International Women’s Day 2025: Celebrating the women at Salford shaping the world

As part of International Women’s Day 2025, the University of Salford is celebrating the extraordinary women leading ground-breaking research that transforms everyday lives in Salford and beyond.

From exploring innovative healthcare solutions and advancing sustainability to challenging societal preconceptions and advocating for underrepresented communities, Salford’s researchers are tackling some of the most hard-to-solve problems facing the world today.

Dr Rachel Woolley, Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange at the University of Salford, said: “At the University of Salford, we are committed to research that drives real change and enriches lives. Our remarkable women are at the forefront of innovation, shaping policies, advancing technologies and addressing critical social issues.

“The dedication and expertise of all of our female academics across the University inspires us all, and this International Women’s Day, we are proud to celebrate their invaluable contributions to society.”

Through collaboration with communities, policy makers, funding partners, charities and businesses, academics at Salford are co-creating solutions and shaping the world through their ideas – making a tangible difference in people’s lives.

The University of Salford is dedicated to supporting female colleagues across the research environment through its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement of Ambition. Salford is a signatory of the Athena Swan Charter, which looks to transform gender equity within higher education. The University is also a Stonewall Gold employer and offer opportunities for staff to engage with the Aurora programme, which inspires women to achieve leadership positions in higher education.

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