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From Westminster to Abbey Road: My industry experience at one of the world’s most iconic studios

July 23, 2026
Employability and careers Student experience Undergraduate Work Experience
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For Music Production, Performance and Business BA student James, stepping into Abbey Road Studios was more than just a memorable experience, it was an opportunity to experience the reality of working in a world-class recording environment.

We caught up with James to hear about his time at Abbey Road Studios, the lessons he learned from working alongside industry professionals, and how the experience has shaped his ambitions for the future.

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From Hawaii to Hilton: My Placement Year Experience

April 14, 2026
Student experience Undergraduate Work Experience
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In this blog, Sports Management student Mateo Batol shares how his placement has helped him grow in confidence, build practical skills and take meaningful steps towards his career goals.

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Interview: Alumna Alexandra Bukhareva shares how Westminster’s United Nations internship programme changed her life

April 10, 2025
Employability and careers Student experience Undergraduate Work Experience
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Alexandra Bukhareva is a Politics and International Relations BA Honours graduate who was part of Westminster’s 2023 United Nations (UN) internship cohort. Alexandra has shared her story to inspire future Westminster students, from her internship at the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in…

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Kasia Kicinska

A Day in the Life of a Marketer: My Work Placement Experience

March 21, 2025
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I spent a memorable day shadowing the marketing team at Wells Street. From social media strategy to event planning and PR, I gained invaluable insights. The team’s warmth and expertise made the experience both educational and inspiring, solidifying my passion for a marketing career.

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Rana Omrani

Working as a Student Advisor: My Experience at the Legal Advice Clinic

March 4, 2025
Employability and careers Postgraduate Undergraduate Work Experience
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My name is Bilal Nabi, and I’m a second-year Law LLB student at the University of Westminster. I’d like to share my experience as a student advisor at our University’s Legal Advice Clinic. Before I begin, I want to thank…

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Kasia Kicinska

Inside the Metropolitan Police Placement: Student Experiences

February 19, 2025
Employability and careers Undergraduate Work Experience
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As part of our Criminology and Sociology courses, students can take a Work-based Learning module that allows them to put their personal and professional skills into practice. Three students who completed a placement with the Metropolitan Police shared their experiences in an…

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My Work Experience Highlights: Francesca Vacca Moreno

January 3, 2024
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Business Information Systems BSc graduate, Francesca, tells us about her placement year working as a Data Analyist at the NHS.

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The Launch of OPEN

January 3, 2024
Finance and money Undergraduate Work Experience
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OPEN 2023 is a physical and digital exhibition that features a broad range of innovative work from first to final-year students, within the School of Architecture and Cities. The exhibition launched online and with an in-person private view. The launch event was attended by students, staff, family, friends, industry guests, employers and the general public.

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Computer Science and Engineering student project showcase

January 3, 2024
Undergraduate Work Experience
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The School of Computer Science and Engineering held a project showcase for final-year students on 28th June 2023. During the event, ten students from across the School presented their final year projects to a panel of IT industry professionals from Netcompany. Each project tackled a different societal challenge and used the latest tools and technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Cyber Security, Mobile and Web.

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Animation, Illustration and Graphic Design students celebrate 185 years of our pioneering history

November 28, 2023
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185 years ago, our Regent Street Campus, then known as the Polytechnic Institution, opened its doors to the very first cohort of students.In celebration of this historic anniversary, first-year students from our Animation, Illustration, and Graphic Design courses embarked on a unique project.

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