A Purple Plaque is unveiled in recognition of Dr Katerina Spranger's Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award

Dr Katerina Spranger (DPhil Engineering, 2010), a pioneering biomedical engineer and our alumna, has been honoured with a Purple Plaque in recognition of her Innovate UK Women in Innovation Award. The Award was created to improve the recognition of "remarkable women" and to inspire more girls into STEM.

The plaque was unveiled at a special ceremony at the Department of Engineering Science on 15 November. The event celebrated Dr Spranger’s remarkable contributions to medical innovation and her inspiring journey from her DPhil in Engineering at Wadham to successful entrepreneur. She is now founder and CEO of an award-winning medical startup, Oxford Heartbeat.

Dr. Spranger hopes this recognition will inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in STEM and entrepreneurship. Many congratulations on this achievement!