Iona Bateman

Iona Bateman is currently a Student Officer and Equity, Diversity & Belonging Officer for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, focusing on enhancing equity and diversity within network activities. Additionally, Iona serves as a Student Officer at the University of Southampton, contributing to a transformative assessment project and mentoring students through the 'Ignite your Journey' program. As a Junior Research Fellow, Iona researches barriers faced by mature students, while also holding various roles such as Student Executive Officer at the Physiotherapy Research Society and Research Assistant at the University of Nottingham. Academic involvement includes leadership positions within student councils and societies, and the ongoing pursuit of a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Southampton. Education background also encompasses studies in Film & Photography, linguistics, and Zoology.