Sidney Webb House Welcome Pack (session II)

Sidney Webb House Contents Pages 3-5 Introduction Welcome from your Warden Sidney Webb House Travel information Page 6-7 When you arrive and depart What do I need to bring?

Catering on campus Kitchens at Sidney Webb House Page 8-9 Sidney Webb House rules and regulations Social programme – Your hall’s welcome party Pages 10-11 Local area information Things to do in London Sightseeing Food in London Theatre and museums Film Pages 12-13 Things to remember Keeping in touch with family and friends Staying safe on and around campus Oyster cards and public transport Activating your IT account Enjoy yourself

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Introduction LSE welcomes you to the largest Summer School of its kind in Europe now celebrating its 26 year. We now also want to welcome you to your new hall of residence and wish you a happy and productive stay.

LSE halls are designed to help you make friends and be part of a first-class student community during your studies. We do our best to make sure that your stay with us is rewarding, both socially and in terms of your studies.

The following pages will educate you on what to expect from your hall and the local area around it.

We look forward to your arrival at your hall over the Summer.

Welcome from your Warden Welcome to Sidney Webb House! My

In your free time, you can taste the

name is Dr. Orla Lynskey and I am the

delights on offer at Borough Market, visit

Warden here at Sidney Webb House as

the Tate Modern and the many museums

well as an Assistant Professor in the Law

and theatres in the Southwark area, stroll

Department.

along the Southbank to soak up the atmosphere or sample the nightlife on

I work in conjunction with a team of five

nearby

sub-wardens to ensure that you have a

Bermondsey

Street

or

easily

accessible Shoreditch.

positive experience while living at Sidney Webb. We are here to help if any of you

We look forward to meeting you all soon!

experience any personal difficulties while at Sidney Webb.

Orla Lynskey (Warden)

We can be contacted via the Reception at Sidney

Webb

or

by

e-mail

at

Residences.Sidneywebb.Subwarden@lse.ac.uk.

You will be living in a fantastic area and we really hope you enjoy your stay.

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Sidney Webb House

Sidney Webb House is located just South

television and a pool table. You also have

of Southwark in trendy South East London.

access to an inexpensive laundry room.

It has great access to the Southbank, Nearby is the Imperial War Museum at

Borough and to East London generally.

Elephant and Castle and excellent nightlife To view our 360째 virtual tour and an

on Bermondsey Street.

overall summary, visit: Sidney Webb House Please note that contract lengths and many other details apply only to full-time students.

There is a common room available for use 24 hours a day which is furnished with comfy seating, vending machines,

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Travel Information To Campus: Sidney Webb House is a 40

To Sidney Webb House: Sidney Webb

minute walk to campus. To view directions

House is situated at 159 Great Dover

on a map, visit:

Street, London, SE1 4WW.

Sidney Webb House to LSE

To view on a map, visit:

It is also possible to take public transport

Sidney Webb House

to campus. Visit: TFL Closest tube stations: Borough, Elephant and Castle. You can take public transport from all major stations. Visit: TFL

From Heathrow: The best way to travel

Taxis: If you are carrying heavy luggage,

from Heathrow airport to central London is

you may want to consider taking a taxi to

the London Underground Piccadilly Line if

Sidney Webb House. The safest and

you are carrying light luggage. Another

easiest way to book a taxi is using the TFL

quick option is the Heathrow Express. It

Cabwise service.

runs from Heathrow to Paddington Station You can access the Cabwise telephone

every 15 minutes. National Express also

number or download their iPhone or

runs a coach service to Victoria.

Android app by visiting: Cabwise For more information, visit the following Only licensed taxis (black cabs) can pick

websites: Heathrow Express

up passengers on the street. It is

National Express

important to be wary of unlicensed minicabs.

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When you arrive and depart On arriving at your hall, you’ll need to

If you arrive before 3pm, you will not be

check-in and pick up your key from the

able to gain access to your room, but we

reception desk.

do provide luggage storage space, so you can drop your bags off and explore the

This can be done from 3pm onwards. LSE

new area before checking in at 3pm.

halls play host to many guests throughout the year and we need the morning to

When the day comes for you to depart

prepare your rooms for you.

from your hall, you’ll need to vacate by 10.30am on the morning of your departure.

