Welcome to LSE! You have worked so hard to get here, and now it is time to get started.
The Learning Lab is here to support you throughout your time here at LSE, with your academic skills, confidence in the classroom, and professional development.
On this page, we will direct you towards some resources that you might find helpful in your first few weeks at LSE.
Prepare to Learn at LSE
Prepare to learn at LSE is an online, self-study course, designed to help you get ready for your studies at LSE.
You can find out more about this course, and what it will teach you, here. This course sits on Moodle, and it includes the compulsory Global Coversations and Consent Ed courses. Aside from this, you are free to complete as much or as little of it as you like. It covers everything you need to know about being a student at LSE.
Learning Lab Workshops
Learning Lab workshops are designed to help you develop your academic skills at LSE. In your first few weeks, you can find sessions specifically designed to get you off to a great start.
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How to study at LSE: develop your academic confidence
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How to write at LSE: build your writing strategy
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How to read at LSE: improve your academic insight
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Seminars and classes: explore new ways to contribute meaningfully
- Plan a term: prioritise your Autumn Term
You can just attend one workshop, or come along to several to get a great start on your reading, writing, planning, and spoken skills.
One-to-one appointments
Not sure where to start? Book a one-to-one appointment with one of our dedicated Learning Lab Study Advisers.
Our Study Advisers are here to support you with any study-related queries or worries that you might have.
We know that starting at LSE can be overwhelming, and it can feel like you are expected to get to grips with lots of new skills very quickly. Our Study Advisers can offer you practical tips on how to plan your time and manage multiple priorities at once.