Niamh McCollum
Niamh McCollum is Features Assistant at Marie Claire UK, and specialises in entertainment, female empowerment, mental health, social development and careers. Tackling both news and features, she's covered everything from the rise of feminist audio porn platforms to the latest campaigns protecting human rights.
Niamh has also contributed to our Women Who Win series by interviewing ridiculously inspiring females, including forensic scientist Ruth Morgan, Labour MP Stella Creasy and ITV’s former Home Affairs Editor Jennifer Nadel.
Niamh studied Law in Trinity College Dublin. It was after enrolling in a Law & Literature class on her year abroad in Toronto that her love of writing was reignited. In no particular order, her big likes are Caleb Followill, hoops, red wine, sea swimming, shakshuka and long train journeys.
Latest articles by Niamh McCollum
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Why girls need role models more than ever
Every girl should have the power to choose who she wants to be and how she lives her life. That’s why Marie Claire and mothers2mothers are uniting this International Day of the Girl to celebrate the next generation of female change makers in Africa, and the women who inspired them
By Niamh McCollum
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I'll be capturing memories with this Polaroid, thanks to Prime Day
Oh snap, I'm sold.
By Niamh McCollum
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Stock up your make-up bag with Maybelline essentials while they're 50% off
Kinda rude not to...
By Niamh McCollum
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7 conversations about race to have with your kids
Want to educate your family about the intricacies of race and racism? Bestselling author and former journalist Uju Asika tells you where to start
By Niamh McCollum
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With these designer watch deals, you'll never be late again
Hello Amazon Prime Day, hello shiny new (half-price) Michael Kors...
By Niamh McCollum
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Designer fragrances for up to 79% off on Amazon? Smell yeah!
Keen to pick up a new perfume? Prime Day has you sorted
By Niamh McCollum
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Shop 30% off pretty Pandora jewellery this Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day means one thing and one thing only: Pandora discounts
By Niamh McCollum
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Save 33% off Amazon Echo Buds this Amazon Prime Day
Keen to pick up a pair of Amazon wireless earphones? Now’s your chance…
By Niamh McCollum
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Save up to 43% on L'Oréal mascara this Amazon Prime Day
Love L'Oréal? Check out its best mascara deals here
By Niamh McCollum
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'As long as Black women are involved, real change will come'
In honour of Black History Month, British New York political commentator and businesswoman Lola Adesioye, explains why 2020 is the year for positive change - and how black women are leading the charge
By Niamh McCollum
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Ola Ince: 'Achieving what you want just means you get to dream bigger'
With as many as 92% of the UK’s top theatre leaders are white, many Black theatre makers still feel unwelcome in major venues. We sat down with Ola Ince, a British Theatre Director, to discuss the power of storytelling in helping white audiences confront their own prejudices
By Niamh McCollum
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Love to cycle? Fill out this survey for the chance to win a £250 Amazon voucher
By Niamh McCollum
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It's Bi Visibility Day and there are shocking reasons why it's more important than ever
With biphobia impacting many bisexuals' mental health, Bi Visibility Day is shining a spotlight on the harmful effects of discrimination
By Niamh McCollum
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'I’m terrified of the eviction ban being lifted as I could lose my home’
As the government's eviction ban comes to an end, 1.7m renters risk being forced out of their homes. We spoke to mum-of-four Emma, who opened up about how it feels to be facing eviction in the midst of a pandemic
By Niamh McCollum
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How you can help take the plastic out of periods
The time has come for brands to take responsibility for the unnecessary plastic they're putting into period products. Want to take a stand against period plastic? Keep reading...
By Niamh McCollum
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What is World Afro Day and how can you support it?
World Afro Day is about celebrating afro excellence and ending black hair discrimination, says founder Michelle de Leon
By Niamh McCollum
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I became a Paralympic champion after I was paralysed
A swimming accident transformed Alexandra Rickham's life aged 13 when she broke her neck. She speaks to Judy Bastyra about overcoming adversity to win five world sailing titles and her new status as an eco-athlete
By Niamh McCollum
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The must-have car accessories you never knew you needed
Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto-Trader, gives us the low-down on the top 5 car accessories of 2020
By Niamh McCollum
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The Virgil Abloh x Mercedes-Benz collab is all we should be talking about right now
Artistic director of Louis Vuitton menswear, Virgil Abloh, has unveiled his latest project: a stylish spin on a classic Mercedes-Benz
By Niamh McCollum
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Bristol becomes first university to ban 'fatphobic' language in sport
The Northern uni's own SU is on a mission to create a safe and inclusive space for exercising
By Niamh McCollum
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Calling anxious parents: here's how to have a happy return to school
Given that most children haven't been in school for six months, going back this September will be a huge transition - for us parents too. So we asked Zoe Blaskey, the founder of Motherkind, for practical tips on helping them settle in and what you can expect from the first days back
By Niamh McCollum
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Why the Lamborghini Huracan Evo is dominating the roads
Vibrant, powerful and certainly not one for shrinking violets - Erin Baker, Editorial Director at Auto-Trader, takes a spin in Lamborghini's latest offering
By Niamh McCollum