Forthcoming Events
Fourth Annual Conference of the Menstruation Research Network (UK)
Menstruation: Dignity, Health, and Inequalities
Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May 2025
University of East London
The 2025 Menstruation Research Network Conference will explore the vital theme of Dignity, Health, and Inequalities, focusing on how social, cultural, and economic disparities shape menstrual experiences. This interdisciplinary event will bring together voices from across sectors to share insights, discuss challenges, and generate innovative solutions for addressing poor menstrual health and equity in both the Global North and the South.
Dignity in menstruation goes beyond access to products—it’s about tackling the ways stigma and exclusion erode agency and limit opportunities. For millions worldwide, menstruation remains surrounded by misinformation and silence, affecting not only personal experiences but also broader social and economic outcomes. From underdiagnosed conditions like endometriosis and anaemia to the environmental challenges of menstrual waste and the societal restrictions that hinder full participation in both public and private life, this conference seeks to unpack these interconnected issues and foster approaches that advance equity and inclusion.
Building on the success of previous years, the conference will feature plenary sessions, poster presentations, workshops, and roundtable discussions designed to espouse collaboration and interdisciplinary dialogue. Special sessions like creative showcases and an open forum will offer dynamic spaces for innovative ideas and diverse perspectives.
So, whether you’re a researcher, healthcare professional, advocate, policymaker, educator, artist, or student, we invite you to join us in shaping the conversation and driving change toward a future where menstruation is fully understood, valued, and free from stigma.
Past Events
Third Annual Conference of the Menstruation Research Network (UK)
Inclusive Menstruation: Practice, Research, Action
Wednesday 29th May 2024
Liverpool John Moores University
Menstruation Research has continued to grow since the establishment of The Menstruation Research Network UK (MRN) in 2018. We have seen shifts in policy, research, practice and understanding of the varied experiences of people who menstruate. An intersectional and inclusive approach to the study of – and advocacy for – menstruation and menstruators is more important than ever. This is particularly true at a time where many governments are making repeated attacks on the most marginalised people in society, from people seeking asylum to our trans and gender diverse siblings, and from international students – for example, through restrictive visa reforms in the UK – to our rights in workplaces. How does this environment impact people who menstruate, their access to menstrual management, and public understandings of menstruation?
Second Annual Conference of the Menstruation Research Network (UK)
Menstruation & Sustainability
Friday 26th May 2023
University of St Andrews
Keynote performance by artist Jay Critchley (Miss Tampon Liberty)
Our focus this year is menstruation and sustainability, but presentations are welcome on all aspects of menstruation research, policy, art and activism.