Ten years ago, I graduated from the LSE.
Yesterday, I returned to address the Class of 2026.
It was one of the greatest honours of my life.
Standing on that stage was surreal, deeply humbling and a powerful reminder of just how much of my life has been shaped by the #LSE.
There was something incredibly special about experiencing the university through the eyes of a new graduating class.
The excitement and sense of possibility in the room were infectious. Honestly, by the end of it, part of me wanted to be a student all over again.
It was also a powerful reminder that, at a time of extraordinary change, our universities are more pivotal than ever - not only for the knowledge they provide, but for the curiosity, confidence and communities they help create.
I am incredibly grateful to be part of the #LSEalumni community, and especially thankful to Neil Lee, the faculty, and everyone who made the day possible.
To the #Classof2026, congratulations!
It was an absolute privilege to celebrate this moment with you. It is one I will never forget.
Larry Kramer, Julian Robinson, Riccardo Crescenzi, Christian Hilber, Ricky Burdett, Adnan Qadir Khan,Andres Velasco, Alexandra Cirone, Nooralhoda Tillaih, Raheela S., Christian Olsen