Welcome to the Department of Social Policy

Campus enrolment- Monday 23 September 2024
BSc ISPP: 3.30pm-3.45pm, Marshall Building
BSc ISPP with Economics: 3.30pm-3.45pm, Marshall Building
BSc ISPP with Politics: 3.45pm-4.00pm, Marshall Building

My Department

Department Gifts for all new students- 10.00am-4.00pm, UG student Common Room- OLD 2.17, Campus map

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

Social Policy Welcome Reception- 5.30pm-7.30pm, SDR, OLD Building, Campus map

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.

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My Education

BSc Programme Induction- 2.00pm-4.30pm, PAR 1.02 Campus map

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 a LSE Social Policy undergraduate. You will hear from key members of 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- 4.30pm-6.30pm, PAR.1.02, Campus map

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

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My Support and Opportunities

Race Matters Breakfast- 9.00am-11.00am, Shaw Library, OLD Building, Campus map

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!

BSc Social Policy Support session- 2.00pm-3.30pm, PAR 1.02, Campus map

Your wellbeing and taking care of yourselves is very important. At this compulsory session, you will hear all about the various support services and resources to support your mental health and wellbeing, both within the Department and more broadly at LSE. You will receive tips and suggestions about how to manage your wellbeing whilst you navigate your studies throughout your undergraduate degree, and where to go if you need some help. You can also find out about how the Department will be supporting you to develop your academic skills, and professional skills for after your degree.

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My Community

UG- Mentor Groups Introduction- 11.00am-12.00pm, PAR 1.02, Campus map

At this compulsory session, you will meet your Mentor Group, 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

After the Mentor Group Introduction you will have the opportunity to get to know your 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- 3.30pm-5.00pm, Shaw Library, Old Building, Campus map

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!

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