Valerie Wright

Dr Valerie Wright is an Affiliate in the Centre for Gender History at the University of Glasgow, specializing in modern Scottish history with expertise in gender, social, and political history. She holds a PhD in Economic and Social History from the University of Glasgow.

Her research focuses on Scotland’s new towns program, deindustrialization impacts, women’s roles in post-war employment and politics, and urban housing policy. Notable projects include the Leverhulme-funded 'Building a Modern Scotland' and ESRC-funded 'Reimagining the Future in Older Age'.

Recent publications explore urban planning, high-rise living experiences, and industrial decline in Dundee. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on topics like housing wellbeing and children’s play spaces in post-war Glasgow.

Teaching includes courses on Scottish history, gender politics, and urban studies. She contributes to media discussions on Scottish history via BBC documentaries and radio programs.

Valerie actively participates in academic societies: Co-Vice-Convenor of Women’s History Scotland, member of Scottish Labour History Society, and advisory roles in cultural regeneration initiatives like Future Paisley.