Apr 11
There is an increasingly recognised, but under-explored link between domestic abuse and housing. Here, postgraduate researcher Dora Welker reflects on a recent conference and future directions for research.
Last week the UK government announced a U-turn on providing housing benefits 18 to 21-year-olds. Here, Prof Chris Leishman reflects on this reassuring change of course.
Prof Sarah Johnsen reflects on why Housing First seems so much more effective than mainstream provision for the majority of homeless people with multiple and complex needs
Lynne McMordie was appointed as our first intern under the I-SPHERE Oak Foundation research internship programme. In this Q&A Lynne tells us about her experiences to date.
We have an exciting opportunity for two researchers to join us for 6 month paid homelessness research internships. Applications close midnight 26th March.
In this blog, Sarah Johnsen, Suzanne Fitzpatrick and Beth Watts provide a framework offering potential to bring greater clarity and calm to extremely sensitive debates surrounding the use of ‘social control’ in responses to homelessness.
Shelter Scotland and Heriot-Watt University are exploring the potential of a new way to provide housing for young people at risk of homelessness. can you help us by participating in a focus group?
The value of children’s play is under increasing discussion from policymakers, practitioners, and the general public Here, Dr Jenny Wood discusses the role of planning systems in facilitating play, and what currently happens in Scotland and Wales.
Measurement of poverty is central to our understanding of social exclusion. Here, Prof Glen Bramley reflects on the findings of new book: Poverty and Social Exclusion in the UK: Volume 2 – The Dimensions of Disadvantage
Mark Stephens reviews the various inquiries and reviews that have been established since the Grenfell Tower tragedy last June.
The much-trailed ‘Housing Budget’ of November 2017 did more for homelessness than many might have expected. I-SPHERE Director Prof Suzanne Fitzpatrick explores the announcements.
December saw the release of book 'Property Boom and Banking Bust: The Role of Commercial Lending in the Bankruptcy of Banks'. Here, Prof Colin Jones gives an insights into its contents.
In light of the furore over calls for rough sleepers to be cleared from the streets of Windsor for the upcoming Royal Wedding, Sarah Johnsen and Jenny Wood highlight key conclusions from an international evidence review of ‘what works’ in addressing street homelessness.
recently published paper by Prof Colin Jones and Nicola Livingstone in the International Review of Retail, Distribution and Consumer Research offers some insights into the changing retail hierarchy. Here, Prof Colin Jones reflects on the findings
In October 2017, Dr Fionn MacKillop participated in a research trip to Medellin, Colombia In this blog post, he offers some reflections on the ‘smart city’ agenda in Medellin.
The Scottish Government recently announced a new consultation on a Fuel Poverty Strategy for Scotland, leading up to an intended Warmer Homes Bill next year. Here, Professor Glen Bramley talks us through this positive story of evidence-based policy.
Big data is increasingly regarded as a new approach for understanding human behaviour within and between cities. Here, Dr Wenjie Wu reflects on big data in China.
Today I-SPHERE publishes a report that provides an analysis of 'core homelessness' in Scotland's four largest cities. In this new blog, Mandy Littlewood takes us through some of the main findings.
In September 2017, I-SPHERE hosted a visit from Cameron Parsell (University of Queensland). Here he reflects on the role of charity in responding to homelessness in advanced welfare state contexts.
Airport construction or expansion is often proposed as a policy lever to boost cities, regions and national economies worldwide. Here, Dr Wenjie Wu talks through the evidence in China.
In the aftermath of Theresa May’s much-trailed announcement on social housing, Mark Stephens reflects on housing policy divergence in the UK.
“Ever wanted something more? Ever thought there could be a better way to live free from the shackles of the old tired world?” Here, Dr Bilge Serin talks us through the new world of commodified housing developments.
Professor Suzanne Fitzpatrick responds to the National Audit Office's new on homelessness in England.
This week a report published by homelessness charity Crisis predicted stark increases in homelessness if further action is not taken. Here, Prof Glen Bramley, author of the report, takes us through some of the methodology, and difficulties in modelling homelessness.
In 2016 around 160,000 households experienced the most acute forms of homelessness. If we fail to address homelessness this figure will reach 392,000 by 2041 reports Francesca Albanese from Crisis.
