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Lecture Recording Policy - FAQ for staff
LSE has revised the lecture recording policy for the academic year 2025/26. Please see below for answers to some frequently asked policy questions.
- 1 Key questions
- 1.1 Will all my lectures be recorded automatically?
- 1.2 Is it mandatory to make lecture recordings available to all students?
- 1.3 Can I opt out of lecture recording?
- 1.4 If opting out from lecture recording, what suitable alternative provision must be provided for disabled students?
- 1.5 When must I inform students about recording arrangements?
- 1.6 What about seminars, tutorials, and workshops?
- 1.7 Who owns the copyright of my recorded lectures?
- 1.8 What about third-party copyrighted materials in my lectures?
- 1.9 Can recordings be used for performance management?
- 1.10 What about guest speakers?
- 1.11 How is the new 2025/26 lecture recording policy different from the previous lecture recording policy?
- 2 Quick Reference
Key questions
Will all my lectures be recorded automatically?
Yes, where the facility is available, LSE will automatically record all lectures via the Echo 360 platform and make them available to students on Moodle. However, you can opt out of recording, provided that specified conditions are met. See "Can I opt out of lecture recording?” below for further details.
Is it mandatory to make lecture recordings available to all students?
We recommend that recordings are made available to all students, following the principles of universal design, accessibility and LSE’s anticipatory duty under the UK Equality Act 2010. However, it is possible to restrict access to recordings to only those students who require the recordings as a part of their My Adjustments plan (as determined by DMHS), on the understanding that the recordings are for their personal study use only.
Can I opt out of lecture recording?
Before opting out, you must:
Inform your Deputy Head of Department (Teaching and Education)
Provide your reasons for opting out to your DHoD
Check if any students with My Adjustments (MAs) are registered for your course. See important information below.
Allow consideration of alternative options (eg. only releasing recordings to students with my adjustments, or slide-only recordings, audio narration, etc.)
Important: If students have My Adjustments (MAs) requiring recordings, you must permit recording unless suitable alternative resources are agreed with the student and the LSE Disability and Mental Health Service (DMHS). There are very few situations where an institution would be acting in accordance with the Equality Act by refusing copies of lecture recordings to disabled students.
Suitable alternatives to lecture recording can first be agreed between the lecturer and students with MAs. If agreement cannot be reached, then the lecturer/department should contact DMHS as soon as possible.
DMHS must be informed of the agreed alternative for each student with MAs.
If DMHS agree that each alternative is suitable then they will contact the lecture recording team who will implement the opt-out.
Lectures will continue to be recorded automatically unless and until suitable alternatives can be agreed.
Please consult with DMHS for further advice.
If opting out from lecture recording, what suitable alternative provision must be provided for disabled students?
Should a situation arise where it was deemed appropriate not to permit recording of lectures even as a reasonable adjustment, the following are some examples of alternatives that could be discussed with the student and their DMHS Adviser. The final decision on whether the alternative is suitable and effective will sit with DMHS.
Detailed notes in advance of the lecture such as slides with full annotations and key learning outcomes highlighted.
A pre-recorded video covering the content in detail.
1:1 follow ups or recapping on previous content in subsequent lectures.
A note-taker provided (and funded) by the academic department.
When must I inform students about recording arrangements?
You should inform students as early as possible to help them make course choices, but no later than the course start date. If recording arrangements change during the course, give reasonable notice and update the Moodle course page.
What about seminars, tutorials, and workshops?
Recording of non-lecture teaching sessions does not happen automatically. Recording of teaching sessions other than lectures requires consultation between the lecturer, the course convenor, and the DHoD. Consider factors like:
Student participation levels
Sensitive or controversial content
Confidentiality and data protection
Educational benefit to students
Except for the above considerations, the recording of these teaching lessons shall be governed by the same rules and procedures as those established in the policy for the recording of lectures.
Some departments have requested that all seminars are recorded where there is no separate lecture. See the main lecture recording guides page for information on which departments have requested to record seminars automatically.
Who owns the copyright of my recorded lectures?
LSE owns the copyright in the sound recording of all lectures produced via the Automatic Lecture Recording Service. Other intellectual property rights are governed by the LSE Intellectual Property Policy.
What about third-party copyrighted materials in my lectures?
You're responsible for ensuring you have rights to use any displayed materials. Some exceptions apply:
Incidental inclusion: Unintentionally captured copyrighted material
Fair dealing: Limited use for instruction, criticism, review, or quotation
Accessible copies: For disabled students
More details can be found on our copyright and recorded lectures guide. Visit the LSE Copyright Hub for further information.
Can recordings be used for performance management?
No. Recordings cannot be used for performance management review or to replace teaching during industrial disputes without your permission.
What about guest speakers?
Guest speakers must sign a Speaker Contribution Release Form before participating in any recorded lecture.
How is the new 2025/26 lecture recording policy different from the previous lecture recording policy?
Please see our summary of changes to the LSE lecture recording policy for the academic year 2025/26.
Quick Reference
Key Contacts
Deputy Head of Department (Teaching and Education) - For lecturer opt-out updating
LSE Disability and Mental Health Service (DMHS) - For disability ‘My Adjustments’ arrangements
Course Convenor - For course-specific recording questions
Important Links
Remember
📅 48 hours - access to recordings for students with MAs must be within 48 hours.
🗓️ Academic year - Standard duration for recording availability
📚 Personal study only - Recordings are not for sharing or public use
🎓 Attendance expected - Recordings supplement, don't replace, live teaching
Lecture recording information and FAQs for students
We also provide lecture recording guides for students:
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