IWD: do you know an inspirational SHU student or staff?

12 Jan

Overview

International Women’s Day (IWD), March 8th 2016, is a global celebration of respect, appreciation and recognition of women, while continuing to highlight and strive for greater equality. Thousands of events occur to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women and Sheffield Hallam University is an active participant. There will be a number of activities and events taking place across the University week commencing 7 March 2016, to recognise and celebrate IWD.

 

Nominate an inspirational female

In support of this year’s theme of ‘pledge for parity’ we are asking people to nominate inspirational female staff and students. If you know someone who has triumphed despite life’s obstacles, achieved challenging goals (either within or outside the workplace), is recognised by others as a role model, has inspired/motivated others, is an ordinary woman doing extraordinary things – then please let us know! Please send all nominations by Noon, Monday 25 January. Examples of last year’s profiles can be found here: http://www.shu.ac.uk/ad/international-womens-day/students.html

If you know a student, staff member or colleague that you think should be nominated please use the hyperlinked forms below. If you’re nominating a student please return the completed form by email to Kayleigh Gray at k.gray@shu.ac.uk, and if you’re  nominating a member of staff please return the form to Katie Leeman at c.leeman@shu.ac.uk. Once your nominations have been received members of the volunteering group will contact your nominee, inform them that they have been recognised by you, and request a short personal narrative which will be published.

Nomination forms:

Staff: https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/thebigpicture/files/2015/09/IWD-Profile-Template-Staff.docx

Students: https://blogs.shu.ac.uk/thebigpicture/files/2015/09/IWD-Profile-Template-Students.docx

Capture the theme through photos

We are also running a photography exhibition with the theme of inspirational women, so if you or someone you know would like the opportunity to see their work displayed please tweet the photos to @kgrayshu with the hashtag #IWDSHU16 or post on the SHU International Women’s Day Facebook page by Noon, Friday 12 February: https://www.facebook.com/IWDSHU/  All posts have to be with the permission of any subjects of the photo and we will automatically assume you’re happy for us to share them unless you tell us otherwise.

Joint event with University of Sheffield

As per last year, Sheffield Hallam and The University of Sheffield are co-hosting a joint event. This will be taking place at the Heart of the Campus, Collegiate Crescent, on Wednesday 9 March 2016, from 12:00 – 17:00. There will be key note speakers from both Universities and a variety of workshops to attend. More details – including how to book – will be published nearer the time however; if you would like to join us and attend the event please hold the afternoon of 9 March 2016 in your diary. Do note that booking will be required as places are limited.

International Women’s Day communication channels