What’s On

Please note that the event with Mehmet Simsek has been canceled.

Taking a break from the usual diet of Indian and Chinese economic growth contrasted with American and European recession, why not have a look at the economy of Turkey? In a lecture entitled ‘Future Prospects of the Turkish Economy‘, Turkish Minister of State Mehmet Simsek will evaluate the challenges and opportunities facing Turkey.

When, Where: Tuesday at 5:15pm in the Old Theater

As some of you may recall, there was a bit of hands-wringing in parliament last year about what exactly constituted ‘Britishness’. Well as the amusing proposed mottos showed, it may well be there there is no such thing as a unified British identity – and probably not the least at the LSE where some postgrads may spend their entire year in Britain seemingly without meeting any Brits. Well if you disagree, let your voice be heard at this week’s debate on Britishness.

When, Where: Tuesday at 6:30pm in the Old Theater

The LSE Orchestra and Choir Spring Concert will be taking place this week at the St. Clement Danes Church. The event, sponsored by the LSESU Music Society and featuring students, staff and alumni, will play several pieces including Faure’s Requiem and Brahms’ Symphony No.2. Tickets are available at the SU reception and at the booth on Houghton Street.

When, Where: Wednesday at 7:30pm, St. Clement Danes Church (The Strand)