Happy International Women's Day at UAL
- Written byStudent communications
- Published date 06 March 2024
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Happy International Women’s Day (IWD) to everyone at UAL!
This Friday, 8 March, marks International Women's Day, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is also a call to action for accelerating gender parity, fundraising for women-focused charities and raising awareness around barriers and issues.
This year’s theme for theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. When we 'inspire others to understand and value women's inclusion, we forge a better world'.
When women strive for inclusion they experience a sense of belonging, significance, and empowerment.
We have collated a programme of event for students. These resources are not just for those who identify as women – it is up to all of us to fight gender inequality.
Explore the work of women
To celebrate International Women's Day, we're spotlighting our latest Showcase collection 'A Woman's Place', guest-curated by Kirsty Minns, Creative Director and Partner at Mother Design.
This collection brings together 20 projects from students at UAL that relate to women’s lives through photography, illustration, design, fine art, architecture and film.
Get inspired and support UAL-trained women artists – discover them on the Graduate Showcase or through notjustashop.
Attend events
Here are some events we recommend attending at UAL and beyond International Women's Day:
Women, Life, Freedom: The Body of the Woman in Struggle: 11 March - 11 April at the Window Galleries at CSM
Inga Ancestral Inhabitation Knowledge Mapping - Catalina Mejia Moreno & Abbie Vickress: 11 March - 12 April at The Window Gallery, CSM
TAKE UP SPACE: February - 24 March is a polyphonic, evolving, and participatory exhibition at CSM
Undoing, Redoing, Revolting: A Feminist Response to the Special Collections: 6 - 28 March, exhibition series at Chelsea College of Arts Library
For other events at UAL, please see the What’s On page.
Halls Life Events:
Dough and Dolls- Highline Building: 7 March, 7-9pm enjoy free pizza whilst watching Barbie in Highline's common room.
Sketch House Movie night - International Women's Day: 7 March, 7-9.30 pm enjoy free pizza whilst watching a movie.
Little Women movie night - The Costume Store: 8 March, 7-9pm in the common room.
Check out the rest of the halls events for March.
Take part in an Arts SU society
Arts SU has many women-only societies. They also provide spaces for people wanting to discuss and learn more about women within the creative industry.
UAL Women in Media
UAL Women in Media is a society empowering all female and non-binary students striving to work in media.
Women in Digital Art
Women in Digital Art society empowering all female and non-binary students striving to work in media. Their goal is to give current and future members of the media workforce a community with like-minded people.
Keeping It Reel
Keeping It Reel is a film society that focuses on showcasing the work of women, POC and non-binary filmmakers. They have bi-monthly screenings, one that would be suitable for everyone and another that can include heavier topics.
Girl Talk
Girl Talk is UAL's feminist book club. It is a safe space for women to share their experiences, points of view and opinions.
Women only sports clubs
Arts SU also have a range of women-only sports clubs. Find out more about the clubs to join and become part of the growing community
Join Women+ of Colour in Leadership
Become part of Women+ of colour in Leadership. A programme creating a vibrant community uniting likeminded students, graduates, and industry prof essionals. Join a network where we celebrate success stories of Women+ of Colour, fostering empowerment and breaking through the glass ceiling together.
Tell Someone
If you or someone you know experiences sexism or sexual harassment/violence, please report it to Tell Someone. Tell Someone offers a point of contact for students to report incidents and access support in relation to racism, bullying, harassment or sexual violence.