Student Awards 2010

October 2010: A Royal Visitor

On 25 October 2010, the Director of LSE100 welcomed HRH the Duke of York to an LSE100 lecture as part of his visit to the School. The Duke observed Dr Ernestina Coast's lecture on 'Is population growth sustainable?' and then took time to discuss the course with LSE100 students and teachers.

Read the School's press release

June 2010: Winner of a Green Gown award

LSE100 won the Course category in the prestigious Green Gown Awards in 2010.

The Green Gown Awards, run by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges, recognise the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the UK.  'LSE The LSE Course: Understanding the causes of things', was pronounced the winner in the Courses category. LSE was commended by the judges for its 'exciting and bold whole institution approach.  Reflecting a clear commitment and willingness to lead. LSE has created for its students an invaluable tran-disciplinary space'.

In March 2010, LSE100 received the 'Investors in People Bronze Award', as part of the Academic and Professional Development Division, the first group in the LSE to have achieved this award. LSE100 is, moreover, the first academic teaching unit in the School to be awarded IIP status.

For LSE100, the IIP preparation process created a valuable opportunity to take stock of strategies and practice with respect to management, teamwork, knowledge-sharing, learning and development of a relatively new team in the School. The report from the assessor provided useful guidance on areas for development, but LSE100 was singled out for its success in building a cohesive team with a high level of commitment and ownership – and 'such passion'.

'The LSE100 programme is an excellent example of where staff development, which was very intensive, is allowing the department to deliver a highly innovative and challenging course, developed from 'scratch' with extensive input by all concerned.' (IIP Review report March 2010)