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8 March 2025

International Women's Day

Celebrating Success, Inspiring Action

Saturday 8 March 2025 marks International Women's Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It urges us to make real steps towards a gender equal world, free from bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

This year's theme of #AccelerateAction is calling for increased momentum in achieving this goal by identifying what works and doing more of it, faster. This includes acknowledging strategies, resources, and activities that positively impact women's advancement and pushing for their implementation.

At the University of Lincoln, the event coincides with our Postgraduate Open Day and across campus we will be showcasing the incredible achievements of inspirational women. Both on International Women's Day and every other day, we seek to break down biases and empower everyone to feel equal both professionally and personally, ensuring that no one's successes go unsung.

Sara's Fantastic Football Future

Lincoln alumna Sara Shehabi has made history in the world of football by becoming the first and only female Technical Director of a professional football club in her home country of Jordan. Sara, who received her MSc in Sport and Exercise Science in 2017, has been able to turn her dreams into a reality, in the face of incredible adversity.

Sara Shehabi stood on a football pitch

Molly’s Amazing Atlantic Adventure

When Molly Hemeter first came to the University in the autumn of 2016, she’d never held a pair of oars before but was always interested in a new challenge. Fast forward to 2025 and Molly has just completed ‘The World’s Toughest’ rowing competition across the Atlantic Ocean, while raising thousands of pounds for charity.

Celebrating Our Staff

We are immensely proud of our academic staff, many of whom are conducting world-leading research. Some of their work seeks to directly tackle gender equalities, while others excel in sectors traditionally dominated by men.

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Professor Anna Tarrant

Anna leads the Centre for Innovation in Fatherhood and Family Research and her work focuses on giving young fathers a voice and a platform to present their views.

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Professor Anna Wilkinson

Professor Anna Wilkinson

Anna is an expert in animal cognition and a key member of the University's Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare research group.

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Professor Hanya Pielichaty

Hanya is Professor of Sport, Gender, and Inclusive Education and her research is challenging gender inequalities across sport and education.

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Dr Antonella Liuzzo Scorpo

Dr Antonella Liuzzo Scorpo

Antonella is a specialist in the cultural history of the medieval Western Mediterranean, with a particular focus on the Iberian Peninsula.

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Professor Claire Hills

Professor Claire Hills

Claire is an expert in diabetic kidney disease and the founding member of the Diabetes, Metabolism and Inflammation research group at Lincoln.

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Professor Sharon Green

Professor Sharon Green

As Dean of Executive Education and Skills, Sharon is responsible for driving quality improvements across academic and professional service departments.

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Professor Carenza Lewis

Carenza has been a presenter on the Time Team TV series and has been spearheading research projects that explore the public benefits of participation in heritage.

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Dr Bukola Onarinde

Bukola is an Associate Professor at our National Centre for Food Manufacturing, amassing more than 15 years' experience of industrial research collaboration.

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Celebrating Our Students

We have an exceptional cohort of postgraduate students undertaking research across a variety of disciplines. You can find out more about how each researcher is making on impact by viewing their profiles below.

Erica Cheung

Erica Cheung

Erica is researching training and care regimes for performance horses working in equestrian sports to find out why some bad practices still exist.

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Sarah Reade

Sarah Reade

Sarah is looking at developing a walking robotic manipulator to help with the process of decommissioning large fusion nuclear reactors in the UK.

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Francesca Cannon

Francesca Cannon

Francesca's doctoral research focuses on the impact of three queens who were the second wives of kings in the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries.

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Georgia Clay

For her PhD, Georgia is examining the relationships between physical activity, service professionals, and older adults in the context of community stroke rehabilitation.

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Nicki Pierce

Through her research, Nicki is helping young fathers get the support they need to avoid leaving school without the qualifications and experiences that change lives.

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Lindsey Cawrey

Lindsey Cawrey

PhD student Lindsey is exploring whether the persistent pursuit of economic growth, which has become a key indicator of prosperity, should be the end goal for governments.

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Patricia Reid

Patricia Reid

Patricia has been exploring and evaluating a number of biographical novels for her PhD, which are stories that feature accounts of a real author's life rather than using imaginary characters.

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