NTU is proud to be hosting a range of events throughout the month of March to mark and celebrate International Women’s Day 2022.
The IWD theme for 2022 is #BreakTheBias. This month, we’ll be exploring allyship and the ways in which everyone can take a role in gender equality. This month is for everyone at NTU and we actively encourage men to attend, be inspired and get involved.
Events and Activities
Explore the schedule of events and activities happening throughout March and book your place here.
Students can also Celebrate IWD with NTU Employability. Through a range of events, you’ll hear about the experiences and challenges women have faced in different industries, get advice to help you progress with your own career journey and have the opportunity to reflect on your successes.
Want to get active this March? Download our free NTU Moves app to take part in a special International Women's Day challenge and get rewarded for your physical activity this month.
| Date | Time | Event | Audience | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 March | 10.30am - 11.30am | Women's Safety is Everyone's Responsibility - with Dr. Loretta Trickett and James Walker | Colleagues and Students | Book here |
| 8 March | 12pm - 1.30pm | What’s it got to do with me(n)? Exploring men’s role in achieving gender equality. - with Prof Paul Walton (University of York) | Colleagues and Students | Book here |
| 8 March | 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Aurora Leadership Programme Q&A - an opportunity for NTU colleagues to find out more about the programme | Colleagues | Join on Teams |
| 8 March | 2pm - 3pm (Clifton) 4pm - 5pm (City) | Break the Bias with NTU Global - Take this opportunity to learn more about gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping as well as how to actively call it out. | Students | MAE120 Clifton campus Global Lounge, City Campus |
| 8 March | 3pm - 4pm | Femmephobia: How the devaluation of femininity hurts us all. - A guest lecture from Dr Rhea Ashley Hoskin (University of Waterloo, Canada) | Colleagues and Students | Join on Teams |
| 8 March | 4pm - 5pm | Breaking the Bias in Academia | Colleagues and Students | Join on Teams |
| 8 March | 4.30pm - 6.30pm | A Celebration of Women in SME's | Public | Book here |
| 8 March | 5pm - 6pm | Play for Fun Netball with NTU Sports | NTU Students | Book via the NTU Sport app |
| 9 March | 9.30am - 10.10am | Tour of Dryden Enterprise Centre with the Women's Staff Network | Colleagues | Book here |
| 9 March | 12.15pm - 12.40pm | Women's Staff Network - what's it all about? | Colleagues | Book here |
| 10 March | 2pm - 3.30pm | Menopause Awareness Webinar | Colleagues | Join on Teams |
| 11 March | 12.05pm - 12.55pm | Hidden Gems Walking Tour of Nottingham City Centre with the Women's Staff Network | Colleagues | Meet at Student Services Level 0, Newton Building |
| 11 March | 4pm - 5pm | Women's Staff Network "Pub" Quiz | Colleagues | Newton LT9 |
| 14 March | 1pm - 2pm | Women and Climate Change Join Green Academy to explore some of the issues around women and climate change | All | Join on Teams |
| 16 March | 2pm - 3pm | Career Progression in Academia | Colleagues | Join on Teams |
| 22 March | 3pm - 4.30pm | Celebrating NTU Women in Sport | Colleagues and Students | Book here |
| 23 March | 2pm - 3pm | Do I belong here? Managing Imposter Syndrome | Colleagues | Join on Teams |
| 29 March | 2pm - 3pm | Career Progression in Professional Services | Colleagues | Join on Teams |
Our Research is impacting gender equality
Researchers from Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and the University of Nottingham have recently received the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community trophy at the seventeenth annual THE Awards for their work evaluating the success of Nottinghamshire Police’s misogyny hate crime policy in increasing safety for women and girls.
Researchers in NTU’s School of Social Sciences have been exploring women’s experience of Sport in a number of ways. Dr Ali Bowes has shared her research into the effects of the pandemic on existing inequalities in women's elite sport. Professor Carrie Paechter has also carried out research into the experiences of female skateboarders, their identity and their place in the community. Nottingham Law School researcher Dr. Seema Patel has also contributed to a ground-breaking workshop on introducing a transgender policy for World Rugby.
Our community
Our Women's Staff Network welcomes all NTU colleagues who identify as women and its purpose is to create a supportive, aspirational and motivational space for women. It first launched on International Women’s Day 2017. The network will be hosting a number of activities as part of International Women’s Day. Join the network here.
NTU is proud to hold an Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award. Athena SWAN is a charter managed by AdvanceHE which recognises and celebrates good practices in higher education and research institutions towards the advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
Women in Leadership
Our hugely successful Women in Leadership course was established in 2019, and has since been developing women working in or aiming for leadership and management roles within SMEs. The course delivered by leading academics from Nottingham Business School, and is accredited at Level 7, meaning participants can gain 20 credits towards a postgraduate qualification. The course is fully funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), meaning it is delivered at no cost to the participant.