There is a saying that a name can reflect a person’s characteristics. My name is Tran Ha Chi, and Chi signifies a small branch of a family tree. Knowing that I am a branch connected to a greater whole has given me a deep sense of belonging, and the heart of an empath. Growing up,...
“Technology must serve communities, not replace them.”
A City and Islington College tutor on a decade of partnership with DEN, and what AI will mean for the next ten years Lee Kennedy, Teacher and Tutor, City and Islington College (CCC), London, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * About...
“Not a project. A living tradition.”
An academic partner since 2009: Türkiye, ICOPEC, and the long view on DEN Prof. Dr. İsmail Şiriner, Professor of Economics, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Batman University, Türkiye Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * How did you first come...
“Say yes to every opportunity.”
From a virtual field trip to Vietnam to a Bangkok internship, to private equity events in London Momina Nehmat, BA International Relations and Politics, University of Westminster, Class of 2023; now working at a global events company specialising in private equity events, London, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years...
“Came for the food. Stayed for the experience.”
From the Wells Street basement to EU Funds Expert in Romania Rareș Hărșan, BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations, University of Westminster, Class of 2020; now EU Funds Expert, European Funds Service (Strategy, International Relations and European Funds Direction), S.N.G.N. ROMGAZ S.A., Romania Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the...
“The Most Valuable Experiences Happen Outside the Classroom.”
From a shy first-year at Westminster to International Administrator Mahnoor Shahid, BA (Hons) International Relations & Development (2018–2021), University of Westminster; now International Administrator, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * How did you first come into contact with DEN? I first...
“The why not? principle.”
A safe space to be me, to make mistakes, to find my voice, to grow. A home away from home.
“Contributors, not just participants.”
From DEN volunteer at Westminster to European governance in Luxembourg Jimmy Purewal, BA, University of Westminster, Class of 2020; former DEN volunteer and student contributor; now completing an MA in European Governance at the University of Luxembourg Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * *...
“Students need to see the world to understand it.”
From a first trip abroad in Vietnam to UN panels, NGO work, and donor rooms in New York Amaan Haris, BA International Relations and Development, University of Westminster, Class of 2024; United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * How did you first...
“A degree alone is not enough.”
How DEN gave one early alumnus the real-world experience that landed him a tech career Mohammed Khaled, University of Westminster (2017–2020); now working in the technology sector, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. * * * How did you first come into contact with...
“Just show up.”
From locked-down first year to Vietnam, the DEN conference, and the Civil Service Lucas Iacuzzi, BA Politics and International Relations, University of Westminster (2020–2023); now Civil Servant at HM Revenue & Customs, United Kingdom Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic Education Network. How did you first come into...
“Step outside of your comfort zone.”
How DEN took me from undergraduate project manager to the Embassy of Oman Tasneem Fadel, BA (Hons) International Relations and Development; former Project Manager at DEN (2018–2021); now Academic Advisor and Events Manager at the Cultural Attaché Office, Embassy of Oman, London Part of the Inside Westminster anniversary series marking ten years of the Democratic...
