My name is Aoife Fortuna, and I am an exchange student from the United States. Having grown up in a small town in upstate New York and spent most of my college years in a smaller village in Ohio, coming to London was a dream come true for me. So far, city life has been...
On the 25th April, I will be travelling to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, alongside my peers from the Democratic Education Network (DEN). It is safe to say that the excitement is huge! For me, this trip is more than just ticking off another country. It is an opportunity to step into a totally different culture. I have...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...