International Women's Day
22 Feb 2010
Celebratory events on 8 March
The University of Manchester Historical Walk
The Equality and Diversity Team are delighted to announce an historical walk of Manchester on Monday 8 March. This is in conjunction with the recently launched Diversity Calendar in which March’s theme is International Women’s day.
This walk will introduce a range of feisty females, from those who fought to get the vote, to those who misbehaved. The roles of the original domestic goddess, a millionaire widow, and the city’s first socialite will be explored, and their legacies revealed. You’ll hear of real women who acted out of love, fear, a desire for fun or a wish to improve this city.
The walk aims to take in many of the spots in Manchester where women have made a significant impact. This is due to depart from the Manchester Tourist Information Centre, in the Town Hall Extension on Lloyd Street (next to the library) at 5pm on Monday 8 March.
Please share this information with your colleagues and we look forward to welcoming you all to this event!
You can find more details online at:
Please note that although this event is free, it does require pre-booking as spaces are limited to 25. To guarantee your spot, please contact:
- Paul Marks-Jones, Equality and Diversity Team, at paul.marks-jones@manchester.ac.uk
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A Manchester Celebration of International Women's Day at Gorton Monastery
Gorton Monastery will host a Manchester Celebration of International Women's Day, offering a unique opportunity for women from across the North West to come together to share their experiences.
The day has two focuses; building skills and giving back, with the morning giving the opportunity to build networks through unique, interactive exhibits. The afternoon will give women the opportunity to voice their opinions and offer their support to issues that affect them, such as climate change, sustainability and technology.
To register your interest in attending the Manchester Celebration of International Women's Day, to be able to see and network with others who are attending the event and have input to the discussions in advance and after the day, register online via the LinkedIn Group at: