Alasdair Rutherford

Professor Alasdair Rutherford leads research in social statistics and third sector analysis at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Social Sciences. His work bridges quantitative methods with societal challenges in charities, aging populations, and data-driven policy. He holds roles in key research centers including the Centre for Population Change and Healthy Ageing in Scotland (HAGIS). Rutherford's academic journey spans economics, sociology, and AI, with prior experience in charity management.

Research focuses on:

• Charity governance & financial resilience
• Data visualization for social impact
• Ageing populations' housing needs
• Volunteering participation patterns
• Game-based research methodologies

Recent publications emphasize pandemic impacts on healthcare systems, dementia-friendly design, and nonprofit classification frameworks. Awards include the VSSN Best Paper Prize (2017-2018) and 2023 Research Leadership honors. He supervises doctoral work on topics ranging from charity accountability to digital skill impacts.

Professional activities include:

• Board member, Stirling Carers Centre
• Managing Director, Socialudo (social enterprise)
• NCVO Research Advisory Group member