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Time for a Nappy Change: the motivations and barriers to cloth nappy use in the UK and Ireland.
Nicola Watson is a PhD researcher, funded by the UK Department for the Economy, studying the motivations and barriers to cloth nappy use. Her research uses mixed methods to understand the beliefs, attitudes, norms, and controls influencing consumer decisions in the family context. An unusual route to studying Geography and Environmental Science, Nicola’s early academic career was in the Performing Arts with a BA (Hons) in Dance and Theatre from De Montfort University, a PGCE in Drama from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and 10 years teaching experience at secondary level. With young children, Nicola shifted focus to supporting parents to try cloth nappies, by helping to set up, and eventually chairing a nappy library charity. She has won the ESAI social engagement prize twice and has reached the Ulster University final of the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) science communication competition.
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):
Master, Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Drama, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama University of London
Sept 2003 → Jun 2004
Award Date: 1 Jun 2004
Bachelor, BA(Hons) Dance and Theatre, De Montfort University
Oct 1999 → Jun 2002
Award Date: 30 Jun 2002
Early Careers Network Representative, Environmental Sciences Association of Ireland
5 Apr 2023 → …
Chairperson - Charity Organisation
Dec 2016 → Nov 2022
Drama teacher
Oct 2015 → May 2016
Head of Drama
Sept 2007 → Aug 2014
Acting Head of Drama
Sept 2006 → Feb 2007
Teacher in Charge of Drama
Sept 2004 → Aug 2006
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
Nicola Watson (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
Nicola Watson (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Nicola Watson (Speaker)
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Nicola Watson (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Nicola Watson (Speaker)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...