Women's History Month is held every year from 1 to 31 March, to coincide with International Women's Day on 8 March.
This year's theme 'For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment' emphasizes the need for global action on gender equality and justice.
We have planned a programme of events, including lectures and workshops. Please come and join us.
Learn about key moments in women's history, the people involved and discover more about their lived experiences.
All day, 1-29 March | Ground Floor Quiet Study | Open to all
An exhibition which highlights what it means to be visible as a woman in the workplace.
All day, 3-5 March | Library foyer | Open to all
Insights and advice on personal development and career progression.
Tuesday 3 March, 12:30-13:30 | Whiteknights Campus | Open to staff
Come along to bedazzle some safety alarms and build your own safety keyrings.
Tuesday 3 March, 16:00-18:00 | SU Lounge Room 2 | Open to students
Join us as we rethink the stereotypical dairymaid and bring the hidden histories of early female academics to the fore.
Tuesday 3 March, 13:00-14:00 | The MERL galleries | Open to all
Dive deep into the world of art with our expert curators, conservators and scholars.
Thursay 5 March, 19.30-20:30 | Online (Zoom) | Open to all
Structured running sessions led by qualified run leaders, welcoming all abilities.
Every Thursday, 17:00 | SportsPark Pavillion | Open to all
A workshop on Developing Resilience facilitated by Lisa Costello from People Development.
Monday 9 March, 11:00-13:00 | Chancellors Building G01 | Open to staff
An uplifting International Women’s Day celebration bringing together students, staff, and local residents.
Monday 9 March, 17:00–19:30 | Eat at the Square | Open to all
A bake sale that will support local womens charities such as 17³Ô¹ÏÍøs Women Aid and Alana House.
Tuesday 10 March, 10:45-11:30 | Carrington Building, room 201 and foyer | Open to staff and students
A zine-making workshop focusing on the changing nature of women’s lives.
Tuesday 10 March, 11:30-13:00 | Carrington Building Room 201 | Open to staff and students
Our English Conversation Cafe this week will be based on the topic of ‘Sexual Misconduct and Safety.
Wednesday 11 March, 13:00-14:00 | Global Study Lounge, Room 230, Edith Morley Building | Open to all
Critically engage with body image messaging in the media using this new media literacy toolkit.
Wednesday 25 March | 12:00-13:20 | Online (Teams)
The first Black female Mayor in 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles, shares her remarkable journey.
Thursday 26 March, 19:00-20.30 | Van Emden Lecture Theatre | Open to all