Even better than the real thing? What’s the point of authentic learning?
“Authentic learning is a sham,” an experienced academic colleague tells me. “How can we pretend that what happens in my class, and what happens within a university generally, isn’t real life in some way?
Authentic Learning
Students at the University of Westminster showcase authentic learning in action through real-world projects, hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving. This student-created video highlights how immersive experiences bridge theory and practice, preparing them for real-life challenges and career success.
The Cavendish Living Lab at the University of Westminster
The Cavendish Living Lab at the University of Westminster fosters collaboration among students, researchers and industry experts to tackle real-world environmental challenges and create sustainable urban living solutions. It’s a hub for innovation, combining authentic learning with sustainability to shape a greener future.
Church Street Project: Student Entrepreneurship Empowering Local Business Challenges
The Church Street Project brings together students and local businesses to spark entrepreneurship and solve real-world challenges. In this video, we follow student volunteers as they collaborate with business owners in the Church Street area, tackling specific business challenges and working together to find innovative solutions.
Huanyu Huang: Researching feminist movements in China and decolonising the media
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.
Delso Batista: The coloniality of knowledge and decolonising Psychotherapy
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.
Lucy Bond: Decolonising Memory and Trauma Studies
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.
Heidi Safia Mirza: Ethic inequalities in the UK, doing intersectional social research and decolonising British universities
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.
Westminster colleagues can benefit from Wells Street Ground floor refurbishment
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.
Maisha Islam: Rethinking Academic Research Culture and decolonial Approaches to student-staff partnership
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.
#TalkTeaching
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.
Wellbeing At Westminster
Discover comprehensive wellbeing support at the University of Westminster, including mental health services, counseling, and wellness resources to enhance your university experience.
Course development: Employability: Preliminary considerations
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.
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