University Of Stirling

Professor Vikki McCall & Professor Kim McKee from the University of Stirling share this joint piece about the importance of empathy in reflective housing practice. In the wake of Grenfell and the devastating death of Awaab Ishak due to mould in his home, questions around professionalism in housi

A group of housing bodies have commissioned research to identify what is needed in Scotland in terms of funding, systems and support to provide aids and adaptations to older and disabled people.

The often-overlooked role women played in shaping Scotland’s community-based housing associations (CBHAs) in the 1970s and 80s has been highlighted in a new report. These women were not just contributors – they were leaders, driving forward change in their neighbourhoods. Led by Professo

Professor Kim McKee highlights the growing challenges in the UK’s private rental sector, including affordability, tenancy insecurity, and the diverse needs of renters.

Housing associations are being urged to complete a survey from the Mannheim Foundation which is developing a new model for fundraising, growth and sustainability in the third sector.

Thousands of students across Scotland are at risk of homelessness and unable to access the right housing in the country's biggest cities, according to a new report for a cross party group of MSPs.

CIH Scotland has shared the details for a special event to celebrate Scottish Housing Day, which this year focuses on the theme of ‘homes for life.’

Research by a Scottish University and The Salvation Army has identified potential short and long-term benefits of accessing the outdoors for people experiencing mental health issues or a history of substance use. With high levels of drug and alcohol use in Scotland, a crisis of confidence in traditi

Britain's lesbian, gay and bisexual population experience inequalities in accessing housing, according to a study led by the University of Stirling. The analysis of almost a decade of data from British households - thought to be the first of its kind in the UK - found that lesbian, gay and bisexual

Jenny Preece, Jamie Brown, Jan Gilbertson, Rosie Smith and Vikki McCall (from Sheffield University, Building Research Establishment (BRE), Sheffield Hallam University and Stirling University) outline the progress of an ongoing project to determine the impact of home improvement services on older adu

In light of last month's launch of the new Housing Bill and ongoing developments with mandatory qualifications for housing professionals in England, Dr Kim McKee from the University of Stirling highlights the importance of housing education. Following on from several well-documented traged

Researchers are calling for urban development and land professionals to take part in a project to help shape the way places are created for better population health. The research programme, run by six universities including the University of Stirling and the University of Bristol, is looking for peo

Cernach Housing Association senior housing officer Laura-Jane Richards has recently graduated from the University of Stirling with a distinction for her postgraduate degree in Housing Studies and has been awarded not one – but two prizes for academic achievement. Laura-Jane was the recipient o

The Housing Studies team at the University of Stirling has announced the launch of a new support fund for Housing Studies students in memory of Marion Gibbs. Marion, who passed away last year, was hugely respected as a leading figure in housing and homelessness in Scotland. The fund, for MSc/Diploma

Age Scotland is calling on local authorities to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ to help older people adapt their homes for later life after new research found that the available services across the country are fragmented, inflexible and difficult to navigate. A new report “Making Adaptat