CIVICA European Week – Year 12 or 13 Students


CIVICA's European Week will take place between 25-28 June.

This summer LSE is hosting the CIVICA European Week 2024. The theme of this event is ‘Migration in a Changing Europe’ We have a unique opportunity for ten Year 12 or 13 London students to represent the LSE by attending two days of the CIVICA European Week. Selected students will have the opportunity to attend online sessions, in-person workshops and collaborate with undergraduate students from 8 leading social science universities across Europe, as well as visiting the LSE to find out more about student life.

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CIVICA is an alliance of ten leading social science universities in Europe, focused on promoting joint educational opportunities, research collaboration, mobility experiences and civic engagement. 

What are the main challenges facing Europe in view of rising migration? 

What drives international and internal migration? 

How should states, international organisations, and civil society actors respond? 

If you are interested in exploring these topics, then CIVICA European Week 2024 is an incredible opportunity for you! 

As an attendee, you will be invited to join the following: 

Tuesday 25 June 

Students are invited to participate in a day of online sessions, with LSE faculty which will bring together students from Bocconi University (Italy), Central European University (Austria), IE University (Spain), SNSPA (Romania), Sciences Po (France), SGH Warsaw School of Economics (Poland), Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) and five students from Ukrainian universities. 

 Wednesday 26 June 

Students are invited to join the Widening Participation team and current LSE Undergraduate students for a Widening Participation led workshop and a dinner before joining the CIVICA students for an in-person evening panel discussion and collaborative workshop.  

When and where do the events take place?

Secondary School/College participants are invited to attend on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June. 

The events on Tuesday 25 June will take place online via Zoom from 9:30am – 2:15pm 

The events on Wednesday 26 June will take place on LSE's campus from 2:45pm – 7:00pm 

Applicants must be able to attend all sessions on both days. 

The agenda can be found here

What activities are included?

The events will include: 

  • An online lecture 

  • An online workshop 

  • An online Panel discussion 

  • LSE Workshop hosted by the WP Team 

  • Dinner 

  • LSE Campus Tour 

  • In person CIVICA Panel discussion 

  • In person CIVICA student workshop 

The full agenda can be found here

Are there any costs involved?

The CIVICA European Week events for Year 12/13 students are free to attend. Travel reimbursements are available to cover the costs to and from the LSE on Wednesday 26 June. 

Who is eligible?

This opportunity is open to selected Year 12 or 13 London Secondary School or College students. 

Applicants should: 

  • Have an interest in exploring the topic of migration in Europe 

  • Have an interest in politics/ social policy 

  • Attend a state-funded, non fee-paying school/college 

  • Be currently in Year 12 or Year 13 (England and Wales) 

  • Live within a reasonable commuting distance (~60 minutes) from LSE 

  • Be available for the duration of the event

How can I find out more and apply?

Applications for CIVICA European Week for Year 12 have now closed due to unprecedented demand. 

Please email widening.participation@lse.ac.uk  if you have a question. 

The Widening Participation team will then shortlist applications and communicate selection decisions by 5pm on Monday 27 May 2024 via email. 

The LSE Widening Participation team will allocate event invitations based on applicants' eligibility and event demand. 

You can find out more about CIVICA here.

Contact

If you have any questions, please email widening.participation@lse.ac.uk and the LSE Widening Participation team will reply as soon as possible. 

What training do LSE staff receive?

All staff and students involved in the sessions receive appropriate training before the event. Staff or students working directly and regularly with young people receive specific training on working with children, in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. They also undergo an appropriate level Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

Cancellation Policy

Please note that as a result of circumstances or events outside of our control (known as a Force Majeure event), which includes but is not limited to industrial action, official government advice, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises, we may need to cancel an event at short notice. 

In the event of a cancellation, a change of venue or date, we will endeavour to notify attendees wherever possible through the contact details given at the time of booking. For the avoidance of doubt, the School will not be liable for any costs you may incur as a result of any cancellation, change of venue or date.