Student Life
Our Student Life section contains information, details and publications for students at the School of Politics and International Studies.
Publications
Insight (monthly bulletin)
POLIS Insight includes all you need to know about the School of Politics and International Studies. From staff research activites, to news and events, to student opportunities. Inisight is available to download in PDF format via the following link.
Student Journal
The student journal is an occasional journal that showcases a selection of the very best essays and papers by graduating students at the School of Politics and International Studies.
Groups and networks
Student-Led Discussion Network (SLED)
SLED is a network of student-led discussion groups that span all three undergraduate levels. These groups give students a space to engage in open discussion, explore their understanding of module content and benefit from the input of their peers. The network of groups provides a unique arena for undergraduates to test out ideas and work collaboratively in a relaxed atmosphere.
Behind the News
Behind the News is an issue-based discussion forum that brings university students and expert guest speakers together.
Oriented towards debating current and topical issues, the aim of Behind the News is to make deliberative contributions that are policy-relevant and impact upon the world of politics.
The POLIS society
The POLIS Society is the social group for students belonging to the School of Politics and International Studies. They organise regular social events for their members.
- The Official LUU POLIS society [facebook]
Conferences
"A Taste of Excellence in POLIS" is our 2013 undergraduate student-led dissertations conference.
Sports Clubs
The School also has a number of associated sports societies.
POLIS netball club [facebook]
POLIS football society [facebook]
A typical POLIS lecture
Watch an example of research led teaching in practice with a video lecture given by by Professor Clive Jones, Chair of Middle East Studies and Head of School.