What commitments can students make to support universities as engines of innovation in peace and security?

What is the U7+ Student Forum?

In previous years, the U7+ Student Forum has successfully challenged students from diverse academic backgrounds to come together, consider, and discuss issues related to intergenerational justice and climate change. Feedback from participants has been positive, and the 2023 Forum has been planned by École Polytechnique in collaboration with the U7+ Student and Alumni Network. The theme for this year is Peace and Security – What commitments can students make to support universities as engines of innovation in peace and security? The forum will be held virtually, over Zoom.

Students who participate in this forum will be immersed in a four-week virtual learning experience where they are grouped with delegates from other U7+ universities around the world. The forum will have elements of both listening and active participation, with exciting panels, workshops, and discussion groups throughout the month. There will be six events held between June 16 and July 7. 

What you need to know first

To attend, you must be currently enrolled at LSE, at either the Bachelor’s, Master's, or PhD level of study. It is not necessary for you to be experts in the topic of peace and security. Student delegates should be interested in the topic, willing to listen and learn, and willing to participate in group discussions based on presentations or discussion prompts. 

Want to participate?

Please send us an email at global@lse.ac.uk titled U7+ Student Forum with the following information by June 9, 2023:

• First name(s)
• Last name(s)
• Degree program
• Why do you want to participate in the U7+ Online Student Forum? (Brief response/One paragraph)

You will receive confirmation of your acceptance and information about the timing of the Forum events shortly after this deadline.