UNILAG to Celebrate International Day for Women and Girls in Science

The Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), University of Lagos (UNILAG) Branch, is set to commemorate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The event will take place at NitHub, No. 6, Commercial Road, UNILAG, Akoka, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Themed Women in Science Leadership: A New Era for Sustainability, the celebration will feature a variety of engaging activities aimed at highlighting the critical role of women in science and fostering an inclusive scientific community. Among the scheduled activities are guest lectures, a student-led panel discussion, and special awards recognizing outstanding contributions to the field. Additionally, the event will honor newly promoted female professors, reinforcing the importance of representation and leadership in science.

For those unable to attend in person, a virtual participation option is available via Zoom. Interested attendees can join using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87576951004?pwd=faZlLb1HXVLda9tr6Oa4G328gTHom6.1, with Meeting ID: 875 7695 1004 and Passcode: OWSD25.

The event serves as a call to action for increased female representation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. UNILAG and OWSD continue to champion the empowerment of women and girls in science, advocating for greater opportunities and visibility in the global scientific landscape.

All interested participants are encouraged to attend and engage in this impactful and inspiring event aimed at shaping the future of women in science.