Nadine Fowler

Nadine Fowler is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Excellence for Children's Care and Protection (CELCIS), University of Strathclyde, where she conducts impactful research on children in alternative care, their families, and the professionals supporting them. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Stirling and contributes extensively to policy and practice through research, publications, and editorial leadership.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Stirling (2019)
• Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Social Research, University of Stirling (2014)
• BA Hons in Psychology and Sociology, University of Stirling (2013)

Her research centers on childhood, family relationships, and care systems, with a strong focus on foster care, kinship care, residential child care, and social work education. She employs qualitative and ethnographic methods to explore relational dynamics in care environments and advocate for child-centered reforms.

Nadine’s recent publications and projects reflect a consistent trajectory in child welfare policy, trauma-informed practices, adoption reform, and transformational change in children’s services. Her work bridges academic research with practical implementation, influencing both national policy and frontline practice in Scotland and beyond.

Scientific Contributions and Recognition:

• Book Review Editor, Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care (biannual publication)
• Co-investigator on major research projects including the Children's Services Reform Research and the Lifelong Links Project
• Active contributor to knowledge exchange initiatives with governmental and non-governmental organizations

Nadine has advised on multiple research projects and contributed to grant-funded initiatives aimed at improving care systems. Though no formal advisees are listed, her mentorship is evident through collaborative research and editorial guidance. She is a key member of interdisciplinary teams focused on child protection and service transformation.

Laboratories and Research Teams:

She is an integral member of the CELCIS research team, a leading center in child care policy and practice innovation. Her collaborations span across universities, public agencies, and NGOs, particularly in trauma-informed care development and systemic reform efforts.