Welcome to the Department of Social Policy

Campus enrolment:

• BSc International Social and Public Policy - 3.30pm-3.45pm, Marshall Building,
• BSc International Social and Public Policy with Economics - 3.30pm-3.45pm, Marshall Building,
• BSc International Social and Public Policy with Politics - 3.45pm-4.00pm, Marshall Building,

My Department

• Department Gifts for all new students - 10.00am-4.00pm, Programmes Support Team office, OLD 2.03,

Come and pick up your Departmental gifts! If you are unable to do so, we will let you know how you may be able to get these once the term has begun.

• Social Policy Welcome Reception - 5.30pm-7.00pm, SDR, OLD Building,

A first opportunity for all new incoming students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) to socialise over some refreshments and to introduce yourselves to one another and members of Faculty and the Programmes Support Team.

My Education

• BSc Programme Induction - 1.30pm-3.00pm, Parish Hall, 1.02,

This compulsory session will give you an introduction to the Department and provide you with all the key information you need as you embark on your first steps as an LSE Social Policy undergraduate. You will hear from key members of the Faculty and your Programmes Support Team about a wide variety of topics, covering important questions such as ‘ What do I talk to my Academic Mentor about?’, How will I be taught?’, ‘What opportunities and events are there for Social Policy students?’'

• UG First Year Pizza Party - 3.00pm-5.00pm, Parish Hall, LG.03,

Come and enjoy this informal social event where you can chat to one another over some pizza and drinks (food provided by the Department)

My Support and Opportunities

• Race Matters Launch Event – 12.30pm-2.00pm, Auditorium, CBG,

Find out what the Department is doing to break down racial barriers at LSE, decolonise the curriculum and how you can get involved in the Race Matters initiative!
Information on how to register to attend will be added here in due course.

• BSc Social Policy Support session - 1.30pm-2.30pm, Parish Hall, 1.02,

Your wellbeing and taking care of yourselves is important. At this session, you will hear more about the various support services and resources to bolster your mental health and wellbeing, both within the Department and more broadly at LSE. You will receive ideas and information about how to manage your wellbeing whilst you navigate your studies, and where to go if you need some help or support. You will also learn about how the Department will support you in developing your academic and professional skills throughout your degree.

• BSc ISPP with Economics students- Economics Department Induction- 3.00pm-4.00pm, OLD Theatre, OLD Building,

My Community

• UG - Mentor Groups Introduction - 10.30am-11.30am, PAR 1.02,

Your first opportunity to meet your Mentor Group, as you start to get to know one another, discuss how you will work together and find out about some of the Departmental academic and social activities you will be enjoying this year.

• UG Treasure Hunt - 12.00pm-1.00pm

Get to know your Mentor group by embarking on a treasure hunt in the area of London close to campus! This is a great way to explore your new campus neighbourhood, whilst working as a team to solve clues as you race against the clock… and the other teams!

• Social Policy Buzz Event - 4.00pm-5.30pm, Auditorium, CBG,

Come and chat with faculty from across the Department about their careers and research, life as an academic, their experience of influencing policy and engaging with policymakers or anything else that springs to mind!
Information on how to register to attend will be added here in due course.

LSE Community

Schedule of events will be added here in due course.

Schedule of events will be added here in due course.

Schedule of events will be added here in due course.