What do I need to bring?

Sidney Webb House has a number of

compatible with UK standards. To learn

facilities for you to access including an

more about our electricity supply, visit:

inexpensive laundry room. You are also

Electricity supply

provided with a bedding pack on arrival, comprised of a duvet, duvet cover, pillow, pillow case and fitted sheet.

For this reason it is not necessary for you to travel with a great deal of clothes and bed linen.

There are, however, some essentials to remember. If you are travelling from

Remember to check your flight luggage

abroad and are carrying electrical

allowance before travelling and make sure

appliances with you, make sure to get a

you know what items can and can’t be

UK power adapter. You will be unable to

taken on a flight.

use any electrical goods unless you have Visit: Hand Luggage restrictions UK

an adapter. You should also make sure that your electrical equipment is

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Catering on Campus You’re going to be spending a lot of time around LSE campus on your Summer School course.

For light bites during the day we recommend The Garrick restaurant located at the entrance to Houghton Street.

The Garrick offers a delicious range of Breakfast (8.00am-10.30am) and Lunch (12.00pm-2.30pm) food at affordable To find more information, visit: The Garrick

prices. View the breakfast menu here: The Menu

For a full range of restaurants and cafes on campus, visit: Restaurants and Cafes

They also run an afternoon special of tea or coffee and a slice of cake for £3.15.

Kitchens at Sidney Webb House The kitchens are well-equipped with fridge/freezers, microwaves, ovens, hobs, kettles and toasters.

You will also receive a cutlery pack on arrival at the hall.

In some blocks, individual fridges are located in rooms, rather than kitchens.

You can get a good look at the kitchens Sidney Webb House includes some

using the 360° virtual tour of Sidney Webb

excellent self-catering facilities allowing

House.

you to cook your favorite meals.

Visit: Sidney Webb House kitchens are shared by around 6-8 rooms on average.

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Sidney Webb House rules and regulations Most halls have similar rules and

Other general rules and safety information

regulations. For detailed terms and

can be found on our information for

conditions relating specifically to your

current residents:

Summer School accommodation, visit: Information for current residents

Terms and conditions

Remember that some of this information

It is important to be familiar with these

relates only to term-time students.

terms to know what you can and cannot do concerning your booking.

If you are unsure about any information relating to your hall, you should check with

No halls permit smoking. It is against the

the reception desk.

law to smoke anywhere in the building.

Social Programme Once you’re settled into life at Sidney

social programme to look forward to,

Webb House, you can begin enjoying

supported by your hall and by the Summer

yourself at LSE. You have a high quality

School itself.

Your hall’s welcome party On the Sunday 27 July, Sidney Webb House will be hosting your own exclusive welcome reception, allowing you to mingle with your new fellow hall residents in a relaxed setting.

Your reception will take place at 6.30pm.

It will be held at the Menier Theatre/Chocolate Factory.

Groups will leave Sidney Webb at 6.20pm.

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Summer School social programme Throughout your course you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of events to take part in, designed to immerse you in the culture of London and of LSE. There will also be separate welcome receptions held by Summer School on 28 July.

You can view most of the schedule here: Summer School social programme Highlights include: •

The Famous LSE Summer School River Boat Disco

•

Day trips to Oxford and the Cotswolds

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Theatre Evenings including Shakespeare’s Anthony and Cleopatra and the musical Les Misérables.

On top of this stellar social programme, you will also be invited to attend the leaving parties taking place on campus on the final Friday of your session (15 August). A DJ in Houghton Street, followed by a live band, a selection of food stalls serving refreshments and a busy bar are among some of the entertainments on offer.

Public Lectures LSE Summer School public lectures are renowned for drawing influential speakers across a range of topics. This year is no exception.

