Vikki Barry

Vikki Barry is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy within the Department of Allied Health Professions, Sport and Exercise at the University of Huddersfield. She has been a full-time academic since March 2016, following her role as a Lecturer Practitioner starting in October 2015. She is also a member of the Centre for Applied Research in Health and actively contributes to professional and academic communities.

Research Interests: Vikki's research is centered on the concepts of occupational identity and occupational justice, with a particular focus on asylum seekers and individuals with mental health challenges. Her work explores how employment restrictions affect the occupational identities of asylum seekers and how occupation interrelates with health. She is passionate about service user involvement and the integration of research into teaching.

Professional Affiliations and Leadership:

• Member, Centre for Applied Research in Health
• Regional Communications and Social Media Lead, Northern and Yorkshire Royal College of Occupational Therapists Regional Committee (since 2017)
• Member of a professional committee and society

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Teaching and Academic Engagement: Vikki is deeply committed to quality teaching and learning, with a research-informed approach. She has presented at the Annual National Occupational Therapy Conference and contributed to multiple oral presentations on topics such as telehealth, occupational identity, and student choice in health professional education. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and reduced inequalities.

Labs and Research Groups: She is a member of the Centre for Applied Research in Health, where she contributes to interdisciplinary research in health and wellbeing.