Professor Moira Munro

  • Professor Emerita (School of Social & Political Sciences)

email: Moira.Munro@glasgow.ac.uk

R203 Level 2, Urban Studies, 25 Bute Gardens, Glasgow G12 8QQ

Import to contacts

ORCID iDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6275-4831

Research interests

Research Interests

Housing finance; housing markets; consumer perspectives on mortgage products and financial institutionsl; safety nets  for mortgage borrowers; .student funding and student debt; inequalities in higher education.

Publications

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Number of items: 40.

2023

Soaita, A. M. , Gherghina, S. and Munro, M. (2023) Finding housing, making home: Romanian migrants in post-Brexit/post-Covid Britain. [Research Reports or Papers]

Soaita, A. M. , Gherghina, S. and Munro, M. (2023) Romanian migrants in the UK: how many have arrived and are they in some way different from those who migrated to the EU states? [Research Reports or Papers]

2022

Gibb, K. , Moore, T., Preece, J., Hoolachan, J., Munro, M. , Boyle, J., Gillian, M. and James, G. (2022) Research on purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and student housing in Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

2020

Soaita, A. M. , Munro, M. and McKee, K. (2020) Private renters’ housing experiences in lightly regulated markets: Review of qualitative research. [Research Reports or Papers]

Soaita, A. M. , Munro, M. and McKee, K. (2020) Private renters’ housing experiences in lightly regulated markets: Review of qualitative research: Executive summary. [Research Reports or Papers]

2019

McKee, K., Soaita, A. M. and Munro, M. (2019) Beyond Generation Rent: Understanding the Aspirations of Private Renters aged 35-54. [Research Reports or Papers]

2018

Munro, M. (2018) House price inflation in the news: a critical discourse analysis of newspaper coverage in the UK. Housing Studies, 33(7), pp. 1085-1105. (doi: 10.1080/02673037.2017.1421911)

2015

Mackenzie, M. , Conway, E., Hastings, A. , Munro, M. and O'Donnell, C. A. (2015) Intersections and multiple 'candidacies': exploring connections between two theoretical perspectives on domestic abuse and their implications for practicing policy. Social Policy and Society, 14(1), pp. 43-62. (doi: 10.1017/S1474746414000244)

2013

Mackenzie, M. , Conway, E., Hastings, A. , Munro, M. and O'Donnell, C. (2013) Is ‘candidacy’ a useful concept for understanding journeys through public services? A critical interpretive literature synthesis. Social Policy and Administration, 47(7), pp. 806-825. (doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9515.2012.00864.x)

2012

Munro, M. and Livingston, M. (2012) Student impacts on urban neighbourhoods: policy approaches, discourses and dilemmas. Urban Studies, 49(8), pp. 1679-1694. (doi: 10.1177/0042098011419237)

2011

Ford, J., Wallace, A., Munro, M. , Sprigings, N. and Smith, S. (2011) An Evaluation of the January 2009 and October 2010 Arrangements for Support for Mortgage Interest: The Role of Lenders, Money Advice Services, Jobcentre Plus and Policy Stakeholders. [Research Reports or Papers]

2010

Munro, M. , Ford, J. and Smith, S. (2010) An evaluation of the January 2009 arrangements for support for mortgage interest. Department for Work and Pensions: London. ISBN 9781847128874

Pawson, H. and Munro, M. (2010) Explaining tenancy sustainment rates in British social housing: the role of management, vulnerability and choice. Urban Studies, 47(1), pp. 145-168. (doi: 10.1177/0042098009346869)

2009

Munro, M. , Turok, I. and Livingston, M. (2009) Students in Cities: A Preliminary Analysis of their Patterns and Affects. Environment and Planning A, 41(8), pp. 1805-1825. (doi: 10.1068/a41133)

2008

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Smith, S. (2008) The emotional economy of housing. Environment and Planning A, 40(10), pp. 2296-2316. (doi: 10.1068/a39358)

Munro, M. and Ostendorf, W. (2008) Guest Editorial: The microstructures of Housing Markets. Housing Studies, 1(1), pp. 78-92. (doi: 10.1080/02673030801959361)

Smith, S. and Munro, M. (2008) Calculated Affection? Charting the Complex Economy of Home Purchase. Housing Studies, 23(2), pp. 349-368. (doi: 10.1080/02673030701875097)

2007

Munro, M. (2007) Evaluating policy towards increasing owner-occupation. Housing Studies, 22(2), pp. 243-260. (doi: 10.1080/02673030601132896)

2006

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Wager, F. (2006) Day students in HE: widening access students and successful transitions to university life. International Journal of the Sociology of Education, 15(1), pp. 3-30. (doi: 10.1080/09620210500200129)

