Leading Academics from LSE are set to advise the Colombian Government on a post-‘war on drugs’ strategy on 28 January 2016 in Bogota.

Professor Michael Cox and Dr John Collins of LSE IDEAS will be presenting a new international strategic framework for drug policies after the ‘war on drugs’ to Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at a major public event in Bogota.

The Hellenic Observatory celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2016.

To commemorate this important milestone, it has produced a video which showcases the HO’s achievements and activities over the last 20 years and a series of special events.

For more information and to join in the celebrations check out lse.ac.uk/HOanniversary  #20YearsHO

Annually, the Chinese Embassy offers two scholarships to LSE students.

These scholarships provide a unique opportunity for LSE students to undertake further study or research in a Chinese higher education institution. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of Chinese culture and language.

The deadline for applications is Monday 22 February.

• What the Student Services Centre has to offer
• The new Bullying and Harassment Guidance
• Volunteering to help new students settle into life at LSE and with the Peer Support Scheme
• Giving your ideas to help plan Welcome Week 2016
• The Right to Rent Scheme
• The Assessment and Regulations Team

Come along to Not Yet over the Rainbow at 6.30pm on Tuesday 2 February in the Hong Kong Theatre, where speakers from the City, the bar and the bench will discuss how to overcome contemporary barriers to the advancement of LGBT+ people in the legal profession.

See GLF veteran Stuart Feather launch his new book Blowing the Lid: gay liberation, sexual revolution and radical queens in the SCR at 6.30pm on Tuesday 2 February. Contact: Hakan Seckinelgin for details.

On Friday 5 February join the LSESU Labour Society for ‘LGBT+ activism and British Politics’, a panel event with politicians, activists and academics. Contact Adam Crowther for details.

Get in touch with the LSESU LGBT+ Alliance, @lsesulgbt or Facebook, for year-round LGBT+ initiatives and events for students.

#LSELGBT

This programme of workshops and events, organised by the LSE Student's Union, includes opportunities such as public speaking training, writing workshops, listening to motivational speakers, and empowering film and music nights.

Highlights include:

• Do Black Students at LSE Achieve Less Than Their White Counterparts?
  On: Thursday 28 January from 6-8pm in room 32LG.04
• Public Speaking Training
  On: Tuesday 2 February from 5-7pm in room PAR.LG.03

LSESU UN Society, in collaboration with LSE SEAC, present the first in the Lectures+ Series, an LSE IDEAS public lecture entitled "Each Age Gets the Bloodshed It Needs: 20,000 Years of Violence" with Professor Ian Morris, Phillippe Roman Chair (pictured).

Participate in exclusive pre-lecture and post-lecture seminars for deeper discussions:

• Pre-lecture: participants familiarise with the topic and through their discussions, can propose questions to be sent to the speaker. They will address them either during the lecture itself or during the post-lecture seminar.
• Post-lecture: exclusive seminar with Professor Morris in a small group setting, seeking clarification or adding new perspectives into the dialogue. Participation in the post-lecture seminar requires attendance in the pre-lecture seminar and public lecture itself.

Pre-lecture seminar: Wednesday 3 February from 11am-12pm
Public lecture: Tuesday 9 February from 6.30-8pm
Post-lecture seminar: Wednesday 10 February from 11am-12pm

To sign up, click here and fill in the form before Monday 1 February.

Thursday 4 February from 6.15-7.30pm in the Wolfson Theatre, New Academic Building

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, will outline Hungary's perspective on the future of Europe from the point of view of an EU member state, which over the past year significantly decreased its unemployment rate, achieved outstanding economic growth, and ensures the security of its borders.

This event is free and open to all however a ticket is required. Tickets are available here.

Thursday 4 February from 6.30pm

As part of a two-day programme of work on tackling violence against women, the Centre for Women, Peace and Security is hosting a public talk by a leading women's rights activist from Indonesia.

How do women’s groups in Indonesia deal with the challenges of discriminatory bylaws, the rise of religious conservatism and the relationship between religion and state?

Leading women’s rights activist, Khariroh Ali of the Indonesian National Commission on Violence Against Women, will explore these and other issues, including the condition of women’s rights in the post-conflict affected areas of Papua and Aceh.

Saturday 27 February from 1-2pm
Speakers: Miriam Halahmy, Philip Womack, and M M Vaughan

In this discussion aimed at young adults (or adults who are young at heart), our panel of critically acclaimed authors will discuss how they recreate historical events or invent future ones in their writing. Where will your imagination take you?

This event is free to attend and open to all, with public booking available online from Tuesday 2 February. School groups can reserve tickets in advance by emailing events@lse.ac.uk

• Highlights from LSE's public lecture programme
• LSE Cities' film series: Screening the City
• This week's podcasts and videos

Which floor is your favourite to work on?

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The Student Counselling Service is running a number of workshops during Lent and Summer term. These workshops provide help with many issues, from stress management to self-esteem. You don’t need to book in advance - just turn up.

Full details are available at Groups and Workshops.

The Student Counselling Service continues to provide regular counselling appointments and 20 minute drop sessions each day at 3pm. For more details visit the Student Counselling Service webpages.