LCSS Summer School 2016
International Relations & Global Finance
London | Oxford | Cambridge 11 July - 5 August 2016
Who we are
London Centre for Social Studies 73 Watling Street London EC4M 9BJ +44 (0) 20 7607 0878
summerschool@socialstudies.org.uk www.socialstudies.org.uk
LCSS was founded in 2004 by a diverse group of academics to generate thinking and debate amongst academics, activists, policy makers, practitioners, media and civil society organisations both at the national and international level. As a non-profit independent research organisation, LCSS uses social science research tools to address major social, political and economic issues such as migration, social cohesion, subjectivity, education, gender, human rights in a critical way. LCSS actively engages with academic world through networking events, conferences, workshops and training programmes. Here are the events we conducted in 2015:
LCSS Roundtable Discussion: A Tide of Humanity: Discussing the Migrant Crisis, November 2015, King’s College London
Queen Mary Public Engagement Conference Fighting Femicide:
Cultural and Legal Interventions, November 2015, Queen Mary University
Policy-Making in the Big Data Era: Opportunities and Challenges, June 2015, Cambridge University
International Conference on Gender and Education: Critical Issues, Policy and Practice, May 2015, Bloomington, IN, United States
LCSS Annual PhD Methodology Conference: Methodological Considerations and Implications in Regional Studies, March 2015, SOAS, University of London
LCSS–KCL Roundtable Discussion: SCO as a Major Player in
Eurasia: What is there for Europe?, April 2015, King’s College London
What LCSS Summer School is about?
The LCSS Summer School is a unique opportunity for students of the social sciences to gain a deeper theoretical and practical understanding of their subjects while also introducing them to the key features of British politics, culture and society.
“The programme was much better than I expected. I learnt a lot whilst having
fun. The visit to the Houses of Parliament was a unique experience for
me.” —Fatima
What does it include?
Themes:
Week 1: International Think Tanks & Global Finance
Week 2: London’s Micro-Cultural and Economic Environments
& Most Famous Bookshops
Week 3: The British Common Law System & World-Class Art Galleries
Week 4: The British Parliamentary System & Using Social Media for Academic and Professional Purposes
Registration and Visa
Registration
To register, please visit: www.socialstudies.org.uk
Visa
Following full payment of the programme fee, LCSS will issue a letter confirming your acceptance and an invitation to the programme.
Accommodation & Fees
LCSS is happy to make a group booking for accommodation subject to common consent between all parties.
Full Fee: £950 (Final Registration Deadline: 30th May by 23: 59, 2016, GMT) Early Bird: £800 (offer expires on 15th April by 23:59, 2016, GMT)
Please note, tuition fees do not cover costs of travel, visa, accommodation or meals.
Interested? Get in touch!
Contact for enquiries:
summerschool@socialstudies.org.uk
London Centre for Social Studies reserves the right to amend the content of the Programme in the event of unforeseeable circumstances.
Photographs and videos taken during the activities shall be the property of LCSS. By registering, you consent to the use of any photograph or video for promotional and marketing purposes.
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Research Skills and Feedback
Language
In order to fully benefit from the Summer School's rich and diverse programme and to be able to actively participate in the workshops, talks and discussions, students are required to have an advanced level of English, both written and verbal.
“The programme met all of my expectations. The bookstore visits were
very impressive. I have never seen such massive bookstores and it was a great experience to spend time there.” —Emil
Feedback
During each week of the programme students will be required to complete written tasks.
This will allow the students to benefit from an informal feedback to improve their research, writing and critical thinking skills.
Overview of the Programme 2016
Academic
The British Common Law System Carrying out a research project on London’s multicultural communities
Talks, lectures, and workshops covering relevant academic topics
Visits to Chatham House, RUSI (Royal United Services Institute), the Houses of Parliament, the Royal Courts of Justice and the Old Bailey
Employability Skills
Trainings on:
Winning CV & Cover Letter Writing
Formal Business Correspondence
Successful Interview Techniques
Using Social Media for Academic and Professional Purposes
Visits to:
Facebook Head Quarters
City of London Financial and Banking District
Bank of England Museum
Cultural
Visits and Tours to:
London’s multicultural areas
World-famous art galleries, bookshops and libraries
Oxford and Cambridge
Arsenal Football Stadium
Thorpe Park
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Highlights from 2015
The immersive four-week LCSS Summer School 2015 comprised of a fascinating and entertaining mixture of field trips, cultural experiences, academic activities, and practical work experience at the LCSS office. Each week following their outings, students were required to write reports on the topics at hand which gave them an excellent opportunity to improve their English language and academic research skills.
“The most impressive part of the programme was the visit to Facebook
HQ. It was very helpful to understand how to use social media for academic
research. The visits to Chatham House and the Courts were also great. For the
first time in my life I have watched a live court case and witnessed a country’s legal treatment.” —Kamran
When, Where and for Whom?
Target Group
The LCSS Summer School programme is suitable for all undergraduate and postgraduate students with a general interest in British politics, culture, and society who are studying topics including International Relations, Economics, Finance, Law, or Business.
Dates
11
thJuly - 5
thAugust 2016
The Summer School’s activities will take place in London, Oxford and Cambridge, UK.
“I spent an amazing month in London.
