Important student guidance

This page was created in response to changes in teaching and assessment LSE introduced in response to the pandemic since March 2020 and provides guidance to help support your learning (and security) online. Some of this information remains useful even though LSE teaching and assessment have largely returned to a pre-March 2020 state (as of September 2022).

Information about Coursework and Assessment

In the first instance, check with your department regarding their plans for setting and accepting coursework and assessment online. Moodle is the core online learning environment at LSE, though teachers and departmental support staff may use various platforms for teaching and assessment. e.g. many may use Zoom for office hours.

Technical Support

For any technical problems during with online assessment submission, contact DTS Tech Support on Tech.Support@lse.ac.uk or phone: (+44) 020 7107 5000

Unable to submit on Moodle

If you experience any problems during submission, please follow your department’s advice to email your file(s) as soon as possible to the relevant departmental staff. Please note that you will incur late penalties if you submit your assessment late.

Staying safe remotely

For information on how to stay digitally safe while learning remotely, follow this advice from Data and Technology Services (DTS): https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/essentials/Staying-safe-remotely-for-STUDENTS

Useful links and free downloads:

Kaspersky Anti-virus software: https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/services/infosec/lse/internal/lse-antivirus-protection
Microsoft Office Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/downloads/  
Microsoft Office 365: https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/dts/services/0365-lse

Personal Development and Wellbeing

LSE Student Wellbeing

It is important to put your wellbeing first. You can book an online appointment with the Student Wellbeing service here: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/student-wellbeing 

LSE LIFE

You can keep updated with the LSE Life offering by signing up to their newsletter here. LSE Life also provide materials from their essay, exam and dissertation related workshops on their Moodle page: https://moodle.lse.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=5362

You can book a one-to-one online appointment with an LSE LIFE study advisor. Find out more here: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/lse-life/LIFE-goes-on 

Digital Skills Lab

The Digital Skills Lab has free online learning in various data science, research, productivity and collaboration tools which can be accessed for free using your LSE credentials: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/digital-skills-lab

Coding, collaboration and productivity tools support drop-in sessions are available via Microsoft Teams: https://info.lse.ac.uk/current-students/digital-skills-lab/drop-in-sessions