Departmental Senior Student Advice Team

There’s lots of support available to you. Appointments are available online and in-person.

Our new Departmental Senior Student Advisers are here to support you during your time at LSE, helping you to navigate (alongside your Academic Mentor and other departmental colleagues) the advice and support services available to you, and to assist with your wellbeing needs.

Up to 30 mins appointments are available in-person and online for several departments - see below for your adviser's details and availability. If your home department is not listed, support will be offered in a different way - talk to your Academic Mentor or check your home department's web pages for further information.

What the team does:

Provide a supportive ear within your department
Advise on aspects of university life that you're unsure about - whether that's assessments, regulations, or finding the right kind of support
Help with issues that are impacting your ability to get the most from your LSE experience

We can't support you with:

Specialist visa advice - if you need any advice regarding your visa, please contact the Student Advice and Engagement Team
Academic progression and feedback - please contact your Academic Mentor and other departmental colleagues

Department of Anthropology

Tess Thomas

To book an appointment with Tess, please complete the form below and we’ll contact you with a date and time that matches your availability. Appointments are available in-person and online. Please provide as much availability as possible.

Book an appointment

Appointment form

Your details
Name

First name

Last name
LSE ID Number
LSE Email address
Programme of Study
Name of Academic Mentor (if known)
Reason for seeking support
So that your adviser can best support you, please provide the information below. The more information you're able to provide in advance, the more your adviser will be able to help you.
What would you like to speak to an adviser about? Please explain how the issue is impacting on you and what you would like to get from the appointment.
Have you already met with your Academic Mentor this year?
Yes, and we have discussed this issueYes, but we haven't discussed this issueNo, we haven't met
Do you have any other support in place that it would be helpful for your adviser to know about? If so, please provide details below.
Your availabilty
Please indicate when you are available to meet with your adviser - the more availability you give us, the quicker we can arrange an appointment.
Tuesdays (in person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Wednesdays (online only)
1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Fridays (online only)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pmNot available
What type of appointment would you prefer?
OnlineIn personNo preference
Regardless of your preference, are you happy to take the first available appointment (online or in person)
YesNo, I'd like to wait for my preferred option
Information Sharing
The Departmental Senior Student Advisers provide a space for you to discuss anything that’s on your mind in confidence. Occasionally, we may need to share information with other key staff to support you, but we will try and check this with you first. For example, we may need to discuss your circumstances with the Departmental Tutor or Programme Director. However, if there is a need to act without your prior consent because there is an immediate risk of harm to you or others, we may have to extend confidentiality and include key individuals, usually the Student Wellbeing Service or medical services. By agreeing to the first meeting, you consent to these terms.
Please tick here to confirm you understand and agree. If you are uncertain or have any anxieties around this, email us at ssc.dssa@lse.ac.uk

An online drop-in is also available for quick queries:

Anthropology drop-in Tuesdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Department of International History

Anna Izdebska

To book an appointment with Anna, please complete the form below and we’ll contact you with a date and time that matches your availability. Appointments are available in person and online. Please provide as much availability as possible.

Book an appointment

Appointment form

Your details
Name

First name

Last name
LSE ID Number
LSE Email address
Programme of Study
Name of Academic Mentor (if known)
Reason for seeking support
So that your adviser can best support you, please provide the information below. The more information you're able to provide in advance, the more your adviser will be able to help you.
What would you like to speak to an adviser about? Please explain how the issue is impacting on you and what you would like to get from the appointment.
Have you already met with your Academic Mentor this year?
Yes, and we have discussed this issueYes, but we haven't discussed this issueNo, we haven't met
Do you have any other support in place that it would be helpful for your adviser to know about? If so, please provide details below.
Your availabilty
Please indicate when you are available to meet with your adviser - the more availability you give us, the quicker we can arrange an appointment.
Tuesdays (in person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Wednesdays (online only)
1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Fridays (online only)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
What type of appointment would you prefer?
OnlineIn personNo preference
Regardless of your preference, are you happy to take the first available appointment (online or in person)
YesNo, I'd like to wait for my preferred option
Information Sharing
The Departmental Senior Student Advisers provide a space for you to discuss anything that’s on your mind in confidence. Occasionally, we may need to share information with other key staff to support you, but we will try and check this with you first. For example, we may need to discuss your circumstances with the Departmental Tutor or Programme Director. However, if there is a need to act without your prior consent because there is an immediate risk of harm to you or others, we may have to extend confidentiality and include key individuals, usually the Student Wellbeing Service or medical services. By agreeing to the first meeting, you consent to these terms.
Please tick here to confirm you understand and agree. If you are uncertain or have any anxieties around this, email us at ssc.dssa@lse.ac.uk

