My name is Ariadna, I am Swiss and Portuguese and have been living in London since 2016. I graduated in Politics and International Relations at Westminster and then went to King’s College London for my MA in Intelligence and International security. I ended up in administrative roles in law firms for a few years, which...
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Restorative Justice in Practice: A Transformative Workshop at St Ethelburga’s
On Thursday, 2nd of April 2026, 7 DEN students joined a group of psychology students led by Dr Kyoko Murakami and participated in a workshop called ‘Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution’ held at St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace. The workshop provided a safe space for students from around the world and all faiths...
From Bangkok’s Classrooms to London’s Streets: A Political Science Student’s Quest for Global Understanding
My name is Kanispa Jarotrum, and my nickname is Dew. I’m a third-year student at Kasetsart University in Thailand, majoring in Political Science. I’m truly excited and deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in the DEN International Student Conference. As a young person committed to understanding global challenges, I see this conference as a...
Understanding Minds, Building Bridges: A Thai Psychology Student’s Journey to Global Democratic Education
Hello, my name is Poonyaporn Rugsancharoenphol, though most people call me Ting. I’m a third-year student at Kasetsart University in Thailand, studying Clinical Psychology in the Faculty of Social Sciences. While I’ve travelled extensively across Asia—visiting Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Singapore—this will be my first time venturing to Europe, and...
From Bangkok’s Polluted Streets to Global Solutions: A Thai Student’s Environmental Wake-Up Call
Hello, my name is Thanyawan Tintaros, and you can call me Ungtag. I’m currently studying at Kasetsart University in Thailand, in the Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Political Science, majoring in International Relations. I have travelled outside of Thailand before—I visited Japan when I was 14 years old—but I have never been to Europe....
Breaking Barriers: How a Thai Student Found Her Voice in Global Politics
My name is Siwanart Thananchaya, and I’m a student from Kasetsart University in Thailand. I was born and raised in Nonthaburi, a province just outside Bangkok—you can call me Lemon. I’m currently in my third year studying at the Faculty of Social Sciences, majoring in Political Science with a focus on International Relations. I’ve always...
Returning to the UK: From Curiosity to Crisis: A Thai Student’s Journey to Democratic Solutions
My name is Chanoknan Janta, a third-year Political Science student from Thailand. While I’ve travelled extensively across Asia and Europe, my return to the United Kingdom for DEN’s 9th International Student Conference feels particularly significant—not just as a personal journey, but as an opportunity to engage with global peers on challenges my country is urgently...
From Tashkent to the World: An Economics Student’s Journey in Sustainability and Global Learning
As part of the DEN International Student Conference, students from Westminster International University in Tashkent share their experiences, perspectives, and expectations as they prepare to engage with peers in London. In this profile, Bakhromkhon Murodkosimov, a second-year Economics with Finance student, reflects on his international experiences, academic interests, and commitment to sustainability. Drawing on his...
Law, Leadership, and Global Perspectives: A Student Voice from Uzbekistan
As part of the DEN International Student Conference, students from Westminster International University in Tashkent share their experiences, perspectives, and expectations as they prepare to engage with peers in London. In this profile, Madina Rajabova, a third-year LLB student, introduces her academic journey, reflects on key challenges in education and youth participation in Uzbekistan, and...
Economics, Voice, and Global Change: A Student Perspective from Uzbekistan
As part of the DEN International Student Conference, students from Westminster International University in Tashkent share their experiences, perspectives, and expectations as they prepare to engage with peers in London. In this profile, Jasmina Boymamatova, a BSc Economics with Finance student, reflects on her academic journey, the challenges of a rapidly transforming society, and her...
From Theory to Reality: A Law Student’s Perspective on Global Dialogue
As part of the DEN International Student Conference, students from Westminster International University in Tashkent share their experiences, perspectives, and expectations as they prepare to engage with peers in London. In this profile, Orasta Jumaeva, a second-year Commercial Law student, reflects on the challenges of rapid change in Uzbekistan, the gap between policy and practice,...
Reflection on Education, Sustainability, and Global Engagement
As part of the DEN International Student Conference, students from Westminster International University in Tashkent share their experiences, perspectives, and expectations as they prepare to engage with peers in London. In this short profile, Sarvarbek Ramatov, a Commercial Law student at WIUT, introduces his academic journey, reflects on his experiences, and shares his expectations ahead...
