Celebrate International Women's Day with UoB
International Women's Day (IWD) on 8 March celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
The theme for 2025 is #AccelerateAction and is a call to drive forward the changes still needed to achieve true global equality for women and girls.
We’re bringing back our #UoBWomen blog series focusing on the lived experiences of women here at Birmingham. From inspiring woman leaders to feeling uplifted by communities, we’re posting blogs throughout the month.
To mark IWD, the University runs a diverse programme of events throughout March, focusing on women's voices, history, and experiences.
Highlights include:
Birmingham Universities Female Founders
Tuesday 4 March 2025, 17:00-19:30
John Cadbury House - Aston University
Join a special meet-up of entrepreneurial student/graduates from across Birmingham. Meet like-minded young entrepreneurs for networking, potential collaborations, pizza & an inspirational guest speaker.
Women in the Archives
Wednesday 5 March, 11:00-12:00
Winterbourne House & Garden
Uncover the stories of women in the archives. We'll explore the diaries, letters and photos from the Nettlefold family, get a close-up look at photographs of women at work in WWII, browse the unique botanical specimens collected by leading female naturalists, and so much more.
Women in Technology Game Jam
Thursday 6 March, 12:00-13:00
Main Library Training Room
Have a go at making a short interactive digital experiences and games themed around women and technology – no coding experience required!
South Asian Women in Cultural Leadership
Thursday 6 March, 18:30-20:00
Edgbaston Park Hotel, 53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS
A panel of South Asian Women Leaders in the Creative Industries will share their experiences, insights and reflections.
Me in 3 My Hijab & I - Ramadan meets International Women's Day
Monday 17 March, 09:30-10:30
Online
Hear from Muslim women discussing their journey with the hijab and what it means to them. They'll be sharing their personal and intimate journeys, which will give others an insight into the context, emotions, benefits and challenges that hijabi's face daily.
Check out the full events schedule.