Student activities
Get involved in sports, arts, volunteering, part-time campus jobs, public events and more
Your time at LSE is not just about studying, there are plenty of ways to participate in extracurricular activities. From joining one of over 250 societies, or starting your own society, to volunteering for a local charity, or attending a public event featuring a world-leading figure, there’s lots to choose from.
Apart from studying, what else can I do at LSE?
Read LSE student Gauri's blog to discover opportunities and activities available on campus - from part-time jobs to joining LSESU societies.
The LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) is an independent charity run by LSE students for LSE students. You are automatically a member and will be represented within the School by the SU's democractically elected student officers.
LSESU offers many opportunities to get involved in student life; whether through a society or club; or through standing for Student Executive positions, voting, or participating in the Union's campaigning work.
Watch the LSESU's video on YouTube to find out more about the LSESU and life at LSE.
Sports
- more than 40 sports clubs and sports ambassadors (from Athletics, Capoeira and Futsal, to Rowing, Squash and Yoga)
- gym, exercise studio, training grounds and classes
- off-campus sports ground in New Malden
Explore LSE's sports facilities
Other societies, services and opportunities
- 250+ cultural or interest societies (from African Caribbean and Anime and Manga, to United Nations, and Women Leaders of Tomorrow)
- weekly newspaper and termly journal, radio station, tv show and student film group
- free academic, personal and financial advice
- inexpensive bars and cafés with profits invested into student activities
- charitable fundraising opportunities
- employability and development training programme
Find out more
- Student Societies at LSE | student vlog
- How to get involved in LSESU societies | student blog
- My experience with joining LSESU’s clubs and societies | student blog
LSE students are passionate about a diverse range of causes, from issues affecting their home town to wider concerns about the global community. Many students volunteer their time during their studies in a variety of ways.
LSE Volunteer Centre
If you would like to make a difference in the world, develop skills for your future career, and establish new friendships, consider volunteering.
Part of LSE Careers, the LSE Volunteer Centre advertises a range of regular and one-off opportunities within charities and not-for-profit organisations based in London and overseas. Students can also book one-to-one discussions for advice on finding a voluntary role.
RAG (Raising and Giving)
LSESU RAG is the fundraising arm of the Students’ Union. RAG organises a full programme of events and challenges, including overseas treks, hitch hikes, balls, extreme sports, pub quizzes, and an annual RAG Week, to raise money for charities that students have voted to give their support to each year.
Charitable societies
LSESU has several societies devoted to charity work and fundraising. From Amnesty International to Student Action for Refugees to Sustainable Futures, these societies enable students to raise the profile of global issues on campus.
Find out more
- How to get involved in volunteering at LSE | student blog
- My experience of volunteering through LSE | student blog
- How you can get involved in Sustainable LSE | student blog
Become a Student Blogger or Student Content Creator
If you're interested in sharing your experience as a student at LSE, why not take a look at our Students@LSE blog or Student Vlog playlist on YouTube to see what it's all about.
Recruitment for these roles occurs between August - October each year.
Roles in Student Recruitment and Study Abroad (SRSA)
The SRSA team offers a range of roles throughout the year, from Office Assistant to Content Creator and Student Ambassador.
Campus jobs
Opportunities for part-time work on LSE campus include becoming a Student Ambassador to help with events, working in the George IV on-campus pub, or becoming a Research Assistant.
Find out more
- Student jobs on the LSE campus | student blog
- Tips from LSE Careers on how to make the most of LSE resources like CareerHub and off-campus work opportunities such as tutoring.
- The best places to find work while studying at LSE | student blog
A major advantage to being a student at LSE is having the best access to LSE’s famous public events.
LSE hosts the world’s leading thinkers and speakers as they give exclusive talks on their ideas and experiences. The lectures are free to attend, open to the public and happen most nights during term time.
You will see prominent figures from industry, academia and politics including prime ministers, presidents and Nobel Laureates. LSE’s world-class lecturers often feature; students will have the opportunity to put questions to speakers during the event and also to chat to the speakers after the event if there is a reception.
If you cannot attend the event in person, you can join online on LSE Live or catch up with the event podcast at a time of your choosing on the LSE Player.
LSE has hosted:
- Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland
- Kaushik Basu, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist of the World Bank, and LSE alumnus
- Mervyn King, former Governor of the Bank of England and founder of LSE’s Financial Markets Group
- Judith Butler, Maxine Elliot Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Berkeley
Read student Ananya's blog on her experience attending a public lecture at LSE to find out more.
On campus
LSE has a vibrant cultural side and there is a wide range of arts activities to enjoy right here on campus.
You can enjoy free weekly Lunchtime concerts in the beautiful Shaw Library. The programme includes an impressive range of international musicians, instruments, and classical pieces.
There are also many works of art on campus and in our residences, and we regularly host exhibitions in The Atrium Gallery, on the ground floor of the Old Building.
Throughout London
You're also ideally placed to make the most of London's museums and galleries, theatres, music venues and more - read more in Essential London.
LSE's student body is diverse, welcoming students from over 150 different countries and a wide range of backgrounds each year. Our international student body and outlook is an important part of what makes LSE a special place to study.
The Faith Centre is home to LSE's diverse religious activities, transformational interfaith leadership programmes and a space for prayer, worship and reflection for all staff and students.