St Catharine's is proud to be celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March 2024. International Women's Day has occurred for well over a century since the first gathering was held in 1911, and the day has been celebrated by the St Catharine's community for a number of years. In addition to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, International Women's Day also calls for a gender equal world, free from bias, stereotypes and discrimination. This year's theme is ‘inspiring inclusion'.
March is also Women’s History Month, when we are encouraged to study, observe and celebrate the vital role of women in history.
Tea@3
3pm on 6 March | Bar
This regular College-organised series of events encourages students, staff and Fellows to take a break together. This time, the event is held in collaboration with the student Feminist Society (FemSoc) at St Catharine’s, with an invitation to add messages to a ‘support wall’ while enjoying doughnuts and a drink.
Postgraduates & Fellows' Seminar
12.45pm–2pm on 7 March | Ramsden Room
Bella Popescu, a Gender Studies MPhil student, will be presenting a talk titled, "No woman’s land: Ana and the consequences of uncritically applying notions of gender liberation in the 20th century statist context of Central Eastern Europe". A buffet lunch is provided. All members of St Catharine’s are welcome.
(Em)bracelet making, pebble painting & support wall
10am onwards on 8 March | Garden Room
The St Catharine’s community is invited to drop by to make and share empowering messages in the form of bracelets, pebbles and messages on our ‘support wall’.
Women make boxing history
From 6pm on 8 March | The Guildhall, Cambridge
For the first time in the history of the Cambridge University Amateur Boxing Club, its President and Vice President are women and women will be competing in Varsity. Esther Labarraque, a third-year HSPS undergraduate, is Vice President and boxing in this week's bouts, which are taking place in front of a sold-out crowd.
Celebrating the contributions of women to St Catharine’s history
Throughout March | McGrath Centre
The Library team has curated photos and archival material to showcase some of the many contributions made by women as students, staff, Fellows and benefactors since the College’s foundation in 1473.
Liberation Library
Throughout March | Shakeshaft Library
Students from FemSoc have curated an exhibition of artwork, poetry and articles.
