Celebrating
Women’s
History
Month

Women’s History Month runs throughout March and includes International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8 March. The month honours the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout history.

March is Women's History Month and provides an opportunity to remember, recognise and celebrate the meaningful contributions that women have made to society throughout history.

Throughout the month our Gender Equality and Aurora staff networks host a programme of activities for employees and students, including development sessions and celebratory events.   

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How female researchers at Derby are breaking down barriers

Our female researchers work across the University of Derby in all disciplines from sciences to sport, arts to education. They are delivering research that makes a real difference to everyday lives and they are driving policy changes that can alter society for the better.

Find out more about our female researchersFind out more about our female researchers

Celebrating women in research

In honour of Women's History Month, the Gender Equality Network organised a series of blogs that take a look at the women making history on our campus.

Part one

In part one of this series, we look at the research being done by Mulka Nisic, Yoon Irons, Ruth Richardson, Yusra Siddiqui and Tonimarie Benaton.

Part two

In part two we take a look at the research being conducted in the College of Arts, Humanities and Education by Teresa Forde and Val Derbyshire.

Part three

The final installment of this series sees us explore the work of Sian Davies Vollum, Opeyemi Stella Ademowo, Susan Hogan and Maria Photiou.

#WHMDerby

Tell us about a woman who inspires you at #WHMDerby

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Gender Equality

The Gender Equality Network (GEN) is a sub-group of the University Equality and Diversity Committee. Current members of the GEN team represent academic staff, professional services and administrative staff across the University.

Find out more about how we support Gender Equality Find out more about how we support Gender Equality