In Week 2, we examined the ethics of CRISPR technology and how to engage various communities in discussions about it, [ … ]
Category: Student Journeys
Inside Westminster aims to provide students of the Department of Politics and International Relations a platform where they can not only network with one another but can also share their student journeys and experiences with each other. Being a part of the Democratic Education Network(DEN), we not only evolve as students but also tend to embark on our professional journeys under DEN’s umbrella. Here are a collection of stories of students who have been part of DEN and the Department of Politics and International Relations sharing their experiences to inspire other students.
Engagement and Innovation: How Modern Education Tackles Global Challenges
In sessions 2, 3, and 4, we explored various topics, all centered around the overarching theme of innovative education – [ … ]
The Power of Cross-Cultural Engagement in Higher Education: Reflections from my Course Journey
Innovation against standardization, the long-lasting dispute of rigid one-size-fits-all structures against fostering creativity and authentic learning for a tangible social [ … ]
She never puts her book down
That was the most common way my parents introduced me to friends, family and strangers. That was the first thing [ … ]
Teaching, Trekking and Tasting Culture: My Nepalese Experience
My name is Layla, and in the summer of 2024, I embarked on a life-changing journey to volunteer in Pokhara, [ … ]
To defend the law or to make the law? My journey to Westminster
If you asked 8-year-old Charlene what she wanted to be, she would likely have said she wanted to be a [ … ]
Living in the Shadows of Fear and Hope: My Afghan Journey to England
My name is Mursal I am from Afghanistan. When I was young, life was vibrant and full of promise for [ … ]
From Sierra Leone to the United Kingdom: Building Resilience in my Educational Journey
I am Ramadan B. Kamara, a proud Sierra Leonean with a deep passion for global affairs and a strong dedication [ … ]
My Journey from Architecture to Create Experience
As an architect, my work extends beyond building construction projects. I am deeply committed to addressing urban challenges by creating [ … ]
From Iran to Community Organiser at SU
In pursuit of my dream of becoming an event designer and organiser, I moved to London, the city of my [ … ]
Misconceptions of Turkey
I had always wanted to visit Turkey, which I had seen as the “Paris for Muslims” in some sense. However, [ … ]
Reflection on my field trip to Istanbul
Reflection on my time in Istanbul Prior to taking the module “Politics and Development in the Middle East” and going [ … ]