The IR Department supports the work of the Grimshaw Club for International Relations, the London School of Economics’ oldest student society.
Established in 1923, the Grimshaw Club is open to students studying all subjects, with an interest in international affairs. They run a wide range of events throughout the year, from hosting regular informal discussions with students and academics, panel conversations with diplomats and foreign dignitaries, embassy visits around London, to annual trips visiting foreign countries, and the Diplomacy Ball held in Winter Term.
Watch the Grimshaw Club Welcome Video 2023/4
The Grimshaw Club also publishes the Grimshaw Review, the LSE’s only peer-reviewed International Relations journal open to both undergraduate students and postgraduate students.
Find out more about the Grimshaw Review
The society also hosts a regular IR podcast series, Grimshaw Speakers and Grimshaw Spotlight, as well as an international affairs blog, the Bluebird Blog.
Listen to the Grimshaw podcasts
The membership is available to current students. LSE faculty and alumni can purchase Associate Membership to attend events.
Purchase Grimshaw Club membership
A selection of their upcoming events can be found on their website:
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The Grimshaw Club also has an active alumni network with a dedicated newsletter and LinkedIn group.
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