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Mr
David Nichol is an Assistant Professor of Education at Northumbria University and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research focuses on academic identity formation and the role of collaborative, co-constructivist pedagogies in enhancing professional learning. David is particularly interested in designing and evaluating innovative, practice-informed approaches that build educator confidence and preparedness across both school and higher education settings.
His work explores the intersection of pedagogy and professional practice, with a strong emphasis on the structural and institutional conditions that shape the experiences of early career academics. He is committed to advancing inclusive and sustainable models of academic development, and his work contributes to rethinking how professional learning is supported across educational contexts.
In recognition of his contributions to teaching and academic development, David received a Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) in August 2024. He has also led academic development programmes within the Post Compulsory Education and Training (PCET) sector, further demonstrating his commitment to supporting educators across a range of learning environments.
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):
Teaching & Learning, PCAPL
11 Oct 2007 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 11 Oct 2007
Business Info Technology, MSc
30 Jun 2003 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 30 Jun 2003
Business Studies, BA (Hons)
25 Apr 1983 → 31 Dec 2099
Award Date: 25 Apr 1983
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Herridge, D. (Participant), Anderson, A. (Participant), Counihan, C. (Participant), Gray, W. (Participant), Luke, C. (Participant), Meller, S. (Participant), Mulholland, K. (Participant) & Nichol, D. (Participant)
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Herridge, D. (Recipient), Anderson, A. (Recipient), Gray, W. (Recipient), Lawrence, J. (Recipient), Luke, C. (Recipient), Meller, S. (Recipient), Mulholland, K. (Recipient), Nichol, D. (Recipient), Counihan, C. (Recipient), Taylor, S. (Recipient) & Davies, J. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2022
Prize: Other distinction