A total of 11 students from the School of Mathematical Sciences completed the London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School programme at the London School of Economics and Political Sciences, London, United Kingdom, which took place from 1 to 19 August 2022.

The 3-week student mobility programme is part of the university’s and school’s internationalisation initiatives. The programme has enriched the students’ learning and cultural experience. During the programme, participants have the chance to interact with students from all over the world, both in and out of the classroom.

One of the participants, Ong Huai Zheng, has chosen to enroll in the Advanced Econometrics subject as part of the summer school programme. The subject complements his actuarial knowledge in investigating complex financial and mathematical models. “The classes were conducted by LSE lecturers. The subjects taught were well-structured, and I was impressed with the well-equipped facilities at LSE, particularly the library where heaters, instead of air-conditioning were installed, due to the different weather conditions,” he added.

He further elaborated, “London has a lot of learning to offer outside the classroom. To highlight one of my many museum trips, there were a few actuarial science-related exhibits that I found in London’s Science Museum, which included old mechanical calculators used by British actuaries from the 1800s, the 1864 English Life Table, and an academic paper on the Mathematics of mortality from 1693.”

Another participant, Daryl Wong Zjun-Haau, highlighted the activities that the students experienced in London during the three weeks of study. A welcoming party was hosted by LSE to greet the students. Other events organised included sports activities, bonding activities, and academic activities. During the weekend, the group of students explored notable sites in London, which included Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Oxford.

Dr Lai Kee Huong 
School of Mathematical Sciences
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This article was first published on LinkedIn.