Since January 2023, the Centre for Social Justice Research (CSJR) has partnered with a number of the UK’s leading social justice organisations to provide University of Westminster students with opportunities to develop important research and employability skills by collaborating on a variety of research and public engagement activities. Over the course of 12 weeks, students undertake training workshops and attend institutional visitsto learn about the work of the partner organisation, hearing from experienced professional and lifelong campaigners about the different aspects of their work, including media and communications, policy and campaigning, advocacy and the provision of support services. After learning about the work of the partner organisation, students undertake a variety of individual and group projects designed to support and amplify our partners in their social justice work. The projects are designed to provide a supportive pathway for students interested in working in the civil society sector, with students given the opportunity to apply for …