Smith, S., Munro, M. and Christie, H. (2006) Performing (housing) markets. Urban Studies, 43(1), pp. 81-98. (doi: 10.1080/00420980500409276)

2005

Stephens, M. , Whitehead, C. and Munro, M. (2005) Lessons from the Past, Challenges for the Future for Housing Policy: An Evaluation of English Housing Policy 1975-2000. [Research Reports or Papers]

Munro, M. , Ford, J., Leishman, C. and Karley, K. (2005) Developments in Mortgage Lending to Higher Risk Borrowers. Joseph Rowntree Foundation: York. ISBN 1859353347

Munro, M. and Karley, N.K. (2005) Housing, Financial Services and the Economy in Scotland [Research report]. Council of Mortgage Lenders: London. ISBN 1905257058

2004

Bramley, G., Munro, M. and Pawson, H. (2004) Key issues in housing: policies and markets in 21st century Britain. Palgrave MacMillan: Basingstoke. ISBN 0333969138

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Fisher, T. (2004) Leaving University early: exploring the differences between continuing and non-continuing students. Studies in Higher Education, 29(5), pp. 617-636. (doi: 10.1080/0307507042000261580)

Smith, S., Easterlow, D. and Munro, M. (2004) Housing for health: does the market work? Environment and Planning A, 36(4), pp. 579-600. (doi: 10.1068/a3672)

2003

Christie, H. and Munro, M. (2003) The logic of loans: students' perceptions of the costs and benefits of the student loan. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 24(5), pp. 621-636. (doi: 10.1080/0142569032000127170)

Christie, H. and Munro, M. (2003) The logic of loans: students perceptions of the costs and benefits of the student loan. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 24(5), pp. 621-626.

Smith, S., Easterlow, D., Munro, M. and Turner, K. (2003) Housing as health capital: How health trajectories and housing careers are linked. Journal of Social Issues, 59(3), pp. 501-526.

2002

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Rettig, H. (2002) Accommodating students. Journal of Youth Studies, 5(2), pp. 209-235. (doi: 10.1080/13676260220134458)

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Rettig, H. (2002) Working all the time: student incomes and employment. Youth and Policy, 78, pp. 1-25.

2001

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Rettig, H. (2001) Making ends meet: student incomes and debt. Studies in Higher Education, 26, pp. 363-383. (doi: 10.1080/03075070120076318)

1999

Gibb, K., Munro, M. and Satsangi, M. (1999) Housing Finance in the UK: an Introduction. Macmillan: Basingstoke. ISBN 9780333664360 (doi: 10.1007/978-1-349-14117-3)

Lancaster, S., Munro, M. and Satsangi, M. (1999) Northern Ireland House Condition Survey, 1996, an Investigation into the Private Rented Sector in Northern Ireland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Munro, M. and Satsangi, M. (1999) Les villes Ecossaises. In: Haumont, N. (ed.) Villes Nouvelles et Villes Traditionnelles: une Comparaison International. Series: Habitats et Sociétiés. Editions l'Harmattan: Paris, France, pp. 291-330. ISBN 9782738474698

1996

Kintrea, K. , Gibb, K. , Hermansen, C., Keoghan, M. and Munro, M. (1996) An Evaluation Of GRO Grants for Owner Occupation: A Report to the Scottish Office and Scottish Homes. [Research Reports or Papers]

1991

Hancock, K., Jones, C., Munro, M. , Satsangi, M. , McGuckin, A. and Parkey, H. (1991) Housing Costs and Subsidies in Glasgow: the Impact of Housing Subsidies in the Glasgow Travel-To-Work Area. Joseph Rowntree Foundation: York. ISBN 9781872470276

1987

Clapham, D., Kintrea, K. and Munro, M. (1987) Tenure choice: an empirical investigation. Area, 19(1), pp. 11-18.

Clapham, D., Kintrea, K. , Millar, M. and Munro, M. (1987) Housing Allocation and the Role of the Public Rented Sector. Series: Discussion paper (University of Glasgow. Centre for Housing Research), 14. Centre for Housing Research: Glasgow.

1985

Clapham, D., Kintrea, K. , Millar, M. and Munro, M. (1985) Cooperative Housing in Norway and Sweden. Series: Discussion paper (University of Glasgow. Centre for Housing Research), 4. Centre for Housing Research: Glasgow.

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Number of items: 40.

