International Women's Day

Our commitment to equality is at the heart of what we do at the University of South Wales. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment, where equality is advanced, and diversity is valued.

Taking inspiration from our students and our community, we are tackling stigmas and removing barriers. We will achieve this through a shared sense of belonging and co-production as a USW family.

USW holds the Athena Swan bronze award, recognising our approach to eliminating gender bias and developing an inclusive culture that values all colleagues. USW is evolving its network of Inclusion Champions across the University, who will act as advocates for promoting equity and influencing change, with the aim of encouraging a positive working and studying environment at USW. The USW Women in Academia network was set up in 2014 to raise the profile of gender issues for female academics at USW. The network aims to tackle the challenges facing female academics, facilitate supportive relationships and to share best practice and celebrate achievements.

A student dressed in graduation robes and a graduation cap kisses another graduating student on the cheek in front of a leafy backdrop at Newport's ICC

Our Community

A woman with shoulder-length red and auburn hair, wearing glasses with a black frame and a black top with red polka dots, smiles at the camera. She has a nose ring and is sitting in a well-lit room with wooden blinds and a blue wall in the background.

Rebecca Haycock

Rebecca Haycock, Course Leader for MA Child and Adolescent Mental Health, reflects on her career which she has dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Robyn Scharaga

Senior Research Assistant Robyn Scharaga explores how travelling the world as an international DJ for two decades has shaped her outlook on life.

Dr Mabrouka Abuhmida

Dr Mabrouka Abuhmida explains how her father’s inspiring words have helped her career, and her efforts to empower the next generation.

Deborah Lancastle smiling at the camera against a red backdrop.

Associate Professor Deborah Lancastle

Associate Professor Deborah Lancastle talks about the psychological impact of reproductive health issues on women.

Beth Jenkins

Beth Jenkins discusses how she became an award-winning cyber security lecturer, and her ambitions to inspire the next generation of cyber specialists.

Jayne Ludlow

Jayne Ludlow, Head of Sport, reflects on her football career, the women who have inspired her, and the importance of International Women's Day.

Sarah Crews smiling to camera with hands up in a boxing position in front of a USW red background

Dr Sarah Crews

Dr Sarah Crews, Head of Music and Drama, explores the role of women in boxing, and the contributions they have made to the rich history of the sport.

Recognised for voluntary work

Vida Greaux

Lynne uses experience of menopause to help others

Graduation Tales | Lynne

Holly’s passion is to inspire more women into STEM

Graduation Tales | Holly

Jane Hutt MS, Professor Florence Ayisi, and First Minister Mark Drakeford at the Senedd, smiling towards the camera

Professor Florence Ayisi recognised for contribution to film and creative industries

Black History Community Award

Pippa Britton writes in a large book on a red desk and smiles at the camera while wearing a doctorate's cap and robe in front of a blue backdrop

Honorary Fellowship awarded to double Paralympian Pippa Britton OBE

Honorary Fellowship

Leading Cyber Innovation Skills

Sharan Johnstone

OUR ALUMNI

We spoke to USW graduate, Benita Mordi who studied BEng Aeronautical Engineering and now works at Dell Technologies.

We spoke to MA Sustainable Power Technology graduate, Dr Morley Muse about working in STEM.

We spoke to USW BSc Forensic Investigation graduate Holly Proudstreet about her career and charity work.

Two women in engineering smiling at the camera

Inspiring Women

Women have fundamentally different experiences to men in business. Research shows that women who start and grow a business face more barriers around access to finance, disproportionate caring responsibilities, and different levels of access to networks. Listen to the podcast brought to you by USW Exchange and NatWest Cymru.

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