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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
Glow West Podcast | Online dating
I took Dr. Caroline West on a whirlwind tour of online dating – including my latest research on online dating in a pandemic. We also talked about catfishing, d*ick pics…
Jason Byrne | Turn2me podcast
Comedian Jason Byrne hosts a podcast called “Mind your loaf” for the mental health charity Turn2Me. I had the opportunity to chat with Jason for this episode on our online…
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…
Bustle | Becoming a clown trend on TikTok
The ‘Becoming A Clown’ meme on Tiktok involves turning yourself into a clown in response to negative life events, while sharing those events with viewers. I talked to Griffin Wynn…
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…
BBC News | Mature dating apps
By Dougal Shaw I spoke with Dougal Shaw in the BBC about how older people date online, the differences between them and younger daters, and the differences between men and…
RTÉ Lifestyle | Online dating
Why was your amazing dating app match a dud in person? If you have ever tried online dating, or spoken with someone who has, you’ll know most first dates fall…
RTÉ News | Momo Hoax
What did we learn amid unfounded fears about Momo? After the viral spread of the Momo Challenge in recent weeks, I talked to Mark O’Flynn in RTÉ about why it…
BBC News | Dating apps
Why we’re giving up on dating apps to find love Swiping right on dating apps is used by millions to find love, but many report feeling frustrated by the process…
RTÉ Lifestyle | Is online dating harming us?
I talked with Charlotte Ryan about some of the problems people might encounter when they date online. I also discussed with her why people share a lot online, how they…
Tages-Anzeiger | Interview about aha Festival talk
Alexandra Bröhm Before my talk on online dating at the aha festival in Lucerne, I spoke with Alexandra Bröhm in the Tages-Anzeiger (most subscribed to newspaper in Switzerland) about how…
Das Magazin | Aha Festival piece
Das Magazin is the weekly magazine of Tages-Anzeiger Alongside four other presenters from the aha festival in Lucerne, I wrote a short piece about my talk. See below for the…
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…
Pat Kenny, Newstalk | Ask the Expert
Pat Kenny on Newstalk | “Ask the expert” about online dating I was invited to do an Ask the Expert slot on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk 106. I…
The Six O'Clock Show on TV3
The Six O’Clock Show on TV3 | My research in online dating I was invited on the the Six O’Clock show sofa to talk about my research in online dating…
Pat Kenny on Newstalk
Pat Kenny on Newstalk | Online dating, trust and risk I chatted to Pat Kenny on Newstalk about the rise of online dating and Tinder in Ireland, as well as…
Thrive | What Can You Do to Achieve Success in Online Dating?
I was invited to write for Arianna Huffington’s new venture Thrive. I shared some of my tips for success, and tricks to avoid in online dating. Evidence based research as…
Today FM | The Last Word interview about online romance
I chatted with Matt Cooper on The Last Word about online dating in advance of my talk for the Psychological Society of Ireland’s Psychology Matters day on May 13th. Listen to…