{"id":488,"date":"2023-03-09T16:26:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T16:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/?p=488"},"modified":"2023-03-10T10:33:53","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T10:33:53","slug":"international-womens-day-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/2023\/03\/09\/international-womens-day-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"International Women&#8217;s Day 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Happy International Women\u2019s Day! On this special day, Astro-Obs\/Cosmo women organised a fun yet relaxed gathering, where MSP students &amp; staff came together to recognise the outstanding achievements of women, and how they continue to carve out a place for them in science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was held in the Herschel Penthouse, where attendees were welcomed with tea &amp; cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/9ef87dce-ceb0-497d-8c20-1fd762f81683-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/9ef87dce-ceb0-497d-8c20-1fd762f81683-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/9ef87dce-ceb0-497d-8c20-1fd762f81683-1-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/9ef87dce-ceb0-497d-8c20-1fd762f81683-1-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/9ef87dce-ceb0-497d-8c20-1fd762f81683-1-401x300.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Astro-Obs students colouring together while enjoying tea and coffee.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Colouring sheets featuring various female scientists (e.g., Ada Lovelace, Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Mae Jemison, Florence Nightingale) and space (e.g., astronauts, exoplanets, galaxies) were provided, creating an outlet for people to express themselves and unleash their inner artists. Some were lost in their thoughts as they coloured, while others shared stories about their lives and the women that inspired them. The atmosphere was very friendly and engaging, with everyone praising each other\u2019s colouring skills.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/a61efd4f-21d5-424d-b361-90ebc7213a66.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/a61efd4f-21d5-424d-b361-90ebc7213a66.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/a61efd4f-21d5-424d-b361-90ebc7213a66-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Exoplanet travel poster colouring sheet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It was amazing to see how a simple activity like colouring can bring a sense of togetherness and solidarity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/96b772bc-a8e8-42c5-b235-c6e2291ca06a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/96b772bc-a8e8-42c5-b235-c6e2291ca06a.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/96b772bc-a8e8-42c5-b235-c6e2291ca06a-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/96b772bc-a8e8-42c5-b235-c6e2291ca06a-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/96b772bc-a8e8-42c5-b235-c6e2291ca06a-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>Lots of MSP students and staff sat together taking some time to relax and celebrate International Women&#8217;s Day together!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fan fact: When asked to name a female role model, the most common answer was \u2018\u2019Mum\u2019\u2019. Who\u2019s your female role model?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/0d5fbf97-4c7c-4346-a7d0-2547e189eb99.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/0d5fbf97-4c7c-4346-a7d0-2547e189eb99.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/0d5fbf97-4c7c-4346-a7d0-2547e189eb99-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/0d5fbf97-4c7c-4346-a7d0-2547e189eb99-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/astro-obs\/files\/2023\/03\/0d5fbf97-4c7c-4346-a7d0-2547e189eb99-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>People sharing the names of the women who are an inspiration to them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy International Women\u2019s Day! 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