Westminster Working Cultures (WWC) is a University-wide initiative designed to enhance the employability of Westminster students, through utilising the support of our global network of alumni and partners.
The WWC programme features the following activities, which offer fully funded short-term mobility opportunities to several global destinations, as well as local programmes and skills development opportunities in the UK:
WWC UK gives our diverse student population insights into the professional landscape in the UK and around the world through five-day programmes, skills development workshops and events. Take a look at our archive of recordings from previous sessions, or find out more about Westminster Working Cultures – United Kingdom.
WWC International provides short-term mobility opportunities to students (up to 10 days), giving them the chance to experience work insights and employment culture in some of the world’s major cities. Find out more about Westminster Working Cultures – International.
WWC Professional delivers professional development activity (one-off events) in select regions and countries around the world, offering students an insight into the working environment from Westminster graduates who live and work there. Find out more about Westminster Working Cultures – Professional.
WWC has been running since 2017 when the first group of students travelled to Hong Kong where they undertook a combination of work shadowing, seminars and workshops offered by Westminster alumni.
The programme is run by the Westminster Working Cultures team within the Alumni Relations Office who work closely with partner institutions and alumni based in London and major cities around the world to support students to experience the local working culture and gain insights to help them on their professional journey.
This initiative, which leverages the support of the University of Westminster's global network of alumni and partners, has provided me with unique insights and skills that will undoubtedly impress potential employers. Engaging with the speakers has allowed me to expand my professional network significantly. These connections will be essential in the job search process and throughout my career, as they offer guidance, advice and potential job referrals.
- Samar Khan, Business Management (Marketing) BA Honours student
Check out what the WWC participant experience looks like through our Flickr photo album.
Watch our video to find out why you should apply:
Success stories
Hear from former participants, who are now working in a variety of industries, about their journey with WWC and how the programme has equipped them with the necessary experience to succeed in the competitive job market after graduation.
Read WWC success stories
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the University of Westminster, our employability initiatives are designed to offer our students experiences that help develop skills that set you up for the work place, and give you access to industry.
The majority of our initiatives are available to all: a number of others have been designed to support specific groups. These are groups that we recognise as underrepresented, both in industry and as participants in our programmes.
Equality of opportunity does not always mean that everyone has access to the same things. It can entail creating a level playing field by offering some opportunities to those who have had less access to them.
In addition to our targeted programmes, our Careers and Employability Service has a huge range of programmes that are open to all students. We hope to see you at one of our many events or programmes very soon.