March marks Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme — “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future” — celebrates women driving environmental, economic, and social transformation.
Find out what’s happening across the University this March with a full programme of events for International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.
Explore Our Book Display & Reading List for Women’s History Month
Throughout March, visit the Library to explore our Women’s History Month book display, featuring titles that celebrate women’s leadership, innovation, and impact across a wide range of disciplines.
Can’t make it into the Library? You can still enjoy our Women’s History Month Reading List, curated to highlight the stories and achievements of women shaping a more sustainable future.
International Women’s Day – 8 March
The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2026 is “Give to Gain”, encouraging collective action and meaningful contribution.
We’ll have a poster display in the Library using this year’s official IWD assets – be sure to stop by on 8 March. For more information, see our Celebrating International Women’s Day blog post.
Explore the NWHA Women’s History Magazine
If you’d like to read more widely, the National Women’s History Alliance’s Women’s History Magazine offers in‑depth features, historical perspectives, and profiles of changemakers – a great companion to this year’s theme and our Library resources.
New LinkedIn Learning Resources – Celebrating Women
We’re also highlighting the LinkedIn Learning “Celebrating Women” Learner Challenge — a short daily journey exploring gender equity, women’s leadership, workplace experiences, and social impact.
LinkedIn Learning has also released two brand-new resources for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day:
• Women’s Month: Give to Gain Learner Challenge – focused on allyship and support.
• IWD On‑Demand Mapping – curated learning pathways aligned with this year’s themes.
Great opportunities to deepen your understanding and get involved.
Join the ALISS Women’s History Showcase 2026!
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this special online event exploring the powerful connections between material culture and women’s activism. Hear from speakers sharing insights from archival collections and discover fascinating objects that tell stories of women’s history and social change.
🗓 19 March, 2–4pm
💻 Online via MS Teams
🔗 Event details: ALISS Women’s History Showcase 2026
A brilliant opportunity for anyone interested in archives, activism, heritage, or women’s history. Don’t miss it!
Women’s History Month is a time to honour the stories, successes, and ongoing contributions of women everywhere. We hope our displays and resources inspire you to learn something new, spark conversation, and celebrate the women who continue to lead meaningful change.
Visit the Library throughout March to explore, engage, and celebrate with us.