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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.Ìý

What’s onÌýÌý

There are many events happening around the University and the local Southampton 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.ÌýÌý

Talks, workshops, and more Ìý

Make sure you also , including ‘This Girl Can’ sessions, a self-defence class, a book club, and much more. Ìý

Women in Sport Week Ìý

Taking place between 9-15 March and delivered by Be Active, Southampton 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.ÌýÌý

More details about each individual session, including how to book, can be found on the MySouthampton app – you can download the app on your smartphone, or .Ìý

Resources and useful linksÌýÌý

• The University of Southampton 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. .Ìý
• Listen to the featuring inspiring stories from women including marine biologist , who shares her experience as a Black woman in the police force, and who shares how she navigates her career and studies after an injury.Ìý