Activities Societies

Page contents > AIESEC | Bacchus | Bridge | Chess | Cycling | Dance | Debate | HKPASS | Hummous | Itchy Feet | Knitting | LARA | Live Music | Run | Swing Dance | Salsa | Sign Lanuage

AIESEC - aiesec@lse.ac.uk
AIESEC is a global organisation that develops students into leaders by running and participating in an international exchange program. We give members opportunities to run exchange and leadership conferences, make new friends from all across the UK in national conferences and reach their own potential for personal development.

Bacchus - su.soc.bacchus@lse.ac.uk
Friends is a friendly, diverse and sociable society committed to promoting the theoretical understanding and appreciation of wine by all. Our regular tutored tastings, themed talks and winery tours are designed so an evolving appreciation of wine is educational and interesting but always enjoyable. We welcome and cater to members of all backgrounds.

Bridge - su.soc.bridge@lse.ac.uk
Bridge Society will teach you the art of concentrating, analysing opponent play, and taking calculated risks in the dynamic and highly intelligent game of Bridge. That said its not all Hearts and Spades. Besides professionally taught classes, and competitions; the social side of BridgeSoc has brought many their best LSE memories.

Chess - su.soc.chess@lse.ac.uk
The Chess Society aims to improve our members’ chess playing abilities in a relaxed and friendly environment.  We have tournaments throughout the year, and run coaching sessions every week for players of all levels.  Advanced players may wish to try out for the team, which competes in the ULU League.

Cycling - su.soc.cycling@lse.ac.uk
We encourage a sense of community amongst the ever-growing number who have realised that two wheels are the best way of getting to and from LSE. We arrange various rides in and outside of London, publicise relevant London cycle events and hold bike-related activities on Houghton Street (Dr. Bike, Cyclist breakfasts etc).

Dance - su.soc.dance@lse.ac.uk
The LSESU Dance Society is very active on campus, hosting the annual RAG week dance show in addition to performances by our signature hip-hop crew ‘Enmotion’. We hold weekly dance classes and regular workshops in other styles as well. Everyone is welcome to join our society at freshers’ fair!

Debate - su.soc.debate@lse.ac.uk
The LSESU Debate Society is the largest student debate society in London, boasting a membership of almost 400 registered debaters. We hold practice debates twice weekly, along with more formal public debates. Last year, our society performed strongly at competitions; we were ranked 9th on the British circuit.

HKPASS - su.soc.hkpass@lse.ac.uk
HKPASS is dedicated to providing our members with fun and intellectual activities throughout the year. Past events held include: Global Forum, Hope of the Night fundraising concert, Cultural Trips to Munich, Berlin and Madrid, and Project of Hope (education project in China). We welcome everyone of you to join our big family.

Hummous - su.soc.hummous@lse.ac.uk
Love indulging? The Hummous Society is here to satisfy your wildest hummous desires. Set up last year, events included a chick hummous-tasting evening with over 25 types of hummous, a tour-de-force of a middle-eastern kitchen, hummous-making master-class, summer picnic and scrumptious evenings out. For that exotic touch our events feature henna painting and sheesha. So grab your pitta and come on down!!!

Itchy Feet - su.soc.itchyfeet@lse.ac.uk
Itchy Feet is the Travel and Backpacking Society at the LSE. We promote travel on campus around a global citizen theme and sport a number of different activities. We will in 2008/9 be seeking enthusiastic Freshers to join the committee – do ask at our Freshers’ Fair stall.

Knitting - su.soc.knitting@lse.ac.uk

LARA - su.soc.lara@lse.ac.uk
Larger And Real Ale or “LARA” – four letters, two syllables, one glorious lady. At LARA our aim is to educate as well was inebriate. One of the fastest growing societies, LARA organises pub crawls, brewery tours and this year LSE’s first beer festival. So join us and realise your dreams in a fuzzy, hungover sort of way.

Live Music - su.soc.livemusic@lse.ac.uk
Calling all lovers of live music! The Live Music Society provides students with the opportunity to join bands, perform in front of a live audience, discover hidden talents and listen to the best music LSE has to offer. We hold fortnightly open music events where all are welcome!

Run - su.soc.run@lse.ac.uk
Be the runner in your life, The Run society provides you with a different view of being a student at LSE. Get away from the humdrum academic life of the LSE and run towards new horizons. The Run Society offers you the opportunity to explore the UK and Europe during weekends and vacation breaks.

Swing Dance - su.soc.swingers@lse.ac.uk
The Swing Dance Society has been running classes for over a decade. We hold weekly beginners’ and improvers’ classes with professional teachers. We also organise parties on campus, social events around London and a performance team, which this year performed in the Dance Show, Global Show and Malaysia-Singapore show.

Salsa - su.soc.salsa@lse.ac.uk

Sign Lanuage - su.soc.signlanguage@lse.ac.uk