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Women at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Meet the trailblazers

Five former students share 51³Ô¹ÏÍø stories from the past 50 years

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Women at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø celebrates the achievements of our staff, students and alumni, and raises awareness of support and initiatives across the university. Women at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Week takes place in March every year with a series of events and workshops.

Women at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø events

All Women at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø events
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Joan Woodward Memorial Lecture 2026: Dame Julia Hoggett DBE

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School, South Kensington Campus
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Exploring Career Progression for PTO Staff at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Sir Michael Uren Hub, White City Campus
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‘Leaving, returning…and also thriving? Stories of parental leave in academia’

School of Public Health, White City Campus
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women’s PhD Showcase

51³Ô¹ÏÍø Business School, South Kensington Campus

51³Ô¹ÏÍø People profiles

Brianna Austin

Brianna Austin

PhD student bridging brain injury research and inclusive science

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News and stories from across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Michele Dougherty

First female Astronomer Royal

Professor Michele Dougherty approved by The King to hold the appointment

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The five WE Innovate finalists for 2024 with Dame Kate Bingham, Managing Partner of SV Health Investments

WE Innovate

51³Ô¹ÏÍø builds UK’s first university network for women entrepreneurs

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Five female alumni

Distinguished alumni

Remarkable success stories from across the globe highlighted in the 2026 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Awards

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Angeline Lin and Lia Kommata

Student Activity Awards

Electrical and Electronic Engineering students recognised with Old Centralians’ Trust awards

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Purple Plaque

Dr A.K. Ola Hekselman’s Purple Plaque is unveiled

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Kim Jelfs

Faraday Discovery Fellowship

Professor Kim Jelfs awarded prestigious Faraday Discovery Fellowship

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Dr Chioma Izzi-Engbeaya

Three Wise Women

Words of wisdom from the Faculty of Medicine

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Regius Professor

Celebrating Wendy Barclay’s prestigious appointment

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More to explore

Interview

Feeling like a scientist with Professor Faith Osier

Support

Use the Report and Support tool to disclose unwanted behaviours

Networks

Groups and networks for women across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Alumni

The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Women’s Alumni Network information and events

Information

Athena Swan

20 years of supporting gender equality in higher education

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Women at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø firsts

First Briton in space Astronaut Helen Sharman talks STEM
First female engineer in Sierra Leone Yvette Stevens on her time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
First female professor at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Helen Kemp-Porter's incredible career
First female professor of surgery in the UK