The following public lectures all take place in the Old Theatre exclusive to Summer School students:

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Thursday 31 July – Professor Andrew Gamble (University of Cambridge) on Crisis without End? The Unravelling of Western Prosperity

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Monday 4 August – Professor Danny Quah and Professor Mick Cox debate Supremacy or Survival? The West in the Asian Century

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Local area information To help you navigate the local area,

There are also some great places to eat

Sidney Webb House has compiled a great

on and around campus. For a guide (with

list of recommended places for you. Visit:

map) to all LSE restaurants around

Life around Sidney Webb House

campus, visit: Food and Drink

You’ll find a list of the closest

LSESU have some ideas of their own.

supermarkets, parks, restaurants, nightlife

Visit: Fine Dining

and other basic amenities.

Things to do in London London is a diverse city and has

breakdown of the best events, theatre, film,

attractions for every taste. For a great way

music and food going in the capital. Visit:

to find what is going on in the city check

Timeout

out Timeout London. It gives you a daily

Sightseeing London is home to some of the world’s

London. If you’re new to London, why not

most famous landmarks, such as the

pay a visit to some of our best. Visit:

Palace of Westminster, and the Tower of

London landmarks

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Food in London London is one of the most diverse cities in

For light bites and cooking, a range of

the world and this is reflected in the range

produce and street food can be found in

of cuisines available. Good food is never

London’s many markets.

far away no matter what your tastes, Borough market is a great central example.

culture or budget.

Visit: Borough Market Have a browse in Timeout for the most popular restaurants open today. Visit: Timeout - restaurants and cafés

Theatre and museums LSE campus is situated near Covent

Close by to Holborn station is the British

Garden, Leicester Square and London’s

Museum. Other leading museums and

theatre land. Across the river at Waterloo

galleries are in close travelling distance by

is the National Theatre and Shakespeare’s

foot or public transport.

Globe, both famous for their quality.

To find a recommended list, visit: To find any kind of play or musical in

Museums and galleries

London, visit: Theatre and musicals

Film in London London has been a dominant force in

famous for beer and pizza nights and all-

British cinema for over a century and its

night marathons.

impact can be felt throughout the city.

For more information, visit: Prince Charles

Whatever your taste in film there’s always

Cinema

something to keep you entertained.

The British Film Institute (BFI) offers an excellent range of cinema at venues close to campus. For more information, visit: BFI Nearby Leicester Square is home to many of the country’s cinema chains and is also home to the Prince Charles Cinema,

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Things to Remember There are a few things you should do to make your time with us a little easier. We’ve listed a few things you should remember to do both before and after you arrive.

Keeping in touch with friends and family You’ll probably be making a lot of extra

don’t rack up extra data roaming charges

calls during your time with us.

by changing your phone settings on arrival.

It is important to have the right phone deal

You may want to think about getting a new

to avoid extra charges, especially if you

phone deal altogether. For more

are travelling from abroad. If you are

information, visit: Mobile phones

travelling from abroad, make sure that you

Staying safe on and around the campus No matter what you expect to gain from

Be vigilant and make use of our security

your time in London, principally, you’re

measures.

coming to learn and enjoy yourself.

Be careful not to have valuables on show.

It’s important to take the proper

Avoid walking alone at night and try to

precautions to keep yourself safe while

stay in groups with your friends.

you study.

A much more detailed guide is available here: Campus safety tips

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Oyster cards and public transport To travel cheaply and easily around

You can collect your Oyster card on

London, you should consider using public

Sunday 27 July on campus during your

transport, operated by Transport for

Summer School registration.

London (TFL). For more details on the It offers less expensive fares and saves

public transport network, visit: TFL

time when getting on public transport.

As a Sidney Webb House resident, you Buses now only accept Oyster or

will be provided with a pre-paid Oyster

contactless card payments.

travel card which will allow a limited number of uses of the London Underground and bus transit system.

Activating your IT account All Summer School students will be given

You’ll also have access to the Internet

LSE IT accounts, including an LSE email

from your Hall. To learn more about

address, to use IT facilities at LSE. There

activating your internet connection, visit:

are approximately 1,000 networked

Halls internet activation

Windows PCs available and there is access to printing facilities in the public computer rooms.

Enjoy yourself The most important thing is have fun and

with us. Enjoy London and make the most

to gain as much as you can from your time

out of what LSE has to offer.

For any Summer School queries during your time with us, remember to visit the Summer School web pages for key information and contact details.

Visit: LSE Summer School

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