The programme for?2015 already highlights an exceptional range of activities on offer, devised by students and staff alike through various groups and networks. And it's still evolving as individual organisers complete arrangements. You can find talks, seminars, sports activities, serious business and plenty of fun stuff.

Highlights to date?include:

• Free fitness classes at Jubilee Sports Hall (sponsored by Sport and Wellbeing)
• The value of women in leadership roles (Theano)
• Calling the Shots - the role of women in film since 2000 (Film department)
• Conversation caf¨¦ and round-the-room discussion, looking to the next phase of our work on gender equality in the University (Diversity)
• Campbell Lecture with two guest speakers (WiSET)

Globally, International Women's Day itself is usually celebrated on 8?March.?The majority?of the University's events are?due to take place?in?the week of 9-13 March, with?others following a few days later.

Most activities centre on women's lives and careers, including skills, techniques, achievements and role models. And all are definitely open to everyone.

For latest news including a schedule of confirmed events, visit www.southampton.ac.uk/iww .

If you are organising a relevant?activity and would like it included on this schedule, please contact Linnet Evans .

ÍøÂç²ÊƱAPPÏÂÔØ_°Ä¿Í²ÊƱÍø-¹Ù·½ÓÎÏ·, Women's Aid

For 2015, many of our events will again be actively supporting ÍøÂç²ÊƱAPPÏÂÔØ_°Ä¿Í²ÊƱÍø-¹Ù·½ÓÎÏ·, Women's Aid . You may also see collection buckets around the campus.

Since last year's Week, SWA have offered practical, holistic, non-judgmental support to hundreds of women from all backgrounds.

There are also specialist Children and Youth workers.

The Survivor's Handbook provides advice on keeping safe, legal rights and much more. It's available in English and other community languages, and both text and audio formats.

Please?help to support this valuable local and national service.