University of Plymouth Women's Network
Focusing specifically on providing a unified voice for people who identify as a woman

International Women's Day 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 8 March, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to:
We are a long-term supporter of the Athena Swan (Scientific Women's Academic Network) charter. This is a national scheme, focused on advancing equality for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine in higher education.
Athena Swan was established in 2005 and is managed by the UK Equality Challenge Unit (now part of Advance HE) who recognise and celebrate good practices in higher education and research institutions advancing gender equality: representation, progression and success for all.
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team, in collaboration with the Women's Network, has put together a Gender Equality Toolkit.
This toolkit comprises of a range of resources handpicked by our Women's Network to inform and entertain you, including films, documentaries, podcasts, books (both fiction and non-fiction), articles, websites and more.
Browse the Gender Equality Toolkit
(University log-in required)In the centenary of women’s suffrage, the University and Plymouth City Council installed a blue plaque to honour Plymouth’s first woman doctor Rosa Bale, who practised as a GP in Portland Square.
“At a time when glass ceilings would have been ten metres thick, she not only qualified as a doctor, but was a revered speaker and made a huge difference to local public health in Plymouth.” Professor Hilary Neve.
The Women's Network stands in solidarity with UPSU in remembering Sarah Everard and together we will #ReclaimTheseStreets. You can read our statement and access support through our dedicated #ReclaimTheseStreets page. The safety of women in society is everyone’s responsibility and we also want you to help us with recommended resources on male allyship.