Ané Kritzinger Physics Gold Medal at STEM for BRITAIN Awards
Tabled 24 March 2026 by Wendy Chamberlain
That this House congratulates Ané Kritzinger on winning the Gold Medal in the Physics category at STEM for BRITAIN; recognises the outstanding achievement of presenting cutting-edge research in Parliament as part of this prestigious national competition for early-career researchers; notes that the research, conducted at University of St Andrews, focuses on detecting methanol in spirits without opening the bottle, addressing the serious global issue of methanol poisoning; commends the innovation and potential real-world impact of this work in improving public health and safety; further recognises the importance of supporting early-career scientists and promoting women in STEM fields across the United Kingdom; and wishes her every success in her future research and career.