The Australian National University (ANU) celebrates women every day and particularly on International Women's Day (IWD). In the events and stories featured below, the University seeks to engage with the important conversations about gender equity and the issues facing women in all walks of life.
International Women’s Day: 8 March 2024
Women’s safety champion to deliver 2024 ANU Susan Ryan Oration
Women’s safety leader and advocate Ms Padma Raman will deliver the 2024 Susan Ryan Oration at The Australian National University (ANU) on 25 March.…
University's first Gender Equity Strategy
International Women's Day serves as a poignant reminder that there is an ongoing global struggle for gender equity and a need for concerted efforts…
2024 Pamela Denoon Lecture
Ambassador Stephanie Copus Campbell AM, an influential advocate for Gender Equality, will be delivering the 2024 Pamela Denoon Lecture.
International Women’s Day panel discussion: Inspire inclusion
Join Associate Professor Alessandra Capezio (ANU Research School of Management), Dr Jenny Gordon (Lowy Institute) and Professor Katie Steele (ANU…
Brains and bellies: In menopause, bigger can sometimes mean better
In his doctoral research Dr Ananthan Ambikairajah found that women can't actually blame menopause for weight gain.
Susan Ryan Oration
The 2024 Susan Ryan Oration will be delivered by Ms Padma Raman PSM, Executive Director of the Office for Women (OFW) at the Department of the Prime…
IWD breakfast at CoL
Join ANU College of Law colleagues for a special breakfast event where you can connect with inspiring lawyers from the ACT region.
Elizabeth Blower’s oar-inspiring effort to raise money for women’s rowing
This ANU staff member is on a mission to raise money for her local club, and women’s sport, one stroke at a time.
IWD x GDSC ANU
Join us as we celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) with a series of empowering events focused on Women in Tech! From inspiring panel discussions…
Colour in Canberra
SiTara’s Story and ANU Women Alumni Network are collaborating to present a ONE-day Conference on Sunday 25 February. The Conference will be a…
Masterclass: Invest in women, accelerate progress
Join us for an engaging conversation between Danielle Dobson, CPA and author of Breaking the Gender Code and Catherine Birchall, founder of Money 101…
Reflections on International Women's Day
Please join the Agrifood Innovation Institute and the ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Developmentto celebrate International Women's Day on…
Feminist and Intersectional Interventions in Jazz Leadership Roles
The history of leadership roles within jazz performance and recording has traditionally reflected the broader gendered dynamics of jazz culture…
Here’s three history-making Australian women you may not have heard of but should know
Women not getting credit when credit’s due? Sounds familiar. That’s why you should meet the Australian women who have helped to shape our nation’s…
Why a global day for women matters – today and everyday
Looking for a gender issue to fight for this International Women’s Day? Michelle Ryan outlines plenty to choose from.