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Bilge Serin is a Lecturer in Urban Studies & Social Policy at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the College of Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from Heriot-Watt University and has previously worked at institutions including the University of Edinburgh and Middle East Technical University. Her research focuses on urban inequality, commodification of urban space, climate resilience through retrofitting, and pandemic-era mutual aid practices.
Education:
- PhD in Urban Studies, Heriot-Watt University (2019)
- Previous academic roles at University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, and Middle East Technical University
Research Interests:
Dr. Serin’s work interrogates how urban spaces become sites of exclusion through neoliberal policies, particularly via branded housing projects and large-scale developments. She explores housing futures, media representations of urban life, and solidarity practices during crises like the pandemic. Her recent focus includes retrofitting strategies to address the climate emergency, emphasizing human-centered approaches.
Articles & Themes:
Her recent publications analyze design governance in neighborhood planning, solidarity networks during crises, and the commodification of urban amenities. Key themes include urban sustainability, housing policy innovation, and the intersection of media narratives with urban development.
Grants & Funding:
- Principal Investigator for ESRC Impact Accelerator and Scottish Funding Council projects on mutual aid and retrofitting
- Co-Investigator in UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE)
- Recipient of multiple fellowships and international collaboration grants
Labs/Teams:
Participates in the Urban Studies Institute and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on climate resilience and urban justice initiatives.
