Here is a message from one of our educators Donna Lovelock:
Hazel Inskip, professor of statistical epidemiology
My pledge is to challenge those who put down others and to try very hard never to do it myself. Particularly I want to challenge gender racism in which those who are women or LGBTQI+ and of colour have an even tougher deal than I have as a white heterosexual woman.
I am inspired by Nisreen Alwan (@Dr2NisreenAlwan) who always has the courage to call out inequality and stands up for marginalised groups. She leads a way that I wish I followed better.
Lisa Bagust, LifeLab educator
Watch Lisa’s message for #IWD and why she is proud of the work we do at LifeLab.
Dr Kath Woods-Townsend, LifeLab programme lead
Working across disciplines and organisations is one of the parts of my job that I value the most, it does give an insight into the #everydaysexism that is acceptable in different groups, and I always #ChooseToChallenge those small, ‘inconsequential’ actions that serve to reinforce inequality.
The only other thing I would choose to challenge isn’t really about women’s day, but more about the persistent overlooking of young people’s voices. The sense that adults can make all the decisions for young people and they don’t need to be involved or heard.
Sian Bryant, communications
“This past year has given me countless examples of women who have stepped up to make a difference. I will always choose to challenge a lack of opportunity for women to make their mark”
Calling all young film makers
Posted March 1
Are you fed up with seeing teenagers out and about, not being careful, which results in young people being blamed for breaking coronavirus rules? 
We’re creating a video to show the importance of following the rules. In this video, we want to share examples of how young people are making good choices and show how Southampton’s young people have been doing their bit to reduce the spread of the virus. Have you been sticking to the guidance and keeping people safe?
Find out more here video-project-instructions
We’re looking for short video clips that demonstrate how you’ve been thinking carefully about the choices you make and how you’ve been playing your part.
To get involved, please record a 5-second clip of yourself doing the activity using your smartphone or webcam and just send it in. You could even win a £20 gift voucher!