Andrew King

Professor Andrew King is a Professor of Sociology and Associate Dean (Doctoral College) at the University of Surrey’s Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. He leads the Centre of Excellence on Ageing (CEA) and co-directs the Centre for Research on Ageing and Generations (CRAG). His research focuses on LGBTQ+ inequalities, ageing, and methodologies like mixed methods and participatory approaches. Notable projects include the LGBTQ+ social housing equality framework (HouseProud Pledge Scheme) and the CILIA-LGBTQI+ comparative European study on life course inequalities. He supervises PhD students exploring topics such as LGBTQ+ inclusivity in housing, queer mediated intimacies, and ageing in BAME communities. King also leads the ESRC Impact Acceleration Account at Surrey and collaborates with organizations like Propertymark on LGBTQ+ inclusivity in real estate.

• Affiliations: Centre of Excellence on Ageing, CRAG, Sex, Gender and Sexualities Research Group (SGS)
• Key Roles: Former Head of Sociology Department, Co-Chair of SGS

His research bridges theory and practice, addressing housing, healthcare, and policy gaps for LGBTQ+ older adults. Recent work includes the Life House Project using theatre to amplify LGBTQ+ voices in housing narratives.