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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · 23d

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...

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Aug 27

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!

Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Aug 26

Lovely view!

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jderrfuss.bsky.social @jderrfuss.bsky.social · Aug 21

🍴🍺 ☕ New webpage tracking restaurant, pub and café openings in and around #Nottingham.

🔍 Discover new places using an interactive list and map. Filter by date, postcode or cuisine.

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👉 www.janderrfuss.com/nottingham-n...

New Restaurants, Pubs & Cafés in Nottingham – Jan Derrfuss

A guide to the newest independent restaurants, pubs and cafés that have opened in the Nottingham area (NG1-NG16) within the last year.

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Aug 14

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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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Aug 14

Approved by University of Nottingham Ethics Committee, Ref: S1715

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

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

Survey here: nottinghampsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Appreciate anyone who can take part. Thank you 1/2

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thank you team. Very exciting day 🎉

Scouting and Guiding Initiative (SAGI) @sagi-uon.bsky.social · Aug 1

The SAGI team would like to give a huge congratulations to @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social and Dr Lee Parkin on their first day as Assistant Professors! We're so proud of you both and excited to see all the amazing things you'll accomplish. 👏✨ #NewBeginnings #AcademicSuccess #SAGITeam

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Scouting and Guiding Initiative (SAGI) @sagi-uon.bsky.social · Jul 31

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...

S2 EP4: Bringing Science to Kids: The Scouting and Guiding Initiative

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jul 31

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...

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Jul 31

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! 💫

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Scouting and Guiding Initiative (SAGI) @sagi-uon.bsky.social · Jul 31

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! 🌟

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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School of Psychology, University of Nottingham @notts-psych.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 24

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.

Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 24

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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“Kind of students… kind of staff” - Navigating roles: A thematic exploration of PhD demonstrators’ experiences, identity, and career implications. | Journal of University Teaching and Learni...

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 24

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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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 24

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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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 24

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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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 24

What did we do?
We interviewed 16 PhD demonstrators from both Russell Group and non-Russell Group unis to understand:

-Teaching benefits & challenges.
-Dual student-teacher identities.
-Views on the “demonstrator” title.

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