pm)
More information on the vacancy and how to apply: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#vacancy #HEJobs
October 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📣 We're hiring!
We are looking for a Communications Manager to create, implement, and lead on all aspects of the AFSEE programme’s communications strategy.
Deadline: 4 November 2025 (23:55 pm)
More information on the vacancy and how to apply: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#vacancy #HEJobs
We are looking for a Communications Manager to create, implement, and lead on all aspects of the AFSEE programme’s communications strategy.
Deadline: 4 November 2025 (23:55 pm)
More information on the vacancy and how to apply: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#vacancy #HEJobs
Would you like to know more about the AFSEE Programme?
Join our Information Webinar on Monday, October 20 from 2:00-3:30 pm BST to hear from the AFSEE team. There will be Q&A at the end of the session where you can ask the team questions.
🔗 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join our Information Webinar on Monday, October 20 from 2:00-3:30 pm BST to hear from the AFSEE team. There will be Q&A at the end of the session where you can ask the team questions.
🔗 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Would you like to know more about the AFSEE Programme?
Join our Information Webinar on Monday, October 20 from 2:00-3:30 pm BST to hear from the AFSEE team. There will be Q&A at the end of the session where you can ask the team questions.
🔗 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join our Information Webinar on Monday, October 20 from 2:00-3:30 pm BST to hear from the AFSEE team. There will be Q&A at the end of the session where you can ask the team questions.
🔗 Register here: lse.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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📣 #Public #event announcement!
💡 Thinking Popular Mobilization with Gramsci
📅 Wednesday 15 October, 5.30pm to 7pm, #LSE
📖 Book launch and discussion of Professor John Chalcraft's book
📧 Sign up required
👉🏽https://www.lse.ac.uk/government/events/2025/Thinking-Popular-Mobilization-with-Gramsci
💡 Thinking Popular Mobilization with Gramsci
📅 Wednesday 15 October, 5.30pm to 7pm, #LSE
📖 Book launch and discussion of Professor John Chalcraft's book
📧 Sign up required
👉🏽https://www.lse.ac.uk/government/events/2025/Thinking-Popular-Mobilization-with-Gramsci
Thinking Popular Mobilization with Gramsci
This event launches Professor John Chalcraft's new book, From Subordination to Revolution: A Gramscian Theory of Popular Mobilization.
www.lse.ac.uk
September 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM