We are LSESU, the official home of student experience at LSESU
We're 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.
Belong to something bigger
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.
Once you join LSE, you automatically become a member of LSESU. 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.
What's on during Welcome?
We have LOADS of events to keep you entertained, informed and social during your first few weeks at LSE. There’s something for everyone.
Please be careful when booking tickets as there are loads of fakes around, anything that’s official will have our logo attached to it!
Our spaces
SU 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!
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.
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.
This cutting-edge space is fully temperature regulated, soundproofed, and installed with world-class conference and nightclub equipment.
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 Sixth Floor Weston
The Sixth Floor Weston features a roof terrace, with views across London, large indoor study area with plenty of places to sit, and a studio perfect for meetings and rehearsals.
These spaces provide the perfect spot on campus for a range of different activities.
Things to do in the SU
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.
Join a society
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.
Join a club
Democracy
We're led by Student Representatives who ensure that you get the opportunity to make changes at LSE, LSESU and wider society. 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!
Find your voice
Give it a Go
'Give it a Go' events are activites laid on by Clubs and Societies throughout Welcome. They are organised for the purpose of showcasing what their group is all about, giving new/returning students a chance to meet new people, and see what's on offer before becoming a full member. Details of each individual event can be found on this page, but the best place to stay fully up-to-date on timings and locations for these activities is to check out the Social Media accounts of the groups you're interested in joining.
Give it a Go
How the SU can Help You
Answering your FAQs
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.
Find out more
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.
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Consent.Ed
At LSE and LSESU we are committed to creating a safe and supportive community. To do this, we launched Consent.Ed, 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.
Find out more
Life in London
Whether you're moving in from down the road, or across the world, living in the heart of London can be a huge change for many students.
We have compiled a collection of our best tips and tricks for navigating the capital, such as the best places to eat near campus, how to get around, and how to make the most of your money.
Find out more