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Professor Simon Forrest is Principal of College of St Hild and St Bede and a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Durham University. He joined Durham in 2019, having previously served as Head of the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health (2014-2017) and held positions at Newcastle University. His career spans secondary education, health promotion advisory roles, and academic research focused on young people's sexual health and gender studies.
Professor Forrest's research examines:
- Sexual attitudes/behavior in youth populations
- Innovative approaches to sexual health education
- Masculinity construction in young men
- Socio-cultural dimensions of emotional experiences
- Cross-cultural comparisons of sexual health interventions
His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on sexual health measurement tools, mental health determinants in South Asia, healthcare system studies, and gender/sexuality attitudes. Methodologically, he employs mixed-methods approaches with emphasis on qualitative analysis, cross-cultural validation, and systematic reviews across healthcare and educational contexts.
Significant honors include:
- Durham University Excellence in Teaching Award (2011)
- Higher Education Academy International Scholar (2012)
- Chair of BeSST (Behavioral & Social Scientists Teaching in Medicine)
- NIHR Health Technology Assessment College of Experts membership
- Trustee of AVERT - global HIV/AIDS education charity
He currently supervises three postgraduate research students exploring gender, health, and education topics. As Principal of St Hild and St Bede College, he oversees academic community development while maintaining active research collaborations internationally.
