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I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Kate Jupp and I have recently been appointed as the new PIER Officer. Although the PIER (Public Involvement in Education and Research) partnership sits within HSS, my new post, focussing on research, is BU wide.

My clinical, research and education experience is as a physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist in long-term, complex neurological disability. My particular interest is the impact the need to use augmentative and alternative communication has on the individual, and those important to them.

I am passionate about enabling meaningful public involvement in research, education, practice, and service development. I have led projects in primary, secondary and higher education, as well as social and health care settings.

I am delighted to be joining Mel, Pete, and Angela, at what is an exciting time for advancing meaningful public involvement in research across the university; supporting researchers to build and nurture relationships with individuals with lived experience, and community organisations to enhance the impact of their work. I look forward to meeting and working with you.