On Friday, May 12th, 2023, DEN held its sixth annual conference, “Sustainable Development in a Diverse and Unequal World.” As a recent political science graduate from Middlesex University, I was particularly interested in this topic. It was my first time participating in the conference, and I felt honoured to be a part of such a...
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, a former cricketer-turned-politician, was recently arrested in questionable and unclear circumstances, prompting intense, widespread debate and criticism. This blog aims to shed light on the reasons behind his arrest and why it was fundamentally wrong. The Arrest On a pivotal day, while participating in a nonviolent demonstration against purported...
Recently I had the pleasure of joining the DEN conference to listen to presentations from friends across the DEN community as well as to present my own research idea. This was my first time joining the conference, and I did not know what to expect, but I am happy to say that the day blew...
I recently attended the DENS international students conference and found it to be an incredible experience. As a student from Middlesex University, I didn’t know much about the conference or DEN beforehand, but after spending 8 hours there, I gained new knowledge, fresh perspectives, and a sense of solidarity. At the conference, various presentations covered...
While attending a regular Wednesday DEN meeting a few months ago, I remember Farhang briefly mentioning the upcoming DEN conference. At the time, all he wanted was some volunteers to present, and without much thought, I gingerly raised my hand. Fast forward to today; as I reflect on last week’s DEN conference, I am delighted...
DEN’s 6th annual conference was amazing; the presentations raised a diverse range of topics and discussions. The event was successful and enabled DENs students and their colleagues from the UK and worldwide to speak on issues they felt passionate about. It was interesting to listen to the presentations and identify students’ different perspectives and experiences....
On May 12, DEN held its sixth annual conference centred around the development theme. This was my first time participating in the conference, and it was a truly enlightening experience as the speakers were intriguing and inspiring. Each speaker brought a unique perspective and shared their insights on topics from inequalities, geopolitics to sustainable development....
I recently attended my first annual DEN conference on May 12th. I have been a part of DEN since my first semester this year, so I thought I knew what to expect from the conference and its attendees. However, upon arriving, I quickly realized that the conference was going to be much different than our...
I had an amazing time at the Sixth Annual Democratic Education Network (DEN) International Student Conference held at Westminster. It was a privilege to assist international students from Thailand, Uzbekistan, Srilanka, and Norway as they participated in the conference and interacted with people from diverse backgrounds. The conference explored the theme of development and identities...
I had known about this conference a couple of months prior. I already knew this day would forever stand out to me when I looked back on it in the future. As a neurodivergent student, I’m told I mix up my chronology and storytelling a lot, but I tried to crystallise it all that day, to...
Attending this year’s DEN international student conference was a transformative experience that broadened my horizons and deepened my understanding of global perspectives. The conference provided a platform for students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to collaborate, share their research, and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Presenting my research paper at the conference was both exhilarating...
As a Business Lecture and a passionate coach and mentor for Social Entrepreneurs, I was blown away by the day. Neither the student nor I were aware of what to expect and what a surprise it was to witness students passionately outlining complex political, socio-economic, and environmental topics. The presentations were kept short and to...