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51³Ô¹ÏÍø is partnering with the London School of Economics for a new undergraduate summer research programme.

The (LSE / 51³Ô¹ÏÍø GROUPS) programme give undergraduate students the chance to conduct a social science research project in cohorts that cross different disciplines and year groups. The programme see 51³Ô¹ÏÍø partnering with to bring GROUPS, which has been running at LSE since 2011, to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students. 

London School of Economics

The intensive two week course, taking place from 22 June to 3 July, will see students from both institutions working fulltime in groups of 5-6 with a dedicated research supervisor to develop their projects. The theme to explore through the research projects this year is ‘Social Change in London’ and there are 20 places available.

Professor Debra Humphris, Vice Provost (Education) at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø said: “As very distinctive institutions with very different subject knowledge this is a fantastic opportunity for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and LSE students to bring their different expertise and perspectives together and learn from each other.”

The project will be based at the LSE’s campus in the City of Westminster with a mid- project event taking place at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on the 26th June where the groups will come together and present the progress they’ve made with their projects.

LSE's Dr Claire Gordon said: "“It’s great to have 51³Ô¹ÏÍø scientists joining LSE’s social scientists for this group research programme exploring Social Change in London. We are really looking forward to the new ways of thinking and approaches to research which the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students will bring.”

“LSE/51³Ô¹ÏÍø GROUPS is a great chance for students from different disciplinary backgrounds to come together to develop their own research question around a key theme. I look forward to seeing what exciting things the teams come up with as part of this new collaboration between LSE and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø College.”

See the sidebar for more details on how to apply.