Articles

Munro, M. (2018) House price inflation in the news: a critical discourse analysis of newspaper coverage in the UK. Housing Studies, 33(7), pp. 1085-1105. (doi: 10.1080/02673037.2017.1421911)

Mackenzie, M. , Conway, E., Hastings, A. , Munro, M. and O'Donnell, C. A. (2015) Intersections and multiple 'candidacies': exploring connections between two theoretical perspectives on domestic abuse and their implications for practicing policy. Social Policy and Society, 14(1), pp. 43-62. (doi: 10.1017/S1474746414000244)

Mackenzie, M. , Conway, E., Hastings, A. , Munro, M. and O'Donnell, C. (2013) Is ‘candidacy’ a useful concept for understanding journeys through public services? A critical interpretive literature synthesis. Social Policy and Administration, 47(7), pp. 806-825. (doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9515.2012.00864.x)

Munro, M. and Livingston, M. (2012) Student impacts on urban neighbourhoods: policy approaches, discourses and dilemmas. Urban Studies, 49(8), pp. 1679-1694. (doi: 10.1177/0042098011419237)

Pawson, H. and Munro, M. (2010) Explaining tenancy sustainment rates in British social housing: the role of management, vulnerability and choice. Urban Studies, 47(1), pp. 145-168. (doi: 10.1177/0042098009346869)

Munro, M. , Turok, I. and Livingston, M. (2009) Students in Cities: A Preliminary Analysis of their Patterns and Affects. Environment and Planning A, 41(8), pp. 1805-1825. (doi: 10.1068/a41133)

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Smith, S. (2008) The emotional economy of housing. Environment and Planning A, 40(10), pp. 2296-2316. (doi: 10.1068/a39358)

Munro, M. and Ostendorf, W. (2008) Guest Editorial: The microstructures of Housing Markets. Housing Studies, 1(1), pp. 78-92. (doi: 10.1080/02673030801959361)

Smith, S. and Munro, M. (2008) Calculated Affection? Charting the Complex Economy of Home Purchase. Housing Studies, 23(2), pp. 349-368. (doi: 10.1080/02673030701875097)

Munro, M. (2007) Evaluating policy towards increasing owner-occupation. Housing Studies, 22(2), pp. 243-260. (doi: 10.1080/02673030601132896)

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Wager, F. (2006) Day students in HE: widening access students and successful transitions to university life. International Journal of the Sociology of Education, 15(1), pp. 3-30. (doi: 10.1080/09620210500200129)

Smith, S., Munro, M. and Christie, H. (2006) Performing (housing) markets. Urban Studies, 43(1), pp. 81-98. (doi: 10.1080/00420980500409276)

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Fisher, T. (2004) Leaving University early: exploring the differences between continuing and non-continuing students. Studies in Higher Education, 29(5), pp. 617-636. (doi: 10.1080/0307507042000261580)

Smith, S., Easterlow, D. and Munro, M. (2004) Housing for health: does the market work? Environment and Planning A, 36(4), pp. 579-600. (doi: 10.1068/a3672)

Christie, H. and Munro, M. (2003) The logic of loans: students' perceptions of the costs and benefits of the student loan. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 24(5), pp. 621-636. (doi: 10.1080/0142569032000127170)

Christie, H. and Munro, M. (2003) The logic of loans: students perceptions of the costs and benefits of the student loan. British Journal of Sociology of Education, 24(5), pp. 621-626.

Smith, S., Easterlow, D., Munro, M. and Turner, K. (2003) Housing as health capital: How health trajectories and housing careers are linked. Journal of Social Issues, 59(3), pp. 501-526.

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Rettig, H. (2002) Accommodating students. Journal of Youth Studies, 5(2), pp. 209-235. (doi: 10.1080/13676260220134458)

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Rettig, H. (2002) Working all the time: student incomes and employment. Youth and Policy, 78, pp. 1-25.

Christie, H., Munro, M. and Rettig, H. (2001) Making ends meet: student incomes and debt. Studies in Higher Education, 26, pp. 363-383. (doi: 10.1080/03075070120076318)

Clapham, D., Kintrea, K. and Munro, M. (1987) Tenure choice: an empirical investigation. Area, 19(1), pp. 11-18.

