Personal profile
Biography
Nancy Dieu-Ngoc Nguyen is currently pursuing her PhD in Applied Linguistics at Northumbria University, UK. Her research focuses on Virtual Exchange and Global Citizenship Education. Prior to her studies at Northumbria University, Nancy spent 8 years teaching English at various universities in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Passionate about global learning, she strives to bring the world into her classroom by creating authentic opportunities for students to use language meaningfully and develop intercultural competence. Nancy employs project-based learning and integrates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into her teaching to inspire students to think globally, act locally, and grow into responsible global citizens.
Nancy has actively contributed to the university community as a Postgraduate Research Representative for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) during 2023–2024. She currently serves as Editor-In-Chief for the conference proceedings of the 15th Newcastle & Northumbria Postgraduate Conference in Language and Linguistics (NNPCiLL).
Research interests
Her current research interests include:
- Virtual exchange
- Willingness to communicate
- Student engagement
- Intercultural communicative competence
- Global citizenship education
- Heritage language
- Art-based research
- Participatory research
Further Information
She is an ordinary woman who chooses to be really truly simply happy, a wife, a mom of a son, a teacher of English, a novice researcher and a life-long learner. More information about her research, teaching, and knowledge exchange activities can be found on her personal website NANCY DIEU-NGOC NGUYEN
Education/Academic qualification
Teacher Training (TESOL), MA, Northumbria University
Award Date: 20 Jun 2014
English Language, BA, Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Award Date: 28 Mar 2012
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion keywords
- Race Equality
- Gender Equality
- Marginalisation
- Under-representation
- Migration
- Reduced Inequalities
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Impact of Virtual Exchanges Using English as a Lingua Franca on Students’ Linguistic and Intercultural Competence
Nguyen, N.D.-N., Leung, A.H.-C., Hien, H.-T. & Thiet, N.-T., 1 Nov 2024, In: TESL-EJ. 28, 3, p. 1-29 29 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving Cultural Understanding and 21st Century Skills with Collaborative Online International Learning
Nguyen, N. D., 29 Mar 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Asynchronous video-based discussion for the enhancement of intercultural competence among vietnamese non-english majors
Mai, T. T. P., Wiest, G. M. & Nguyen, N. D., 4 Mar 2020, In: CALL-EJ. 21, 3, p. 159-174 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access10 Citations (Scopus) -
Facilitating cultural exchange and fostering 21st century skills using skype in the classroom
Nguyen, N. D., Liwan, V. B. & Mai, T. T. P., 4 Mar 2020, In: CALL-EJ. 21, 3, p. 88-104 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering 21st century skills by teaching sustainable development goals using Skype in the classroom
Nguyen, N. D. & Mai, T. T. P., 2019, In: Language and Life. 11, 291Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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BAAL-Cambridge University Press Seminars 2024-25: (Re-)exploring ethics in Applied Linguistics research
Leung, A. (Chair) & Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Organiser)
23 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Transnational Virtual Exchange for Global Citizenship Education beyond WEIRD contexts
Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Speaker)
3 Apr 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Newcastle & Northumbria Postgraduate Conference in Linguistics 2024
Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Organiser)
11 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) for the Development of Linguistic Skills and Cultural Understanding
Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Speaker) & Hien, H.-T. (Speaker)
23 Aug 2023 → 25 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Leveraging Technology-Enhanced Project-Based Learning for Citizenship Education
Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Speaker)
10 Aug 2023 → 12 Aug 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Prizes
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BAAL/Cambridge University Press Seminar
Leung, A. (Recipient) & Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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First Prize - 3-Minute Thesis Competition, Faculty of Arts, Design and Social Sciences Heat
Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Recipient), May 2025
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Gendered Violence and Abuse Interdisciplinary Research Themes (Pump-Priming Funding)
Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Recipient) & Kalita, N. (Recipient), Dec 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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People's Choice Award - University-wide 3-Minute Thesis Final
Nguyen, N.D.-N. (Recipient), 5 Jun 2025
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