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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · 2d

Young Dads in Education or Training | Nicki Pierce

As part of my research I am looking to talk to young dads aged up to 25 who became a dad before they were 18 years old, OR dads-to-be aged 13-18. I can offer a £50 Amazon voucher for their time. If an...

Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · 2d

I am super excited to be going to the University of Birmingham on Sunday to take part in my first residential as part of the Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health programme, This bespoke GROW...

I am super excited to be going to the University of Birmingham on Sunday to take part in my first residential as part of the Three NIHR Research Schools' Mental Health programme, This bespoke GROW Res...

Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · 25d

I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd Annual Boys' Impact conference. Nicki Shore and I delivered a presentation on the work the Lincolnshire Boys' Impact Hub have been doing to engage FSM boys in education. Nicki Shore has been an absolute powerhouse in driving the project forward.

Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · Sep 3

Some pre conference tourism. Hot, 🔥 🥵. Happy to be in an air conditioned lecture theatre now! @eurocrim2025 @American College of Greece. | Nicki Pierce

Some pre conference tourism. Hot, 🔥 🥵. Happy to be in an air conditioned lecture theatre now! @eurocrim2025 @American College of Greece.

Following Young Fathers Further

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · Jul 16

Recently @nickipierce.bsky.social was invited to not only share her research at @pintofscience.uk but also had the opportunity of two local artists creating pieces inspired by it!

The art now sits with pride in the FYFF office and Nicki has blogged about the experience and the artworks created.

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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · Jul 28

Read my blog on my Creative Reactions experience.

Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · Jul 16

You can read @nickipierce.bsky.social's full blog and see the artworks here:

followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/my-jour...

Recently, I had the incredible opportunity of participating in the Pint of Science Festival here in Lincoln. Pint of Science is a global phenomenon, founded by two visionary scientists; Michael Motski...

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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · Jul 28

Read @ruthndwrites.bsky.social insightful report on how we can stop perinatal loneliness. It highlights the need for family friendly professional support in the perinatal period.

Perinatal Mental Health Social Research @perinatalresearch.bsky.social · Jun 19

How can we stop perinatal loneliness? Read our report about ways we can address the crisis in loneliness - we need more professional support, a family friendly society, greater parental leave and social groups designed with parents #loneliness #endloneliness #perinatal

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Solutions to Perinatal Loneliness

This report shares findings from the Solutions to Perinatal Loneliness Project.

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Fathers Network Scotland @fathersnetwork.bsky.social · Jun 25

🚨Final week of our #DadsSurvey2025!🚨

There’s still time to have your say and help shape support for dads and families across Scotland.

⬇️ Take part today - your voice matters!
bit.ly/dadssurvey2025

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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · Jun 25

Had the pleasure of attending the University of Lincoln's CoASSH Research centre and research group showcase featuring the Centre for Innovation in Fatherhood and Family Research and the Violence in Society Group @Followingyff.bsky.social

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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · Jun 3

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Gender and Education… | Nicki Pierce

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Gender and Education Association Conference in Manchester. I met and listened to some inspiring people who are doing amazing research with a social justic...

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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · May 21

On Monday I was interviewed on BBC Radio Lincs about the Pint of Science UK event.
My dulcet tones(😆) can be heard from 1.55 -1.58.45!
The final night of the Pint of Science is tonight, so see if there are any tickets left!
lnkd.in/eHx8VCem or look out for the festival next year!
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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · May 21

I had a great evening at the Pint of Science UK festival presenting my… | Nicki Pierce

I had a great evening at the Pint of Science UK festival presenting my research on the support needs young fathers in compulsory education. Thanks to my colleagues from University of Lincoln, Rosanna ...

Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · May 16

#danboysimpact2025 | Nicki Pierce

The ever thought provoking Mike Nicholson at the #DANBoysImpact2025

Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · May 16

#dancopboysimpact2025 | Nicki Pierce

Listening to the inspiration Dr Alex Blower at the #DancopBoysImpact2025

Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · May 16

#creativerx | Nicki Pierce

What an absolutely fabulous evening at Lincoln Cathedral. So privileged to be part #CreativeRX project with @Pintofscience Thanks to @Pearl Hudson, @Rob Lumsden and Luke Jackson

MA International Relations | Student Story | University of Lincoln

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Nick Cowen @drnickcowen.bsky.social · May 7

Study in a truly walkable city - the MA International Relations at the University of Lincoln - a perspective from the US: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1c3...

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Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · Apr 28

Looking forward to sharing our research on young fathers in prison. With… | Nicki Pierce

Looking forward to sharing our research on young fathers in prison. With Emily Harle. (Thanks to Anna Tarrant, the fyff.co.uk and Prison Advice and Care Trust.

Nicki Pierce @nickipierce.bsky.social · Apr 28

Pint of Science Lincoln | Nicki Pierce

I'm super excited to be taking part in Pint of Science. I will be talking about young fathers and their educational trajectories. I've also worked with 2 amazing artists who have translated my...