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...
Student Interviews Pt. 1: Meet Quyen
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...
When in Hanoi, do as the Hanoians do by Trần Thu Ngân
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...
Ha Long Bay and Sustainability by Kajsa Hallberg
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...
The City of Contrasts by Ivan Gubii
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...
Perception of Vietnam by Bekeowei Okoro
As someone who studies international relations, one becomes self-aware of how little one actually knows. No one knows everything, and the more you learn, the more you actually realise there is still so much to learn about the world and the people who inhabit it. I will be going to Vietnam in a few weeks....
From Westminster to Vietnam
In collaboration with DEN (Democratic Education Network) and IDS (International Development Society), the Inside Westminster team, along with 20+ Westminster students, is visiting Ha Noi, Vietnam. This is the second time that UoW and Hanoi University have partnered up. Led by Dr Farhang Morady, the students are enjoying the opportunity to learn and experience this...
‘The End of Global?’ Conference
Currently, underway is the Department of Politics and International Relations first ever international student conference. Not only is this special on its own but aside from a little supervision, this conference has been predominantly organised by DEN undergraduate student volunteers We took aside Dr Farhang Morady, Principal Lecturer in International Relations and Development, and Dr Dibyesh...
The End Of The Global?
AN OPEN CALL You are invited to participate in the Westminster Global Challenge, an international student conference organised by the Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) at the University of Westminster in partnership with the recently founded Democratic Education Network (DEN) within DPIR. This is your chance to be a part of something...
Arrests in Lesotho’s BNP
On January 21, 2017 Mr Machesetsa Mofomobe was rested by the police in Lesotho’s capital, Maseru. Mofomobe is the outspoken Publicity Secretary of the Basotho National Party (BNP) which is one of the opposition parties in Lesotho. The detention is purported to be in connection with the botched opposition march that called for the opening...
How does Castells define the ‘Network Society’? What are the advantages and limitations of the concepts for understanding current societies?
The extent to which technology and the internet have revolutionized our social structures is immeasurably evident. In the last few decades, technology has lost its old fashioned connotation as complex, impersonal machines and have instead become devices which deliver real and palpable features to the masses. The internet, in turn, provides endless sources of fun...
Power Spotting: High Heeled (Shackles?) Shoes
High-heeled shoes are synonyms with women’s fashion and femininity. They have, along with other styles of clothes, make-up, and more transformed throughout history. These ideals of beauty range from styles of clothing to the more sever; like Chinese foot binding, neck rings, and even Kardashian inspired butt implants. The first heeled shoe is believed to...
