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Untold, Unheard, Everyday Stories of Women

At DU we celebrate the untold, unheard, and everyday stories of Women — stories of journeys, resilience, connection, and transformation.

Stories are unique and rich. And we believe each story is a gift, an inspiration for change, and an opportunity to learn and to connect.

Exploring these stories together in conversation – getting to know other women – listen to each other – being open and curious – learning about and from each other - that's how we started the journey...

We’ve been recording a series of videos with two different women in conversation. Here they share their unique stories about experiences, challenges, and inspirations.

Explore the video stories and our International Women’s Day Event on 3rd March 2026.

 

Video Stories: Women in conversation

We invite you to engage with these stories, connect with others, and share your own story... What makes you, you?

 

[SPACE FOR VIDEOS]

 

International Women’s Day Event 3rd March 2026 at The Hub, Mount Oswald

Find out more about the programme and schedule here!

 

[SPACE FOR PHOTOS]

All photos by Victoria Brown

 

Programme

2:00 – 2:30 pm: Arrivals and Registration

2:30 – 2:45 pm: Welcome

Camila Caiado (Co-Chair Women@DU)

Amanda Wilcox (University Secretary)

Gina Wrobel (Co-Chair International Staff Network)

Aishwarya Prakash (PG Student Business School, Design)

Kulwinder Maude & Mahshid Turner (Co-Chairs BAME Network)

 

2:45 – 3:15 pm: Panel 1: Visible Knowledge, Invisible Labour: Women’s Research and Black History at Durham

Nayanika Mookherjee – Department of Anthropology

Avarna Ojha – St Cuthbert’s Society

Judith Akoto – International Office

Hannah Larkin – Ustinov College

Moderated by Kulwinder Maude (Co-Chair BAME Network)

 

3:15-3:30 pm: Film screening: Women's Stories in Conversation

Introduced by Gina Wrobel (Co-Chair International Staff Network)

 

3:30-3:45 pm: Break

 

3:45-4:15 pm: Panel 2: Sharing Stories of journeys, resilience, connection and transformation

Zanna Clay – Department of Psychology

Aishwarya Prakash – Business School / University College

Yandanova Uyanga – Law School / St Aidan’s College

Tammi Walker – St Cuthbert’s Society / Department of Psychology

Moderated by Kulwinder Maude (Co-Chair BAME Network)

 

4:15 –5:00 pm: Networking and Refreshments

 

Project Planning, Organisation and Support

Project Lead

Gina Wrobel (Co-Chair International Staff Network)

Kulwinder Maude (Co-Chair BAME Network)

 

Project Team

Victoria Brown (Co-Chair Women@DU)

Camila Caiado (Co-Chair Women@DU)

Monika Nangia (Co-Chair Women@DU)

Aishwarya Prakash (Notebook Design)

 

Project Support

Deborah Beel (EDI Team)

Charlie Hall (EDI Team)

 

Volunteers (Event Support)

Anna Adima

Clarisse Almeida Davies

Nour Benhatom

Rebecca Clark

Kate Morrey

Ross Wilkinson

 

Project Funding

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Fund for Staff Networks

We would like to thank everyone who made this event possible: volunteers, members of the project team and the EDI team for their support.