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Nikki has completed education to masters level in Architecture at The University of Edinburgh, and Heritage Science, at Queen's University, Belfast and has over 10 years professional experience in the heritage sector, working with various organisations at senior leadership level to promote and protect the architectural and cultural heritage of Northern Ireland and beyond.
Nikki was the Chief Executive of Ulster Architectural Heritage from 2014 to 2021, where she led the strategic direction, fundraising, advocacy, key projects, and day to day management of the organisation. Nikki was Senior National Consultant - Heritage & Climate with National Trust from 2023-24, working to develop approaches to climate adaption projects, and guidance, for heritage sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Publications include:
- Heritage At Risk In Northern Ireland: A Review & Recommendations.
Ulster Architectural Heritage for Department for Communities Historic Environment Division, 2019.
- Impact of Climate Change on the Historic Built Environment: A Report and Guide for Building Owners. Ulster Architectural Heritage for Department for Communities Historic Environment Division. March, 2022.
Since 2019, Nikki has been a PhD Researcher in the School of Architecture and the Built Environment, focusing research on the topic of 'Built Heritage at Risk in Northern Ireland'. Research interests include the value of historic buildings, the role they play in regeneration, and how built heritage may be better understood, conserved and protected in Northern Ireland, and beyond.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Heritage Science, Queens University Belfast
1 Sept 2013 → 30 Sept 2014
Award Date: 1 Dec 2014
Master, Architecture, The University of Edinburgh
1 Sept 2002 → 1 Oct 2010
Award Date: 1 Dec 2010
External positions
Senior National Consultant-Heritage & Climate, The National Trust
25 Apr 2023 → 21 May 2024
Member of the Northern Ireland Committee, National Lottery Heritage Fund
1 May 2022 → …
Collections & House Manager, The National Trust
21 Sept 2021 → 24 Apr 2023
Expert Advisor, Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment for Northern Ireland (MAG)
1 Jan 2019 → …
Chief Executive, Ulster Architectural Heritage Society
1 Oct 2014 → 21 Sept 2021
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