Welcome 2023

We’re LSESU, the official home of student experience at LSE.

Until Welcome 2023

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We are excited to welcome you to our vibrant and diverse community. As a new student, we understand that you may have questions and concerns about what to expect when you arrive. Rest assured, we have a range of resources and services in place to help you along the way.

Alongside that, we’re here to help you get you settled & make friends who will make your university experience amazing.

And here is where you will find everything you need to know about how your Union works; whether you're looking to join a club, attend an event, or simply connect with other students, the Students Union has something for you.

As soon as you enrol into LSE, you also become a member of LSESU

Are you a student looking to make your voice heard? Do you want to be a part of a community that empowers you to create change? Look no further than the Students Union.

Our mission is to unite students from all backgrounds and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. We offer a variety of programs and services designed to support students both academically and socially. From advocacy and representation to events and activities, we've got you covered.

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The only official LSE Freshers Fornight

We have LOADS of events to keep you entertained, informed and social during your first few weeks at LSE and there’s something for everyone. Tickets are available here. Please be careful when booking tickets as there are loads of fakes around, anything that’s official will have our logo attached to it!

Events

Our spaces

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LSESU Level-up Fitness (The Gym)

LSESU Level Up Fitness is open exclusively to LSE Students, Staff and Alumni. Based across two sites, we aim to keep prices low and provide an excellent service that suits your needs. Join today to avoid disappointment!

The SU @ The Marshall

Based in the heart of the LSE campus, the SU Space is home to our multifunctional sports hall, squash courts, rehearsal studio, music practice rooms and strength and conditioning suite. At LSESU we are committed to having this space student focused and are proud to provide these spaces free for members of LSESU societies and clubs.

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The Denning

The Denning Learning Café is the perfect place to meet friends and relax, unwind in between lectures, or focus on your studies. With a cheap and cheerful grab’n’go style menu, The Denning Learning Café is also fully equipped to meet all your studying needs including a drinking fountain with bottle filler, ergonomic seating and access to wi-fi and charging points with USB support.

The Venue

LSESU has its very own nightclub! We host our own club nights and also use the space for presentations, launches, lectures, conferences, film screenings, nightclub events, award-ceremonies, parties and receptions. The cutting-edge space is fully temperature regulated, soundproofed and installed with world-class conference and nightclub equipment.

The Three Tuns

The Three Tuns has been a part of LSE for a very long time and is your very own student bar! Offering a chilled-out space for you to meet with friends on campus with a programme of fun events and some of the best drinks-deals in London.

The Weston

The Weston features a roof terrace with views across London and provides the perfect spot on campus to chill, study or chat.

SU Activities

Clubs

Clubs are groups of students who share a passion for sport and come together to play friendlies, compete locally and nationally, or participate in socials.

Find a club

Societies

Societies are the heart and soul of student life at LSE, and becoming a member is the best way to get more out of your time at university. We have more than 200 societies at LSESU, with thousands of students being members.

Find a society

Democracy

We're led by Student Representatives (also known as the Executive Team) who ensure that you get the opportunity to make changes at LSE, LSESU and wider society.

Meet the team

You can start your own campaign, submit a Policy Proposal, represent your course as an Academic Rep, or even run to be one of our next leaders! The opportunities to have your voice heard are endless.If there’s something we haven’t covered or you would like to speak to one of our Representation team, contact su.representation@lse.ac.uk!

SU Services

Funding

The Students’ Union Fund (SUF) is a pot of money made of £150,000 provided by a range of donors from LSE University. It was created in 2018 to enable LSE students to bring their ideas and initiatives to life, in order to positively impact the student community at LSE, and wider society.

Get funding

Advice

Our Advice Service provides free advice and support to LSE students on a range of academic and housing issues, and administers a series of hardship funds. Our independence from LSE means that we're impartial and free from a conflict of interest. You can also apply for Hardship, Childcare and Graduation Gown funding through our advice service.

Get support

Consent.Ed

At LSE and LSE Students’ Union we are committed to creating a safe and supportive community and tackling sexual violence. To help us do this, we launched Consent.Ed.

Consent.Ed is an educational programme that explores issues around consent, and provides an opportunity for us to discuss how we can look out for one another and create a respectful and inclusive campus.

We all benefit from learning more about what it means to seek and give consent, as well as how to safely intervene when a situation isn’t quite right. The sessions will empower you to become an active bystander and make positive decisions about your own relationships and interactions with others. You can book your training session online.

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