Kalimah Ibrahiim

I joined Buckinghamshire New University in 2023 as a member of the Senior Leadership Team within the School of Health and Social Care Professions. My role includes leading and establishing the occupational therapy programmes. 

I acquired a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from Brunel University, as well as a PGCert in Learning and Teaching (Higher Education) and a BA (Hons) in Media and Cultural Studies from the University of East London. Additionally, I attained a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Essex. I am currently in the process of completing a doctorate in public health at Teesside University.

My specialist areas of interest and research span a range of topics, including health policy and systems research, prisons, digital and health literacy, social transformation and community co-creation. The primary aim of my work is to address the needs and challenges faced by marginalised communities. My doctoral research focuses on digital literacy as a means to enhance the skills of young people who are not engaged in education, employment or training.

In 2021, I was elected to serve as the Council Member for England and Chair of the England Board at the British Association of Occupational Therapists (BAOT) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). I am a member of the Board of Directors and a trustee. I am entrusted with ensuring the organisation’s and the occupational therapy profession's long-term viability.

My professional experience has led to me being appointed by the Secretary of State to the Independent Monitoring Board for Prisons, where I contribute to ensuring the humane and just treatment of those in custody. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), a member of BAOT/RCOT, the Faculty of Public Health and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health and the Higher Education Academy.

I had the privilege of working and contributing to the development and drafting of the 'Principles of practice-based learning', a collaborative project between the RCOT and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). The primary objective of this project is to enhance and broaden the scope of student placement and workforce possibilities.

My career highlight is serving as the Council Member for England and Chair of the England Board at BAOT/RCOT. 

• Associate Professor