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The European Institute is a dedicated centre for the interdisciplinary study of processes of integration and fragmentation within Europe. With multidisciplinary academic staff, a world-leading centre for research, exceptional postgraduate programmes and a strong platform for events, there has never been a better place to study Europe.

Yesterday we welcomed some recent EI graduates back to campus for our annual “What I wish I’d known when I started my LS...
07/10/2026

Yesterday we welcomed some recent EI graduates back to campus for our annual “What I wish I’d known when I started my LSE MSC” panel 💡

Our panellists reflected on their time here and shared some top tips on making friends and connections, academic & professional support, and choosing a dissertation topic you are passionate about! 📚💭🎓

Thank you to our fantastic panellists:

🎤 Fiona Huang (MSc International Migration and Public Policy, Class of 2026)

🎤 Maliha Hussain (MSc Political Economy of Europe in the World, Class of 2026)

🎤 Gabriele Maggi (MSc European and International Public Policy, Class of 2024)

Yesterday we welcomed some recent EI graduates back to campus for our annual “What I wish I’d known when I started my LS...
07/10/2026

Yesterday we welcomed some recent EI graduates back to campus for our annual “What I wish I’d known when I started my LSE MSC” panel 💡

Our panellists reflected on their time here and shared some top tips on making friends and connections, academic & professional support, and choosing a dissertation topic you are passionate about! 📚💭🎓

Thank you to our fantastic panellists:

🎤 Fiona Huang (MSc International Migration and Public Policy, Class of 2026)
🎤 Maliha Hussain (MSc Political Economy of Europe in the World, Class of 2026)
🎤 Gabriele Maggi (MSc European and International Public Policy, Class of 2024)

And just like that it’s the first day of the 2026/27 academic year! Here are some photos from Welcome Week, one of our f...
28/09/2026

And just like that it’s the first day of the 2026/27 academic year!
 
Here are some photos from Welcome Week, one of our favourite weeks of the year! 
 
Over five days, we welcomed our students with inductions, receptions, treasure hunt, breakfast, course selection guidance, open office sessions and much more.
 
A few amazing stats from our Class of 2027:

🎓 267 students across our MSc and PhD programmes
🌎 42 nationalities represented
 
As the academic year officially begins today, we hope you are feeling excited for the year ahead. Here’s to a fantastic year and one to remember! ✨
 
Welcome to the European Institute! 🥂📚

25/09/2026

On the occasion of tomorrow, we thought we’d wrap up week by showcasing the amazing language diversity of our LSE European Institute community! 🤩

As a world-leading centre for the study of Europe in its global context, we are delighted to welcome students, staff, and academics from all over the world to London every year. Once again, our incoming cohort is a truly international one, representing over 42 countries! 🌍👏

Just in case you hadn’t heard us say it this week yet - WELCOME! 👋 (in 19 languages) We hope you’ve had a great first week at LSE!

21/09/2026

The Head of the European Institute welcomes you! 👋

The wait is almost over! We are looking forward to kicking off our activities tonight and meeting many of you at our p...
18/09/2026

The wait is almost over! We are looking forward to kicking off our activities tonight and meeting many of you at our pre-arrival drinks! 🚀 👋

In the meantime, we thought we’d help you get to know our Professional Services Staff (PSS) Team, so you know who’s who and who to ask for help at the LSE European Institute.

🗓️ Review your Welcome schedule on your Offer Holder Hub at lse.ac.uk/european-institute/study/offer-holder-information/welcome

Swipe through to meet everyone! 🔜

As you prepare to embark on an exciting new adventure here at the LSE European Institute, we wanted share with you the a...
15/09/2026

As you prepare to embark on an exciting new adventure here at the LSE European Institute, we wanted share with you the academic career of our very own Head of the European Institute, Simon Glendinning, who is now entering his final of almost 10 years serving as the Head of our Department since 2018.

💭 Reflecting on his academic journey and career, Professor Glendinning commented:

“My mum has a picture of me at her house that was taken when I was working in London in my gap year. It’s not among the photos here - but it has a caption on it that gathers them all together: “He does not know where he is going but he will get there.” As I get ready to step down as Head of the European Institute…her words still ring true.”

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14/09/2026

In 1 week, many of you will be starting a new degree at a new university in a new city and we know that can be equally exciting and nerve wracking! 🫂🥳

But don’t worry, we’ve got you! Our MSc candidate Maliha, who just completed her year here with us, has put together amazing tips for navigating and starting your new chapter at LSE! 🤩

Remember, everyone is finding their way and our team here at the LSE European Institute is always here to help you, so don’t hesitate to reach out 👋

We can’t wait to meet you as early as this Friday evening for our pre-arrival drinks! 🥂

Please join us in congratulating our LSE European Institute alumna Sandra Stella (MSc European Studies, 1999) on her app...
11/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating our LSE European Institute alumna Sandra Stella (MSc European Studies, 1999) on her appointment to LSE’s new Global Alumni Board for 2026–29, alongside eleven fellow LSE Alumni! 🎓

Commenting on her appointment, Sandra told us: “LSE does more than ask how the world can be better. It prepares people to go out and take part in changing it. That is exactly what the European Institute does. I am immensely proud to now serve on LSE’s Global Alumni Board and contribute to an institution that changed the course of my life.”

Swipe through the slides below to hear more from Sandra and get to know our dedicated alumna! 👏

👉 Read the full story at lse.ac.uk/ei/alumni

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