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14 March 2012 |
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Specialised learning resources In the second of a short series,
we meet students who have made the most of the specialised learning
facilities that can be found around the School.
Sophie Beland (pictured), a first year undergraduate in the Department
of International History, explains why she found the LSE Library’s i-Roam
laptop service such a useful learning resource.
‘I use the Library i-Roam service because my own laptop is too bulky to
carry around campus all day. Often there are not enough computers available
in the Library so the i-Roam laptop is the perfect solution to this and I
have never had any problems using the laptops or finding one to use when I
need one.
‘The service is really helpful for typing up notes and essays, plus it
gives me access to Moodle and all the Library's resources. The battery life
is really good too and I always have enough time to finish my work. If
students ever need to use a computer or laptop in the Library, then I would
really recommend the i-Roam service.’
If you would like to access the i-Roam laptop service, visit
www.lse.ac.uk/iroam.
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Campus anniversary for LSE lovers Two LSE graduates have
returned to the School for a special photo shoot to celebrate their first
wedding anniversary at the place where they first met.
Jacky Lam, who graduated in law in 2007, met Cadence (accounting and
finance, 2006), at a Christian Union Jazz Event during Jesus Awareness Week
in 2005. Jacky explained: ‘She was sitting alone, and I thought, "I wouldn't
be a very good host if I allowed this beautiful damsel to fend for herself
without a warm welcome! I found out she was curious about Jesus, and I had
plenty to say about Him (how convenient!). A number of months after she put
her faith in Him, we started dating.’
Five years later, the couple got married in Hong Kong. To celebrate their
anniversary, they travelled back to the School for a photo shoot to mark the
day. ‘We have plenty of fond memories of LSE and it was certainly one of the
few places we wanted to celebrate our anniversary,’ said Jacky.
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PhD student named ‘Young Global Leader’ Nabila Ramdani
(pictured), a PhD student in LSE's Department of International History, has
been named a ‘Young Global Leader (YGL) for 2012’ by the World Economic Forum.
The honour, bestowed each year by the Forum, recognises outstanding young
leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments,
commitment to society, and potential to contribute to shaping the future of
the world.
For 2012, the Forum has selected 192 YGLs from 59 countries and all
sectors of society, including business, civil society, social entrepreneurs,
politics and government, arts and culture, and opinion and media. Her
Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan chaired
the selection committee for the YGL 2012 awards.
Past YGLs
include David Cameron, UK prime minister; Maria Bartiromo, anchor, Closing
Bell, and anchor and managing editor, Wall Street Journal Report, CNBC;
Larry Page, co-founder and chief executive officer, Google; and Zhang Xin,
chief executive officer, SOHO China.
Nabila said: 'I am delighted to have been granted this title - it will
inspire me to try and live up to the achievements of past YGLs. I am also
particularly proud to have been honoured while I am a student at a world
famous centre of excellence like LSE.’
For more information, visit
The
Forum of Young Global Leaders. |
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 Notices
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The Woolf Report - LSE Action Plan
The School has published an update on the Woolf Report recommendations,
in the form of an action plan.
The plan lists the 15 recommendations set by Lord Woolf, along with the
actions taken to date and the actions to follow.
To view the action plan,
click
here.
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Book now for the July 2012 presentation ceremonies Invitations
have been emailed to students eligible to attend this year's summer
ceremonies. Please submit your
booking request by Sunday 15 April if you would like to attend.
For information about the ceremonies, visit
lse.ac.uk/ceremonies.
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LSE Catering Easter holiday opening arrangements LSE Garrick
8am-6pm Monday-Friday
CLOSED Thursday 5 April
RE-OPENS Thursday 12 April
Plaza Café
9am-6pm Monday-Friday
12pm-6pm Saturday and Sunday
CLOSED Thursday 5 April
RE-OPENS Thursday 12 April
Café 54
8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday
CLOSED Thursday 5 April
RE-OPENS Thursday 12 April
Staff Dining Room and SCR Bar (Members only)
Café Bar 10am-4.30pm Monday-Friday
Dining Room 12.30-2.15pm Monday-Friday
CLOSED Thursday 5 April
RE-OPENS Monday 16 April
George IV
12noon-11pm Monday-Friday
CLOSED Thursday 5 April
RE-OPENS Thursday 12 April
Fourth Floor Restaurant
CLOSED
Fourth Floor Café Bar
CLOSED
NAB Mezzanine
CLOSED
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Training for students
Courses scheduled for next week include:
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Poster Presentations: an introduction for PhD students
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Writing for Blogs
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Exams Events: preparing for quantitative exams
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Exams Events: exam preparation and revision strategies
For a full listing of what is available and further details, including
booking information, see
www.lse.ac.uk/training.
