The new session has started with some very exciting projects being a part of DEN. Our first meeting at DEN had a great turn out with students bursting with ideas and enthusiasm to come up with new projects and accepted wisdom to give another success story to DEN this year. Here’s a small video prepared...
The ‘State’ is somewhat of a nuanced term in the literal sense, yet the term is widely used to describe the role and actions of the government in power. The role of the state is something that has divided theorists across the traditional ‘left/right’ spectrum with regards to its role and its members (executive, legislature...
By Irene Queralt The term neverendum became popular in Quebec after a number of referenda on independence was held. It makes reference to the use of this practice as a political tool to mobilise voters. After months of scepticism, I was surprised to hear about the official announcement of an independence referendum in Catalonia. This...
By Carla Ruiz Armandariz
For the final interview of our Vietnam series Inside Westminster caught up with Third year International Studies student and the trip’s “financial administrator” Hoang Linh Chi. The following is a partial transcription of the interview. What was your perception of us before we came here? I had hoped to broaden my knowledge by meeting people...
Aside from the nostalgia stepping off the plane upon touchdown in Hanoi, much of that feeling subsided as the days wore on. However, on the particular day we visited the Ancient Village, the nostalgia hit me full force during the lunch at a local home prepared by a family in the village. The food, atmosphere,...
June 12, 2017, early in the morning, we headed to Noi Bai International Airport from Hanoi University on a bus to pick up our friends from 5971-mile-away London. Before we met, I had always been wondering about all of you, the people from other countries that I was about to meet for the first time....
In this video Inside Westminster chats with Nguyen Nhat linh, Third Year International Studies student at Ha Noi University and, very fortunately for us, part- time professional tour guide! The following is a partial transcription of the interview. What was your perception of us, if you had one, before we came here? “I was quite...
In the above interview Inside Westminster speaks to Vu Hanh Quyen, Third Year student of International Studies at Ha Noi University. The following is a partial transcription of the video. What was your perception of the University of Westminster before you met us? “I knew of your university from being previously employed as a translator for...
In Vietnamese culture, we have a saying that goes “Nhập gia tùy tục”, which shares a similar meaning to the title that I have chosen for this blog. The saying, as we know, emphasises on our adaptability, flexibility to a new environment so that we can get on well with the surroundings that we have...
After having spent a few days in Hanoi and experiencing much of a vibrant urban atmosphere we were all very excited for the weekend and the cruise of Ha Long Bay. With the week planned full with excursions and activities we looked forward to a few days to just enjoy Vietnam and the spectacular scenery...
Arriving in Hanoi early morning, we were lucky enough to see the awakening of the city. Met by extremely energetic and friendly Vietnamese students, we were escorted to the student accommodation of Hanoi University, where our group was to be based. The University of Hanoi is based in one location, providing a quick access to...