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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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ’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.

• 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

I am willing to supervise a PhD

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

2024

• 4 Sep 2024 – 6 Sep 2024

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)

• The Sixth Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ Youth Summit. Giving Secondary School pupils an opportunity to come together to discuss Technology and Children. With interactive workshops in Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¹ÒÅÆ×ÊÁÏ's Student Activity Hub.

  30 Jun 2024

  Links:

  Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)

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:

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)

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

  Links:

  Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)

• 01/11/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• 01/11/2021 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)

• 01/10/2021 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)