“IWD belongs to everyone, everywhere. Inclusion means all IWD action is valid”.

International Women’s Day 2024 is on 8 March and is about inspiring inclusion and celebrating the achievements of women. It’s about raising awareness of discrimination and taking action to drive gender parity. We wanted to highlight some of the events and workshops on offer: 

Portraits of amazing women at Sussex

 You can see some of the inspiring comments and portraits that Sussex women have shared in this interactive board. There will be an exhibition held during March in the Library to help raise awareness and showcase role models working at Sussex. 

Advancing Women’s Leadership Special Interest Group (AWLSIG)

The Staff Development Forum’s (SDF) Advancing Women’s Leadership Special Interest Group (AWLSIG) is hosting their first online workshop of 2024 on Leadership and Empowerment on Tuesday 5 March 2024, 1pm-2.30pm. Please complete the Google form to register your place no later than 3pm, Friday 1 March 2024.

Many of us crave more space in our lives – time to simply think or just be.  Yet space is the one thing we rarely gift ourselves. In this session, you will explore the mindset and the practical habits that are required to create and hold space. By doing so you will have greater clarity of thinking, make more effective decisions and develop a stronger presence.  

In Conversation with Dr Olivia Hum

Join Dr Olivia Hum, Menopause GP Specialist on Thursday 7 March from 10.30am-12.30pm in the Meeting House where she will discuss:

• What are the benefits of testosterone?
• HRT – what is it and what to do if it’s not working
• How to talk to get the best out of your GP/healthcare professional.
• Bleeding inconsistencies.

Whether you are symptomatic or just want to learn more about the Menopause, this session is inclusive of all. Places are limited and are booking up so register for this event now.  

Uncovering and Celebrating ADHD and Autism in Women

Jess Rad, from The Womanhood, is back to talk about how Autism and ADHD presents in Women and the different ways these traits manifest. This online event on 8 March from 1pm-2pm aims to help foster a sense of belonging to support Sussex's commitment to Athena Swan and wider EDI work. Book your place on Eventbrite.