Women's History Month is held every year from 1 to 31 March, to coincide with International Women's Day on 8 March.

This year's theme, Moving forward together: women educating and inspiring generations, explores the powerful role women play in shaping the future by educating, empowering, and inspiring the next generation.

We have planned a programme of events, including lectures and workshops. Please come and join us.

Workshop on Cultivating an authentic leadership style

Cultivate a leadership style that feels authentic - whether you’re a leader of others or not.

04 March, 11:00 to 12:30 | Global Study Lounge: Edith Morley 230 | Open to women across the University 

Health Café: Focus on Healthy Ageing

Run by the Women@Reading Staff Network, a health café to discuss and share experiences of ageing.

04 March, 13:00 to 14:00 | Library Café, Whiteknights Campus | Open to women across the University

Edith Morley Seminar: Penny Endersby

Professor Penny Endersby, Chief Executive of the Met Office delivers the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences (SMPCS) Annual Edith Morley Seminar.

05 March, 15:00 to 16:00 | Slingo Lecture Theatre, JJ Thompson | Staff and students

Since Yesterday: Scotland's Girl Bands

Women@Reading presents: Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands, a 2024 documentary that tells the story of Scottish pop music from the 1960s.

06 March, 13:00 to 15:00 | Minghella Cinema | Open to the public, staff and students

Edith Morley Lecture: Mathilda Hodgkins-Byrne's story

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Mathilda Hodgkins Byrne, Olympian, mother, Reading University Alumni.

19 March, 18:00 to 19:30 | Van Emden Lecture Theatre, Edith Morley | Open to the public, staff and students