KCL Think Tank Society

What is the KCL Think Tank?

The King’s College London Think Tank is a unique student society and the first student led policy institute in London. The society was founded in late 2010 in the wake of the student protests as a way of giving students another means of getting their voices heard by using the skills and subject knowledge that they learn at KCL practically. In this way they both contribute to the debate on issues which concern them constructively and gain valuable experience and knowledge outside of their degrees from the leading experts who come and talk.

Who should get involved?

Students from all disciplines are invited to come and contribute to problem solving on a wide variety of issues such as foreign policy, energy and environment, business and finance, immigration, defense, healthcare, education, crime and many other areas of public policy.

Who cares about what students think?

Policymakers have always looked to academia for helping to devise solutions to societal problems. We are an independent think tank and there is no political color or stigma attached to our recommendations. This has proven to be very important in getting our voice heard, as we are seen to present impartial quantitative and qualitative solutions rather than partisan rhetoric. Through the experience of coming up with these solutions, students learn practically how to apply their degrees to modern problems, giving them valuable experience and preparing them better for the world of work.
Posted on Apr - 13 - 2013

We’re recruiting the new committee for 2013-14!

Apply Now ! KCL Think Tank Society is recruiting its Committee for 2013-14. We‘ve created this website to make your application as time efficient as possible. There are only two steps to follow: Step 1: Read through the role descriptions [...]

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Posted on Feb - 22 - 2013

Defence/Diplomacy – Iraq Ten Years On: Forgotten Past and Brutal Present

When? Thursday 28th February 2013, 18:30 to 20:00 Where? K6.29 Anatomy Lecture Theatre, KCL Strand Campus More information and RSVP: Click here for Facebook event Description: Baghdad has topped Mercer’s list as the world’s worst city to live in for the 7th [...]

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Posted on Feb - 22 - 2013

Energy/Environment – “Eco-schemes: can environmental sustainability be integrated into the market?”

When? Monday 25th February 2013, 18:30 to 20:30 Where? S-2.08 Lecture Theatre, KCL Strand Campus More information and RSVP: Click here for Facebook event Description: With the flat lining economy and climate change being some of our most important and most challenging [...]

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Posted on Feb - 14 - 2013

Law – “Secret trials – a genuine safety consideration?”

When? Tuesday 19th February 2013, 18:30 to 20:30 Where? K4U.12 Lecture Theatre, KCL Strand Campus More information and RSVP: Click here for Facebook event Description: Come to the event and discuss the issues stemming from the Justice and Security Bill. Are secret [...]

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Posted on Feb - 1 - 2013

Healthcare – “The Health and Social Care Act in practice – what does it mean for the NHS?”

When? Tuesday 4th February 2013, 18:15 to 20:15 Where? Anatomy Lecture Theatre, Hodgkin Building, KCL Guys Campus More information and RSVP: Click here for Facebook event Description: The NHS used to be called the “Pride of Britain”. In recent years it has [...]

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Posted on Jan - 26 - 2013

Defence/Diplomacy – “The UN – past its sell-by date?”

When? Tuesday 5th February 2013, 18:30 to 20:30 Where? S-2.08 Lecture Theatre, KCL Strand Campus More information and RSVP: Click here for Facebook event Description: The most recent deadlock in the UN Security Council over Syria, has raised many questions about the [...]

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Posted on Jan - 16 - 2013

Public Policy – Working for a Think Tank

As some of you may know Monday 28th January – Friday 1st February marks Careers in Public Policy Week. Jointly organised by the King’s College Careers service, KCL Think Tank, KCL Politics Society and KCL MUN Public Policy Week will [...]

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Posted on Dec - 30 - 2012

Law – “Miscarriages of Justice and Jury Trials”

When? Tuesday 22nd January 2013, 18:30 to 20:15 Where? S-2.08 Lecture Theatre, KCL Strand Campus More information and RSVP: Click here for Facebook event Description: Why is the British legal system fallible? Why do miscarriages of justice happen? What policies can [...]

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Posted on Dec - 26 - 2012

£5,000 Society Showcase

KCL Think Tank has signed up for the ‘society showcase’ this exciting opportunity gives the Think Tank Society  the chance to win a staggering £5,000 pounds. We plan on using this money to further develop our activities within the College, and to set up [...]

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Posted on Nov - 30 - 2012

Current Affairs – “North Korea, one year after Kim Jong-il’s death: still dangerous and erratic?”

When? Monday 3rd December 2012, 18:15 to 20:15 Where? S-2.08, King’s College London Strand Campus, WC2R 2LS London More information and RSVP: Click here for Facebook event Description: A year after the “Eternal Chairman” has passed away, many questions have risen over the [...]

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  • About the KCL Think Tank

    The King’s College London Think Tank is a unique student society and the first student led policy institute in London. The society was founded in late 2010 in the wake of the student protests as a way of giving students another means of getting their voices heard by using the skills and subject knowledge that we learn at KCL practically. Students from all disciplines are invited to come and contribute to problem-solving on a wide variety of issues such as foreign policy, energy and environment, business and finance, immigration, defense, healthcare, education, crime and many other areas of public policy.

  • The recommendations we generate will be published in a journal at the end of each academic year. Our discussions will be supplemented by presentations from guest speakers throughout the year.

    The best thing about the society is that every public policy issue has a wide variety of different aspects, meaning that medics are just as important as historians and engineers can provide as much insight as lawyers.

  • The past year has seen a series of high profile speakers, the publication of a journal and the offering of internship and work placement opportunities at leading think tanks in London. Be sure to join the mailing list below to get updates in your inbox about our exciting events and how you can get involved in a fascinating project that will not only let your voice be heard but will look great on your CV.