Breakout Session: Meet Them Where They Are: Building Community Through Student-First Platforms
11:25 AM - 12:15 PM GMT (UTC 0:00)
Speaker(s): Anca Sticlaru, Marketing and Communications Manager, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Plenary
Communities are built by meeting students where they are, using platforms like WhatsApp, blogs or Instagram to spark early connection and cut through the noise, transforming Residential Life communications into a driver of belonging, clarity and trust. A student-led brand and gamified feedback keep students actively engaged. You will learn how a cross-platform strategy, grounded in goals and co-created with students, turns everyday messages into a genuine community.