Pam Turpin
About Pam Turpin
Pam Turpin is a Research Programme Manager at Arup in Leeds, United Kingdom, with extensive experience in dementia design and research.
Title and Current Role
Pam Turpin serves as the Research Programme Manager at Arup, a global design and consultancy firm, where she has worked since 2012. In this role, she leads various research initiatives, focusing extensively on integrating sensory disability insights into the built environment. Based in Leeds, United Kingdom, her work helps to further Arup’s mission of creating innovative and inclusive design solutions.
Previous Roles at Arup
Before her current position, Pam Turpin has worked in several capacities at Arup. From 2009 to 2013, she was the Outreach Manager, where she played a key role in community engagement and outreach strategies. Prior to that, between 2008 and 2012, she served as Senior Development Manager, overseeing project development and stakeholder engagement. Each of these roles has contributed to her extensive expertise in research, development, and community-focused initiatives.
Educational Background and Degrees
Pam Turpin has pursued extensive academic training in various fields. She is currently undertaking a PhD at University College London, a program she began in 2009. She holds an MA in Gerontology from The University of Salford, obtained between 2002 and 2005. Additionally, she earned a Post Graduate Certificate in Dementia Studies from The University of Stirling and a Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Management from the University of York. Her academic pursuits have focused significantly on dementia and healthcare management.
Expertise in Dementia and Sensory Disabilities
Pam Turpin is recognized for her expertise in dementia design and serves as a dementia design advisor. She has a particular focus on exploring the visual challenges faced by people with dementia and how these challenges impact their interaction with their environments. Her knowledge extends to advising on sensory disabilities, incorporating qualitative research methods and action learning into her work.
Previous Role at RNIB
From 2001 to 2008, Pam Turpin worked at RNIB as the National Advisory Older People and Health (Research). Based in Leeds, she focused on research concerning older people and health, contributing to the national dialog on improving services and support for individuals with sensory disabilities.