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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Running out of Furlough night plans? These are the best places for outdoor cinema this summer
Cosy up to cult classics at these beautiful open-air and drive-in cinemas. Summertime sadness? I barely know her!
By Niamh McCollum
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The Domestic Abuse Bill isn’t ‘groundbreaking’ if it leaves migrant women out
After two years of waiting, the new domestic abuse bill has finally passed through parliament. But does it go far enough to protect all victims of domestic violence? Niamh McCollum investigates
By Niamh McCollum
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Emotional intelligence has never been so important than right now and here's why
Words: Fiona Murden
By Niamh McCollum
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Hunger is epidemic in the UK - here's how you can help
Lockdown may be easing, but for millions of Britons, hunger continues to spread fast. From donating goods and money to volunteering, here's what you can do to help tackle the crisis
By Niamh McCollum
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Only 6% of us want to return to pre-pandemic times, and it's obvious why
The only way to make a comeback is for it to be stronger, fairer and greener
By Niamh McCollum
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Why are so many of us turning to psychics for answers in lockdown?
Craving a bit of mystic healing in the midst of all this uncertainty? You're not the only one...
By Niamh McCollum
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A third of women in the UK are struggling with lockdown loneliness
Results from analyses of Google trends reveal that searches involving words such as 'loneliness', 'worry' and 'sadness' are also on the up in other countries
By Niamh McCollum
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Meet the Cambodian dads raising the next generation of female-leaders
Round-the-clock contract work and full-time farm management leaves many parents in Cambodia unable to kick back and play with their kids. So local communities within Siem Reap have established Father Groups to encourage dads to take an active role in early childcare - this is how they're shaking up new paradigms of parenthood
By Niamh McCollum
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Misogyny should be treated as a hate crime, say female MPs
Despite laws in place to protect British women from harrassment in the workplace, that ends the moment we step out on to the streets or into our homes. On a mission to change this is a coalition of women’s groups and MPs, who are fighting for all police forces to record incidents of misogyny as hate crimes
By Niamh McCollum
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People from ethnic minorities face higher risk of dying from coronavirus
'This pandemic has exposed huge disparities in the health of our nation'
By Niamh McCollum
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'I spoke to my ex over Zoom and now my head's in the shed'
Apparently one in three of us have heard from an ex during lockdown. Niamh McCollum has. Her heart was broken a year ago and now she's dazed and confused. Here's what happened when she caught up with her Zoom-bothering ex
By Niamh McCollum
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Periods don’t stop for a pandemic, which is why hygiene kits are essential
As young women struggle with severe shortages and price hikes, period poverty is spiking under lockdown. On World Menstrual Health Day, we look at why receiving a period pack will transform the ability of girls to manage their periods safely and with dignity
By Niamh McCollum
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'Lockdown has acted as trigger for relapse': Coping with an addiction during the pandemic
Living with alcohol or drug issues during this time is especially tough with social isolation, cuts in support services and Covid anxiety proving to be tipping points for many. Consultant psychiatrist Dr Tony Rao offers a six-point action plan for those who are struggling
By Niamh McCollum
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Calling all work-from-homers: donate the price of your daily coffee to help the homeless
Has the absence of office-related coffee runs, overpriced sandwiches and train tickets spared you a few extra quid? Then join Shelter's 'Work for Home' initiative and help keep a safe roof over the heads of those in need
By Niamh McCollum
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'I'm a key worker on the brink of homelessness'
There are 7.1 million key workers in the UK risking their lives every day, yet many are barely earning enough to keep a roof over their heads. Wendy, a care worker living in a hostel with her 11-year-old, explains how the system has let her down
By Niamh McCollum
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Bag designer items from celebrities at this virtual car boot sale
Forget your family Zoom quiz, the #SheInspiresMe car boot sale in aid of Women For Women International is the virtual event to get excited about
By Niamh McCollum
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'Why I'm helping the hardest hit - the homeless and low-income families'
Elisa Khong is a Malaysian philanthropist and she's determined to fight back with incredible acts of giving
By Niamh McCollum
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Period poverty and street harassment - how lockdown has made these worse than ever
The pandemic has seen pre-existing challenges worsen for millions of women and girls. From India to Togo, 15 women from across the world share their new normal
By Niamh McCollum
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'We're fashion designers making PPE for frontliners'
In the Czech Republic and Malaysia two fashion designers are sewing their way to saving lives
By Niamh McCollum
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COVID-19 Global Diaries: 'I'm a scientist fighting a pandemic of confusion and fear'
In Malaysia Dr Chai Lay Ching works hard to bring information and science-backed solutions to help the fight against the virus
By Niamh McCollum
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Moved back with the parents for lockdown? A family coach tells you how to keep cool
A family lockdown is just as intense as it sounds, and Marie Claire's Niamh McCollum is living it. So she called on Lorraine Thomas for expert tips for getting through the next few weeks or months (relatively) unscathed
By Niamh McCollum
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James McAvoy has donated £275,000 to urgent appeal for NHS protective gear
The actor's donation takes total raised to over £400,000 for purchase of more masks, gloves and visors
By Niamh McCollum