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International Women’s Day Panel: Celebrating Being Women

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Come and join us tomorrow Wednesday 08 March 2023 at 12:15pm-1:15pm in Weston Studio at The Edge to hear about the experiences of a diverse range of women within the University, both staff and students. Refreshments will be provided and there will be an opportunity for a Q&A and networking.

Meet our Speakers!

Fran Amery

Fran is a senior lecturer in Politics and also Vice President of the University of Bath branch of the University and College Union. She will speak about the labour movement history of IWD and why the fight for gender equality cannot be separated from the fight for labour rights.

 

 

Tamsin Starling

My name is Tamsin Starling and I’m in my final year studying Politics. I am thinking of going into the diversity and inclusion/HR field. I will mainly be talking about my experience of working with staff at the university to provide a student voice and perspective on the ‘Be The Change’ Campaign. In particular, we have worked on improving the university’s response to sexual harassment and assault incidences.

 

Nadine Guerfi

I am Nadine, a second year BSc Politics with Economics student at the University of Bath, Chair of Bath Model United Nations, and Team Leader at the Climate Action Bath. I will be talking about the role of women in society with the example of the Independence War in Algeria, and the role of women in the Global South.

 

Ulla Alekse

I am a 3rd year of Politics and International Relations student, and I also work full-time at The Ivy in Tower Bridge as a head of the department (Reception Manager). I will be speaking about my experience as a woman in hospitality, as I have been born and raised in the industry and I do feel my gender impacts the way guests and staff alike interact with me and my reception team.

 

 

Trigger warning: there will be discussion of sexual harassment and assault.

Please note: We are excited to have lots of different voices in the room. This is an inclusive space, and whilst we are here to ask and engage with pressing and diverse conversation, disrespect of any kind will not be tolerated.

Fundraiser event for earthquake victims in Kurdistan, Wednesday 1st March 5-8PM

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This coming Wednesday 1st March from 5-8PM, Bath UCU is holding a fundraiser event for earthquake victims in Kurdistan – Turkey and Syria, in the Back Room of The Bell Inn. There will be a screening of the short film Blooming in the Desert, by journalist and director Benedetta Argentieri. Filmed between late 2019 and early 2020, the short film follows three courageous protagonists, offering concrete examples of what the Women’s Movement’s has achieved in northeastern Syria, overcoming barriers that tradition had always put in their way.

There will also be poetry readings by Mina, a spoken word poet and story teller from Bristol, and an informal discussion with the Kurdistan Solidarity Network. All donations will go to directly to Heyva Sor – Kurdish Red Crescent. Come along with friends and family for an enjoyable and informative evening, and to show solidarity with those affected by the recent catastrophic events in Turkey and Syria.