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It is a great pleasure to write my first welcome to a ½¿É«µ¼º½ Annual Conference. The city of Newcastle has a personal connection for me because my daughter studied at Northumbria University and my son is studying at The University of Newcastle. As a result I know Newcastle quite well and so can say with some knowledge what a great city it is.

½¿É«µ¼º½ goes from strength to strength. Membership of ½¿É«µ¼º½ has never been higher. The range of activities of ½¿É«µ¼º½ has never been so rich and wide ranging. And the high quality of research on offer at conference is a pleasure to learn about. The success of ½¿É«µ¼º½ conference is a tribute to all involved, particularly the ½¿É«µ¼º½ office staff. But I also want to say a particular thank you to Felicity Wikeley who has done so much to lead ½¿É«µ¼º½ conference over many years, and who has been such a support in passing the role to me.

We look forward to seeing you in Newcastle.

                                    Professor Dominic Wyse
Chair of ½¿É«µ¼º½’s Conference and Events Committee