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CelebrateHER Conference 2025 Gallery: a Sell-Out International Women’s Day Event at the Coleraine campus.

The CelebrateHER Conference 2025, a sold-out International Women’s Day event, brought together 300 women at Ulster University, Coleraine, on 4th March for a day of inspiration and empowerment.

Hosted by Caroline O'Neill, the event focused on the theme ‘Accelerate Action’, featuring motivational speakers and panellists such as:

  • Marie Gleeson of Navmar Leadership and former Irish Navy Captain
  • Emma Burdett of Digital Culture
  • Olympic Champion Lady Mary Peters
  • Olympic Champion Hannah Scott
  • Carol Dooey of The Hub Cookstown
  • Louise Adams of Cultshe
  • Dr. Marie Lacey of Belfast Community Gospel Choir
  • Charlotte Dixon of Elephant Rock Hotel

Organised in partnership with Enterprise Causeway and supported by several organisations, the conference provided a platform for learning, leadership, and networking.

A key highlight was the ‘Connect Bingo’ session, where attendees shared insights, exchanged recommendations, and formed meaningful connections.

Take a look back at the highlights from this incredible event to see inspiring moments, great connections, and unforgettable experiences!

event photos

Group pictures including Jayne Taggart of Causeway Enterprise, Prof Malachy Ó Néil of UU, Caroline O’Neill of Digg Success, Marie Gleeson of Navmar Leadship and former Irish Navy Captain, Carol Dooey of The Hub Cookstown, Louise Adams of Cultshe, Charlotte Dixon of Elephant Rock Hotel, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, and Tanya Stirling.
IWD Group Photo
Landscape shot of the IWD event in Ulster University Coleraine with IWD sign
IWD Stage and Sign
Prof Malachy Ó Néil of UU giving an opening speech during the IWD Ulster University event in Coleraine
IWD Prof. Prof Malachy Ó Néil Speech
Marie Gleeson of Navmar Leadship and former Irish Navy Captain giving a speech during the IWD Ulster University event in Coleraine with a quote from Theodore Roosevelt in the background.
IWD Marie Gleeson Speech
Caroline O’Neill of Digg Success and Lady Mary Peters having a conversation on stage at the IWD Ulster University event in Coleraine.
IWD Caroline O’Neill and Lady Mary Peters Speech
HER Story Panel consisting of Caroline O’Neill of Digg Success, Carol Dooey of The Hub Cookstown, Louise Adams of Cultshe, Dr Marie Lacey of the Belfast Community Gospel Choir and Charlotte Dixon on stage at the IWD Ulster University event in Coleraine.
IWD Caroline O’Neill, Carol Dooey, Louise Adams, Dr Marie Lacey and Charlotte Dixon group talk
Dr Marie Lacey of the Belfast Community Gospel Choir giving a speech at the IWD Ulster University event in Coleraine with Caroline O’Neill and Louise Adams in the background.
IWD Dr Marie Lacey Speech
Conference delegates networking during ‘Connect Bingo’ session
IWD Conference delegates networking during ‘Connect Bingo’ session 1
Conference delegates networking during ‘Connect Bingo’ session
IWD Conference delegates networking during ‘Connect Bingo’ session 2
Conference delegates networking during ‘Connect Bingo’ session
IWD Conference delegates networking during ‘Connect Bingo’ session 3
Conference delegate sharing insights gained from new connections
IWD Conference delegate sharing insights gained from new connections
Emma Burdett of Digital Culture giving a speech on stage at the IWD Ulster University event in Coleraine.
IWD Emma Burdett Speech
Conference group photo with all delegates and speakers at the IWD Ulster University event in Coleraine.
IWD Conference Group Photo

Huge thanks to all our guests and graduates for joining us in celebration of International Women’s Day. We hope you enjoyed the event and look forward to seeing you at another UU Connects event soon.