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Dr Nia Young

Lecturer in Education / Director of Teaching and Learning

nia.young@bangor.ac.uk

0000-0003-3518-3778

View Dr Nia Young’s profile on the Bangor Research Portal

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 Bangor’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

  • PublishedChildhood and youth studies and the new Curriculum for Wales: Synergies and opportunities
    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

  • PublishedWorking towards diagnosing bilingual children's literacy abilities: Some key considerations for teachers in Wales
    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

  • PublishedTeasing apart factors influencing executive function performance in bilinguals and monolinguals at different ages: Teasing apart factors
    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

  • PublishedThe linguistic, cognitive and emotional advantages of minority language bilingualism
    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

  • PublishedHow the 'Santa lie' helps teach children to be good little consumers
    Smith, A.-M. & Young, N., 20 Dec 2016, The Conversation.
    Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
  • PublishedTeasing apart factors influencing Executive Function performance in bilinguals and monolinguals at different ages
    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

  • PublishedExpanding horizons or ruining Disney? An investigation of students’ experience of threshold concepts in Childhood Studies.
    Young, N., Smith, A.-M. & Swerdlow, T., Jun 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
  • PublishedThe dragon in the room: Pedagogical reflections on teaching and learning in a bilingual environment.
    Young, N. & Smith, A.-M., Jun 2015.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2014

  • PublishedDoes language dominance affect cognitive performance in bilinguals? Lifespan evidence from preschoolers through older adults on card sorting, Simon, and metalinguistic tasks
    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
  • PublishedShifting attitudes and critical thinking in students of childhood studies: A pilot study.
    Young, N., Jun 2014.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2013

  • PublishedBilingualism, orthography and self-esteem: How children learning to read and write in Welsh and English view themselves
    Young, N. & Thomas, E., Apr 2013.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2011

  • PublishedFactors influencing literacy skills and self-esteem of students learning to read in transparent vs. opaque orthographies
    Young, N., Nov 2011.
    Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review

2010

  • PublishedCognitive effects of bilingualism: digging deeper for the contributions of language dominance, linguistic knowledge, socio-economic status and cognitive abilities
    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

  • International Enterprise Educators Conference 2024

    4 Sep 2024 – 6 Sep 2024

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Participant)
  • Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Dechnoleg

    The Sixth Bangor Youth Summit. Giving Secondary School pupils an opportunity to come together to discuss Technology and Children. With interactive workshops in Bangor University's Student Activity Hub.

    30 Jun 2024

    Links:

    • https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uwchgynhadledd-ieuenctid-bangor-youth-summit-technoleg-technology-tickets-901499939587
    Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)

2023

  • Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Iechyd Meddwl

    Mental Health and Wellbeing Summit

    10 Nov 2023

    Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Organiser)
  • Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Lais y Disgybl

    Pupil Voice Summit (Primary)

    30 Apr 2023

    Links:

    • https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uwchgynhadledd-cynradd-llais-y-disgybl-pupil-voice-summit-primary-tickets-574335812877?aff=oddtdtcreator
    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)

2020

  • Ail Uwchgynhadledd ar Newid Hinsawdd 2nd Summit on Climate Change

    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

  • Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Newid Hinsawdd - Youth Summit on Climate Change

    An opportunity for primary school pupils to meet speakers working on Climate Change projects

    18 Oct 2019

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
  • Uwchgynhadledd Ieuenctid ar Newid Hinsawdd / Youth Summit on Climate Change

    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

  • Bangor Interdisciplinary Conference on Childhood and Youth

    28 Jun 2017 – 30 Jun 2017

    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)

2016

  • International Conference on Bilingualism in Education, Bangor University

    International Conference on Bilingualism in Education

    10 Jun 2016 – 12 Jun 2016

    Links:

    • http://bilingualism-in-education.bangor.ac.uk/
    Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Organiser)

Projects

  • Investigating the impact of the pandemic on Pupil voice and opportunities for involving pupils in decisions about their education (CEN1)

    01/11/2021 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

  • KESS II MRes with GWE- BUK2217

    01/11/2021 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)

  • KESS II East MRes with GWE- BUK2E060

    01/10/2021 – 31/03/2024 (Finished)

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