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International Women's Day
International Women's Day 2023

There are extraordinary women at Durham

On International Women’s Day we are celebrating the women at Durham: sharing their stories and recognising their astounding achievements. We value difference in our community. A community in which all can learn from each other in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding.

As we strive for a gender-equal world we also celebrate the international and multicultural diversity that defines us as a leading, global university during Durham Global Week.
Learn more about Durham Global Week
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Scholarships for women in STEM

The under-representation of women in all STEM subjects is a huge barrier to innovation, and we are proud to be supporting women to study in these fields. See examples of some of the scholarships we offer below.

AMI Scholarships for Women in Technology British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM

 

 

Discover more

Check out some of our latest updates as well as what's on for International Women's Day 2024.

These Things Shall Be: Ailsa Dixon concert

To mark International Women’s Day 2024, the Music Department and St Mary’s College host a concert to continue the revival of Alisa's music.
Ailsa Dixon

Celebrating International Women’s Day through student music and theatre

A host of performances at Durham illustrates how our students are marking the creative and artistic talent of women.
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International Women's Day in our Department of Music

The Music Department, with partners across Durham University, is hosting an exciting series of events to mark International Women’s Day 2024.
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Durham Engineer named in the prestigious Northern Power Women - Future List

Dr Beth Barnes from our top-rated Engineering department has recently been named in the 2024 Northern Power Women – Future List.
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Women@DU

Women@DU is a network for staff from across Durham University who identify as women, in order to share experiences, opportunities and knowledge, offering mutual support and a networking space to discuss issues that are important to us.

Learn more about the network
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Teacher and educational leader from Belize chosen for Chevening Scholarship at Durham

Christie Garbutt, an inspirational high school teacher from South Belize and a married mother of three, was selected from thousands of applicants for a Chevening Scholarship at Durham University. Christie is studying MA Educational Leadership and Change at our School of Education.

Learn more about our Chevening Scholarships

Women in research

We inspire the extraordinary at Durham and our women are leading the way. We are helping to forge a more inclusive world for women. An inclusive community gives us opportunities to learn from each other in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding. Learn more about our women in research and the things that drive them.

Our research
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Dr Arlene Holmes-Henderson
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Dr Ariadna Calcines
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Dr Maria Kakarika
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Dr Farzana Chowdhury
Natalie Mears
Dr Natalie Mears
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Dr Nicole Renehan
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Professor Camila Caiado
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Dr Kate O’Brien

Amazing alumni

  • Rebecca Thomson

    Meet the Durham alumna who first broke the Post Office accounting story and exposed a huge miscarriage of justice.

    A head and shoulders image of journalist Rebecca Thomson

  • Ambika Mod

    From ‘The BIG Durham Talent Show’ to Netflix blockbuster 'One Day' – alumna Ambika Mod is ‘one to watch’!

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Rebecca Thomson

Meet the Durham alumna who first broke the Post Office accounting story and exposed a huge miscarriage of justice.

A head and shoulders image of journalist Rebecca Thomson

Ambika Mod

From ‘The BIG Durham Talent Show’ to Netflix blockbuster 'One Day' – alumna Ambika Mod is ‘one to watch’!

Students performing on stage in a pyramid with arms raised
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Gender equality and Athena SWAN

Through our Gender Equality work which includes Athena SWAN, we are actively working to address the barriers which exist around the recruitment, retention and progression of colleagues who identify as female.

Learn more about gender equality at Durham

Championing our colleagues