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Nicola’s mastery of her subject area, coupled with the warm, empowering and supportive nature of her delivery, meant Nicola was a perfect fit for the Hub and a pleasure to work with. ”
– Fiona Jennings | ISPCC
Ireland AM | Online dating
Why are online dating apps so compelling, despite the issues that people have with them?
Ireland AM | The trad wife trend
What is the trad wife trend and how is it related to right-wing ideology and radicalisation?
Ireland AM - Voicenotes: love them or hate them
You’ve probably received a voice note before - but why do people use them, love them, or hate them?
Ireland AM | Misogyny in the manosphere
What is the manosphere and how are influencers like Andrew Tate persuading young men that women are at fault for any issues they are experiencing?
RTÉ | Fools for Love?
From romance fraud to unsolicited graphic images and abusive messages, Aoife Moore investigates the dark side of dating apps.I spoke to Aoife Moore for her documentary on the dark side of online dating to help understand the psychology of online behaviour on dating platforms.
Ireland AM | Managing your smartphone habits
Can we be addicted to our phones or social media? Or is it better to frame behaviour that isn’t serving us well as a bad habit? And how we we use our time online in more positive ways?
Ireland AM | Cyberchondria
What is cyberchondria and how can we prevent ourselves falling into the trap of creating anxiety with online health searches?
Ireland AM | The evolution of online dating
Who is dating online now and why? What are their experiences like?
Ireland AM | How to stay safe online dating
Marcus Hunter-Neill and I was guests on Ireland AM to talk about staying safe while dating online. Some practical tips, and also a little about why online dating is a great way for many people to meet…
Ireland AM | How to avoid online scams
Myself and Paul C. Dwyer were guests on Ireland AM to talk about why people fall for online, texting and other phone scams, and how to avoid doing so…
RTÉ Prime Time | Phone & text scams
I spoke with Fran McNulty with RTÉ Prime Time on the surge in phone and text scams that we've seen in Ireland recently…
RTÉ | The 2 Johnnies take on Tiktok
The comedy duo explore the world of TikTok, with tips from stars on the platform, and a chat with me about why we love Tiktok, why it’s different to other social media…
BBC Wales | Online dating safety
I spoke to Lucy Owen on BBC Wales consumer rights programme X-Ray about safety issues in online dating, and recommendations for daters to stay safe…
RTÉ Prime Time | Sex, love and Covid
Prime Time reporter Conor Wilson investigated the effects of the pandemic on single people seeking love, and couple in relationships. I contributed to the piece on what online dating looks…
Safer Internet Day 21 – Webinar, panel discussion and media
I worked with Webwise.ie, the ISPCC and the Department of Justice for Safer Internet Day 2021. I delivered a webinar as part of the #BeKindOnline campaign on Safer Internet Day,…
RTÉ News | TikTok farm pranks
Why might people post videos on TikTok of dangerous behaviour with farm machinery? I spoke to the RTÉ Six One News about the why people might post these kinds of…
RTÉ News | Online dating fraud
€1m scammed as 75 cases of romance fraud reported I spoke to the RTÉ Six One News about the characteristics of victims of online dating fraud and why people might…
TG4 | Náire: online shaming
TG4 | Náire: a documentary about online shaming A documentary looking at victims who have been shamed online and exploring the devastating consequences it had on their lives. I contributed…
RTÉ Prime Time | Dating apps
RTÉ Prime Time | Sextorted and Shamed People are falling for online scams where they are tricked into believing the scammers are interested in a relationship, but are actually being…
RTÉ Prime Time | Sextorted and Shamed
RTÉ Prime Time | Sextorted and Shamed People are falling for online scams where they are tricked into believing the scammers are interested in a relationship, but are actually being…