India Gerritsen

Researcher

India is a researcher at IPPR North.

India joined IPPR North in June 2024. She has previously worked as a researcher for Gateshead Council’s Public Service Reform team, Nexus transport, and for a local MP.

She also has experience working directly with service users as a support worker and working for the VCSE sector, specifically around sexual violence against women, homelessness, and charity governance.

India has a MA in International Politics, Global Justice and Ethics, and a BA in History and History of Art from Newcastle University. Her academic research has won awards and publication. Her interests include structural violence and power, gender, homelessness, and housing.

More from this author:

  1. Not as cheap as you think: Housing in the North East

    While the North East ranks as the top region for affordability in England, safe, secure homes are out of reach for many.

  2. Reflections on International Women's Day 2025

    In a world that currently seems increasingly dominated by ‘strong man’ politics and macho posturing, this International Women’s Day it seems more important than ever to take stock of where we are on the representation of women in politics. 

  3. Change you can board: Delivering better, greener buses

    The bus services bill is an opportunity to ensure reform really means thriving, green 21st century local bus networks in England.