Barbie Nash

Barbie Nash serves as an Associate Lecturer at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University (NTU), concurrently completing her PhD while engaged in teaching and consultancy. She is an active researcher within the Work, Informalisation and Place (WIP) Research Centre and the Midlands Anti-slavery Research Collaboration (ARC).

Her academic trajectory includes:

• PhD in progress at Nottingham Trent University, funded by the Vice Chancellor Studentship

Research Interests: Barbie's primary focus examines Child Criminal Exploitation through labor exploitation and business model frameworks, extending to modern slavery awareness, policy reform, and societal development. Her work bridges academic research with frontline anti-slavery initiatives, emphasizing victim identification and community engagement across educational and social sectors.

Scientific Recognition:

• Vice Chancellor Studentship

Professional Contributions: As a student mentor, she facilitates workforce transitions and career development. Her extensive training delivery spans primary/secondary schools, universities, and community sectors on modern slavery indicators. Collaborative networks include Hope For Justice (since 2016), the Greater Nottingham Modern-Slavery Forum Group (during prior local authority service), and specialized research bodies advancing anti-slavery policy and practice.