Dr Nikki Dean Marshall

Very proud to have been part of this work

An exciting day for @sagi-uon.bsky.social, our first paper has been published! This commentary explores the challenges of recruiting child participants, and proposes an innovative, public-engagement based data collection model.

Read more here ⬇️

journals.uclpress.co.uk/r4a/article/...

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The Scouting and Guiding Initiative (SAGI) is now on LinkedIn!
Follow us for updates, activities & all things Scouting and GirlGuiding.
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Very much looking forward to this commentary coming out - lovely collaboration!

Videogames are more than just entertainment - they can be tools for mental health and inclusion. Did you know video games can support gender identity development?

@bpscyberpsychology.bsky.social I have joined the gaming world! 🎮

Read the article for free: doi.org/10.1080/2689...

I have caved and registered for LinkedIn. I am enjoying it so far. There seems to be a great atmosphere and some good discussions too.

If you want to connect here is my profile: www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-dea...

Love to hear the background of how the a British environmental psychology society begun. Looking forward to Day 1 of the conference. It’s been a pleasure helping to organise #BrEPS2025

Went on my first cruise last week with Celebrity Cruises and it was just incredible. Loved waking up to a new place, food was delicious, and the sunsets were just another level. Back to reality this week!

Thank you so much. We very much appreciate your time and for sharing it too! 🙏

Lovely view!

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Looking forward to this webinar: Teaching Sex/Gender in Psychology Undergraduate Programmes in the UK. It’s such an important topic, looking forward to hearing the reflections and practical advice on navigating this topic. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a89d52...

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PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ATTENTION CHECK! This basically means that there is a check to make sure you are reading carefully, if people do not pass it, we cannot use the data. 2/2

We're conducting a study to better understand how adults feel about different bodily fluids such as blood, breastmilk, & how those feelings change depending on who the fluid comes from

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Appreciate anyone who can take part. Thank you 1/2

Thank you team. Very exciting day 🎉

S2 EP4: Bringing Science to Kids: The Scouting and Guiding Initiative Notts Psych Pod · Episode

SAGI joins #NottsPsych Podcast! Ever wondered how science outreach meets Scouting & Guiding? Tune in to hear @DrLeeParkin, @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social & @patel_dylannsp share how the SAGI team inspires young minds through hands-on brain science sessions. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/6xd8...

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Exciting news! The @sagi-uon.bsky.social team which I’m proud to be part of was invited to join the #NottsPsych podcast!
We chatted about our work bringing brain science to Scouts & Guides and how students can get involved. 34 minutes long.

Have a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/6xd8...

As staff, it’s our great honour to witness this moment of celebration. We’ve loved teaching & supporting you throughout your journey, watching you cross the stage, meeting your families & friends is a privilege. Wishing you all the best. Go make your mark, Class of 2025! 💫

We would like to take a moment to give a heartfelt thanks to Dylann & Sam. Your contributions have been invaluable. Congratulations on your graduation yesterday! We’re so proud of you both & excited to see what your future holds. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🌟

Honoured to present last week at @ukstemconf.bsky.social about the experiences of UK PhD demonstrators, role ambiguity, identity, community bonds, and career implications.

Paper is linked below. Thank you to those who attended the talk and asked questions. It was a great discussion #UKSTEMConf25

Had a fantastic time last week presenting with Kieran Lyon about our work on Manual Calculations and how they can be used to improve students understanding and confidence in statistics! We are still recruiting but preliminary findings are promising #UKSTEMConf25

We’re back!

Notts Psych Pod is back for Series 2, where we explore what it means to work with communities.
Episodes will be available on Mondays, starting July 7, 2025.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/... #NottsPsychPod

Looking forward to hearing from Sam Johnson about self-efficacy and learning on online introductory STEM modules #UKSTEMConf25

Lovely to hear about the history of the conference. Great start to the conference #UKSTEMConf25

I would also like to take the time to thank the participants for sharing their experiences and being so honest with us. We appreciate YOU and the work you do. Thank you.

This study sheds light on both the challenges and rewards of being a PhD demonstrator. Let’s push for change that values and supports these essential roles.
Read the full article: doi.org/10.53761/57k...

#PhDChat #GTA #AcademicWork #HEresearch

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What can be done?
Institutions should:
- Standardize titles.
- Offer tailored support & mentorship.
- Improve working conditions.

Demonstrators should:
- Seek support networks.
- Engage in professional development.

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Why does this matter?
The role of PhD demonstrators is vital but often misunderstood. Our findings highlight the need for:

- Clearer job titles.
- Better training & support.
- Recognition of dual identities.
- Fairer employment practices.

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What did we find?

Four themes were developed through reflexive thematic analysis:
1️⃣ Ambiguity in the “demonstrator” label.
2️⃣ Stress from workload, unpredictability, & lack of autonomy.
3️⃣ Feelings of being unsupported.
4️⃣ Positive aspects such as mentorship & skill growth.

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