Global poverty is often seen as a distant problem, something that affects other countries far removed from our own daily lives. Yet its effects ripple outward and touch every community, large or small, near or far. When people around the world gain access to food, education, healthcare, period products, and decent work, the benefits are...
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...
Cinema has always been more than just entertainment. At its best, cinema serves as a powerful medium for telling human stories, illuminating the tensions, hopes, and contradictions that define societies. Few artists embody the connection between film and social reflection as clearly as Niki Karimi, one of the most internationally recognised figures in Iranian cinema....
Am I willing to fight for my country? I don’t know, however, for now I have a choice. Whereas 18-year-olds born one year after me, in 2008, don’t have this freedom to decide for themselves. That is because the German government is debating about reinstating mandatory military service for men, starting this year, with a...
To enhance student representation and foster a sense of community within the University and the Democratic Education Network (DEN), we are conducting interviews with second- and third-year students. The stories we gather will reflect their insights and experiences, helping to ease the integration process for their peers. In this interview, Afra Bhuiyan provides personalised guidance...
This interview with Charlene Okai explores her three-month field placement in Gaborone, Botswana, with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), delivered through an IOM–University of Westminster partnership. Beyond recounting her work and learning, Charlene shares practical advice for students on how to prepare for—and make the most of—similar opportunities at the University. Which country and...
Interview with Lee KennedyThe special feature presents Lee Kennedy, who works as a lecturer at Capital City College Group in North London, to discuss his teaching and community engagement efforts that positively affect young people. Lee participates in a local initiative which guides students through academic obstacles before helping them find internships and employment opportunities....
When I discovered that I got into the University of Westminster, I had a range of emotions. I was excited that I got into University, but I was also disappointed that I didn’t get into my firm choice university. However, since I’ve started University, I am relieved and happy that I’ve come to Westminster university....
The fact that Europe colonised most countries worldwide may not surprise us. For example, following the invasion of Algeria by France in 1830, Algerian citizens endured 132 years of French rule until they fought back and won their Independence in 1962. While the country may have rightfully retrieved their Independence, it still needed to establish...
I am a student from City & Islington College located in Holloway. I study BTEC Business level 3, and I am currently at the end of my second year. My experience on May 13 at the DEN conference was completely different from anything I’d ever had before: having the chance to do a PowerPoint presentation...
DEN’s Conference; My Reflection Today was the day I had to stand up in front of an audience and present the overview and experience of the organised event at the Power of the Networks LVN event (BDC). My emotions felt amplified as I was so nervous, but I felt the need to and predominantly wanted...
As a college, we were invited to the DEN conference on 13 May 2022. Myself and fellow Business lecturer, Lee Kennedy, rounded up 7 learners to join us in representing the college and sharing our recent experiences with regard to a project and event that we planned and executed with a local charity: LVN. The...