Dundalk Institute of Technology celebrated International Women’s Day on campus this morning with an event in the Whitaker Theatre that included an all-female panel discussion on ‘#Breaking The Bias’ which is this year’s global theme for international Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day is about celebrating women’s achievements and raising awareness of the importance of a diverse, equitable and inclusive world so DkIT took the opportunity to reinforce their commitment to promoting a gender equitable institution of higher education.
In March last year, DkIT was awarded the international Athena SWAN Bronze Award in recognition of its commitment to advancing gender equality in academia, and i promoting diversity and inclusion for staff and students in higher education.
The Panel at the International Women’s Day event comprised of speakers who all have direct links to Dundalk Institute of Technology;
Dr. Edel Healy, Head of School of Health and Science DkIT
Kenny Ogunjemilusi, 2nd year PhD student at DkIT who is examining entrepreneurship policies and access to finance on the island of Ireland from a gender perspective.
Joanna Gardiner, CEO at the Gardiner Family Apothecary and the only female Chair of the DkIT Governing Body 2006 – 2010.
Áine Brady, recently started her PhD which is a collaboration between DCU and DkIT and is looking at drug delivery in breast cancer.
Stephanie Caffrey, A recent DkIT graduate who is forging her career in the creative industries as a music producer, musician and a live sound engineer.
Anita Finnegan, Founder & CEO Nova Leah (DkIT). Global Expert in Cybersecurity.
