LSE LIFE Study Advisers
LSE LIFE study advisers are available to talk with you about key skills like reading, making notes, essay writing, research, exam revision, managing your time and other study-related matters.
Appointments can be booked via the Student Hub, and are available Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm (London Time, GMT +1). We currently offer sessions online, via Microsoft Teams, and on campus in LSE LIFE Workspace 1.
Bookings open one week in advance and we're currently offering about 30 appointments every day. If you find no appointments available to book in the coming week, or if you have difficulties making use of this resource, please contact us by email at lselife@lse.ac.uk, or stop by the LSE LIFE reception on the ground floor of the Library. If there has been a cancellation, we are sometimes able to arrange a short meeting on the same day where you can check in with a study adviser with a quick question.
LSE LIFE does not provide proofreading services. We can talk with you about how you can learn to proofread your own work better, though! The Language Centre offers a paid proofreading service, as do other service providers.
LSE LIFE quantitative methods advisers
Arrange a chat about your Master's dissertation with LSE LIFE quantitative methods advisers to discuss
- practical questions that come up as you analyse your quantitative data
- options for statistical analysis that could be appropriate for your project
- things you'll need to keep in mind about descriptive and inferential statistics for the methodological approach you've chosen
- where you can learn more about quantitative methods if they are new to you.
While we won't analyse your data for you and a one-to-one chat cannot replace a methods course - we can provide practical advice and guide you towards useful resources. These conversations cannot replace advice from your dissertation supervisor, but we can help you develop your own ideas further by discussing your project with you.
If you have questions about coding (e.g. Python, R) or how to use research tools like SPSS, Qualtrics, Stata, LaTex, or Microsoft apps (e.g. Excel, Word, Copilot), you should book an appointment with Digital Skills Lab specialists.
Academic Support Librarians
All LSE's academic departments and research centres have a dedicated librarian. This experienced team offer specialised subject support and guidance on using the Library and its resources. Just get in touch with your department's librarian to get one-to-one advice or find out more about how your they can help you. You can also get general information by contacting them at library.enquiries@lse.ac.uk.
The team also runs sessions in the LSE LIFE space, check out their appointments on the Student Hub.