Alison Chand

Dr Alison Chand is a Lecturer at the Centre for History, University of the Highlands and Islands, and continues teaching at the Scottish Oral History Centre, University of Strathclyde. Her work bridges oral history, modern British history, gender studies, and social history.

• Email: alison.chand@uhi.ac.uk
• Academic Rank: Lecturer

Her research focuses on gendered identities during World War II, particularly men in reserved occupations, and the experiences of parents with young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. She combines oral history methodologies with cultural and social analysis to explore these themes.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in oral history, including peer-reviewed articles and a monograph on wartime masculinities. Her 2022 work on the pandemic's impact on parenthood and 2016 book on Clydeside workers are central to her scholarly output.

Scientific Awards:

• Neil Rafeek Oral History Prize (2012)

She actively trains for the British Library/Oral History Society, undertakes freelance oral history projects, and has contributed to initiatives at institutions like the University of Edinburgh, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Scottish Opera. Her work spans academic, cultural, and community contexts.