Research is being increasingly recognised as a fantastic way to support undergraduate learning. LSE 2030 is committing to “embed enquiry-based learning and research practice at every level”.
LSE has always enabled students to learn from top researchers, but also brings research into teaching in other ways: teaching students about research methods, or enabling students to conduct research of their own.
One example is the programme design of the BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science. Theory and research are fully integrated: research debates and questions of methodology are raised in theoretical courses, and the courses that teach methods and statistics allow students to investigate the phenomena discussed elsewhere.
Undergraduates at LSE want opportunities to get involved in research. LSE100, the core first year course for all undergraduate programmes, now includes an interdisciplinary group research project; students with a positive experience of this are seeking chances to further develop their skills and pursue their interests. The student pages on this site have materials including: extra-curricular research projects; internships and assistantships; dissemination routes, publications and considerations. Please share these pages with your academic mentees and any other interested students.
Support for staff
The LSE Eden Centre can help academics develop undergraduate research:
- Providing support for expanding the research activities in undergraduate courses
- Supporting academics in developing extra-curricula activities, including internships and assistantships by offering guidance, and connecting you with experienced colleagues
You can contact the Eden Centre at eden@lse.ac.uk with any enquiries, or if you're in an academic department, ask your Eden Centre departmental adviser.
Resources for staff
The staff section of this site will continue to grow, showcasing examples and guidance from around the school. Please contact us at the Eden Centre if you have experience or materials to share, from research-informed teaching, assessing student research, undergraduate internships, or any other aspect of your practice.