International Women's Day 2026 at Loughborough University

#GiveToGain

Loughborough is proud of its inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and aims to ensure gender equality in all its activities. International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

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Events

There will be events taking place throughout the week that tie into the theme of #GiveToGain. From interactive workshops to sports activities, there is something for everyone.

Loughborough Stories

We want to showcase our women staff, students, academics, and researchers to highlight the fantastic accomplishments they have made.

EmpowerHER

EmpowerHER, led by Loughborough Sport, returns for its third year, offering welcoming and inclusive opportunities for women and non-binary students and staff to get active without judgment or pressure.