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Asia Research Centre Thailand Government Scholarship
The Asia Research Centre is now accepting applications for its Thailand
Government Scholarship scheme, which aims to promote better understanding
and knowledge of Thailand.
LSE students selected for the Scholarship will visit Thailand and spend a
minimum period of two weeks and a maximum period of two months at a host
institution where they will engage with relevant research and programmes on
Thailand and gain cultural exposure and understanding of the country.
Scholars will also be able to conduct a project on Thailand as part of their study programme at LSE.
Successful applicants will visit Thailand and complete their Scholarship
by the end of December 2012. The Scholarship provides travel, accommodation
and subsistence costs. Scholars are required to submit a report of their
project to the Asia Research Centre within two weeks of their return.
Applications should be submitted not later than Friday 18 May. For
more information, see
Thailand Government Scholarship.
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Tell us what you think - Student News feedback survey
2012
The Press Office has put together a short survey for you to let us know
how you feel about Student News. It is an
important way for us to find out how we can improve the newsletter for you.
The survey is open to all students and should take no more than five
minutes to complete. To take part, visit
www.survey.bris.ac.uk/lsewebsite/student_news_2012.
The survey is open until Friday 16 March. We really appreciate you taking
the time to give us your feedback.
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What does it take to be the smartest?
LSE researchers in collaboration with the UK Independent Scientific
Committee on Drugs have developed a questionnaire to gauge the
prevalence of cognition enhancing practices and find out about students'
views, experiences and opinions.
Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. All personal
information given will be anonymised and kept fully confidential.
It takes less than 20 minutes to complete the survey, which is accessible at
thesmartdrugstudy.com.
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Second edition of Philosoverse now available The
publication, put together by students from the departments of Philosophy at
LSE and Birbeck, is a novel attempt at blending the argumentation style of
philosophy with the lyrical nuances of poetry.
This edition features the composite poem ‘Around the World in Eighty
Lines’, which highlights 20 perspectives from cultures around the world, as
well as several individual contributions and the three winning poems from
the LSESU Literature Society poetry competition.
Copies are now available in the Department of Philosophy common room and
departmental office, located in the Lakatos Building, and in the Shaw
Library. For more information about Philosoverse or to request your
copy, visit
Facebook. Copies are limited so make sure you get yours soon.
The publication is supported by the LSE Annual Fund and the Department of
Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method.
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Moodle competition winners The prize winners in the Moodle
competition run by the Disability and Well-being Service and the
Neurodiversity Service are:
- 1st prize - Mark A Seager
- 2nd prize - Ewan O’Connor
- 3rd prize - Anne-Laure Joubaire
- 4th prize - Nhung Vu
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LSE Treatment Clinic The LSE Treatment Clinic, which welcomes
LSE students and staff, is now open on the first floor of Tower Two.
The clinic offers professional treatments including acupuncture,
osteopathy and sports massage from practitioners with over 20 years of
experience between them. Their combined expertise is effective in the
treatment of pain relief, including musculoskeletal pain, repetitive strain
injury, tension headaches, posture advice, sports injuries, anxiety,
insomnia, migraine, among many other ailments.
The practitioners are:
- Hanya Chlala
Acupuncture available in a dual bed setting on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Laura Dent
Sports massage available on Mondays
- Tim Hanwell
Osteopathy available on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Acupuncture is excellent in helping with the withdrawal of smoking and
managing hay fever, and osteopathy and sports massage can help with
general sports injuries (e.g. skiing) or if you are training for
a marathon.
Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8.30am-6.30pm and can
be booked online at
www.lsetreatmentclinic.co.uk. All consultations are strictly
confidential and sessions will last between 30 and 60 minutes depending upon
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 What's
on
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Upcoming lectures include....
