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ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Games Night 

AT WK 1: Friday 4 October 4-6pm, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Life Workspace 4 (Library Ground Floor)

Come along to enjoy a friendly games social with your new cohort! Games one offer will include a selection of board and card games, tabletop ping pong, foosball. A selection of drinks and snacks will be available.  

Introduction to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers: options with your Gender degree and building a career plan 

AT WK 3: Thursday 17 October 5-6.30pm, Alumni Theatre (CKK.LG.03)

Rachel Power, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers Consultant for the Gender Department, will provide an overview of the careers support available to students from the Department of Gender. The session will provide practical information on how to book online one to one careers meetings, sign up for seminars, employer and alumni events, and also search for jobs and internships on the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers 'Career Hub' portal.  

The session will also include a careers Q&A with Rachel and will additionally focus on strategies to develop a career narrative and market skills and strengths during job search and the application process. 

Please book via Career Hub to attend this session.  

You can find the slides for this session here.

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Life Essay Writing Workshop 

AT WK 4: Wednesday 23 October 10-11.30am, MAR.1.08

Join , ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Life Learning Developer, in a bespoke workshop for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender students to help you with the confidence and skills for essay writing at postgraduate level. Students are strongly recommended to attend for support ahead of your formative assessments. 

You can find the slides used in this session here.

Feminist Movements Around the World (FMAW): An Introduction 

AT WK 4: Wednesday 23 October 6-7.30pm, CBG.2.06

Join ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Alumni Milena D’Atri for an introduction to this initiative, where students share their experiences of feminist movements in their countries, with the aim of creating a peer-learning space and a community within the Gender Department. Come along to meet Milena, share your own and learn more about how you can get involved! 

See Milena’s piece about the initiative on the Engenderings blog here:  

Women's Budget Group Autumn Budget Watch-Along

AT WK 5: Wednesday 30 October 11.30am-5pm, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Lecture Theatre, CBG.G.01 

Join us for the chance to witness the behind-the-scenes Women's Budget Group discussion on the Autumn Budget and engage with the concepts and practice of feminist economics! WBG is a feminist think tank that provides evidence and capacity building on women’s economic position and proposes policy alternatives for a gender-equal economy. Find out more here. 

Yoga for Gender Studies Students 

AT WK 7: Monday 11 November 12-1pm, Saw Swee Hock - 6th Floor Studio 

Join your classmates for a relaxing yoga class. No experience of yoga is needed. The class will be inclusive for all levels and abilities. Mats will be provided but you can bring your own if you have one. Sign-up details will be provided in due course. 

Student Staff Liaison Committee Meeting for all Gender Programmes

AT WK 7: Details can be found in the WK 5 Student Newsletter and on StudentHub

Join your Programme Director and your Student Academic Representative at this session to discuss programme-specific issues, share ideas, and suggest events and activities. Details of dates and time will be circulated. 

Feminist Zine Making Social

AT WK 8: Wednesday 20 November 11-1pm or 5-7pm, The Hall-Carpenter Room (3rd floor Saw Swee Hock) 

A link will be shared to sign up to attend either the morning or early evening session. 

Gender Studies students are invited to join collage artist  of art collective , for a Feminist Zine making workshop and social. Discover the revolutionary history of zines and find out how you can use your personal interests and/or perspectives on contemporary issues to craft your own. You are free to explore whatever themes or personal stories you wish, through Zine Making. No experience or prior knowledge of zines, collage or creativity in general is needed. You’ll be guided through the whole process and all materials will be provided. Expect relaxed vibes, open conversation, and a chance to make new connections with your peers through a creative activity. A selection of drinks and snacks will be available. 

Career pathways in GPS: Q&A with practitioners

Dr Aiko Holvikivi has organised this informal Q&A session with Callum Watson, Gender Coordinator at the Small Arms Survey. He manages both gender-specific projects that explore linkages between arms control and the Women, Peace and Security agenda, as well as supporting gender mainstreaming in the Survey's work more broadly.

Before joining the Survey, Callum worked for the Gender and Security Division at DCAF—the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance. His work encompassed teaching gender in the military, addressing gender bias in the justice sector, researching men and masculinities, and exploring barriers to women's meaningful participation in UN peacekeeping operations. Prior to that, he worked for the Fukuyama Board of Education in Japan.

Callum holds a BSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Master in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies, Geneva.

Gender Studies Alumni Panel 

AT WK 8: Thursday 21 November 6-8pm, Alumni Centre

An opportunity to meet with ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Alumni working in London. Join us to hear about their experiences of studying in the Department and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, how they have navigated life after graduation, and their career journey. A great opportunity to connect with the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Alumni Community.

The event will begin with an introduction of the speakers, after which students are invited to engage in a conversational Q&A session. At 7.15pm, there will be a drinks reception with the opportunity to network.  

