Catriona Forrest

Catriona Forrest is a Lecturer in Sociological & Cultural Studies at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the Glasgow University Media Group. Her research focuses on how technology influences factual storytelling and the ethical application of media production skills in education. She has contributed to programmes like the MSc in Media, Communications, and International Journalism as a Programme Convenor since 2023 and convenes courses such as Writing News and Practical Project.

Her scholarly work spans journalism education methods, UK doctoral training policies, and interdisciplinary approaches to ethical practices. Recent publications include analyses of collaborative ethical journalism training and evaluations of national strategies to enhance research education quality. She has presented at international conferences like the Quality in Postgraduate Education in Adelaide and the University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Conference.

Her teaching roles include leading courses on media production and practical journalism assessments, emphasizing innovative pedagogical approaches. Key findings from her research include public engagement strategies in end-of-life interventions and critiques of national academic competitiveness initiatives.