What is Women's History Month
Women's History Month is the annual celebration of women’s history, liberation, and successes held every March.
International Women’s Day falls within this month, taking place on March 8th and is a global holiday to commemorate and celebrate women’s achievements and rights, and to reinforce a commitment to women’s equality.
This year, the theme for Women's History Month is ‘Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’, recognising women throughout the world who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. As part of the month, our partners at UEA Sport have once again put on a series of events centred around the theme of ‘This Girl Can’, a national campaign that celebrates active women, whilst encouraging women to take part in physical activity without fear of judgement.
Our focus at uea(su) this year will be looking both internally and externally - acknowledging women who have fought for change globally, as well as asking for the opinions of women who work within our organisation. We want to celebrate achievement and provide a platform for all opinions, near and far.
We will also be hosting a range of events, from clubnights to an art exhibition, which you can find out more about below or by visiting our Inclusion page.
Calling all artists
We are thrilled to announce that, following the success of previous awareness month exhibitions, we will be putting on another for Women's History Month this year!
On Wednesday 20th March at the Enterprise Centre, we're collaborating with our very own Art Society to celebrate the creativity of women and non-binary individuals. It's going to be a night filled with art, food, drinks, and music, showcasing the incredible talent of UEA students, staff, and local artists.
We'd like to invite everyone to be a part of this project! If you've got your own artwork that could be showcased, we'd love to hear from you. We welcome all forms of creative expression, whether it's textiles, prints, music, photography, or something completely unique. You can find out more information by visiting the event page.
Gig Pals
This year, we are proud to launch Gig Pals on International Women’s Day, offering free tickets to Girls Are Loud and The Waterfront’s International Women’s Day Showcase.
Our aim is to create a supportive and inclusive space for music lovers to connect, share experiences and attend live gigs together.
Discover the joy of live music in the company of new friends who share your enthusiasm. Break the barrier of attending gigs alone and make memories and new pals!