International Women's Day

8 March 2026

We're proud to celebrate International Women's Day and this year's theme: Give to Gain.

‘Give to Gain’ can be interpreted in many ways. Generosity and collaboration. Connection and purpose. Reciprocity and support.

Giving support means calling out stereotypes and questioning bias.

It also means sharing knowledge and celebrating women’s success.

In this spirit, we’re celebrating the work of our graduates and researchers. Here, you can read more about the projects they’re leading and the impact they’re making.

Be inspired by our graduates

Manshi Mankiwala
Manshi's story

Manshi leads initiatives to improve maternal and child health. Her focus is on inclusivity and gender equity in healthcare.

Oa Hackett
Oa's story

Oa founded the Little Lifts charity, with the belief that small gestures can make a big difference to those facing cancer.

Meet our researchers

Abigail Wood
Abigail Wood

From overlooked to understood: exploring the mental health needs of women veterans

Barbara Pierscionek
Barbara Pierscionek

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

Catherine Meads
Catherine Meads

From advocacy to action: improving LGBTQ+ health outcomes

Dannielle Green
Dannielle Green

From plastic waste to environmental protection: shaping global policy

Franziska Sohns
Franziska Sohns

From data challenges to sustainable solutions: empowering SMEs to reduce carbon emissions

Margaret Greenfields
Margaret Greenfields

From marginalisation to empowerment: addressing social injustices

Samantha Lundrigan
Samantha Lundrigan

From commitment to protection: revolutionising the fight against child abuse

Shahina Pardhan
Shahina Pardhan

From research to reduced health inequalities: tackling diabetic retinopathy

Tanya Horeck
Tanya Horeck

From screen time to digital safety: keeping young people safe online

Gender equity at ARU

We're committed to gender equity, and hold the Institutional Athena Swan Silver Award. Three of our faculties also hold Athena Swan awards.

Athena Swan is used worldwide, and helps organisations to create more inclusive cultures.

Read more about our work on gender equity
Athena Swan

Happening at ARU