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With:

•  (MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation 2022) - Policy Engagement Officer, Women's Budget Group
•  (MSc Gender, Peace and Security 2022) - Senior Advisor, National Network for Safe Communities
•  (MSc Gender, Policy & Inequalities 2021) - Policy and Advocacy Officer, Plan International
•  (MSc Gender, Development and Globalisation 2023) - Research Assistant, University of Nottingham
•  (MSc Gender 2020) - Democracy & Influencing Manager, Arts Students’ Union
•  (Gender Peace and Security 2019) - Assistant Head of Afghan Resettlement, Ministry of Defence
•  (MSc Gender, Media and Culture 2023) - Digital Media Intern, ODI
•  (MSc Gender 2022) - Social Prescriber Link Worker, One Westminster

FMAW: The 4B movement in South Korea and its implications after the US elections

AT WK 9: Thursday 28 November, 5.15-6.45pm, SAL.B.07 (Sir Arthur Lewis Building) 

The first session of our student-led initiative Feminist Movements Around the World is happening next week! Kicking of this years event series is your FMAW rep Hwayoon with a session on South Korea’s radical 4B movement, in which women refuse to have intercourse with men, date or marry men, or give birth. This year's US election has shone a new light on the movement, giving it transnational attention. No need to sign up to this session, just come along! Snacks will be provided. 

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Movie Night Social

AT WK 1: Wednesday 27 September 5-8pm, CBG Square Marquee

Come along to see “Everything Everywhere All at Once” with your cohort

Introduction to ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers: options with your Gender degree and building a career plan

AT WK 3: Wednesday 11 October 12.30-1.45pm, MAR.2.08

Rachel Power, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers Consultant for the Gender Department, will provide an overview of the careers support available to students from the Department of Gender. The session will provide practical information on how to book online one to one careers meetings, sign up for seminars, employer and alumni events, and also search for jobs and internships on the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers 'Career Hub' portal. The session will also include a careers Q&A with Rachel and will additionally focus on strategies to develop a career narrative and market skills and strengths during job search and the application process.

Feminist Movements Around the World (FMAW): An Introduction

AT WK 3: Thursday 12 October 6-8pm, Alumni Centre

Join ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Alumni Milena D’Atri for an introduction to this initiative, where students share their experiences of feminist movements in their countries, with the aim of creating a peerlearning space and a community within the Gender Department. Come along to meet Milena, share your own and learn more about how you can get involved! See Milena’s piece about the initiative on the Engenderings blog .

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Life Essay Writing Workshop

AT WK 4: Monday 16 October 12.15-1.45pm, CBG.1.01

Join Dr Sarah Taylor, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Life Learning Developer, in a bespoke workshop for ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender students to help you with the confidence and skills for essay writing. A must for anyone about to start a formative!

Recent Alumni Q&A Session

AT WK 4: Monday 16 October 6-8pm, Alumni Centre

An opportunity to meet with ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Alumni working in London. Join us to hear about their experiences of studying in the Department and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳, how they have navigated life after graduation, and their career journey. A great opportunity to connect with the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Alumni Community.

One-to-one Career Appointments

AT WK 10: Various times available to book

Book a one-to-one career advice appointment with Rachel Power, our fantastic Department advisor

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender Christmas Drinks

AT WK 11: Wednesday 6 December 5-6.30pm, Gender Department

Join us for Christmas drinks and nibbles in the department.

Welcome Back Tea

WT WK 1: Wednesday 17 January 5-6pm, Gender Department

We hope you’ll join us for a Welcome back tea in the Department on the first Wednesday of Winter Term, when we’ll gather together as a Department to reunite after the break and welcome our new faculty!

Marking Criteria and Degree Classification

WT WK 3: Tuesday 30 January 10-11am, PAR.2.03

During this session, our Deputy Head of Teaching, Dr Sadie Wearing and Deputy Head of Research, Dr Ania Plomien, will cover the Department of Gender Studies Marking Criteria and how ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ degrees are calculated. This will be a useful session to attend before receiving feedback on your first summative assessments. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about this. No need to sign-up, just come along.

Applications essentials workshop: International Organisations/INGOs/CSOs

WT WK 3: Wednesday 31 January 5-6.30pm, MAR.1.10

A careers session for students in the Department of Gender interested in applying for opportunities with International Organisations, International NGOs and Civil Society Organisations Join ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender, Development and Globalisation fellow, Dr. Gloria Novović and ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers Consultant Rachel Power for this informative and interactive session focused on applying to IOs, INGOs and CSOs. Gloria will share insights and expertise from her own career in the sector, including her experience in recruiting candidates and applying for translating theoretical knowledge into institutional settings. Rachel will be on hand to provide advice on planning a job search strategy, constructing career narratives and communicating skills and motivation during the application process. A tailored session exclusively for students from all MSc programmes in the Department of Gender.

What’s it like to do a PhD in Gender?

