Celebrating International Women's Day 2024

On November 19, International Men’s Day celebrates worldwide the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being. Our theme for 2024 is “Positive Male Ro

Dr Maria Healy talks to Dr Loreena Hill in a podcast to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Dr Katherine Rogers talks to Professor Joanne Reid in a podcast to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023

A Faculty-wide celebration!

Celebrate with the School of Nursing and Midwifery

"Gender, Cancer and Cancer Research UK: where are we on the road to gender equality?"

This virtual event focused on the intersection of gender and race in academia, medicine and health sciences.

This seminar focused on barriers and inequalities faced by trans and gender diverse people, with a particular focus on healthcare. Guest Speakers: Dr Kate Nambiar and Dr Alison Berner

Keynote Speaker: Professor Fran McConville: 'Tackling Leadership Challenges: Strengthening the capacity of Midwives for National and Global Impact'

"Girl, Scientist, Leader" by Keynote Speaker, Professor Parveen Yaqoob

The Gender Equality Team across the Faculty have collaborated to organise a Programme of Events and Initiatives for Staff and Students at Queen's

A virtual seminar hosted by the SMDBS Gender Equality Committee with guest speaker, Dr Jaine Blayney

A virtual seminar hosted by the Gender Equality Committee, SMDBS

Our colleagues in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences collaborated with the School of Nursing and Midwifery to organise three training sessions, provided by Transgender NI for QUB Staff and Students.

A virtual panel discussion hosted by the Gender Equality Committee, SMDBS with representation from People and Culture, contribution from SMDBS Academic Staff (Research and Education) and PhD representation.

NOW CLOSED!

Join Biological Sciences on Friday 6 March at 1.00 pm for an exciting range of activities in celebration of International Women's Day 2020!

The Annual Jean Orr Lecture

Round-table discussion/Q&A with Professor Emily Jefferson, University of Dundee

The School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences Gender Equality Committee launched a Man Box Appeal on International Men's Day 2019, for the collection of essential items for men affected by homelessness in Northern Ireland.

Some of the extremely talented Staff in the School of Biological Sciences treated their fellow colleagues and students to a fantastic showcase of their hobbies and interests 'outside the lab' in celebration of International Men's Day 2019.

The SMDBS held a number of events in celebration of International Men's Day 2019 including a Workshop by Etain O'Kane from Therapy Belfast and a 'Drum Circle' facilitated by Joe Loughlin from 'The Gathering Drum'.

Transformative Film-Making and Mental Health - An event in celebration of International Men's Day and the 20th Anniversary of 'esc films'

The School of Biological Sciences, our Athena SWAN Gold Award recipients, were delighted to welcome Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell as their distinguished guest and keynote speaker for this event.

Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery: Keynote speaker, Professor Tracy Humphrey, Edinburgh Napier University

Men's Health in Northern Ireland: Past, Present and Future

Career talk by distinguished guest, Professor Clare Collins, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia: