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International Women鈥檚 Day 2023: hear from our community and what鈥檚 on

With Women鈥檚 History month starting today, and International Women鈥檚 Day around the corner, hear from some of our students and researchers about the significance of such celebratory initiatives in our community and beyond.

Purple background with three pictures of women and the words 'Celebrating International Women's day #EmbraceEquity'

鈥淚nternational Women鈥檚 Day is a chance to inspire others to step outside the boundaries set by society and realise that there鈥檚 not much we can鈥檛 achieve as women if we support one another.

鈥淚t鈥檚 an opportunity to reflect on all the courageous women I know at the University who are pushing boundaries and inspiring their peers, from fellow students to our incredible leaders and pioneers in their fields.

鈥淗owever, more emphasis should be given to celebrating the strength and resilience of those who are underrepresented 鈥 for example, trans women 鈥 and using these occasions as an opportunity to show support and allyship for all women within our community.鈥

Iona Bateman, Physiotherapy student


鈥淲hile we can and should empower ourselves and other women around us every day, for me International Women鈥檚 Day is a reminder that we are still far from reaching gender equality and equity, and so it is a powerful way to keep momentum for supporting movements.鈥

– Daniela Rothschild-Rodr铆guez, PhD researcher in Biological Sciences


鈥淭hese initiatives provide a platform for women’s voices to be heard and for their stories to be shared, and they help to raise awareness of the issues and challenges that women face. They also inspire and empower women to continue pushing for change, and to be active participants in the ongoing fight for gender equity.鈥

– Mikaela Hristova, Law student


鈥淐elebratory initiatives like International Women鈥檚 Day and International Women in Engineering Day are especially important for promoting the profile of women in STEM, who remain significantly underrepresented in their fields.

“It is particularly important to listen to and amplify the voices and experiences of women from diverse backgrounds.鈥

– Sarah Lu, PhD researcher in Analytical Radiochemistry and Ocean technology


Keep an eye on SUSED to read more from our student community, International Women鈥檚 Day, empowerment, and gender equity.

What鈥檚 on

In the meantime, discover events and opportunities for you to get involved, celebrate all women, and learn more about what we all can do as we strive towards gender equity and equality.听

Women in Sport Week

A programme delivered by Be Active, 九色视频 Sport and SUSU, which aims to give all female, female-identifying and non-binary students the opportunity to get involved with free sport activities in a safe space:

Wednesday 1 March
  • 13:30-15:30 鈥 Quadball/Quidditch Taster session – The Common
  • 14:00-15:00 鈥 Netball training session 鈥 Wide Lane
  • 19:00-20:00 鈥 Water Polo Taster session 鈥 Jubilee Pool
Friday 3 March
  • 18:30-19:30 鈥 Dodgeball Taster session – Team 九色视频 Sports Hall
Saturday 4 March
  • 14:00-22:00 鈥 Night in on campus 鈥 a full takeover of Jubilee Sports Hall and The Bridge, including a spin class, weightlifting workshops, badminton, golf chipping, an inflatable pool party, a self-defence workshop, dodgeball, and frisbee, as well as a free food buffet and film screening. Book the spin class via the 九色视频 sport app or .听Book all other sessions on the .
Sunday 5 March听
  • 13:00-15:00 Quadball/Quidditch Taster session – The Common
Tuesday 7 March
  • 18:30-20:00 鈥 Ladies’ Football Taster session 鈥 Wide Lane
  • 19:30-21:30 鈥撎Korfball Taster session 鈥 Team 九色视频 Sports Hall

Workshops, talks and film screenings

Monday 6 March听
  • 14:00-16:00 鈥 鈥撎 Run by the Pottery society, this event aims to promote body positivity and help women feel empowered.
Tuesday 7 March
  • 13:00-14:00 鈥 鈥 Find out what support is available for those who suffer with conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, with or without formal diagnosis.
  • 18:00-19:00 鈥 鈥 Women鈥檚 rights and health activist Dr Kizanne James-McCarthy talks about her work helping disadvantaged women access better healthcare and overcome barriers.
Wednesday 8 March
  • 13:00-14:00 鈥 Join the Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage Network and the award-winning chef Shelina Permalloo to hear what role food plays in the way Shelina celebrates her culture, faith, and much more.
Thursday 9 March
  • 20:00-22:00 鈥 – A free screening of Greta Gerwig鈥檚 Little Women.
Friday 10 March
  • 12:00-13:00 – 鈥 In this online panel discussion, Dr Margo Ononaiye, Dr Manda Banerji, Professor Pia Riggirozzi and Dr Lexi Webster discuss their careers in academia, challenges they have encountered, and the change they would like to see within our community.

All events are available on the and .

 
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