LSE Students' Union Guide 2009

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22 STUDENT LIFE

SOCIETIES SLOVENIAN SU.SOC.SLOVENIAN@LSE.AC.UK

SOCIAL POLICY SU.SOC.SOCIALPOLICY@LSE.AC.UK

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTORS

Slovenian Society brings together Slove-

SPS aims to engage students on impor-

Socially Responsible Investing is a rap-

nians at the LSE, their friends and anyone

tant social policy issues through a variety

idly growing trend in today’s financial

else that is interested in Slovenia. The

of social, networking, educational, policy

environment. The society’s aim is to help

society organises various events, from

forums, and career-focused events and

those interested to learn more about SRI

more formal events, such as for example

activities. SPS offers regular opportuni-

and get the opportunity to meet profes-

the Slovenian Cultural Day in February,

ties for students to learn, connect, and

sionals in the sector. This year we will set

film nights, recitals and guest speakers,

discuss, including Social Policy Week

up a socially responsible investment

to more informal social meetings. If you

during Lent Term. Open to students of all

fund, so get involved!

have any further questions please fell

departments.

free to contact us.

SPICE SU.SOC.SPICE@LSE.AC.UK

SRI LANKAN SU.SOC.SRILANKAN@LSE.AC.UK

STOP THE WAR COALITION

SPICE celebrates every festival in the

Sri Lankan Society is the cultural society

Stop the War Coalition was formed

Indian Subcontinent, hosts Bollywood

representing all the Sri Lankan students

in September 2001 to stop the war

movie nights, holds special dinners and

in LSE. The society aims to bring together

declared by the US and its allies against

Chaat stalls, organises educational talks

students from diverse backgrounds,

‘terrorism’. As a broad and radical

and debates with high-profile speakers

promote the Sri Lankan culture and

network, STWC has become the biggest

and much more! With SPICE, you are as-

organize various events for the student

mass movement in British political history.

sured to spend a brilliant time at the LSE,

body of LSE in general. Regular socials

We raise awareness and advocate civil

because the Indian culture can always

are organized and “Sri Lankan Dance” is

disobedience to achieve our aims.

take a new flavour. SPICE up your lives!

always a big highlight of Timeless.

STUDENT ACTION FOR REFUGEES

SWSS

TAIWAN SU.SOC.TAIWAN@LSE.AC.UK

A society for students concerned with

SWSS agitates for socialist ideas on

The Taiwanese Society aims to promote

the situation of refugees in Britain.

campus and is part of united campaigns

greater understanding of the rich culture

against fascism, racism, climate change

and history of Taiwan, as well as foster a

and oppression. At LSE we were involved

friendly and intimate community among

in the occupation of the Old Theatre

our members. To this end, we organize

against the Israeli attack on Gaza and

cultural and social events such as lec-

we are involved with the LSE Not for Profit

tures, theatre trips, dinner outings, and

campaign

parties throughout the year. For further information contact: su.soc.taiwan@lse. ac.uk


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