International Women's Day 2025

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 #Accelerate Action #IWD2025.

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:

Visibility Awards 2025

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we invite you to nominate women and non-binary staff members to recognise their contribution to research in Aberystwyth University. We encourage you to look beyond those who are traditionally celebrated and be part of disrupting the dominant representation of success.

In a thriving research environment, all too often certain contributions may go unseen, from academics whose research is under-acknowledged, to technicians, librarians, administrators and many others. Gender often plays a part. We also welcome nominations that consider the intersections between identity categories, such as gender AND race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexuality, class, parental status, those with disabilities or any other relevant identities. All nominees who meet the criteria will be recognised by the Visibility Awards.

CareFirst Webinar: International Women's Day (Wednesday 5 March, 12-1pm).

In this inspiring and uplifting talk for International Women’s Day, Suzanne Barbour shares her personal journey through divorce, cancer, menopause, and a late diagnosis of ADHD highlighting the real life challenges women face and their impact in the workplace. Through a blend of humour and heartfelt storytelling, she explores how businesses can better support women by fostering inclusivity, offering flexibility, and breaking down taboos around topics like menopause and neurodiversity.