Willem Stander

Willem Stander is a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham, focusing on psychology, health, and social care. He co-chairs the UK regional network for the International Partnership for Queer Youth Resilience (INQYR) and collaborates with organizations like Stonewall and The Trevor Project.

His research addresses mental health inequalities, help-seeking behaviors, and sexual behaviors of marginalized populations, particularly LGBTQ+ and looked-after young people. He emphasizes digital interventions, participatory approaches, and cross-disciplinary research to enhance health and social care services.

Recent articles highlight his work on LGBTQ+ e-learning modules for social workers, randomized controlled trials for recruitment strategies, and policy analysis in LGBTQ+ education. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and social equity.

Scientific Awards

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy