Give a Story. Gain a Community. 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.

The videos will be made available to watch here. Selected moments from the videos will be included in a curated video montage at the event on 3^rd March.

We continue to explore women’s stories at the event in two different panels, where we’ll hear from a variety of women about their journeys, connections, and aspirations.

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

Give a story. Gain a Community.  

Programme

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

2:30 – 2:35 pm             Welcome

2:35 – 3:05 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)

3:05 – 3:15                    Break

3:15-3:25 pm:              Film screening: Women's Stories in Conversation

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

3:30-4:15 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 Aiden’s College

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

Moderated by Monika Nangia (Co-Chair Women@DU)

4:15 –5:00 pm              Networking and Refreshments

Project Organisation

This project is a network collaboration of BAME, International Staff and Women@DU.

Contact:

Gina Wrobel (Co-Chair International Staff Network) gina.wrobel@durham.ac.uk

Kulwinder Maude (Co-Chair BAME Network) kulwinder.maude@durham.ac.uk

Monika Nangia (Co-Chair Women@DU) monika.nangia@durham.ac.uk

Video Recording & Editing

Astrid Buschhoff

Tony Magaia

Design

Aishwarya Prakash

Marketing

Aishwarya Prakash

Victoria Brown