{"id":2078,"date":"2026-11-04T12:11:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T12:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/psj\/?page_id=2078"},"modified":"2026-11-04T12:12:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T12:12:25","slug":"2078-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/psj\/2078-2\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Critical Thinking in a Changing World&#8217; module"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following episodes a part of a special series of student-led episodes from the <em>Critical Thinking in a Changing World<\/em> foundation module at the University of Westminster led by Dr. Moonisah Usman. Each episode showcases students\u2019 unique perspectives and creative engagement with critical thinking, social justice, and addressing key issues within their disciplines and the wider world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We&#8217;re back with a mini-series!<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, host Kyra Araneta is joined by Dr. Moonisah Usman, the module leader, to discuss the innovative structure of the module and the decision to use podcasting as a form of assessment. Together, they explore how this approach encourages students to engage creatively with critical thinking, while providing a platform to express their perspectives on pressing global issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/4CmiGoMxsOH2Xm9YxWvzlG?si=KCG1-5T6QHmB2WcOSDtFiQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Al Sharifeh Haya Aal Hashem: Racial inequality in the Business boardroom<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/03gVXNmXIbsuhA40yHBzmU?si=kMS-5j2ZSJ27re441fC7sw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sulaiman Desouza: Race, gender and AI algorithms<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5s509Z5JgDmnHRgaesWMOK?si=_LsYkGpjQwukg6m3AcRGcQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kashifa Imran: How does the urban digital divide worsen social inequalities?<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/5yf7SrjLExuIv0rKthiSGj?si=ifkOYeclQ4GAz2nClWpupg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Einas Heidari: The rise and fall of Pruitt-Igoe<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/17tKD4g1AzlSKIc341sL7B?si=Dao3IQHlRhSLFjreIj3X1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fatima Mazen: The racial health gap and Black maternal health<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/31ZmvGwfsCt6ICAGOepJc4?si=OKRjpj68Q1uhSVi0euWAIw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rosie Linsey: Exploring the representations of the Traveller community in the media<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/6PlDWgbpITfTw8LJczFJZH?si=BGrdlYTYRO2UuS1cKwM6Ww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sana Ali: Sex discrimination on the workplace<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3BeFRMV3xLYxZuW27SmUxC?si=64QqCbCiT8CcLcxsvinb_g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to this episode<\/a> \u2014 Transcript [PDF]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following episodes a part of a special series of student-led episodes from the Critical Thinking in a Changing World foundation module at the University of Westminster led by Dr. Moonisah Usman. 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