International Day of Women and Girls in Science

11 February 2026

Every year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights the contributions that women have made to scientific progress. It also promotes greater representation in academia and research – and encourages the next generation to pursue careers in STEM.

Here you can read about the experiences of some of our students and researchers.

Happening tonight: Prof Claudia Wascher explores diversity in science and academia

Stories from ARU

Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduate Uzma
Uzma's story

ARU graduate Uzma reflects on her path into engineering, and her commitment to empower the next generation of women in STEM.

Sarinova Simanjuntak in front of the London Eye
Sarinova's story

Professor Sarinova Simanjuntak shares her journey, from an early fascination with how things work to championing equity in engineering.

Meet our researchers

Barbara Pierscionek
Barbara Pierscionek

From childhood inspiration to scientific innovation: a journey through eye research

Dannielle Green
Dannielle Green

From plastic waste to environmental protection: shaping global policy

Shahina Pardhan
Shahina Pardhan

From research to reduced health inequalities: tackling diabetic retinopathy

Happening at ARU

Athena Swan

We’ve received a silver Athena Awan award in acknowledgement of our sustained progress in advancing gender equity.

Women in Engineering programme

At ARU, female engineering students can benefit from professional mentoring and networking opportunities.

Cisco Girls in IT

Our free event for school students will explore the different roles and opportunities linked to a career in technology.

Discover science and engineering courses at ARU
Computing and IT
Engineering and the built environment
Medical and health sciences
Psychology and mental health
Animal and veterinary