Nigel De Noronha

Nigel De Noronha is a Researcher at the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research at the University of Manchester, specializing in housing, race, migration, and social inequality. With a PhD completed in 2016, he has taught at Warwick and Nottingham Universities before transitioning to research roles. His methodological expertise includes quantitative analysis of census data, social surveys, administrative records, and archival collections.

His research explores intersections of racial capitalism, housing market dynamics, and urban justice. Key themes include financialization of housing, structural disadvantage, and policy responses to ethnic inequalities. He actively contributes to the Manchester Social Housing Commission and collaborates across disciplines to address socio-spatial inequalities.

Professional affiliations include membership in the Royal Geographical Society and the British Sociological Association. While his academic output focuses on housing and race, his work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and sustainable cities.