Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method Welcome Events
Welcome to the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method, we're looking forward to welcoming you at LSE this autumn!
Below you will find our event schedule for Welcome Week which takes place 22-26 September 2025 as well as other useful information to get you started for the academic year! You can find the schedule on this website as well as in your calendar on the Student Hub app. Make sure to download the app before welcome week starts.
We are looking forward to welcoming you as part of the LSE Philosophy community. Welcome Week is always a very exciting time and I can't wait to meet you all in person. Make sure to make the most of your week: get to know your peers, engage with your new teachers, and enjoy your time as a new student of LSE!
Professor Roman Frigg, Head of the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method
Undergraduate Welcome Week Schedule
Introduction to LSE Careers
11am-12pm | CLM 4.02 (Clement House)
Meet the LSE Careers team and learn about their service and how they can help you kickstart your career journey.
Consent Ed
1-2.30pm | CBG 2.02 and CBG 1.05 (Centre Building)
The Consent.Ed programme explores issues around sexual consent, providing an opportunity for us to discuss how we can look out for one another and create a positive, respectful consent culture, where everyone feels safe on campus.
This session is mandatory for all students! Please choose either of the rooms for this session.
Options Fair
3-4.30pm | Shaw Library (Old Building)
Got some questions about your courses? Want to meet your new teachers? Interested to learn about LSE services? Then join our department Options Fair, where you will have the opportunity to ask all your questions!
Campus Enrolment
3.45-4.15pm | Foyer (Marshall Building)
Please remember that you will not be able to campus enrol unless you bring all the required in-date original documents with you to Campus Enrolment. Here is what you will need to bring.
Enrolment schedule per programme.
Welcome Reception
4.30-6.30pm | Shaw Library (Old Building)
Enjoy an evening with drinks and nibbles in the beautiful Shaw Library! This is the perfect opportunity to meet your peers, your teachers, and our department staff - and to celebrate the start of your journey at LSE Philosophy!
MAP Lunch
11.30am-1pm | Kinta Alley (Sir Arthur Lewis Building)
Grab a free lunch and learn about the LSE MAP Chapter. Minorities And Philosophy (MAP) is an advocacy group for students and academics from a background that has been traditionally underrepresented in philosophy: disabled, ethnic minorities, first generation university students, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, women, or working class. Our vibrant MAP runs a mentorship programme for MAP community members, reading groups, grad school application workshops, social events and more.
BSc Orientation Talk
11.30am-12.30pm | Alumni Theatre (Cheng Kin Ku Building)
Meet our Departmental Tutor Dr Marie Milofsky and learn everything you need to know about your BSc programme. You will learn about your mentors, course selection, assessments - and everything you need to know for a successful study experience!
BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Breakout Session
2-3.30pm | CBG 1.06 (Centre Building)
This session is for all PPE students. Meet your programme director Dr Marie Milofsky and learn more about your next steps.
BSc Philosophy and Economics Breakout Session
2-3.30pm | SAL G.03 (Sir Arthur Lewis Building)
This session is for all P&E students. Meet your programme director Dr Remco Heesen and learn more about your next steps.
BSc Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method Breakout Session
2-3.30pm | CKK 1.09 (Cheng Kin Ku Building)
This session is for all PLSM students. Meet your programme director Professor Jason Alexander and learn about your next steps.
Treasure Hunt
4-7pm | LSE Campus and surrounding
Meet your new cohort and discover the campus and central London through a treasure hunt - fun guaranteed! Link to the sign up coming soon.
Postgraduate Welcome Week Schedule
Introduction to LSE Careers
11am-12pm | CLM 4.02 (Clement House)
Meet the LSE Careers team and learn about their service and how they can help you kickstart your career journey.
Consent Ed
1-2.30pm | SAW 3.02 (Saw Swee Hock Building) and CBG 1.02 (Centre Building)
The Consent.Ed programme explores issues around sexual consent, providing an opportunity for us to discuss how we can look out for one another and create a positive, respectful consent culture, where everyone feels safe on campus.
This session is mandatory for all students! Please choose either of the rooms for this session.
Options Fair
3-4.30pm | Shaw Library (Old Building)
Got some questions about your courses? Want to meet your new teachers? Interested to learn about LSE services? Then join our department Options Fair, where you will have the opportunity to ask all your questions!
Welcome Reception
4.30-6.30pm | Shaw Library (Old Building)
Enjoy an evening with drinks and nibbles in the beautiful Shaw Library! This is the perfect opportunity to meet your peers, your teachers, and our department staff - and to celebrate the start of your journey at LSE Philosophy!
MSc Orientation Talk
10-11am | CLM 2.02 (Clement House)
Meet the Head of Department Professor Roman Frigg and learn everything you need to know about our department and your programme.
MAP Lunch
11.30am-1pm | Kinta Alley (Sir Arthur Lewis Building)
Grab a free lunch and learn about the LSE MAP Chapter. Minorities And Philosophy (MAP) is an advocacy group for students and academics from a background that has been traditionally underrepresented in philosophy: disabled, ethnic minorities, first generation university students, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, women, or working class. Our vibrant MAP runs a mentorship programme for MAP community members, reading groups, grad school application workshops, social events and more.
MSc Philosophy of Science Breakout Session
1-2pm | CBG 1.09 (Centre Building)
This session is for all Philosophy of Science students. Meet your programme director Dr Liam Kofi Bright and learn about your next steps.
MSc Philosophy and Public Policy Breakout Session
1-2pm | CBG 1.04 (Centre Building)
This session is for all PPP students. Meet your programme director Dr Ella Whiteley and learn about your next steps.
MSc Philosophy of Economics and the Social Sciences
1-2pm | SAL LG.03 (Sir Arthur Lewis Building)
This session is for all Economics and the Social Sciences students. Meet your programme director Dr Jingyi Wu and learn about your next steps.
Treasure Hunt
3-6pm | LSE Campus and surrounding
Meet your new cohort and discover the campus and central London through a treasure hunt - fun guaranteed! Link to the sign up coming soon.
Campus Enrolment
1-1.30pm | Foyer (Marshall Building)
Please remember that you will not be able to campus enrol unless you bring all the required in-date original documents with you to Campus Enrolment. Here is what you will need to bring.