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United Kingdom · LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School
The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a private higher-education institution located in Whitechapel, East London.
Funding reportedLast round: Series A
About LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School
The London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) is a private higher-education institution located in Whitechapel, East London.
Founded in 2017 and welcoming students since 2021, LIS focuses on interdisciplinary learning to address complex real-world problems. It is notable for being the first UK university in over 50 years to open with degree-awarding powers from the start. LIS offers a Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc) and a Master of Arts & Science (MASc) in Interdisciplinary Problems and Methods. The curriculum emphasizes problem-based study across various fields, including the arts, sciences, and humanities. In addition to degree programs, LIS provides short courses and professional learning options tailored for students, self-funding individuals, startups, and non-profits. The school boasts a diverse faculty with backgrounds from prestigious institutions and is recognized by regulatory bodies for its educational standards.
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Founders and team
From LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School's own website: 36 on the team.
- Ed FidoeChief Executive
- Alex Hay-PlumbChief Operating Officer
- Alisha KilichHead of Student Support
- Anna MateiHead of Futures
- Charlotte BayleyHead of Network
- Hayley DawsonHead of Academic Services
- Melissa FranklinHead of Marketing
- Andrew MullingerBoard member
- Anurag ChoudharyPerformance Marketing Manager
- Brett CumingQuality Manager
- Caroline BensonProgramme Officer
- Chris PerssonChair of the Board
- Dr Adam KennyAssistant Professor, Associate BASc Programme Director
- Dr Amelia PetersonMBA Programme Director
- Dr Anson CheungAssociate Professor
- Dr Ash BrockwellAssociate Professor
- Dr Bronwyn TarrAssociate Professor
- Dr James CarneyMASc Programme Director
And 18 more on the team.
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Each firm lists LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.
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- Sector
- Higher education
- Industry code
- NAICS 611310, SIC 8221
- Region
- England
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