One of DEN’s aims is to develop a link to our local schools, colleges and communities. We have established links to the Capital City College Group and Leyton Sixth Form College. The students and staff from the colleges and schools have attended DEN’s meeting, and annual conference and write for our online magazine.
The word ‘conference’ means to come together and voice one another’s opinions, knowledge and research. DEN’s annual conference collates students, experts and academics to share ideas about their experiences and subject matter in which I partook in DENS conference 2024. From choosing an optional module to cross-collaborating in Thailand, here I was sat on the...
In the heart of Hanoi University, a unique project is making a big difference. It’s all about helping kids who live in the faraway and rugged mountains of Vietnam. We’re passionate about being good global citizens and taking on social responsibilities, and this project is where it all comes together. Our main goal? To give...
Numerous compelling reasons exist to study politics and development in the Middle East. One of the most significant reasons is the region’s abundant natural resources, particularly its vast oil reserves. These valuable resources have catapulted Middle Eastern countries onto the global stage and made them crucial players in geopolitics. As a result, nations with substantial...
The DEN Student Conference held on May 12th, 2023, at Westminster University was an enriching and inspiring experience for students and staff from the City and Islington College Business of Enterprise. BTEC students and Capital City College Group staff members attended the conference. It provided an excellent platform for students to showcase their confidence and...
DEN Conference is one of the annual projects organized by the community of the Democratic Educational Network. It is a student-led initiative that emerges into a platform that allows individuals to work independently on a range of topics they are passionate about and present to a broad audience. It is also an opportunity to share,...
Recently, we had the privilege of participating in the DEN (Democratic Education Network) held at the University of Westminster in the vibrant city of London. The conference provided an immersive and intellectually stimulating environment where students from diverse backgrounds converged to discuss global issues and share their research on many different topics. DEN Conference this...
On the 10th and 11th of May, I had the pleasure of attending two days conference on Anti-racism in Higher Education and DEN’s International Student Conference. For two days, we were immersed in discussions and workshops about education and its power to create positive change. During the first workshop day, we explored the challenges and...
As a member of DEN, I had the privilege of participating in a discussion panel centred on Global Capitalism, Power, and Inequality. It was an honour to present a topic that required a significant amount of research and development. I was delighted to have the opportunity to listen to my colleagues’ insightful and compelling presentations,...
We have always felt like a part of the University of Westminster, as my university, Westminster International University in Tashkent, is accredited to provide UK degrees. However, the connection and also the difference was felt during my recent visit to two conferences organized by the Democratic Education Network (DEN) society. Thrilled and full of wonderful...
On May 11th and 12th, the Democratic Education Network (DEN) held enlightening conferences. This was a day after another conference on ‘Anti Racism in Higher Education’ that I attended. This conference featured a panel of four professionals from various sectors who discussed the theme of challenging racism in higher education. The second conference was organised...
Attending the Democratic Education Network’s (DEN) 6th International Students Conference on Sustainable Development was a remarkable experience that impacted my world perspective. DEN at the University of Westminster organized the conference. It aimed to explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding sustainable development in a diverse and unequal world. This reflective blog recounts my journey through...
It was a fantastic experience for our Level 3 Business Studies students who participated in the DEN International Students conference. They were allowed to present their work, managing a significant event for a Local Village Network charity. Despite being thrown into the deep end, our students confidently delivered their presentations in front of university graduates...