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International Women’s Day 2024: events to inspire inclusion

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. 

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What’s on  

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.  

Talks, workshops, and more  

Wednesday 6 March  
  • 18:00-18:50 – Inspiring inclusion with Rt Hon Justine Greening – Online
    University of Southampton alumna and former MP Rt Hon Justine Greening joins us for our annual International Women’s Day event celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women from our University community.  
Friday 8 March 
  • 12:00-13:30 – Accelerating change together: inclusion workshop – Online
    This workshop aims to inspire tangible actions by understanding the importance of inclusion and recognising the role of men as allies. 
  • 18:00-19:00 – Women and lens-based media – John Hansard Gallery
    Join Ros Carter, John Hansard Gallery’s Senior Curator, and Susan Beckett, Director of City Eye, on a guided tour of the galleries to discuss the importance of women’s film and media networks. 
  • 20:00-22:00 – ArtfulScribe LitFest: International Women’s Day showcase – MAST Mayflower studios
    Joelle Taylor will be headlining an evening showcasing poetry from some of the UK’s best female writers. Tickets are £4 for students.  

Make sure you also check out your Students’ Union Women’s History Month campaign page for a variety of events, including ‘This Girl Can’ sessions, a self-defence class, a book club, and much more.  

Women in Sport Week  

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.  

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 access it using your browser

Saturday 9 March  
  • 13:00-15:30 – Sailing experience (session 1) – University Watersports Centre  
  • 14:00-15:00 – Weightlifting workshop with Empower Society (session 1) –Jubilee Sports Complex  
  • 14:00-14:30 – Spin class – SUSU squash courts  
  • 14:30-15:00 – Pilates class – Jubilee Sports Complex  
  • 15:00-16:00 – Weightlifting workshop with Empower Society (session 2) – Jubilee Sports Complex 
  • 15:30-17:30 – Sailing experience (session 2) University Watersports Centre  
  • 16:30-17:00 – Empowering talk: From one girl to another – The Student Hub Hangout Space 
  • 18:00-19:00 – Beginners’ volleyball – Jubilee Sports Hall 
  • 18:00-19:00 – Golf chipping challenge – Jubilee Sports Hall  
  • 19:00-20:00 – Multiple racket sports – Jubilee Sports Hall 
  • 19:00-20:00 – Foot tennis – Jubilee Sports Hall  
  • 20:00-21:00 – Fun dodgeball – Jubilee Sports Hall
Monday 11 March
  • 17:00-19:00 – BioSoc Netball – Wide Lane Netball Court 
Tuesday 12 March
  • 14:30-16:30 – Ultimate Frisbee – Team Southampton Sports Hall
  • 18:00-20:00 – Ladies’ Hockey – Wide Lane Hockey Astro 
  • 19:30-21:30 – Korfball beginner-focused session – Team Southampton Sports Hall 
Wednesday 13 March 
  • 12:30-14:30 – Ladies’ Cricket – Team Southampton Sports Hall 
  • 14:00-16:00 – NOC Mermaids (Netball) – Wide Lane Netball Court
  • 18:00-20:00 – Swallows (Football) – Wide Lane Grids 
Friday 15 March
  • 18:00-20:00 – SUWRFC (Rugby) – Wide Lane Hall 
  • 19:00-20:00 – SUMS Athena training (Netball) – Wide Lane Netball Court
  • Clay Shooting – Contact [email protected]  or visit the Redbrick stand on Tuesday 12 March

Resources and useful links  

 
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