Past Events

This talk is the fourth in our "Barbara Holway Ilias '63 Memorial Lecture Series," which seeks to honor Barbara, elevate the voices of Wellesley alumnae in the UK, and introduce our alumnae to new ideas and information. Register to attend here. 

Synopsis of the talk

The Women's Rights Era: 50 Years of Gender Equality Advocacy and Reform across the Globe

In 1975, thousands of women activists around the globe converged on Mexico City for the First World Conference on Women. This UN convening launched a 50-year period of feminist mobilization and gender equality reform. This talk reviews the gains of the women’s rights era against the current trend: a global wave of de-democratization and right-wing populism. Come for the optimism about the past and stay for stories of women’s resilience in the present.

Our evening will run as follows:

6:00-6:45: Networking / drinks & nibbles

6:45-7:30: Jennifer's Lecture and Q&A

7:30-8:00: Further networking / drinks and nibbles

Wellesley Club UK warmly invites you to this year's Thanksgiving potluck gathering. This is an annual tradition and we hope you'll be able to join us for an afternoon of good food, lively conversation, and an opportunity to give thanks for the education and institution that connect us all. Register to attend here. 

Please join us at the Imperial War Museum to hear Helen Fry discuss her new book, Women In Intelligence.

This event will be held on Thursday, March 7th, from 6:30pm at the Imperial War Museum. You can register to attend here. 

Wellesley Club UK invites you to join us for a private tour of Kew Gardens. This event will be held on Saturday, April 20th, from 10:30am. You can register to attend here. 

Please join the Club's March Weekend Book Club gathering, on Zoom! You can register to attend here. This event will be held on Saturday, March 16th, from 4:30pm-6pm. 

Join us for the Wellesley Club UK's annual Expat Finance Matters in the UK seminar. You can register to attend here. This event will be held on Tuesday, February 20th, from 6pm.