Thanks so much,

Robin.

I just want to say a huge thank you for inviting me to be here.

It's a real a real privilege and always slightly baffled when people show an interest in me or my life.

So this is a bit strange, but it's also really nice to be chatting to you.

So, yeah, I am currently the dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine here at the University of Lancashire.

I also hold a personal chair in clinical animal welfare and animal welfare is something that has shaped my life and my journey and hopefully will continue to do so.

When you stepped into this role, did you see a culture that you wanted to sort of grow within the community within the local area within the university are the things that you wanted to achieve when you stepped into this role