Today is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. Originally the day was marked by holding rallies for women’s rights to work, to vote, to be trained, to hold public office and to end discrimination; today, we recognise 8th March as a day for celebrating women and their achievements. Women have come a long way since 1911 – but there is still much more to do before we attain gender equality across the disciplines and pay grades. We have around 945 research staff in the University of whom 43% are women, mostly at level 4. This is a critical career stage as the early career researcher level is where careers should take off. If you are a woman or are working with women, give yourself and/or them a pat on the back for the great work women are doing in the University and for the amazing potential they have!
International Women’s Day
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