We are very pleased to announce that EN4R will be holding a special e-conference entitled ‘Private renting in a time of crisis‘ on Thursday 18th June. It is a timely opportunity to reflect on the issues that have dominated the PRS literature to date, the PRS in the context of Covid-19, and what the implications of these are for the future.
Confirmed keynotes:
- Dr Kim McKee (University of Stirling)
Confirmed speakers:
- Dr Amy Clair (University of Essex)
- Prof. Ken Gibb (CaCHE – University of Glasgow)
- Dr Jennifer Harris (CaCHE – University of Bristol)
- Dr Tola Amodu (University of East Anglia)
- Martin Farley (Green Party)
- ‘In conversation’ with Dr Adriana Soaita & Dr Craig Gurney (University of Glasgow)
- Dr Dallas Rodgers & Dr Laurence Troy (University of Sydney)
- Dr Susan Aktemel (Homes for Good)
- Sarah Rowe & Chris Hancock (Crisis)
As well as the pre-recorded presentations from speakers, we will be holding two live sessions for attendees to discuss the papers and ask presenters questions on their topics.
Session 1 – 10.30am – 11.30am: Dr Kim McKee, Prof. Ken Gibb, Dr Amy Clair, & Martin Farley
Session 2 – 2.00pm – 3.00pm: Dr Susan Aktemel, Dr Tola Amodu, Dr Jennifer Harris, Dr Adriana Soaita, & Dr Craig Gurney
Keynote: Millennials aren’t the only private renters that are struggling – Dr Kim McKee
Morning sessions
Housing and Health in the context of Covid-19 – Dr Amy Clair
Rent Control and Economic Evidence – Prof Ken Gibb
The BuyBack Housing Proposal – Martin Farley (Green Party)
Keeping Everyone In: The critical role of private renting in responding to the pandemic – Sarah Rowe & Chris Hancock (Crisis)
Morning Q&A Session
Panel: Dr Kim McKee, Prof Ken Gibb, Dr Amy Clair, Martin Farley and Sarah Rowe
Chair: Dr Tom Simcock (Chair of EN4R)
Afternoon sessions
Dr Susan Aktemel (Homes for Good) (2.00pm – 2.15) [Live]
Compliance and enforcement practices in the UK Private Rented Sector – Dr Jennifer Harris (CaCHE)
Social suffering, harm and home in the private rented sector – ‘In conversation with’ Dr Adriana Soaita & Dr Craig Gurney
Risk and Regulation in the Private Rented Sector – Dr Tola Amodu
‘Mapping Australian Housing Stories’ project, renting and COVID-19. CityRoad Podcast with Dr Dallas Rogers and Dr Laurence Troy from the University of Sydney
Dallas Rogers and Laurence Troy from the University of Sydney talk about the ‘Mapping Australian Housing Stories’ project, renting and COVID-19.
To access the links for the research please visit: https://soundcloud.com/user-283789701/mapping-australian-housing-stories