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.
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.
The events will include:
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An online lecture
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An online workshop
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An online Panel discussion
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LSE Workshop hosted by the WP Team
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Dinner
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LSE Campus Tour
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In person CIVICA Panel discussion
- In person CIVICA student workshop
The full agenda can be found here.
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.
This opportunity is open to selected Year 12 or 13 London Secondary School or College students.
Applicants should:
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Have an interest in exploring the topic of migration in Europe
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Have an interest in politics/ social policy
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Attend a state-funded, non fee-paying school/college
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Be currently in Year 12 or Year 13 (England and Wales)
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Live within a reasonable commuting distance (~60 minutes) from LSE
- Be available for the duration of the event
Applications for CIVICA European Week for Year 12 Students open on Monday 22nd April and close at midnight on Sunday 12th May 2024.
Applications can be made via an online application form which is available here.
If you require an alternative format, please email widening.participation@lse.ac.uk
The Widening Participation team will then shortlist applications and communicate selection decisions by 5pm on Monday 20 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.
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.
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.