Cumberland Lodge Weekend 2026

Join us for an unforgettable weekend at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor. The yearly department weekend takes place from 13-15 November 2026. This event is exclusively for students of the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at LSE.

Philosophy topic of the weekend

"The Shape of Bias: Self, Society, System"

A snap judgment, a pattern of attention, an unwritten office rule, a formal government policy, a line of code ... Bias isn't one thing. It shows up in different mechanisms, at different scales, with different consequences. This year's Cumberland Lodge Weekend asks how bias operates at various levels, from small-scale interpersonal interactions to the deep architecture of social structures. Across talks and a workshop, we'll trace bias from the cognitive to the institutional — and ask what philosophy can reveal, and do, about it. Come for the ideas, stay for the beautiful grounds, architecture, walks, and bar, and enjoy a weekend of thinking, arguing, and socialising with your peers and faculty.

Tickets

Please purchase tickets via the LSE Online Shop.

Bursaries

There are six bursaries available. Please apply via this form. Deadline for applications: 23 October 2026.

Programme

More details will be shared closer to the event date.

Friday

5-5.45pm Arrival

5.45pm Welcome briefing

6pm Talk 1

7pm Dinner

8pm Bar opens

Saturday

9-10am Breakfast

10-11am Talk 2

11-11.30am Coffee break

11.30am-12.30pm Workshop

12.30-12.45pm Group photo

12.45-1.45pm Lunch

1.45-6pm Free time/ walk (coffee/cake will be available from the bar from 4pm)

6-7pm Talk 3

7pm Dinner

8.30pm Karaoke and bar

Sunday

9-10am Breakfast

10am-12pm Free time with options including a service at the Royal Chapel and a second group walk at 10am. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be available at the bar.

12-1pm Talk 4

1-2pm Lunch

3pm latest departure time from Cumberland Lodge

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