Headington Campus - Gipsy Lane
Oxford Brookes University - Headington Campus, Oxford, Oxford OX3
UK
Many of us enjoy a beer but few know the science behind its production. Katherine is an expert in malting, yeast genomics, fermentation and flavour, and will give you some unique insights into the industry, her career and research.
Global brands such as Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch, as well as local brands such as Águila, Miller Lite and Victoria Bitter are just some of the 200 beers she is involved in.
As a member of Athena SWAN (Scientific Women’s Academic Network), Brookes is committed to advancing women’s careers in science, technology,
engineering, maths and medicine employment in academia.
About the speakerProfessor Katherine Smart
PROFESSOR KATHERINE SMART, GROUP CHIEF BREWER FOR SAB MILLER PLC
Prior to her appointment as Group Chief Brewer, Katherine Smart was the SAB Miller Professor of Brewing Science and Head of the School of Biosciences at the University of Nottingham. She was Oxford Brookes’ first Professor of Brewing Science and ran a large research group in brewing yeast physiology.