International Women’s Day 2024: events to inspire inclusion

Posted by Student Communications TH | March 4, 2024 1:30 pm

Taking place on Friday 8 March, International Women’s Day is celebrated globally to recognise and honour the achievements of women. This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion, calling us all to understand and value women’s inclusion and for acceleration towards gender equality and equity.?

Text "International Women's Day" with a purple background and the IWD circular logo.

What’s on??

There are many events happening around the University and the local BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 community this week and month – aiming to celebrate all women and their contributions to our society, and to present opportunities for us to learn more about what we can do to pave the way for a more inclusive future.??

Talks, workshops, and more ?

Wednesday 6 March??

18:00-18:50 – Inspiring inclusion with Rt Hon Justine Greening – Online
University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 alumna and former MP Rt Hon Justine Greening joins us for our annual International Women’s Day event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from our University community.??

Friday 8 March?

12:00-13:30 – Accelerating change together: inclusion workshop – Online
This workshop aims to inspire tangible actions by understanding the importance of inclusion and recognising the role of men as allies.?
18:00-19:00 – Women and lens-based media – John Hansard Gallery
Join Ros Carter, John Hansard Gallery’s Senior Curator, and Susan Beckett, Director of City Eye, on a guided tour of the galleries to discuss the importance of women’s film and media networks.?
20:00-22:00 – ArtfulScribe LitFest: International Women’s Day showcase – MAST Mayflower studios
Joelle Taylor will be headlining an evening showcasing poetry from some of the UK’s best female writers. Tickets are ?4 for students.??

Make sure you also check out your Students’ Union Women’s History Month campaign page for a variety of events, including ‘This Girl Can’ sessions, a self-defence class, a book club, and much more. ?

Women in Sport Week ?

Taking place between 9-15 March and delivered by Be Active, BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 Sport, and SUSU, Women in Sport Week is a programme of free activities aiming to empower female, female-identifying and non-binary students to keep active in a safe space. With a full evening takeover of multiple sports available, as well free taster sessions from societies, this week is a great chance to meet like-minded people and find something new to enjoy.??

More details about each individual session, including how to book, can be found on the MyBOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 app – you can download the app on your smartphone, or access it using your browser.?

Saturday 9 March??	13:00-15:30 – Sailing experience (session 1) – University Watersports Centre?? 14:00-15:00 – Weightlifting workshop with Empower Society (session 1) –Jubilee Sports Complex?? 14:00-14:30 – Spin class – SUSU squash courts?? 14:30-15:00 – Pilates class – Jubilee Sports Complex?? 15:00-16:00 – Weightlifting workshop with Empower Society (session 2) – Jubilee Sports Complex? 15:30-17:30 – Sailing experience (session 2) – University Watersports Centre?? 16:30-17:00 – Empowering talk: From one girl to another – The Student Hub Hangout Space? 18:00-19:00 – Beginners’ volleyball – Jubilee Sports Hall? 18:00-19:00 – Golf chipping challenge – Jubilee Sports Hall?? 19:00-20:00 – Multiple racket sports – Jubilee Sports Hall? 19:00-20:00 – Foot tennis – Jubilee Sports Hall?? 20:00-21:00 – Fun dodgeball – Jubilee Sports Hall
Monday 11 March	17:00-19:00 – BioSoc Netball – Wide Lane Netball Court?
Tuesday 12 March	14:30-16:30 – Ultimate Frisbee – Team BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP\|下载 Sports Hall 18:00-20:00 – Ladies’ Hockey – Wide Lane Hockey Astro? 19:30-21:30 – Korfball beginner-focused session – Team BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP\|下载 Sports Hall?
Wednesday 13 March?	12:30-14:30 – Ladies’ Cricket – Team BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP\|下载 Sports Hall? 14:00-16:00 – NOC Mermaids (Netball) – Wide Lane Netball Court 18:00-20:00 – Swallows (Football) – Wide Lane Grids?
Friday 15 March	18:00-20:00 – SUWRFC (Rugby) – Wide Lane Hall? 19:00-20:00 – SUMS Athena training (Netball) – Wide Lane Netball Court Clay Shooting – Contact sucpsc@gmail.com? or visit the Redbrick stand on Tuesday 12 March

Resources and useful links??

The University of BOB体育登录网址_欧宝体育官网平台-APP|下载 is a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter and holds an institutional Silver award. The university is recognised for the role it has in promoting gender equality and address challenges across different disciplines. Find out more about the Athena Swan charter through this dedicated SharePoint page.?
Listen to the 360 Degrees Podcast featuring inspiring stories from women including marine biologist Francesca Trotman, Marcia Ore who shares her experience as a Black woman in the police force, and Iona Bateman who shares how she navigates her career and studies after an injury.?