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Overview
Dr Nicola Hay currently teaches Social Science Research at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). Nicola’s PhD is from UWS and explored Roma, Gypsy and Traveller students’ agency, educational progression and career-decision making across England, Scotland and Wales. Her research focuses on the fields of Romani studies and Ethnic and racial studies, with a special interest in education and social mobility. She also has expertise in the field of young carers, BME carers, the impact of COVID-19 and coping mechanisms.
Methodologically, Nicola is a mixed methods researcher with expertise in both qualitative and quantitative approaches. She also has experience with developing creative methods co-created with research participants. Nicola is keen to engage with interdisciplinary research networks both within and outside of UWS and she can be contacted through her email: [email protected]
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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How to make a country care - performance measurement frameworks as drivers of policy change
Pautz, H., Maclean, C., Hay, N. & Gibb, S., 30 Nov 2025, In: Scottish Affairs. 34, 4, p. 437-460 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving teacher responses to bias-based bullying
Sapouna, M., Davies, E. & Hay, N., 30 Sept 2026, The Cambridge Handbook of Bias-based Bullying. Sapouna, M., Willems, R. & Smith, P. (eds.). Cambridge University PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Making care visible at the heart of government, through successfully advocating for the adoption of a new National Outcome dedicated to Care in one country, Scotland
Gibb, S., Pautz, H., Maclean, C. & Hay, N., 22 Apr 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Teacher responses to racially motivated bullying in Scotland
Sapouna, M., Hay, N. & Davies, E., 25 Sept 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Teacher responses to racially motivated bullying in Scotland
Davies, E., Hay, N. & Sapouna, M., 27 Nov 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation › peer-review
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