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Dr. Militsa Nikiforou is an Assistant Professor in Psychology and Course Leader of the BSc (Hons) Psychology program at the University of Central Lancashire Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus). She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Cyprus (2013) and has extensive teaching experience, including roles as a Special Teaching Staff member at the University of Cyprus, Open University of Cyprus, and the Ministry of Education. Her research focuses on bullying, victimization, parent-child relationships, and adolescent development, with a particular emphasis on cyberbullying and prosocial behavior. Dr. Nikiforou has received multiple academic awards, including a Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy (2020). She has led and contributed to various research projects, including studies on bullying trajectories and interventions funded by the Youth Board of Cyprus and the National Betting Authority.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, University of Cyprus (2013)
- MSc Cognitive, Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Cyprus (2010)
- Bachelor of Arts in Educational Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2008)
- PGCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, UCLan (2017)
Research Interests: Dr. Nikiforou’s work explores bullying dynamics, cyberbullying, parent-child relationships, and the developmental trajectories of externalizing/internalizing problems in children. She emphasizes the role of parental knowledge and peer attachments in mitigating bullying behaviors.
Awards & Grants:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020)
- Principal Investigator for the “Building a healthy future” grant (€12.2K, 2018–2019)
- Recipient of multiple Cyprus State Scholarships for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies
Teaching & Leadership: Dr. Nikiforou leads modules such as Biopsychology, Forensic Psychology, and Psychology Placement. She has contributed to curricula at UCLan Cyprus and the University of Cyprus, emphasizing practical and applied learning.
Outreach Activities: She has conducted seminars on anti-bullying strategies for schools, parents, and youth organizations, collaborating with the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus and the Youth Board of Cyprus.