Books

Munro, M. , Ford, J. and Smith, S. (2010) An evaluation of the January 2009 arrangements for support for mortgage interest. Department for Work and Pensions: London. ISBN 9781847128874

Munro, M. , Ford, J., Leishman, C. and Karley, K. (2005) Developments in Mortgage Lending to Higher Risk Borrowers. Joseph Rowntree Foundation: York. ISBN 1859353347

Munro, M. and Karley, N.K. (2005) Housing, Financial Services and the Economy in Scotland [Research report]. Council of Mortgage Lenders: London. ISBN 1905257058

Bramley, G., Munro, M. and Pawson, H. (2004) Key issues in housing: policies and markets in 21st century Britain. Palgrave MacMillan: Basingstoke. ISBN 0333969138

Gibb, K., Munro, M. and Satsangi, M. (1999) Housing Finance in the UK: an Introduction. Macmillan: Basingstoke. ISBN 9780333664360 (doi: 10.1007/978-1-349-14117-3)

Hancock, K., Jones, C., Munro, M. , Satsangi, M. , McGuckin, A. and Parkey, H. (1991) Housing Costs and Subsidies in Glasgow: the Impact of Housing Subsidies in the Glasgow Travel-To-Work Area. Joseph Rowntree Foundation: York. ISBN 9781872470276

Clapham, D., Kintrea, K. , Millar, M. and Munro, M. (1987) Housing Allocation and the Role of the Public Rented Sector. Series: Discussion paper (University of Glasgow. Centre for Housing Research), 14. Centre for Housing Research: Glasgow.

Clapham, D., Kintrea, K. , Millar, M. and Munro, M. (1985) Cooperative Housing in Norway and Sweden. Series: Discussion paper (University of Glasgow. Centre for Housing Research), 4. Centre for Housing Research: Glasgow.

Book Sections

Munro, M. and Satsangi, M. (1999) Les villes Ecossaises. In: Haumont, N. (ed.) Villes Nouvelles et Villes Traditionnelles: une Comparaison International. Series: Habitats et Sociétiés. Editions l'Harmattan: Paris, France, pp. 291-330. ISBN 9782738474698

Research Reports or Papers

Soaita, A. M. , Gherghina, S. and Munro, M. (2023) Finding housing, making home: Romanian migrants in post-Brexit/post-Covid Britain. [Research Reports or Papers]

Soaita, A. M. , Gherghina, S. and Munro, M. (2023) Romanian migrants in the UK: how many have arrived and are they in some way different from those who migrated to the EU states? [Research Reports or Papers]

Gibb, K. , Moore, T., Preece, J., Hoolachan, J., Munro, M. , Boyle, J., Gillian, M. and James, G. (2022) Research on purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and student housing in Scotland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Soaita, A. M. , Munro, M. and McKee, K. (2020) Private renters’ housing experiences in lightly regulated markets: Review of qualitative research. [Research Reports or Papers]

Soaita, A. M. , Munro, M. and McKee, K. (2020) Private renters’ housing experiences in lightly regulated markets: Review of qualitative research: Executive summary. [Research Reports or Papers]

McKee, K., Soaita, A. M. and Munro, M. (2019) Beyond Generation Rent: Understanding the Aspirations of Private Renters aged 35-54. [Research Reports or Papers]

Ford, J., Wallace, A., Munro, M. , Sprigings, N. and Smith, S. (2011) An Evaluation of the January 2009 and October 2010 Arrangements for Support for Mortgage Interest: The Role of Lenders, Money Advice Services, Jobcentre Plus and Policy Stakeholders. [Research Reports or Papers]

Stephens, M. , Whitehead, C. and Munro, M. (2005) Lessons from the Past, Challenges for the Future for Housing Policy: An Evaluation of English Housing Policy 1975-2000. [Research Reports or Papers]

Lancaster, S., Munro, M. and Satsangi, M. (1999) Northern Ireland House Condition Survey, 1996, an Investigation into the Private Rented Sector in Northern Ireland. [Research Reports or Papers]

Kintrea, K. , Gibb, K. , Hermansen, C., Keoghan, M. and Munro, M. (1996) An Evaluation Of GRO Grants for Owner Occupation: A Report to the Scottish Office and Scottish Homes. [Research Reports or Papers]

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Grants

Title:  Evaluation of the temporary January 2009 arrangements for Support for Mortgage Interest

Sponsor: Department for Work and Pensions

Duration: January - June 2010

Title: Key Stakeholders' evaluation of the January 2009 arrangements for Support for Mortgage Interest

Sponsor: Department for Work and Pensions

Duration: December 2010 - April 2011

Title: Students as Catalysts for urban and regional growth

Sponsor; ESRC

Duration: January 2007 - December 2009

 

 

Teaching

Teaching responsibilities

Programme Director:

MSc Public Policy

MSc Urban Policy and Practice

MSc Urban Regeneration

Postgraduate teaching:

  • Policy design and delivery
  • Policy Analysis
  • Contemporary Government and Governance

 

 

 

Additional information

External Activities

Editor: Housing Studies.

 Housing Studies

RAE panel member: 2002; 2008