Gareth Young

Dr Gareth Young is a Knowledge Exchange and Impact Fellow at the School of Geography and Planning, University of Sheffield. He works with the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence, focusing on housing policy challenges in northern England and evidence gaps in housing practice.

Education:

• PhD (ESRC-funded), 2015
• MA in International Development and Planning
• BSc (Hons) in Property Development

Research Interests:

• Social housing policy and anti-social behavior governance
• Housing provision in the UK
• Policy-making processes and knowledge translation

Professional Background:

• Former partnerships specialist in University of Sheffield's Faculty of Social Sciences
• Experience with Building and Social Housing Foundation (now World Habitat)
• Industry roles in real estate and residential property