International Women's Day 2023

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity #IWD2023.

We’re proud to celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8 March. Several special events and activity have been organised over the course of the week:

  • “In the footsteps of Kathleen Carpenter” - Professor Catherine Duigan (Honorary Professor – Environmental Science) - Part of the IBERS/Natural Science seminar series 
    Monday 6 March, 4pm, Edward Llwyd 1.16 and available on Teams

    Dr Kathleen Carpenter (1891-1970) was a pioneering freshwater ecologist. Following Dr Carpenter’s pioneering freshwater MSc and PhD research at Aberystwyth University, she authored the first freshwater ecology textbook in English – Life in Inland Waters (1928). Her work and writings are inspirational, combining scientific detail and dedication, with a very obvious love for freshwater environments and their biota.
  • Women in Research Network discussion page

    We invite you to celebrate the day by introducing yourself as a researcher on our Women in Research Network discussion page. Help us a shine a light on the incredible breadth of women in research in Aberystwyth University.

    All you need to do is copy and paste the sentence below and fill in these gaps:

    Hi. My name is ___ from ___Department.
    My research interests are ____ .

    To find our discussion page:
        1. Join the Aberystwyth University Research Forum. Here is the link.
        2. Select 'join or create a team', and 'join a team with a code', using the following code
             dpze0tc
        3. Click on AURF_Women In Research Network in the lefthand menu

    About the Women in Research Network:
    The women in research network holds regular meetings to discuss how gender equality in research might be enhanced, to share ideas and support women researchers. 

  • The Arts Centre have numerous exhibitions by Welsh Female Artists available to staff, students and the general public

    Gallery 1:  Mary Lloyd Jones (2 Feb - 31 March)
    Guided Tour in the gallery every Thursday 1-1.30pm and a chance to meet the artist Mary Lloyd Jones. For free- all welcome and you’ll receive a 10% discount card for our cafe!

    Exhibition: Ruth Koffer - Drawing a Story (2 Feb - 31 March)

    Exhibition: In Their Element - Three Welsh ceramicists inspired by the forces of nature:  Beverley Bell Hughes, Kim Colebrook, Carine Van Gestel (14 Jan - 26 March).

  • International Politics roundtable - to be confirmed

  • Celebrate International Women's Day - Community event
    Wednesday 8th March, 11am-4pm
    Bandstand, Aberystwyth
    Everyone welcome. Stalls, quizzes, hampers and prizes.