Welcome Back Tea
WK 1: Wednesday 17 January 5-6pm, Gender Department
We hope you’ll join us for a Welcome back tea in the Department on the first Wednesday of Winter Term, when we’ll gather together as a Department to reunite after the break and welcome our new faculty!
Marking Criteria and Degree Classification
WK 3: Tuesday 30 January 10-11am, PAR.2.03
During this session, our Deputy Head of Teaching, Dr Sadie Wearing and Deputy Head of Research, Dr Ania Plomien, will cover the Department of Gender Studies Marking Criteria and how LSE degrees are calculated. This will be a useful session to attend before receiving feedback on your first summative assessments. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about this. No need to sign-up, just come along.
Applications essentials workshop: International Organisations/INGOs/CSOs
WK 3: Wednesday 31 January 5-6.30pm, MAR.1.10
A careers session for students in the Department of Gender interested in applying for opportunities with International Organisations, International NGOs and Civil Society Organisations Join LSE Gender, Development and Globalisation fellow, Dr. Gloria Novović and LSE Careers Consultant Rachel Power for this informative and interactive session focused on applying to IOs, INGOs and CSOs. Gloria will share insights and expertise from her own career in the sector, including her experience in recruiting candidates and applying for translating theoretical knowledge into institutional settings. Rachel will be on hand to provide advice on planning a job search strategy, constructing career narratives and communicating skills and motivation during the application process. A tailored session exclusively for students from all MSc programmes in the Department of Gender.
What’s it like to do a PhD in Gender?
WK 3: Thursday 1 February 5.30-7pm, Gender Department
Meet some of our current Gender PhD students in this informal session where you’ll learn more about what it’s like to do a PhD and have the opportunity to ask any questions about applications, funding, challenges faced, advice and more.
Careers in International Development and Gender Panel
WK 3: Friday 2 February 11am-12pm, Zoom
The session will be chaired by 2022 alum, Jirada Phetlam, and is focused on careers in international development and gender. The speakers Dr. Maxi Ussar, Arti Lad, and Maria Jose Guevara Duque, are alumni of the Departments of Gender Studies and International Relations. They have expertise in consulting, development, and project management from well-known institutions such as USAID, UNICEF, and various UN offices around the world. Please join us in hearing more about their experiences entering the field and how their studies here at LSE contributed to that journey
LSE Gender ‘Sip and Paint’
WK 5: Friday 16 February, 3:30-5:00pm
An opportunity to get together on the last afternoon before Reading Week, for a creative activity with your LSE Gender peers. Painting materials and a drink will be provided. You’ll be guided through a painting activity and have the option to explore your creative side. No painting experience is needed – all levels of artistic ability will be welcomed! Spaces are limited, so please only sign-up if you can definitely attend and let us know if you need to cancel your space.
Thesis to book: publishing workshop
WK 8: Friday 8 March 3-5pm
Hear from Professor Clare Hemmings about turning your PhD thesis into a book manuscript.
Alumni Networking Social
WK 11: Monday 25 March 6-8pm, Alumni Centre
Join us for an evening of semi-structured speed networking and socialising between alumni and current students.