David Nichol

Assistant Professor

Department: Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing

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Key Publications

Key Concepts and Concerns of Teaching Sensitive Topics and Subjects, McGovern, W., McGovern, R., Nichol, D. 5 Feb 2024, Developing and Implementing Teaching in Sensitive Subject and Topic Areas, Leeds, Emerald Publishing
Using Simulation as an innovative pedagogy to reduce Impostor Phenomenon amongst early career academics, Cole, S., Cole, M., Counihan, C., Gibson, M., Mulholland, K., Nichol, D. 2 Dec 2024, International Federation of National Teaching Fellows (IFNTF) Conference and Symposium
Virtual reality check: A realist evaluation protocol for exploring the use of Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) to support pre-service teachers’ understanding of approaches to behaviour management, Woodley, H., Mulholland, K., Nichol, D., Counihan, C., Luke, C., Gray, W., Meller, S., Herridge, D., Anderson, A., Ross, J. 1 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Applied Learning and Teaching
“How was it for you?” The impacts of student-staff partnerships in developing online teaching and learning, Nichol, D., Mulholland, K., Anderson, A., Taylor, S., Davies, J. 21 Oct 2023, In: Journal of Further and Higher Education
‘It feels like you’re going back to the beginning…’: addressing imposter feelings in early career academics through the creation of communities of practice, Mulholland, K., Nichol, D., Gillespie, A. 2 Jan 2023, In: Journal of Further and Higher Education
Staff perceptions on implementing interprofessional education for undergraduate students in health, social work and education, Harper, L., Luke, C., Mulholland, K., Callum, J., Nichol, D., Herridge, D., Gray, W., Anderson, A., McGill, F., Davies, J. 28 Nov 2023, In: Journal of Applied Learning and Teaching
"The Bits of the Job Beyond Teaching": Can simulation-based learning in Initial Teacher Education better prepare students for real-life as a teacher?  , Mulholland, K., Nichol, D., Herridge, D., Anderson, A., Luke, C., Gray, W., Meller, S., Counihan, C. 13 Sep 2023
Using simulation in a primary education context to encourage student engagement and professional learning, Gray, W., Luke, C., Meller, S., Mulholland, K., Herridge, D., Anderson, A., Nichol, D. 14 Apr 2023, European Teacher Education Network (ETEN) Annual Conference
Welcome Matviy: Working in staff–student partnerships to develop simulation-based learning to support teachers’ understanding of EAL, Luke, C., Counihan, C., Nichol, D., Meller, S., Mulholland, K., Gray, W., Anderson, A., Herridge, D., Karikis, D., Sanderson, R., Collard, E., Hill, R. Sep 2023
‘We need more conversations like this’: The impacts of working with student pedagogic consultants in developing simulation-based pedagogies, Mulholland, K., Nichol, D., Counihan, C., Herridge, D., Anderson, A., Meller, S., Luke, C., Gray, W. 15 Oct 2023, In: Journal Of Applied Learning and Teaching

Professional Activity

Organising a conference, workshop, ...: Advance HE Teaching and Learning Conference 2023 2023

Qualifications

Teaching & Learning PCAPL October 11 2007
Business Info Technology MSc June 30 2003
Business Studies BA (Hons) April 25 1983
Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy SFHEA 2018
Fellow (FHEA) Higher Education Academy (HEA) 2013

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David Nichol

Assistant Professor

Department: Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing

Key Publications

Professional Activity

Qualifications

Latest News and Features

Northumbria researchers secure Venice Biennale Fellowships

Boost for art and music conservation with new X-ray machine

Global recognition for groundbreaking green battery technology

Innovate UK executives meet Northumbria RIBAJ Rising Star

International roll out of Northumbria learning scheme

Northumbria retains globally-recognised built environment accreditation

Upcoming events

Women’s Sport and Wellbeing Summit 2025

NU Advice: Still time to apply

Sustainable Construction Futures Lecture Series: Revolutionising Construction through AI

Advanced Clinical Practitioner Masterclass - Critical Care Transfer Masterclass for Qualified Advanced Critical Care Practitioners - 4th June 2025