WT WK 3: Thursday 1 February 5.30-7pm, Gender Department

Meet some of our current Gender PhD students in this informal session where you’ll learn more about what it’s like to do a PhD and have the opportunity to ask any questions about applications, funding, challenges faced, advice and more.

Careers in International Development and Gender Panel

WT WK 3: Friday 2 February 11am-12pm, Zoom

The session will be chaired by 2022 alum, Jirada Phetlam, and is focused on careers in international development and gender. The speakers Dr. Maxi Ussar, Arti Lad, and Maria Jose Guevara Duque, are alumni of the Departments of Gender Studies and International Relations. They have expertise in consulting, development, and project management from well-known institutions such as USAID, UNICEF, and various UN offices around the world. Please join us in hearing more about their experiences entering the field and how their studies here at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ contributed to that journey

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender ‘Sip and Paint’

WT WK 5: Friday 16 February, 3:30-5:00pm

An opportunity to get together on the last afternoon before Reading Week, for a creative activity with your ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender peers. Painting materials and a drink will be provided. You’ll be guided through a painting activity and have the option to explore your creative side. No painting experience is needed – all levels of artistic ability will be welcomed! Spaces are limited, so please only sign-up if you can definitely attend and let us know if you need to cancel your space.

Thesis to book: publishing workshop

WT WK 8: Friday 8 March 3-5pm

Hear from Professor Clare Hemmings about turning your PhD thesis into a book manuscript.

Alumni Networking Social

WT WK 11: Monday 25 March 6-8pm, Alumni Centre

Join us for an evening of semi-structured speed networking and socialising between alumni and current students.

Talking about your Gender MSc and other experience at interviews 

ST WK 3: Wednesday 15 May, 2.30-4.00pm - registration on  

A professional development seminar for students in the Department of Gender focused on preparing for interviews and how best to talk about your time at ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and other experiences to potential employers. ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Careers Consultant Rachel Power will be providing advice, support and encouragement in this practical and interactive professional skills seminar for students in the Department of Gender. Rachel will be focusing different approaches to prepare for interviews and will be on hand to offer plenty of tips and advice based on her previous experience working together with Gender students. This will be an interactive session, with opportunities for participants to share knowledge and insights, in addition to asking questions regarding the recruitment processes.

Gender Department Spring Party! 

ST WK 3: Wednesday 15 May, 6.00-8.30pm -  register on  Calendar

In Week 3 of Spring Term, we will be hosting a special celebration of our Gender Community and all your hard work this year. 

UK Women’s Budget Group Training 

ST WK 3: Thursday 16 May, 1.30-4.30pm - register on  Calendar

WBG Trainer, Dr Liz Hind, will be putting on a 3-hour workshop about gender mainstreaming, gender-responsive budgeting, and the methods used by feminist economists in researching inequalities and communicating with the government and policymakers.   

Careers in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

ST WK 3: Thursday 16 May, 6.00-7.30pm - register on  Calendar

Hear from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender alumni who are established EDI consultants and strategists across a variety of sectors. This is your chance to ask questions about careers in EDI and how to use your degree from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender to enter the field. Speakers include:  

•  (EA Inclusion)

•  (Brentford Football Club) 

•  (UK House of Lords) 

•  (The Health Foundation) 

•  (Green Park) 

•  (JLL Real Estate) 

 Global Alumni Networking Zoom Social 

ST WK 4: Wednesday 22 May 2-3pm (BST), Zoom  - register on  Calendar

Join ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender alumni from across the globe for a semi-structured networking social on Zoom. This session aims to support you forming relationships with international alumni with a diverse range of careers.  

Careers in Government and Civil Society 

ST WK 5: Wednesday 29 May 4-5.30pm (BST), Zoom  - register on  Calendar

Hear from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender alumni who are working in and with governments across a range of specialisms. This is your chance to ask questions about careers in gov and civil society and how to use your degree from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender to enter the field. Speakers include: 

•  (Assistant Head, Defence Afghan Relocations and Resettlement - UK Ministry of Defence) 

•  (Senior Policy and Programme Manager, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) 

•  (Policy Analyst and Gender Expert - Federal Government of Canada) 

•  (Advisor - Ministry of Social Development of Chile) 

•  (Assistant of Budget Deputy Director-General - European Commission) 

Careers in Media and Communications  

ST WK 6: Wednesday 5 June 2-3.30pm (BST), Zoom  - register on  Calendar

Hear from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender alumni who are working in social media, film, broadcasting, journalism, cultural commentary and more. This is your chance to ask questions about careers in media and comms and how to use your degree from ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Gender to enter the field. Speakers include: 

•  (Cultural Analyst – Canvas8) 

•  (Media Manager - International Transport Workers'​ Federation) 

•  (Strategy and Operations Lead – Google)  

•  (Senior Consultant in Brand and Corporate Communications – Cipla)