Women Lead 2021

'AMLÉ' (Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn) is the new name for the Union of Students in Ireland. It's a direct translation. It came into effect on 13 May 2025. The rebrand reflects the desire of the organisation to promote the use of the Irish Language.
USI was renamed 'AMLÉ' (Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn) on 13 May 2025. The rebrand reflects the desire of the organisation to promote the use of the Irish Language. The translation of 'Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn' to English is 'Union of Students in Ireland'.

We are delighted to welcome you to Women Lead 2021! Each year, AMLÉ runs Women Lead for self-defining women who are interested in running for leadership positions in their Students’ Unions, clubs and societies or elsewhere in their communities.

As a participant you will have the opportunity to engage with empowering panel discussions, motivational talks and learn invaluable skills that will help you run for election. We hope you can use this website as a resource to help you wherever you choose to go.

 

Let’s hear from you!

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Celebrating Women

To celebrate women, we have compiled some lists of our favourite books, podcasts and films created and made by or about women to inspire you to become a woman who leads! Click on the thumbnails below to view or download.

 

The Schedule

Here’s our exciting Women Lead 2021 schedule. We have so many interesting and inspiring women lined up with a range of information and advice!

Speaker Bios and Session Descriptions

Click on the thumbnails below to view or download.

 

 

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Women Lead ISL

 

 

Empowerment Bingo

Why not look inwards to grow on your self-development journey and reach out to others to empower them to reach for their goals? You can use our empowerment bingo to guide you – have fun!