International Women's Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March every year. IWD has been celebrated for over 100 years and aims to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness of discrimination and work towards gender parity.
This year's theme is 'Accelerate Action' to emphasis the importance of taking active and swift steps towards gender equality.
We're celebrating this International Women's Day by championing our students' success stories and sharing a selection of resources to accelerate action at Salford.
Being a Woman in STEM at Salford
At the University of Salford, we're committed to supporting our female students into studying STEM subjects. Watch the video to hear about what it means to be a woman in STEM at Salford.
Women in Research
Here at the University of Salford, we're accelerating action through our research that finds solutions to the world's most challenging problems.
Watch the video below to hear from our female researchers changing lives in healthcare, promoting social inclusion, making the world sound better, boosting the economy and influencing policy.
Women in Construction Apprenticeships
We offer a range of construction apprenticeships to get female students into the career sector. Watch the video to find out more about our female construction apprenticeships and our female students' advice on how to get into the sector.
Women in Business Roundtable
In celebration of International Women’s Day, academics in Salford Business School and female business leaders explored how we can accelerate sustainable development by breaking down barriers for women to help achieve net zero.
Hear from leading voices in sustainable development and discover how we can work together to accelerate change and create a positive impact for the environment.
Latest events, resources and opportunities
Discover a selection of events, resources and opportunities aimed at women and non-binary people. This includes events, resources and opportunities outside of the University of Salford.