Public Affairs

Welcome to LSE and to the Public Affairs Society!

Founded in 2026, the Public Affairs Society is LSE's home for students interested in how businesses promote and protect their interests and reputations in the public sphere. We explore how organisations engage with governments, regulators, and international institutions, sitting at the intersection of politics, business, and communications to show how the private sector navigates, and influences, the public one.

With a full calendar of events across the 26/27 academic year, we're excited to bring together students who want to understand, and one day work within, the world of public affairs.. Activities will include guest speaker events and panels featuring professionals from public affairs and strategic advisory firms, offering insights into their roles and crucial practical advice on building a career in the sector. The society will also host skills-based workshops focused on key competencies such as stakeholder engagement, strategic messaging, and campaign management.

Ultimately, we aim to inspire students to pursue careers in public affairs across a range of contexts, whether in London in the UK political environment, in Brussels engaging with EU institutions, or in Washington working alongside the U.S. government.

Membership

Purchasing a membership to the Public Affairs Society will:

• Give you access to all our events, including guest speaker sessions, skills workshops, and socials.
• Connect you with a network of students and professionals across the public affairs, government relations, and strategic advisory space.
• Help you build the practical skills that employers in this sector look for.

Your membership fee helps us run the society and continue to raise the quality and range of events we organise. Being part of the Public Affairs Society is a chance to meet ambitious, politically engaged students from across LSE, and to start building the network and skillset for a career at the intersection of business and government.

Contact Us

For any questions about LSESU Public Affairs or professional enquiries, we recommend contacting us via email (public.affairs@lsesu.org) or speaking to our President, Yasna Rehan or our Secretary, Alia Abdelhamid.

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