On campus

The School is one of the few institutions in central London to maintain an open campus policy. This means that throughout the day many School buildings are open. This provides a free and collegiate atmosphere that many in the School enjoy. We are keen that you enjoy this atmosphere, but always bear in mind that the School is a public place.

If you would not leave your laptop unattended on a park bench you should not leave it unattended in the Library, the Garrick or any other public area of the School.

Please make a note of the emergency contact numbers on this page.
More info about safety on campus.

Lost property

Property lost and found is handled by the School's security teams working at the reception desk in the main entrance to Old Building.

To contact the Lost Property Office please e-mail:
Lost-Property@lse.ac.uk or alternatively call on 020 7955 7988. 

Staying safe in London

London can be a safe place to study, provided that you take steps to prevent or deter crime. Whether you're a first-time visitor, regular traveller or local please have a read of these tips to enjoy London safely on visitlondon.com.

In an emergency telephone 999 or 112. To contact the Police for non-emergencies, dial 101.

Drink responsibly

It’s easier to find yourself in trouble of one kind or another when you’ve drunk too much alcohol. Please enjoy responsibly and don't let drinking ruin your night.

Find out more at drinkaware.co.uk

Travel

If you are travelling back late to your residence keep to main streets and busy well-lit areas. Stay with freinds and keep an eye out for each other. Last Tubes leave Central London around 12.30am. Only ever use licensed black taxis displaying an illuminated taxi sign, only these cars can pick up customers on the street without pre-booking. Never get into unauthorised "mini cabs" that may solicit business on the street or outside venues. These vehicles and drivers are unlicensed and therefore illegal. Do not put yourself at risk.

Medical Centre

St Philips Medical Centre is a National Health Service (NHS) General Practice located within the LSE campus (2nd Floor, Tower 3 in Clements Inn). It is open from 8.30am – 6.30pm.

Please note that NHS Care is available for immediate and necessary treatment for students from the European Union and other countries (e.g. Australia) which have reciprocal arrangements with the UK for primary care treatment.

Advice for visitors accessing health services in England on nhs.uk

Summer School students from other countries (eg. USA, China, India, Russia, Singapore, Canada etc) must have appropriate health insurance to cover the costs of any medical care provided in the UK either by the NHS or private health care providers. The telephone number for the Medical Centre is 020 7611 5131.

For students residing in Halls on the south side of the River Thames, you will be required to contact the Blackfriars Medical Centre on 020 7928 6216 to enquire about appointments. The centre is located at 45 Colombo Street, London, SE1 8EE.

Additionally, the Soho NHS Walk in Centre is approximately half a mile from the campus. This is located at 1 Frith Street, London, W1D 3HZ and their contact telephone number is 020 7534 6500.

Student Counselling Service

A team of qualified counsellors see more than 700 students each year and provide confidential, one to one sessions on a pre-booked or drop-in basis – see lse.ac.uk/counselling

The Service also runs a series of groups and workshops across the academic year for students, covering areas such as good writing psychology, perfectionism, exam stress and eating disorders.

The Summer School Office is located at 1.05 in 95 Aldwych.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 5:00pm

Telephone Enquiries:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7955 7227
(Office hours 9.30am - 5.00pm)

Postal Address:
LSE Summer School Office
Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE

Email Address:  summer.school@lse.ac.uk

We will respond as soon as possible to your email enquiry.  However, please be aware that most of the information you require is available on this site and as we receive a large number of emails, it will be quicker if you first browse through our FAQ section as most questions can be answered there.