The SU have developed an induction process which aims to make the handover period as smooth as possible, while also equipping you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to begin your exciting new role.

Please work your way through the steps below, to ensure your group gets off to the best start for the 2026/27 academic year! 

 

Step 1: Attend the Student Leaders Conference (2nd, 4th or 10th June)

Choose either the 2nd, 4th or 10th June

More information will be shared here at the end of April.

The conference will run on campus for our new Student Leaders! Different time slots will be available, all lasting 2 hours each. This will be a session packed full of useful and engaging sessions, designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in your new committee role, and beyond. Free refreshments will be provided!

Attendance is essential for core committee members. You can choose which date to attend, and you’ll only be required to attend one of the dates listed. If you cannot make either date under exceptional circumstances, it is important that you email su.societies@lse.ac.uk to discuss alternatives.

Step 2: Complete Admin Submission Form (31st July)

Deadline: 31st July

Click here to complete the form.

 

This form includes:

  • Your 2025/26 membership price
  • Student Group Regulations Agreement (2026/27 version is currently being updated, check back soon!)
  • Your 2025/26 Constitution
    • Please update your group’s constitution, changing any dates to reflect the next academic year
    • If you haven’t got access to your existing constitution, you can find a blank template here

Step 3: Complete Essential Moodle Modules (1st September)

Deadline: 1st September - but you'll need to complete these before requesting admin rights, so you may wish to do them earlier!

Please log into Moodle, and under 'My Courses' the SU modules will be listed.

The following modules are compulsory, and completion by the core committee is required in order to host events:

  • Running an LSESU Society (Societies Only)
  • Room Bookings Training (Societies Only)
  • Safeguarding
  • Sports Club Operations (Sport Clubs Only)

New Academic Year Starts! (1st August)

Deadline: 1st August

On the 1st August, new committee members officially take position, and 2026/27 memberships go on sale!.

Step 4: Push Membership Sales (31st October)

Deadline: 31 October

All groups are required to have a minimum of 20 members by 31st October 2024 (10 members for Faith and National/Cultural Groups).

Any groups who don't meet these thresholds will be referred to the Activities and Communities Officer, and may be considered for disaffiliation.

So, please advertise the sales of your memberships, as these are really important. Membership needs to be purchased through your Club or Society's LSESU webpage.

Purchasing membership is essential to ensure your members are covered by the SU's insurance, receive any relevant communications, and are eligible to run and vote in any future elections, so please ensure anyone who attends your activities purchases membership before this date.

Step 5: Check Deadlines for Flagship / Trip Form Submissions (31st October)

If your group plans to run a large event, flagship or trip in 2026/27, please ensure the initial form is submitted by the dates below:

AT: 1st September 26

WT: 31st October 26

ST: 28th February 27

We know it’s early days, so the forms can be brief at this stage! Please only submit after the 1st August, when next year’s Event and Trip Forms go live.

Once all forms have been received after the respective dates, you will receive an email from your staff lead, who will support you through the planning of the event or trip.

Admin Rights

All committee members should purchase 2026/27 membership, available from 1st August onwards on your Club or Society Webpage

Once you've completed steps 1 - 3 above, and purchased your 2026/27 membership, you can request admin rights by emailing su.societies@lse.ac.uk / su.sport@lse.ac.uk.

This will allow you to edit your group’s webpage, message your members, use the online reimbursement system and view demographic breakdowns of your members.

Other useful steps to complete at your own pace, before term starts in September:

  • Familiarise yourself with the Committee Hub website, which has lots of information about running your group. This includes any forms you may need, information on SU processes and much more!

 

  • Please check you have access to your Club or Society’s email account that the SU has set up for you, as we send important updates to this. Please use this account for all of your group’s email communications and online storage. This ensures GDPR guidelines are met, and next year’s committee have access to all of the information and documents they need.

 

  • Ensure you are receiving the Club and Socs Newsletter to your personal LSE email. These are sent weekly during term time, and fortnightly during vacation. These newsletters contain essential information throughout the year. You will begin receiving these over the Summer. If you aren’t receiving these emails, please let us know!

 

  • We will ask the existing committee members of your group to complete a Handover Document. This will contain useful information about your individual group’s finances, passwords and activities, along with any general advice from your predecessors. If you would like to request a copy (after August 1st), please email su.societies@lse.ac.uk.

 

If you have any questions about the different steps above, please email su.societies@lse.ac.uk (Societies) or su.sport@lse.ac.uk (Clubs) and our team will be happy to help!

 

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