Pages tagged with: international-womens-day
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Breaking the Bias: Plymouth's part in giving working class women a voice
For International Women's Day, Dr Judith Rowbotham explains the region's role in the success of the Co-operative Women’s Guild
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Shining a light on Cornish women in the arts for International Women’s Day
The University is coorganising the week-long Change + Makers festival in Cornwall to shine a light on women who are making an impact with their work and championing inclusion within the creative industry.
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At the centre of every good network is an inspiring leader – meet Rebecca Lee, our digital champion
Discover how Rebecca Lee's passion for creative challenges has influenced Plymouth’s digital channels and is an inspiration for her many followers.
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Celebrating women's roles in the University and beyond
For International Women's Day 2020, we reflect on the stories, achievements and roles of women at the University of Plymouth
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Plymouth Powerful Women
A University-supported project celebrating women in Plymouth launches on International Women's Day
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Harnessing women’s entrepreneurial spirit in conflict zones
Harnessing women’s entrepreneurial spirit in conflict zones.Doctoral candidate Doaa Althalathini shares her experience researching gender and entrepreneurship in Afghanistan, Iraq and Palestine
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Meet Polly Macpherson
Polly Macpherson is Associate Professor of Design at the University of Plymouth and Award Leader for the Designer Maker pathway in BA (Hons) 3D Design.
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Plymouth’s first female doctor commemorated at Peninsula Medical School
Plymouth’s first female doctor, Rosa Bale, has been commemorated to mark International Women’s Day, with a lecture theatre named in her honour.
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Making a difference for refugees – meet the founder of the life-changing Plymouth programme START
On International Women’s Day 2018, 8 March, Avril Bellinger will share her story, and says success of any size can come from asking the simple question ‘What can I do to help?’
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Helping women recover from drug addiction – can food play a part?
Dr Clare Pettinger, Lecturer in Public Health Dietetics, explains how food and its associated activities can help to empower and motivate women as they recover from addiction.
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Celebrating the strength of ‘ordinary’ women on International Women’s Day
A think piece on the history of women's roles in Plymouth from Dr Judith Rowbotham
