Dr. Robin Mansell

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Biography

Robin Mansell is Professor Emerita in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University and has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research, advocating for the integration of various social science disciplines including psychology, politics, and economics. Robin served as the Scientific Director for the Observatory of Information Democracy based in Paris and was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2022. Additionally, she received the Outstanding Alumni Award for Academic Achievement from Simon Fraser University and was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Fribourg in 2020. Her research interests are notably centered on the socio-economic impacts of information communication technologies, addressing issues of rights and freedoms in broadband access, and the intersection of media, markets, and democracy. Robin has led various European Commission-funded projects and has been involved in significant research initiatives assessing the societal implications of digital advancements. She continues to mentor graduate students and contributes to the academic community through her teaching and extensive publication record.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emerita

1988-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, England

Served as a professor in the Department of Media and Communications, focusing on interdisciplinary research in social sciences.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.