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....

I had an amazing time at the Sixth Annual Democratic Education Network (DEN) International Student Conference held at Westminster. It was a privilege to assist international students from Thailand, Uzbekistan, Srilanka, and Norway as they participated in the conference and interacted with people from diverse backgrounds. The conference explored the theme of development and identities...

I had known about this conference a couple of months prior. I already knew this day would forever stand out to me when I looked back on it in the future. As a neurodivergent student, I’m told I mix up my chronology and storytelling a lot, but I tried to crystallise it all that day, to...

Attending this year’s DEN international student conference was a transformative experience that broadened my horizons and deepened my understanding of global perspectives. The conference provided a platform for students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines to collaborate, share their research, and engage in thought-provoking discussions. Presenting my research paper at the conference was both exhilarating...

As a Business Lecture and a passionate coach and mentor for Social Entrepreneurs, I was blown away by the day. Neither the student nor I were aware of what to expect and what a surprise it was to witness students passionately outlining complex political, socio-economic, and environmental topics. The presentations were kept short and to...

The Democratic Educational Network held its 6th Annual Conference on May 12th, 2023, at the University of Westminster, in conjunction with the “Racism in Higher Education and Beyond” conference the day before, and was very successful. Both conferences brought together educators, students, researchers, and activists to discuss and present their ideas on achieving sustainable development...