Welcome back to campus – January 2025
Welcome back 2025 is here! We can't wait for you to join us as we welcome you back to campus with events and activities to help you settle back into life at LSE, prepare for Winter Term, and immerse yourself in opportunities across LSE.
Our Welcome back week runs on campus from 22-29 January.
Take a look at the schedule below to get an idea of the kind of things you can take part in and book your place now!
All week: Wednesday 22-29 January
Book swap
10am–4pm, everyday | Great Hall, Marshall Building
Bring your unwanted books to the Marshall Building and swap them in our book swap!
Games room
10am–4pm, everyday | Saw Swee Hock Building (SAW)
Join us for a chance to wind down in a chilled environment with a range of boardgames and crafts in the Weston Café on the 6th floor of SAW. Or you can play ping pong and other games in the ARC where you can hang out and chat with friends.
Wednesday 22 January
Friendship bracelet making with SAMS
10am–12pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
Join the SAMS mentors for a friendship bracelet making event and learn more about the SAMS program.
Book here
Letters Against Isolation One-Off with the Volunteer Centre
2pm–4pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
Book here
LIFE in London: Top Secret Comedy Club Trip
5.30pm | LSE LIFE reception/off-site
Book here
Thursday 23 January
Master's Dissertation: write your own research proposal
12noon-1.30pm
Book here
Welcome Back Fair – featuring our Central Services Showcase
1-3pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
Unsure what opportunities are available on campus this term? Don’t know where to go on campus for help? Visit our Welcome Back Fair: to meet a range of services on campus – from LSE LIFE to Careers to LSE GO!
Drop in on the day or register to find out more:
Register here
LIFE in London: Club Curling Trip
6-8pm | LSE LIFE reception/off-site
Book here
Friday 24 January
A Good Yarn with the Wellbeing Team
10.30am-1pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
Come and meet your wellbeing team and unwind post-exams at their Good Yarn knitting workshop in the MAR Great Hall.
Book here
Tranquil terrarium making with the Wellbeing Team
2-4.30pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
Come and meet your wellbeing team and unwind with some terrarium making in the MAR Great Hall!
Book here
Academic integrity: one-to-one support
3-4pm | Online
Book here
Monday 27 January
Student Union Great Hall takeover
10am-5pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
No booking required – just drop in!
How to write effective CVs – for undergraduates
12 noon-1pm | Clement House
Book now
LSESU Sabbatical Student Panel
2-3pm | MAR 2.08
This is a great opportunity for you to meet your SU team and student groups! Tell us what you would like to see and ask anything you want to know.
Book here
Winter Term Success: Craft your plan
2-3.30pm | LSE LIFE Workspace 2
Book here
Tuesday 28 January
LSESU Takeover
10am-5pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
No booking required!
How to write effective CVs – for postgraduates
12 noon | Clement House
Book now
Master's Dissertation: Get started on your dissertation
1-2.30pm | LSE LIFE Workspace 2
Book here
Volunteering Fair for Neurodivergent and disabled students
4-4.30pm | LSE LIFE Workspaces 3 and 4
Book here
Volunteering Fair
4-6pm | LSE LIFE Workspaces 3 and 4
Book here
Wednesday 29 January
Zen Bus (various sessions)
11am-6pm | CBG Plaza
Guided sessions in meditation, visualisation and sound bathing to help reduce stress and anxiety. All taking place in a converted American school bus!
Drop in throughout the day!
How to write effective cover letters
12 noon | LSE LIFE – Workspace 4
Book now
Game event with LSE events team
12 noon-2pm | Great Hall, Marshall Building
No booking required - just drop-in and join us!
Master's Dissertation: Write your research proposal
3-4.30pm
Book here
Neurodivergent Student Academic Mentors Social
3-4pm | SU Community Space (Hall-Carpenter Room)
This is an event for any student who self-identifies as Neurodivergent. The social will be a chance for students to get to know one another in a relaxed environment, including those who are both mentors and mentees in the Neurodivergent SAM programme.
LIFE in London: Southbank London Philharmonic Concert
7.30pm | LSE LIFE Reception
Book here
More Welcome back events!
There's lots more for you to get involved in during the first few weeks of Winter Term. Browse our Welcome Back events listings.
What's on offer throughout the year?
Discover more opportunities to develop your skills throughout your time at LSE by exploring My Skills and Opportunities.
You can also find a range of support and resources using our Find support webpages.