Craig Gurney

Dr Craig Gurney is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Studies & Social Policy at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on housing, home, and social harm, exploring how residential environments impact health, inequality, and societal well-being. Key themes include the intersection of housing policy with pandemic responses, unintentional injuries in housing contexts, and the psychological dimensions of fear and insecurity in domestic spaces.

Research interests span socio-environmental action, urban planning, and just cities. Notable contributions include critiques of housing-related health disparities and policy frameworks addressing social harm. Publications highlight topics like fire safety, ontological insecurity, and the 'dark side of home.'

Recent work includes a book review analyzing post-pandemic housing dynamics in the UK and co-authored research on Australian housing injuries. He actively engages with pedagogical innovations in housing education through conference presentations and workshops.

Grants and collaborations include contributions to the UK Centre for Collaborative Housing Evidence (CaCHE). Supervised students explore themes like policy salvation vs political placation and urban displacement impacts. Publications frequently intersect with interdisciplinary fields like sociology, public health, and urban studies.