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Student Life in Geography and Environment

How do we enhance your student experience?

Throughout the year we hold a variety of academic and social events.

We want your time at LSE to be the best it can be!

Welcome Parties

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Undergraduate Welcome Party. 
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Head of Department Prof Hyun Bang Shin welcoming our new MSc students. MSc Welcome Party. 

Start your time in the department by attending our Welcome Parties.

Festive Party

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G&E Festive Party. 

In December, we celebrate the end of term in style with our G&E Festive Party. It's a fantastic opportunity for students and staff to mingle over drinks and nibbles before the winter break.

Photography Showcase


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The other side of freedom in Palestine. Photo by Alaa Iktash.
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Winter day at Lake Louise, Banff National Park. Photo by Amy Cox.

Every year the department holds a Photography Showcase, encouraging entries from staff and students based on a chosen theme. Past themes include 'World Textures', 'Blue' and 'Cityscapes'.

Lunchtime with a Geographer

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Lunchtime with Dr Laura Antona.

Join us for lunchtime sessions with our Geography staff! Running throughout the Autumn and Winter terms, these sessions are a great chance to get to know your lecturers better - plus, there’s pizza!

Breakfast Club

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Students enjoying Breakfast Club.

Come and grab a hot drink and a pastry at our Breakfast Club, held once a week throughout termtime.

Sports and Wellbeing Activities 

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Geography and Environment students playing pickleball.

We team up with the LSESU to bring you a variety of sporting and wellbeing events on campus. Activities might include pickleball, football, futsal, or stretch-and-mobility sessions. 

Field Trips 


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Portland field trip. April 2024. 

We offer all our undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in an international field trip during their second year of study. Past destinations have included USA, Italy, Cuba and India. Find out more.

 

LSESU Geography and Environment Society 


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Geography and Environment Winter Ball.

 The LSESU Geography and Environment Society runs lots of events throughout the year, including a Winter Ball. The Society is open to all LSE students. Find out more

Public Lectures 


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The rise of Africa's suburban middle classes. November 2024. 

We host a range of public events across topics relating to geography and the environment. Unless otherwise stated, our events are free and open to all. 

Undergraduate Research Fellowships

Our Undergraduate Research Fellowships scheme gives students the opportunity to be paid to provide research assistance for our academic staff. Through this scheme, our undergraduates work on live research projects, many of which are published in leading academic journals.

Learn more about our Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

Careers Events

 

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What to do with your Geography Degree? November 2024. 

We run a number of careers events throughout the year specifically for Geography and Environment students. These events are a great opportunity for students to network with recent alumni and professionals from a range of sectors. These include:  

  • What to do with your Geography Degree?
  • Careers in Property and Real Estate
  • Careers in Policy, Planning and Regulation
  • Careers in the Environment
  • Working in the Charity and Development Sector