Host Kyra Araneta interviews PhD researcher Huanyu Huang about her journey into academia and her thesis, Speak in Women’s Way: Online Feminism Movements and Social Media Impact of #MeToo China 2018. The discussion explores feminist narratives in China's #MeToo movement, its global context, and the role of media as a colonial tool, concluding with reflections on decolonising media.
Host Kyra Araneta speaks with psychotherapist and PhD researcher Delso Batista about his study on the experiences of Black, Brown and immigrant psychology students in Portugal, exploring systemic racism and coloniality in higher education. The episode also discusses decolonizing psychotherapy and the power of storytelling.
Host Kyra Araneta interviews Dr. Lucy Bond from the University of Westminster about her research on memory and trauma, decolonising memory studies and challenging Western biases. Lucy also shares how educators can adopt decolonial practices in teaching.
In this episode of the podcast our host Kyra Araneta is joined by Professor Heidi Safia Mirza, an accomplished academic, activist and feminist writer with a wealth of knowledge and experience in addressing complex issues related to race, ethnicity, and inequality in the context of higher education.
During the summer Westminster was busy with many refurbishment projects to enhance both the colleague and student experience. One of these spaces was the Wells Street Ground floor area, which re-opened on 11 November and now provides more spaces for colleagues to collaborate and engage within.
In this episode of the podcast our host Kyra Araneta is joined by EdD researcher, Maisha Islam, who is also the Doctoral College Research Culture Lead of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at University of Southampton.
The #TalkTeaching event at the University of Westminster is a collaborative forum where students and staff discuss innovative teaching methods and share feedback to enhance learning experiences. It fosters inclusive, progressive education through workshops, panels, and networking.
Discover comprehensive wellbeing support at the University of Westminster, including mental health services, counseling, and wellness resources to enhance your university experience.
Embedding employability in the curriculum is not optional - it is a requirement for all our courses. However, the way in which this is achieved may vary from one course to another, depending on the nature of the subject area.
All courses at Westminster, both undergraduate and postgraduate, are expected to embed employability in the core curriculum.
