Nick Anstead

Dr. Nick Anstead is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He serves as Programme Director for the MSc in Politics and Communication. His expertise spans political communication, data-driven campaigning, elections, comparative politics, and internet politics. He holds a BA in Modern History from the University of Oxford and an MSc and PhD in Politics from Royal Holloway, University of London.

His research focuses on the intersection of technology and politics, including social media's role in elections, misinformation, and democratic processes. Key areas include the analysis of political advertising on platforms like Facebook, the impact of televised debates, and media literacy strategies to counter misinformation.

Recent work includes studies on UK election advertising practices, rapid evidence assessments of media literacy interventions, and the evolving dynamics of two-screen political engagement. He has authored over 40 publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and policy reports.

His contributions to public discourse include blog posts analyzing election strategies, debate formats, and the implications of Brexit for political communication. He emphasizes the need for transparent and inclusive electoral debate frameworks and critical engagement with digital media's role in democracy.