"international women's day" blog posts

Spotlighting Alice Guy BlachéAn image depicting a painting of Alice Guy Blache

Spotlighting Alice Guy Blaché

This International Women’s Day, student Liddie Thomas, would like to highlight someone in the film industry who has inspired her immensely: Alice Guy Blaché.

Posted on: 8 March 2024

Li Qingzhao (1084 – 1155) and her Ci’ (Lyric Poetry)red traditional chinese temple with cherry blossom against a blue sky

Li Qingzhao (1084 – 1155) and her Ci’ (Lyric Poetry)

Dr Penny Ding shares the story of Chinese female poet Li Qingzhao.

Posted on: 9 March 2021

Las Tesis: A Women's History Month Special

Las Tesis: A Women's History Month Special

Women's History Month is a chance to celebrate the efforts that different feminist groups exercise to make the world a better and safer place.

Posted on: 6 March 2020

Discovering Paula Rego - feminism, art and activismPaula Rego etchings

Discovering Paula Rego - feminism, art and activism

Luke, one of our language students, tells us why he is passionate about the art of Paula Rego - who is considered to be one of the greatest living painters.

Posted on: 8 March 2019