Celebration of women in research

The University of Nottingham is celebrating the achievements of women in science, engineering, technology and medicine. The event on Wednesday October 13 will be attended by some of the University's most prominent female scientists. The aim is to demonstrate what women can achieve and encourage other female researchers in the early stage of their careers to pursue their goals. The event at the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science will be opened by Karen Cox, Pro -Vice-Chancellor, a professor in cancer and palliative care and former Head of Nursing at The University of Nottingham. It will be hosted by the country's only female Professor of Brewing Science, Katherine Smart. Female experts from science, engineering, technology and medicine (STEM) will also be on hand to talk to about their work and inspirational researchers will be presenting posters about their research. One of the key speakers is Dr Julie Greensmith, an expert in Computer Science.