From social events giving the you chance enjoy some well-deserved downtime with coursemates, to research events where you can hear from our world leading experts, and opportunities to meet our Alumni and get practical advice and support for LSE and beyond.
Keep an eye on your email and LSE Government social media for news and announcements.
World Cafe | Thursday 14 November | 6pm to 8pm | LSE LIFE Workspace 4
Open to: all staff and students
This year billions of people around the world have been to the polls, with many surprising and momentous outcomes. What is the state of democracy after a year of elections? Can we aspire to a democracy that works for everyone? If so, what would it look like? Come to discuss with drinks and nibbles and hear from the following speakers: Professor Mukulika Banerjee, Professor Armine Ishkanian, Professor Larry Kramer and Professor Jonathan White.
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BME Mentorship Scheme | Open until Friday 22 November
Open to: students who identify as coming from a BME background
The BME Mentoring Scheme (BMEMS) provides a structured programme of mentorship through which BME students at LSE can receive support and advice for their personal, academic, and professional development.
Through BMEMS, students will be matched with LSE alumni based on a series of characteristics and preferences. These matched mentors and mentees then meet regularly from December through to July with support from LSESU staff, including training, events, and networking sessions.
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A republic if you can keep it: one country – two nations | Tuesday 19 November | 6.30pm to 8pm
Open to: all
The United States remains by far the most powerful actor in the international system. But the American nation and its people have never been so divided. How has this come about? What does it mean for the future of the American Republic? And what might it mean for the world? Join Professor Michael Cox in conversation with Márcia Balisciano.
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An unborn world: global political thought in times of crisis | Wednesday 20 November | 6.30pm to 8pm
Open to: all
Join us for the Brian Barry Memorial Lecture, an annual event honouring the work of political philosopher and former colleague, Professor Brian Barry. Renowned political scholar and intellectual, Pratap Bhanu Mehta, in conversation with Professor Lea Ypi. This lecture will offer reflections on the enterprise of global political thought.
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Communication of politics: a case for treatment | Thursday 21 November | 6.30pm to 8pm
Open to: all
Join us for this special event with Lord Neil Kinnock in conversation with Professor Tony Travers. Lord Kinnock has been a political activist for over 60 years. In this talk, he will reflect on experiences over those decades and on the need to ensure that digital communication serves democracy. This will be followed by an audience Q&A and a drinks reception in the foyer.
Photo credit: LSE Archives.
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Thinking of doing a PhD? | Wednesday 27 November | 3pm to 4pm
Open to: MSc (postgraduate) and third/final year undergraduate students from all departments who are interested in the MRes/PhD in Political Science programme
Come along to this information session in MAR.1.10 with Dr Omar McDoom, who will demystify the PhD application process and MRes journey!
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Welcome | Friday 20 September to Friday 27 September | Multiple events
Visit our Welcome website for info on what's happening throughout the week and everything you need to know about getting started at LSE. Make sure you check your Student Hub timetable for your bespoke LSE Government events!
Event | Voter education: the challenge of the century | Friday 4 October | 6.30pm to 8pm
Open to: All students, staff, and members of the public
Hear from two Nobel Prize Laureates, Professor Erik Maskin (Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2007) and Professor Amartya Sen (Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 1998), chaired by our President Larry Kramer.
Undergraduate Research Assistantship Programme | Deadline Monday 7 October
Open to: 2nd, 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students and General Course students
This is an opportunity for you to undertake a paid collaboration with a member of faculty on their research over the course of the 2024/25 academic year.
Job searching and marketing yourself for Government students | Wednesday 15 October | 2pm to 3pm
Open to: UG and PG students
Identify the most effective way to plan and manage your job search is critical to success. This workshop will give an overview of the current job market, suggest job search strategies and highlight resources available to support your efforts.
Skills Session – How to identify your skills relevant to the labour market | Thursday 24 October | 2pm to 3pm
Open to: UG students only
Want to know how your skills developed throughout your time at LSE fit into the labour market? Join this interactive session to start considering your skills and how to articulate these to employers.
Survivor only spaces | Monday 28 October | 5.30pm to 7pm
Open to: all students of any gender who have experienced any form of sexual violence; including sexual abuse in childhood.
Not The Only One will be delivering survivor community spaces at LSE. It will be run by a team of experienced survivor facilitators, and it will be a place to come together for mutual support, to share experiences or just to have a chat. It will be confidential, and you can participate as much or as little as you want to.
Securing an internship and other work experience opportunities | Wednesday 30 October | 3pm to 4pm
Open to: UG students only
This event will give you advice and guidance on how to secure future internship positions that become available and help you put your best foot forward into the workplace.
Cat café | Thursday 7 November | 2pm to 3pm | Java Whiskers, Marylebone
Do you love cats? And do you love coffee too? Come and join us at Java Whiskers where you will be able enjoy both! Tickets cost £5 per person.
Student-led US Elections Event | Tuesday 12 November | 12pm to 1pm | CBG.1.02
Do you want hear research from your peers about a key interest area in the outcome of the US Presidential Elections? Hosted by Dr Ryan Jablonski and Dr Michael Lerner, politics and pizzas are promised at this lunch and learn event!