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.
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...
That question was posited during day two of the Democratic Education Network’s (DEN) conference, in tandem with the University of Westminster and other academics across different platforms. Although the first day was focused on racism, from highlighting the voice of black women in the workforce to Islamophobia as a form of racism, every single presentation...
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...
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....