Postgraduate Society

Introducing the new LSESU Postgraduate Society!

Would you like to be a founding member of the brand new LSESU Postgraduate Society, and begin a legacy that will enhance the lives of LSE Postgrads for generations to come?

Well, this is your chance to get involved! We're looking for 3 Postgraduate students to become the first ever committee of the LSESU's new Postgraduate Society. 

The society will exist to create a fun, supportive community for all LSE Postgraduates. The new committee will have the power to shape exactly what this looks like, but it will likely involve organising exciting events and activities, catered specifically to Postgraduates. Your input will create a valuable community for your PG peers, that will support them through their time at LSE and beyond.

Here's the exciting thing...all LSE Postgraduate students are eligible to run for a position! We currently have the following 3 roles up for election:

• President - Responsible for overseeing the Club/Society's overall activity, including its events, finances, and members.
• Treasurer - Responsible for overseeing the Club/Society's overall finances, including budgets, reimbursements, and spending.
• Secretary - Responsible for supporting the President and Treasurer in the general admin behind leading a Student Group.

In all three positions, you will gain priceless experience of organising events, managing budgets, working in a team, marketing and communications and so much more.

Plus, the SU's Societies Team will be there to support you every step of the way. You'll also have access to our spaces, funding, event support and bespoke training opportunities. 

Interested? Follow these 3 easy steps below:

1. Purchase the FREE membership on this page. This will make you eligible to run in the election.

2. Nominate yourself through the elections page before Monday 3rd March.

3. Encourage all of your postgraduate friends to also purchase the free membership, to be able to vote!

The results will be announces week commencing 24^th March, when the Societies Team will be in touch to discuss next steps.

If you have any questions, or want to discuss anything further, please email su.societies@lse.ac.uk

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FAQs

How long will I be in the position for?

• The founding members of the committee will have a unique chance to shape the first few months of the LSESU Postgraduate Society, hosting the first few events, activities and socials.

• If you're leaving LSE later in the Summer, we'll then run another election in September/October to find a replacement for your role for the 2025/26 academic year.

I don't want to be in the committee, can I just join in the activities the Society organises?

• Absolutely! Once the new committee are up and running, we will share information about how you can take part in their activities.

How do the elections work?

• There's lots of information about our elections here.

How can I vote in this election?

• You just need to become a member of this society, then you'll be eligible to vote.

How does running a society work?

• No, like all of our other 250 societies, once it's up and running, it's over to you! You will have complete freedom to shape the society in whatever way you want, as long as the core purpose of your activities is to benefit LSE Postgarduates in some way. 
• The SU has a dedicated Societies Team, who are there to support you every step of the way, from ideas for events, help with marketing and promotion, support with finances and opportunities for funding. 
• There's also our Committee Hub, which has 24/7 information to help you with running the society.

Will I receive training to help me with my role?

• Yes! Once elected, you'll meet with the Societies Team to chat through your plans and discuss how we can support you to achieve your ambitions within this society.
• You'll also be invited to the Student Leaders Conference in May/June, which will provide a unique opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to help you thrive in your role.

Will membership always be free?

• No, once the society is up and running, a small membership fee will be charged to join. So if you'd like to be involved. it's a good idea to join now, while it's free!