An online drop-in is also available for quick queries:

International History drop-in Tuesdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Department of International Relations

Anna Izdebska

Book an appointment

Appointment form

Your details
Name

First name

Last name
LSE ID Number
LSE Email address
Programme of Study
Name of Academic Mentor (if known)
Reason for seeking support
So that your adviser can best support you, please provide the information below. The more information you're able to provide in advance, the more your adviser will be able to help you.
What would you like to speak to an adviser about? Please explain how the issue is impacting on you and what you would like to get from the appointment.
Have you already met with your Academic Mentor this year?
Yes, and we have discussed this issueYes, but we haven't discussed this issueNo, we haven't met
Do you have any other support in place that it would be helpful for your adviser to know about? If so, please provide details below.
Your availabilty
Please indicate when you are available to meet with your adviser - the more availability you give us, the quicker we can arrange an appointment.
Mondays (online only)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Wednesdays (online only)
1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Thursdays (in-person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
What type of appointment would you prefer?
OnlineIn personNo preference
Regardless of your preference, are you happy to take the first available appointment (online or in person)
YesNo, I'd like to wait for my preferred option
Information Sharing
The Departmental Senior Student Advisers provide a space for you to discuss anything that’s on your mind in confidence. Occasionally, we may need to share information with other key staff to support you, but we will try and check this with you first. For example, we may need to discuss your circumstances with the Departmental Tutor or Programme Director. However, if there is a need to act without your prior consent because there is an immediate risk of harm to you or others, we may have to extend confidentiality and include key individuals, usually the Student Wellbeing Service or medical services. By agreeing to the first meeting, you consent to these terms.
Please tick here to confirm you understand and agree. If you are uncertain or have any anxieties around this, email us at ssc.dssa@lse.ac.uk

An online drop-in is also available for quick queries:

International Relations drop-in Thursdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method

Ryan Edmonds

To book an appointment with Ryan, please complete the form below and we’ll contact you with a date and time that matches your availability. Appointments are available in person and online. Please provide as much availability as possible.

Book an appointment

Appointment form

Your details
Name

First name

Last name
LSE ID Number
LSE Email address
Programme of Study
Name of Academic Mentor (if known)
Reason for seeking support
So that your adviser can best support you, please provide the information below. The more information you're able to provide in advance, the more your adviser will be able to help you.
What would you like to speak to an adviser about? Please explain how the issue is impacting on you and what you would like to get from the appointment.
Have you already met with your Academic Mentor this year?
Yes, and we have discussed this issueYes, but we haven't discussed this issueNo, we haven't met
Do you have any other support in place that it would be helpful for your adviser to know about? If so, please provide details below.
Your availabilty
Please indicate when you are available to meet with your adviser - the more availability you give us, the quicker we can arrange an appointment.
Mondays (online only)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Tuesdays (in person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Wednesdays (online only)
1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Thursdays (in person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
What type of appointment would you prefer?
OnlineIn personNo preference
Regardless of your preference, are you happy to take the first available appointment (online or in person)
YesNo, I'd like to wait for my preferred option
Information Sharing
The Departmental Senior Student Advisers provide a space for you to discuss anything that’s on your mind in confidence. Occasionally, we may need to share information with other key staff to support you, but we will try and check this with you first. For example, we may need to discuss your circumstances with the Departmental Tutor or Programme Director. However, if there is a need to act without your prior consent because there is an immediate risk of harm to you or others, we may have to extend confidentiality and include key individuals, usually the Student Wellbeing Service or medical services. By agreeing to the first meeting, you consent to these terms.
Please tick here to confirm you understand and agree. If you are uncertain or have any anxieties around this, email us at ssc.dssa@lse.ac.uk

An online drop-in is also available for quick queries:

Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method drop-in Monday 12.00pm - 1.00pm.

Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

Ryan Edmonds

Book an appointment

Appointment form

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Your details
Name

First name

Last name
LSE ID Number
LSE Email address
Programme of Study
Name of Academic Mentor (if known)
Reason for seeking support
So that your adviser can best support you, please provide the information below. The more information you're able to provide in advance, the more your adviser will be able to help you.
What would you like to speak to an adviser about? Please explain how the issue is impacting on you and what you would like to get from the appointment.
Have you already met with your Academic Mentor this year?
Yes, and we have discussed this issueYes, but we haven't discussed this issueNo, we haven't met
Do you have any other support in place that it would be helpful for your adviser to know about? If so, please provide details below.
Your availabilty
Please indicate when you are available to meet with your adviser - the more availability you give us, the quicker we can arrange an appointment.
Tuesdays (in person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Wednesdays (online only)
1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Thursdays (in person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Fridays (online only)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
What type of appointment would you prefer?
OnlineIn personNo preference
Regardless of your preference, are you happy to take the first available appointment (online or in person)
YesNo, I'd like to wait for my preferred option
Information Sharing
The Departmental Senior Student Advisers provide a space for you to discuss anything that’s on your mind in confidence. Occasionally, we may need to share information with other key staff to support you, but we will try and check this with you first. For example, we may need to discuss your circumstances with the Departmental Tutor or Programme Director. However, if there is a need to act without your prior consent because there is an immediate risk of harm to you or others, we may have to extend confidentiality and include key individuals, usually the Student Wellbeing Service or medical services. By agreeing to the first meeting, you consent to these terms.
Please tick here to confirm you understand and agree. If you are uncertain or have any anxieties around this, email us at ssc.dssa@lse.ac.uk

An online drop-in is also available for quick queries:

Psychological & Behavioural Science drop-in Fridays 12.00pm-1.00pm

Department of Sociology

Tess Thomas

To book an appointment with Tess, please complete the form below and we’ll contact you with a date and time that matches your availability. Appointments are available in person and online. Please provide as much availability as possible.

Book an appointment

Appointment form

Your details
Name

First name

Last name
LSE ID Number
LSE Email address
Programme of Study
Name of Academic Mentor (if known)
Reason for seeking support
So that your adviser can best support you, please provide the information below. The more information you're able to provide in advance, the more your adviser will be able to help you.
What would you like to speak to an adviser about? Please explain how the issue is impacting on you and what you would like to get from the appointment.
Have you already met with your Academic Mentor this year?
Yes, and we have discussed this issueYes, but we haven't discussed this issueNo, we haven't met
Do you have any other support in place that it would be helpful for your adviser to know about? If so, please provide details below.
Your availabilty
Please indicate when you are available to meet with your adviser for up to 30 mins - the more availability you give us, the quicker we can arrange an appointment.
Mondays (online only)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Wednesdays (online only)
1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
Thursdays (in person and online)
10.00am - 11.00am11.00am - 12.00pm12.00pm - 1.00pm1.00pm - 2.00pm2.00pm - 3.00pm3.00pm - 4.00pmNot available
What type of appointment would you prefer?
OnlineIn personNo preference
Regardless of your preference, are you happy to take the first available appointment (online or in person)
YesNo, I'd like to wait for my preferred option
Information Sharing
The Departmental Senior Student Advisers provide a space for you to discuss anything that’s on your mind in confidence. Occasionally, we may need to share information with other key staff to support you, but we will try and check this with you first. For example, we may need to discuss your circumstances with the Departmental Tutor or Programme Director. However, if there is a need to act without your prior consent because there is an immediate risk of harm to you or others, we may have to extend confidentiality and include key individuals, usually the Student Wellbeing Service or medical services. By agreeing to the first meeting, you consent to these terms.
Please tick here to confirm you understand and agree. If you are uncertain or have any anxieties around this, email us at ssc.dssa@lse.ac.uk

An online drop-in is also available for quick queries:

Sociology drop-in Thursdays 12.00pm - 1.00pm

Information for staff

The new Departmental Senior Student Advisers are a point of contact to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students based in the Department, offering professional and pastoral help and guidance if they are experiencing challenges or need support. This includes regular office hours and drop-ins, and complements the work of Academic Mentors, Department Tutors/Programme Directors and Programmes Team.

Referring students to your DSSA

Please signpost students to their adviser via this webpage – they can complete a booking form and their adviser will contact them to arrange an appointment, or attend a drop-in for quick queries. You can also refer a student by emailing ssc.dssa@lse.ac.uk and they’ll be contacted directly. To ensure the referral process is as smooth as possible follow this guidance:

Use the subject title ‘Student referral (name of dept)’
In the body of the email, provide the students name, Id number and the reason you are referring them (include as much detail as possible)
Please also confirm that the student knows you’re referring them to the adviser