Overview
Dr. Nia Young is the Director of Professional Learning and Community Engagement at the School of Education, and she lectures in Childhood and Youth Studies as well as in Counselling Children and Young People. Her research centers on minority language use and its impact on children's self-esteem. As a dedicated advocate for children’s rights, Dr. Young has promoted youth voice in decision-making processes through her role with the Wales Observatory on the Human Rights of the Child and by founding Â鶹Íø’s Youth Summits. These summits gather children and young people from across Wales to meet with politicians and researchers, encouraging discussions on the changes young people want to see to secure their futures.
Dr. Young also collaborated with Wrexham University to deliver the Children’s University in North Wales, expanding children and young people's access to extracurricular activities to inspire greater opportunities and aspirations. A strong proponent of children's wellbeing and participation rights, she is deeply engaged in exploring how societal perceptions of childhood shape children’s experiences and opportunities.
Qualifications
- MSc: Counselling
2022 - PhD: The Literacy and Self-Esteem of Children Attending Welsh-Medium and English-Medium Schools in Wales
2015 - Professional: Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education
2013 - Professional: Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary)
2004 - BSc: Psychology
2003
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
I am willing to supervise a PhD
Publications
2024
- Published
Underwood, C., Thomas, E., Smith, A.-M., Williams, N., Kyffin, F. & Young, N., 31 Jul 2024, In: Wales Journal of Education. 26, 1, 20 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2022
- Published
Thomas, E., Fontaine, L., Aldridge-Waddon, M., Sullivan, K., Owen, C., Winter, F., Young, N., Lloyd-Williams, S., Gruffudd, G., Dafydd, M. & Caulfield, G., 16 Dec 2022, In: Wales Journal of Education.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2019
- Published
Gathercole, V., Thomas, E., Vinas-Guasch, N., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N., Roberts, E., Hughes-Parry, E. & Jones, L., 12 Jun 2019, Bilingualism, Executive Function, and Beyond: Questions and insights. Sekerina, I., Spradlin, L. & Valian, V. (eds.). Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins, Vol. 57 . p. 295-336 42 p. (Studies in Bilingualism; vol. 57).
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
2017
- Published
Young, N., Rhys, M., Kennedy, I. A. & Thomas, E., 1 Feb 2017, Bilingualism and Minority Language in Europe: Current Trends and Developments. Lauchlan, F. & Parafita Couto, M. D. C. (eds.). Cambridge Scholars Publishing, p. 120-142
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
2016
- Published
Smith, A.-M. & Young, N., 20 Dec 2016, The Conversation.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article - Published
Gathercole, V. C. M., Thomas, E. M., Viñas Guasch, N., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N. E., Roberts, E. J., Hughes, E. K. & Jones, L., Oct 2016, In: Linguistic Approaches to Bilingualism. 6, 5, p. 605-647
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2015
- Published
Young, N., Smith, A.-M. & Swerdlow, T., Jun 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review - Published
Young, N. & Smith, A.-M., Jun 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2014
- Published
Kennedy, I. A., Young, N. E., Gathercole, V. C., Thomas, E. M., Kennedy, I., Prys, C., Young, N., Viñas Guasch N., [. V., Roberts, E. J., Hughes, E. K. & Jones, L., 5 Feb 2014, In: Frontiers in Psychology: Developmental Psychology. 5
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review - Published
Young, N., Jun 2014.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2013
- Published
Young, N. & Thomas, E., Apr 2013.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2011
- Published
Young, N., Nov 2011.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
2010
- Published
Gathercole, V. M., Thomas, E. M., Jones, L., Guash, N. V., Young, N. & Hughes, E. K., 1 Sept 2010, In: International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism. 13, 5, p. 617-664
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Activities
2024
4 Sep 2024 – 6 Sep 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)The Sixth Â鶹Íø Youth Summit. Giving Secondary School pupils an opportunity to come together to discuss Technology and Children. With interactive workshops in Â鶹Íø's Student Activity Hub.
30 Jun 2024
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2023
Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit
10 Nov 2023
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)Pupil Voice Summit (Primary)
30 Apr 2023
Links:
2020
2nd Summit on Climate Change
Summit for schools to discuss and showcase work on Climate Change. Opportunity for schools to contribute to Welsh Government inquiry - The Circular Economy - Beyond recycling.
27 Feb 2020
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)
2019
An opportunity for primary school pupils to meet speakers working on Climate Change projects
18 Oct 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Bringing together children and young people from across North Wales to discuss their concerns about climate change and help them to voice their expectations for change.
5 Jul 2019
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Organiser)
2017
28 Jun 2017 – 30 Jun 2017
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)
2016
International Conference on Bilingualism in Education
10 Jun 2016 – 12 Jun 2016
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Projects
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01/11/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)
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01/11/2021 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)
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01/10/2021 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)