We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming World in Westminster Festival, which will take place between 26 February and 1 March across all campuses and feature a dynamic lineup of events organised by colleagues and students.
About our festival
The World in Westminster festival is open to everyone, within and beyond the University.
Each day will focus on a different strand from our Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy. These are culture, communication, expression, vision and belonging.
Find out more and book your place to each of the following festival’s events:
Monday 26 February: Culture
- University of Westminster Students' Union Cultural Fair – Marylebone Campus, 12-4pm (no need to book)
Find your community at UWSU with over 30 cultural societies. Talk to our student leaders and find out about the amazing activities they will be doing this term and how you can get involved.
- The Racial and Cultural Politics of Anime (talk) – 115 New Cavendish Street, 12.30-2.30pm
This gathering promises to be a stimulating conversation, covering racial and cultural dynamics embedded within the anime realm.
- Is the university still a White space? – Regent Street Campus, 5-7pm
This event brings together three academics to discuss this question and draw upon their collective expertise on questions of race, cultural politics, and exclusion.
Tuesday 27 February: Communication
- World in Westminster x Westminster Business School: Welcome, in all languages - Marylebone Campus, 5-7pm
We will be discussing the beauty of being bilingual, the value of multiculturalism and why it is the cause for a celebration.
Wednesday 28 February: Expression
- World in Westminster: All Genres (music event) – Harrow Campus, 5-7pm
Come along to Area 51 - our gig space, for an inspiring and entertaining evening of musical performances from around the world.
Thursday 29 February: Vision
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and The College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries Celebration – Marylebone Campus, 5-7pm
Whether you are part of LAS or DCDI or are just passionate about celebrating UOW's local and global diversity, come along to a special WIW Cafe event with food, fun and music from around the globe.
Friday 1 March: Belonging
- World in Westminster: HOMELandS Dialogue – Regent Street Campus, 10am-12pm
This event offers an insight into building societies that support the wellbeing of all members, reduce exclusion and marginalisation and foster a sense of belonging and security.
- World in Westminster x Black History Year: Career Success in Higher Education Masterclass – Regent Street Campus, 1-3pm
- World in Westminster x Democratic Education Network (DEN), We all belong – Regent Street Campus, 5-7pm
This event brings together students, academics and support colleagues to celebrate our diversity through Westminster’s Worldwide representation, shared food dishes, music and community.
- World in Westminster: CommUNITY Gala – Regent Street Campus, 6-9pm
This celebration will feature live music, cultural dance performances, free food, drinks and much more.
