Nikki Coghill

Nikki Coghill is a Lecturer in the Department for Health at the University of Bath, specializing in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Public Health. She has over 25 years of higher education experience, including roles at the University of Bristol and University of the West of England. Her primary affiliations include the Centre for 21st Century Public Health and the Health Later Living Network (https://sway.office.com/A4J0gd0J6jLqk8Ma?ref=Link). She has held visiting advisory roles at the University of Hertfordshire.

Education background includes clinical exercise physiology training, complemented by extensive public health practice spanning 12 years. Her research focuses on addressing health inequalities through evidence-based practice, particularly in cardiovascular disease prevention, physical activity promotion, and aging populations. Key projects include international collaborations in Colombia and Sri Lanka addressing mental health in displacement contexts and chronic pain management.

Research interests span: Evidence-Based Practice, Primary Care Optimization, Public Health Policy, Health Inequalities, Physical Activity Interventions, and Older Adult Health. She leads a multi-institutional research group with Cardiff and Exeter Universities targeting health disparities in older populations. Current projects include three GW4-funded initiatives on health inequalities and a Colombian mental health network pilot.

Notable achievements include a Doctoral Recognition staff award nomination (2024) and contributions to UK parliamentary discussions on alcohol policy. She has secured funding from NIHR School of Primary Care, Public Health England, and the Higher Education Research Development Association (south west).

Her work integrates community-based interventions with policy advocacy, emphasizing cross-sectoral partnerships. Over 47 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate her focus on translating research into practical solutions for vulnerable populations, including marginalized groups in conflict zones and aging communities.