On this page, you will find reflections from DEN’s Conferences over the years, written by our students and academic partners. They speak about what they have learnt, what they presented at the conference (if they did) and what they hope to see in future conferences. Have fun reading!
I attended and participated in the 9th Annual DEN International Student Conference on the 8th of May 2026 at the University of Westminster. The conference had a brilliant welcoming atmosphere, surrounded by students and academics from across the globe. It was great to see so many people gathered in one place to discuss and present...
This year was my first time attending DEN’s conference, as well as my first-ever time being on a panel and presenting my research to an audience of peers and academics. In my final year of university, I found the event a satisfying conclusion to my time at Westminster, a culmination of my three years studying...
Attending and presenting at the 9th DEN conference felt like the closing of a loop I had opened years ago and one of the most meaningful milestones of my academic journey. I first heard about DEN in 2018, when I was an undergraduate student in Politics and International Relations at Westminster. Farhang Morady was my...
I am a second-year Medical Sciences student. I recently had the opportunity to present at the DEN conference on a topic that has long remained in the background of my life: impostor syndrome, particularly in higher education. At sixteen, I struggled deeply with self-confidence. I was unhappy with myself academically, physically and emotionally. I often...
The DEN Conference, which took place on the 8th of May at Fyvie Hall on the Regent Street Campus of the University of Westminster, filled my heart with joy, hope, and inspiration. More than an academic event, it felt like a reminder that community spirit is still alive and remains the starting point for making...
Attending the 9th Annual DEN International Student Conference was a truly meaningful experience and a memorable way to conclude my final year at the University of Westminster. Looking back on the day, I feel incredibly grateful not only for the opportunity to present my own research but also for the chance to listen, collaborate, and...
The DEN Conference was an absolutely wonderful experience, and one of the highlights of my first year at university. I hope to keep attending in the years to come. What I valued most was the chance to meet likeminded people from beyond Westminster. I had a long conversation with a guest from Poland that continued...
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...
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,...
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...