Citizens' Privileges or Human Rights? The Great Bill of Rights Swindle
On: Tuesday 20 March at 6.30pm in the Old Theatre, Old Building
Speakers: Shami Chakrabarti, director of Liberty, and Professor
Francesca Klug, professorial research fellow and director of the Human
Rights Futures Project at LSE.
Language, Culture, and Being Human
On: Thursday 22 March at 6.30pm in the Old Theatre, Old Building
Speaker: Professor Daniel Everett (pictured), dean of arts and
sciences at Bentley University, Massachusetts.
What Would an Evidence-Based Copyright Law Look Like?
On: Monday 2 April at 6.30pm in the Old Theatre, Old Building
Speaker: William Patry, senior copyright counsel at Google Inc.
Banks Versus the Economy
On: Tuesday 3 April at 6.30-8pm in the Old Theatre, Old Building
Speaker: Professor Steve Keen (pictured), associate professor of
economics and finance at the University of Western Sydney.
This event is free and open to all but a ticket is required. LSE students
and staff are able to collect one ticket from the New Academic Building SU
shop from 10am on Tuesday 27 March.
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LSE Photo Prize
Exhibition On until Friday 13 April
in the Atrium Gallery, Old Building.
The LSE Photo Prize Exhibition 2012 is now on display. The exhibition
celebrates the photographic creativity of LSE’s students and staff and
showcases the 42 winning entries from this year’s LSE Photo Prize
competition, with the theme of ‘Overcoming Hurdles’.
The exhibited images were chosen by a judging panel of art professionals
and LSE staff. The exhibition is supported by the LSE Annual Fund, Metro Imaging and A
Bliss.
The exhibition is free and open to all, with no ticket required. Visitors
are welcome Monday to Friday between 10am and 8pm (excluding bank holidays
or unless otherwise stated).
For more information,
click here
or contact LSE Arts at arts@lse.ac.uk or
on 020 7107 5342.
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Podcasts of public lectures and events
Mental Health: the new frontier for the welfare state
Speaker: Professor Lord Layard
Recorded: Tuesday 6 March, approx 88 minutes
Click here to listen
The Future of Egalitarian Capitalism, in Light of its Past
Speaker: Professor Kathleen Thelen
Recorded: Wednesday 7 March, approx 91 minutes
Click here to listen
The British Economy: past and future
Speaker: Alistair Darling MP
Recorded: Wednesday 7 March, approx 80 minutes
Click here to listen |
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 60
second interview
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with..... Maurice Fraser
I’m senior fellow in European politics in the European Institute. I’ve been based here for many years, after serving as special adviser to three successive foreign secretaries - Geoffrey Howe, John Major, and Douglas Hurd, in the last Conservative administration.
Alongside my teaching on EU policymaking and also on the historico-philosophical side of European studies, I am director of the LSE - Sciences Po European double master's degree, and of LSE’s European public lectures and debates series. It’s a nice mix. My three children, on the other hand, have thrown in their lot entirely with the humanities.
What is the best part of your job at LSE - and also the worst part?
Pious I know, but the best part is undoubtedly the interface with students and sharing their enthusiasms. The worst part is the usual banes of modern life: process, audit, benchmarking and political correctness.
Where in the world have you always wanted to go but never quite made it.... yet?
A frost fair on the Thames, when all life spilt onto the river and London sparkled. Pure magic. But I‘d need a time machine: the last fair was in 1814, before the old London Bridge was demolished.
What is the first news story you remember catching your attention?
Watching the state funeral of Winston Churchill on TV. I was only four, but I remember being overwhelmed by the solemnity of the occasion and the deep gloom in our household about the passing of a great man.
What is your favourite type of music?
Florid arias and cantatas of the Italian baroque. And in context, of course: in my mind’s eye I am at the court of Ferrara or Mantua in 1650, listening to (and watching) the beautiful soprano in all her finery of velvets and opulent jewellery.
Which room at LSE do you like most and why?
The Shaw Library and my own office: paintings, prints, artefacts and music. Whether the chaos is creative is for others to judge. But it’s my escape from dull functionalism and soulless modernity.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Study what interests you. And if it fails the test of ‘relevance’, so much the better. |
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