The tagline of this year’s International Women’s Day was #choosetochallenge. The tag encourages people to tackle gender-based inequality on a personal and collective level. Equally, the tag draws attention to the numerous women throughout history, […]
Where are the women? The gender gap at the centre of Britain’s ‘Blue Plaques’
Walking around UK cities you have most likely noticed the small, circular blue plaques on the front of buildings. But have you stopped to consider who they commemorate?
Spotlight on: Winnie Harlow
Ellis Ellena Idris takes a look at model Winnie Harlow’s career and her influence on diversity within the industry.
International Women’s Day versus international women
An insight into fast fashion’s capitalisation of IWD and why it simply isn’t enough.
Meet the 19 year old preparing to be one of the first people on Mars
Megan Pierce relates the struggles of being a woman in STEM and spotlights young aspiring astronaut, Alyssa Carson.
The scientists breaking STEM stereotypes
To celebrate International Women’s Month, the Science section has decided to shout about some of the lesser-known women in the field who are smashing it out of the park, despite fighting against systematic hurdles.
19% of Top Jobs Held by Women at the University of Leeds
Statistics show that there were 31 women in jobs with salaries higher than £100,000 at the University in 2018/19 compared to 132 men, with a gender pay gap of 18.9% across the entire University. In […]
Campus Watch – International Women’s Day Edition
Melania Trump receives ‘Woman of Distinction’ award amid student backlash Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has awarded first lady Melania Trump with the ‘Woman of Distinction’ award. The decision was made despite backlash from students […]
STEM Women at Leeds
In light of celebrations for International Women’s Day on the 8th March, when the phenomenal achievements made by women in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) are ever so briefly recognised and […]
Taylor Swift Proves That It Finally Isn’t All About ‘The Man’
When Taylor Swift released Lover last August following a triad of singles, fans immediately lauded track four, an upbeat, feminist track entitled ‘The Man’. When it failed to be released as a single, it was […]
Beyond International Women’s Day
Last International Women’s day, I sat, overwhelmed by the gravity of everything that had led up the 8th March 2019. The space I inhabit, the breadth of it, the freedom within it, shaped by the […]
Dear Anime: Where are your Women?
Hunter X Hunter. The Seven Deadly Sins. Naruto. Titles such as these bounce from the tongues of eager fans as some of the most engrossing long-time manga and anime adaptations to date. Their plots are […]