Women's Stories: Women in STEM
Women’s Stories: Women in STEM
15 May 2025
The 2024/2025 academic year marks 50 years since Hertford became one of the first five traditionally all-male colleges to go co-educational. To celebrate the occasion we are curating an exciting programme of events.
Join us for a lecture series dedicated to discovering diverse and inspiring stories told by Hertford women. Women’s Stories is a thought-provoking series that brings together academics, students and alumnae to share their insights on the multifaceted experiences of women across different fields, cultures and histories.
This series is designed for anyone passionate about understanding and appreciating the rich tapestry of female perspectives. Whether you’re a student, staff, alum or none of the above, come be part of a meaningful conversation that honours the power of women’s stories.
The final panel in the series will focus on Women in STEM.
Date and Time: Thursday 15 May 2025, 5.30 – 6.30pm
Location: The Baring Room, Hertford College
All welcome! To reserve your place, please register here.
Speakers:
Professor Dame Kay Davies CBE FRS, FMedSci (Emeritus Fellow):
Kay was elected as Dr Lee’s Professor of Anatomy at the University of Oxford in 1998 and was Head of Department from 2008-2011. Her interest lies in the molecular analysis of human genetic disease, particularly the genetic basis of neuromuscular and neurological disorders. Her research group are dedicated to finding effective treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and spinal muscular atrophy.
In 1999, she set up the MRC Functional Genomics Unit aimed at exploiting genome information for the analysis of the function of genes in the nervous system. In 2000, she co-founded the Oxford Centre of Gene Function with Professors Ashcroft (Physiology) and Donnelly (Statistics) to bring together genetics, physiology and bioinformatics in a new multidisciplinary building which was completed in 2003. She is co-director of this initiative and is currently co-director of the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre.
Kay has an active interest in the ethical implications of her research and in the public understanding of science. She is a founding fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 2003.
Ina Hanninger (MEng Engineering Science, 2016)
After studying for a Master’s in Engineering Science and specialising in Machine Learning at Hertford, Ina transitioned from developing financial platforms at Goldman Sachs to becoming CTO and co-founder of Anathem. Here, she is developing AI solutions that will help to transform high stake public services.
Anathem’s AI solution originally began in NHS mental healthcare, where it successfully reduced clinician administrative burden for a number of mental health staff. It has since expanded to support police officers in gathering better evidence and accelerating justice.
Ina is passionate about mental health and the application of AI for impact.
Chaired by:
Professor Claire Vallance (Tutorial Fellow in Chemistry) and Professor Alison Woollard (Tutorial Fellow in Biochemistry).