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Thu 19 Feb, 2026 12:02 AM
International Women's Day (IWD) 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.
Marked annually on March 8, IWD is one of the most important days of the year to:
- celebrate women's achievements
- educate and awareness raise about women's equality
- call for positive change advancing women
- lobby for accelerated gender parity
- fundraise for women-focused charities
Event by Residence Life Social Committees
International Women's Day panel: Ellerslie/Lyddon Social Committee
The Ellerslie/Lyddon Social Committee are hosting an amazing panel on the this years theme: 'If giving power is the only way to multiply it, what are we willing to give up today to gain a more equitable tomorrow?'
During the event you will get to be a part of a candid conversation with five brilliant guest speakers on this year's International Women's Day theme, "Give to Gain."
This discussion focuses on the practical exchange of power and opportunity needed to achieve gender equity.
There will be free coffee and cake throughout the event
Location: Function, LUU
Date: 11 March
Time: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
- Maryam Alonge
- Jenny Brady (Project Lead for Inclusivity at the University)
- Safiyah Farid (Equality and Liberation Officer ar LUU - Student Executive)
- Tess Hornsby (Learning and Teaching Enhancement Officer)
- Nahid Rasool (Honorary Doctor of Leeds Beckett University )
LUU events
Join English Society for a completely free, chill drop-in zine-making session to celebrate national women's day!
The society will provide you with a full range of materials and design ideas.
Location: Edward Boyle Library Maker Space
Date: 6 March
Time: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
The Empower Conference is one of the largest student-led conferences in Europe.
The day will feature 4 keynote speakers, 3 panel discussions across Law, Finance, and Social Media, interactive Q&A sessions, a workshop featured by our conference’s sponsor, and a networking event to close the day.
Location: Pyramid, LUU
Date: 2 March
Time: 9.30am - 5.30pm
Join the HerCampus! team in a screening of the romantic comedy film 'How to lose a guy in 10 days'.
Her Campus is a female-ran worldwide collegiate magazine, seeking women and non-binary people who are writers, bloggers, editors and social media enthusiasts with any level of experience.
Location: Parkinson SR 1.01
Date: Sunday 8 March
Time: 4.30pm - 7.30pm
More events continue to be added to LUU Engage, take a look to find out what's happening this International Woman's Day and throughout the rest of the week!
