LSE: The London School of Expectations?
Anna takes an economic perspective on the first-year experience of applying for Spring Weeks, and considers its impact on the…
Prestige and pressure: Inside the corporate mindset shaping student life at LSE
Written by Sophie Rose The Elephant on Houghton Street It is difficult to walk around LSE’s campus or have a…
LSE’s Widening Participation Measures: too little, too late?
Amy challenges the sufficiency of LSE's support for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Do university rankings matter? And should they?
Tomas analyses the usefulness of university rankings: do they help or hinder university choice?
Inside LSE’s IR Department: Where Theory Meets the Real World
Shreya pinpoints what makes IR at LSE so unique compared to other universities.
Are Artists Happy at LSE?
Sylvain investigates how creatively-inclined students at LSE continue to pursue their artistic passions admist academics.
Lessons from the Rape Crisis Helpline: Dr. Julia Costet on the language of sexual violence
Suchita interviews Dr Julia Costet on the meaning of rape and how to challenge the fear of speaking about sexual…
A Freshers’ Week Handbook: More than just ‘Top Tips’ for Starting First-Year
Through interviews with second and third years, Angelika provides advice to freshers about how they can best balance their social…
“I’m very lucky to have her as a friend”: an Analysis of Home-International Student Friendships and Relationships at LSE
Vasavi interviews home and international students to examine what makes their friendships work despite cultural differences.
Blocking the Road to Divestment
Since the 1960s, LSE students have fought to sever the university’s financial ties to human rights abuses. This article uncovers…