This year International Women’s Day (IWD) are calling to #AccelerateAction.
The IWD has put out a global call to share strategies, resources, and activities that positively impact women’s advancement and encourage participation.
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
On the run up to IWD, we speak to Dr. Vanda Papafilippou one of the amazing researchers in CBL who are helping #accelerateaction
Dr. Vanda Papafilippou is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resources Management at UWE Bristol and is specialised in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.
“In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Business School is hosting an interactive event to promote gender equality and inclusivity. Staff and students are invited to add their pledges for gender equality to the notice boards in the Atrium area. These pledges will also contribute to our first Athena SWAN application, demonstrating our collective commitment to creating a more inclusive environment….’’
”BBS is applying for the first time for the Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation, a significant step towards promoting gender equality and inclusivity within our School. This accreditation is important as it demonstrates BBS’s commitment to creating a supportive and equitable environment for all staff and students, fostering diversity, and addressing gender disparities.”
March 3 – 7 International Women’s Day – Pledge Drive
11:00 – 14:00 Location: Atrium area, Business School
The college of Business and Law invite all staff, students and visitors to participate by adding their pledges for gender equality to the notice boards located in the Atrium area. Drop by and give your voice to our collective commitment to creating a more inclusive environment.
There are lots of things happening at UWE Bristol over the week to celebrate IWD you can see what’s happening on the UWE Events page but we’ve pulled a few of our favourites below:
March 6 International Women’s Day WILWAL session with Katherine Davies
12:00 – 13:00 3X108 Frenchay Campus
WILWAL: Women in Leadership and Aspiring to Leadership, is a collective of women across the University, made up of current, aspiring and emerging leaders.
We are on a mission to provide support, inspiration and connectivity in the context of leadership to every colleague identifying as female at UWE Bristol. Our vision is to elevate, connect and empower each other in our personal and professional lives to find and strengthen our leadership skills, and to be the best we can be. Join us for our International Women’s Day WILWAL session with Katherine Davies on who will speak about her lessons learnt from self-reflection, in particular navigating politics and imposter syndrome.
March 7 Inspiring Female Leaders – International Woman’s Day
12:00 – 13:00 Location: 6X109 – Frenchay Campus
Join us in honouring Women’s History Month to celebrate the achievements of women connected to the University of the West of England (UWE). This panel discussion will showcase the journeys of remarkable women who have built successful business ventures. Come along to engage in conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, and the unique challenges women face in business. Speakers include: Lisa Strutt, Emmie Runciman, Mia Collins & Krystina Pearson Rampeearee
March 8 Women’s MOVEtogether takeover
11:00 – 14:00 Centre for Sport, Frenchay Campus.
For International Women’s Day on Saturday 8th March, MOVE is celebrating the power of women moving together by hosting a Women’s MOVEtogether takeover on the outdoors astro facility at the Centre for Sport.
Activities, for those who identify as women or non-binary, include: Football, Netball, Tennis, Basketball, Beach Volleyball
More information on what is happening globally for International Women’s Day and recourses available to all can be found here.