Jenni Cauvain

Jenni Cauvain is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), affiliated with the Social and Political Sciences group. She teaches courses on social research methodologies, urban sociology, and environmental sociology. Her research focuses on urban sustainability, social justice, and energy vulnerability in cities, with expertise in housing inequality and low-carbon transitions.

Education & Career:

• PhD in Urban Planning, University of Manchester (2011)
• Postdoctoral researcher at University of Manchester
• Research Fellow at University of Nottingham (2011–2019)
• Worked at Centre for Urban Research on Austerity (CURA), De Montfort University (2019–2020)
• Prior role at think tank Institute for Public Policy Research North, researching Northern Economic Futures and Sustainable Energy

Research & Engagement:

Jenni’s work addresses urban sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary lenses, including smart cities, energy vulnerability, and housing policies. She previously chaired the Sustainable Cities Research Priority Area at Nottingham and organized interdisciplinary seminars on urban sustainability. Her research has informed policy debates on social rented housing and energy justice.

External Roles & Media:

• Editorial Board Member of Urban Planning journal
• Honorary Senior Research Associate at CURA, De Montfort University (2020–2023)
• External MA Urban Planning Dissertation Supervisor at University of Manchester (2019–2020)
• Media contributions include writing for The Guardian, BBC Radio 4’s “You and Yours”, and Inside Housing

Collaborations:

Jenni collaborates across academic and policy domains, emphasizing interdisciplinary urban research and public engagement. She welcomes PhD supervision in urban sustainability, social inequality, and energy transitions.