The summer school programme was very fulfilling and I had many great
experiences.” —Shahin
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A Sample Day
10.00-10.30
Catch-up and evaluation of the previous day
10.30 – 11.45Lecture by PhD Candidate from King’s College London followed by Q&A session
12.00 – 13.00
Lunch-break
13.45
Arrival to Chatham House
14.00 – 16.00Chatham House visit, presentation and Q&A session led by Chatham House
16.15 onwards
Free time
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Trainings and Lectures
Trips to Oxford and Cambridge
Behind-the-scenes Visits: Facebook
Behind-the-Scenes visits:
Facebook HQ
Visits to World-Famous Art Galleries & Museums
Exploring London
Research Skills and Internships
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Key
Themes Day Venue Time Activities Tasks / Activity Details
International Think Tanks (RUSI/Chatham House) and Global Finance 11/07/2016
LCSS Office 11.00 - 12.00 Welcome & Induction LCSS Welcome and Induction; students' introductions (tell us about your university, subject of study, key interests & hobbies); your expectations from the Summer School 2016
LCSS Office 12.00 - 13.30 Research on RUSI
& Chatham House Write a summary of your research on both RUSI and Chatham House
Central London 14.00 - 16.00 Walking tour Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard, discover little-known streets, hear anecdotes and stories, get the great history of the city from Roman times right up to the present day 12/07/2016 LCSS Office 10.30 - 12.00 Lecture Lecture on Modern international History and the Rise of International Institutions, by Dr Filippo
Buranelli (KCL) 13/07/2016
LCSS Office 11.30 - 13.00 Lecture Lecture on International Politics of Russia, by Ana Albulescu, PhD Candidate (KCL) Chatham House, St. James Square 14.00 - 16.00 Chatham House
Visit
Russia and Eurasia Programme presentation followed by Q&A. Prior the visit, prepare three questions for the Q&A.
14/07/2016 RUSI, Royal United Services Institute 14.00-16.00 Visit to RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London
RUSI introductions and presentations followed by Q&A. Prior the visit, prepare three questions for the Q&A.
15/07/2016 LCSS Office 11.30 - 12.45 Lecture Lecture on Economics of Migration and International Factors Driving Migration in View of the 2016 UK Referendum, by Dr Jan Fidrmuc (Brunel University)
Saturday Thorpe Park All day
Exploring the Micro-Cultural and Economic Environment of London (British and Multi-Ethnic): Camden Town, Covent Garden, Edgware Road, London Bookstores Bookstores
18/07/2016 LCSS Office 10.00 - 11.00 Catch-Up & Evaluation Feedback on the Week One and briefing for the Week Two
LCSS Office 11.30 - 13.00 Lecture Lecture on IR Theories and Research Methods, by Dr Filippo Buranelli (KCL) 19/07/2016 Camden Town, Covent Garden, Brick
Lane, Edgware Road, Hackney All Day Explore Multicultural London
Enhancing study skills: note taking, interviewing, research and information gathering, summary writing, and making a presentation
20/07/2016 LCSS Office 10.30 - 12.00 Presentation skills
training "How to Prepare and Make an Effective Presentation", by Alan Lion, the UK entrepreneur 21/07/2016 Facebook London Head Quarters 10.15 - 14.00 Visiting Facebook HQ
&Training on S. Media
Guided visit to Facebook HQ & Workshop on How to Use Social Media for Academic and Professional Purposes. Students' presentations on multicultural London (optional) and photos at Facebook HQ
22/07/2016
Waterstones @Piccadilly
Foyles @SoHo 11.00 – 13.30 Explore the Bookstores How to search for a book of your interest and make an enquiry. Explore the events calendar, e-books and second-hand books
City of London, Bank of England
Museum 14.00 - 17.00
City of London Walking Tour, Bank of England Museum
The history, governance and the role of the City in financial markets. The history of the Bank of England
Saturday Oxford All day
The British Common Law System and the Art Galleries of London
25/07/2016
LCSS Office 10.00 - 11.00 Catch-Up & Evaluation Feedback on the Week Two and briefing for the Week Three LCSS Office 11.30 - 13.00 CV Writing & Interview
skills
Workshop on CV Writing & Winning Interview Skills &Techniques, by Alan Lion. Health-check of your own CV with an expert. Role Play and Q&A
26/07/2016 Visiting Royal Courts of Justice & The
Old Bailey 10.00 - 12.00 Exploring the British
Common Law
Key principles of the British Common Law; key differences between the Common and Civil Law; the history of Magna Carta
27/07/2016 LCSS Office 10.30 - 12.00 Training Workshop on Formal Writing and Correspondence Skills, by Rosa Vercoe
28/07/2016 Central London 11.00 - All day Exploring the Art Galleries National Gallery, the Courtauld Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain (optional) 29/07/2016 LCSS Office 10.30 - 12.00 Training Workshop 'Meet a blogger', by Tony Osborne, professional journalist. The workshop will introduce the
use of blogs for professional and personal purposes
Saturday
The British Parliamentary System 01/08/2016 LCSS Office 10.00 - 11.00 Catch-Up & Evaluation Feedback on the Week Three and briefing for the Week Four
LCSS Office 11.30 - 13.00 Lecture Lecture on the British Parliamentary System / TBC
02/08/2016 The Houses of Parliament 11.00 - 12.30 Guided Tour Guided Tour to the House of Commons and the House of Lords 03/08/2016 Cambridge Trip All day Exploring Cambridge Cambridge: history, culture and academic life
04/08/2016 Emirates Arsenal Stadium 10.00 - 12.00 Guided tour to Arsenal
Stadium Arsenal: behind-the-scenes look and charitable activities of the Arsenal Foundation 04/08/2016 LCSS Office 12.30 - 16.00 LCSS Office Final Evaluation; Feedback Forms; Certificates; Interviews; Photos; Leaving Party!
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