On the 25th of April, alongside a few members of the Democratic Education Network, I shall be embarking on a voyage to Uzbekistan. I have always been intrigued by the opportunity to visit other countries, meet new people, embrace new cultures, and try cuisines I would otherwise never have encountered. As different as it may...
My name is Azaria, and I am currently in my second year at the University of Westminster, where I am studying Politics and International Relations. I moved from Ireland to London about two years ago for university, and it has been the most amazing experience of my life, where I have been able to meet new people, travel to new places and experience life in...
When I turned 18, I moved to London to study English Language and Linguistics at the University of Westminster. I’m from a small town in Worcestershire, so moving to London was a big decision. I was originally set on studying history in Liverpool, though Music changed that. I love music in a way that’s hard...
I’m Laiyba Rashid, from London, but currently on exchange in Italy studying law, and life here couldn’t feel more different. London is fast, loud, always moving. But here, in a small Italian city, everything slows down. People recognise each other. There’s a sense of familiarity in everyday life, It’s quieter, more personal. And in its...
Uzbekistan. A country rich in history and culture. A country that holds so many brilliant memories from my previous visit last year. A country that became close to home. From the 25th of April to the 4th of May, a group of 14 students, including myself, from DEN will be visiting Uzbekistan for a Model...
My name is Ahmed Abdirahman, and I’m a first-year undergraduate from Somalia studying International Relations and Development at the University of Westminster. On the 25th of April, I’ll be travelling to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with my peers from the Democratic Education Network (DEN) to take part in the Model United Nations. Personally, this trip is hopefully...
Hello, my name is Oskar Wiśniewski, and I’m a first-year student of International Relations at Łazarski University in Warsaw, Poland. I was born in a country where history and politics permeate reality in ways that are at once fascinating and complex. This led me, from an early age, to seek to understand the reality that...
My name is Aoife Fortuna, and I am an exchange student from the United States. Having grown up in a small town in upstate New York and spent most of my college years in a smaller village in Ohio, coming to London was a dream come true for me. So far, city life has been...
On the 25th April, I will be travelling to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, alongside my peers from the Democratic Education Network (DEN). It is safe to say that the excitement is huge! For me, this trip is more than just ticking off another country. It is an opportunity to step into a totally different culture. I have...
My name is Ariadna, I am Swiss and Portuguese and have been living in London since 2016. I graduated in Politics and International Relations at Westminster and then went to King’s College London for my MA in Intelligence and International security. I ended up in administrative roles in law firms for a few years, which...
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...
My name is Kanispa Jarotrum, and my nickname is Dew. I’m a third-year student at Kasetsart University in Thailand, majoring in Political Science. I’m truly excited and deeply grateful for the opportunity to participate in the DEN International Student Conference. As a young person committed to understanding global challenges, I see this conference as a...