• 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

• 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

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)

• 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)