Interested in improving education at LSE? Looking to learn the soft skills that will support you at uni and beyond? Keen to build community on your course and across campus? Read on for how to get involved!

Every year across all the programmes at LSE, you can join a cohort of hundreds of volunteers who use their time here in Holborn to help improve everyone's experience.  

By putting yourself forward for the position, your responsibilities will include:

  • Speaking to your peers on your programme
  • Gathering their feedback
  • Helping direct them to the right staff for any support
  • And speaking at termly meetings to suggest improvements at LSE

These voluntary positions allow you to:

  • Get to know people at LSE and build an academic community
  • Develop confidence and communication skills
  • Improve your research and data ability
  • Engage with stakeholders across your department
  • Solve problems and improve people's experience
  • Get the most out of your education!

The Academic Representation Team at the LSESU is here to support you at every step with this experience. 

If you have any questions, please contact su.academicreps@lse.ac.uk. 

Elections

If a number of people put themselves forward to represent your programme, the fairest way to decide is to run elections. We work closely with staff in your department to coordinate this process and all the relevant info will be sent to you from Welcome Week. 

FAQ

Who can become an Academic Rep?

Any student enrolled on a taught or research programme at LSE fpr 2025/26 can nominate themselves to become an Academic Rep.

How do I nominate myself or vote?

You'll get custom information on how things work on your programme from LSESU and your department staff. If you have any questions, email su.academicreps@lse.ac.uk.

What positions can I run / vote for?

You will be eligible to run / vote for any positions available for your department or cohort, with at least two positions open on each programme at LSE.

If you have any further questions please contact su.academicreps@lse.ac.uk.

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