Celebrating
International Women's Day
International Women's Day
International Women's Day takes place on 8 March 2024, celebrating the work and achievements of women across the world. This year's theme is "Inspire Inclusion", celebrating and exploring how diversity and empowerment aid us in achieving gender equality in every community.
Education has a vital role to play in promoting and achieving gender equality. Throughout Women's History Month, we are spotlighting a range of inspirational events, people and groups to explore and celebrate the work of women across the University of West London.
Hear from our staff
The University is delighted that 50% of our academic staff and 42% of those in senior roles are women, as well as 60% of our students.
To celebrate International Women's Day, we sat down with some of our staff to talk about what IWD means to them.
International Women's Day events at UWL
Past events:
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In Conversation with Dame Elizabeth Anionwu
11 March 2024
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Lunchtime Concert - Rachel Smith
8 March 2023
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Celebrating International Women's Day
4 March 2022
Highlighting the work of women in STEM
Our WInSTEM group aims to provide inspiration and motivation to women and young girls, encouraging them to pursue studies or careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject areas.
Chaired by Professor Anastasia Sofroniou and comprising 16 female academics from the School of Computing and Engineering, WInSTEM visits schools across London, spreading the word to female students about these exciting and dynamic areas.
The UWL Women's Network
The UWL Women's Network was launched in 2022 to provide a support network for women working in all sectors of UWL. The Network provides events and resources to enhance working lives and create a sense of community among UWL's female members of staff and a truly inclusive working environment.
The Women’s Network has provided a free reading list for International Women's Day 2024, featuring inspiring books, poetry, essays and more.
UWL x Brentford Women FC
As a long-standing partner of Brentford FC, UWL are proud to work alongside the club's Women's First Team.
UWL women in the news
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Criminology students attend International Women’s Day security industry celebration
Students heard presentations from inspiring women at different stages of their career. They then had the opportunity to network with speakers and guests from across the security profession.
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In conversation: Dame Elizabeth Anionwu tells her story
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Emeritus Professor of Nursing Dame Elizabeth Anionwu was the special guest of the Black Women’s Network at the University of West London’s (UWL) Weston Hall.
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International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
The University of West London is proud of its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion for both staff and students. The University is delighted that 50% of our academic staff and 42% of those in senior roles are women, as well as 60% of our students.
