This project is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of digital era government. This site is run jointly by the LSE Public Policy Group (London School of Economics and Political Science) and the Oxford Internet Institute (University of Oxford).
Professor of Society and the Internet
Helen Margetts is Professor of Society and the Internet, a political scientist specialising in digital government and politics. She was Director of the OII from 2011-18. She is a Professorial Fellow of Mansfield College.
Former DPhil Student
Tobias Escher has interests in citizen-government relationships online (eParticipation, eGovernment), in political representation as well as e-Social Science methods. He has a background in Communication Studies, Computer Science and Politics.
Director, Associate Professor, Senior Research Fellow
Dr Scott A. Hale is Director, Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow. He develops and applies computer science techniques to the social sciences focusing on increasing equitable access to quality information.
London School of Economics
London School of Economics
Patrick Dunleavy is Emeritus Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at LSE. He is a (founding) fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, and a Fellow of the British Academy.
London School of Economics
London School of Economics
22 August 2024
New analysis from political science experts at OII and LSE highlights the rise in digital government technologies and opportunities for the new UK government to deliver AI fuelled changes in public services.