Garry Crawford
@cultsociologist.bsky.social
Professor of Cultural Sociology at the University of Salford. FAcSS, PFHEA.
Born in Wolverhampton 🐺. Lives in Sale.
Co-lead of #GAMEHEARTS project.
Born in Wolverhampton 🐺. Lives in Sale.
Co-lead of #GAMEHEARTS project.
A reminder that this FREE event is happening in London next week #gamesindustry www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
Game-changing Synergies: exploring the cultural and societal value of video
Join us for at the in London as we bring together researchers, policy makers, game creators, and the wider creative industry
www.eventbrite.com
October 19, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A reminder that this FREE event is happening in London next week #gamesindustry www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
Join us for two days on 21st and 22nd of Oct @ IWM London, bringing together researchers, policy makers, game creators, and the wider creative and cultural industry to explore the social and cultural value of the European video game industry.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
Game-changing Synergies: exploring the cultural and societal value of video
Join us for at the in London as we bring together researchers, policy makers, game creators, and the wider creative industry
www.eventbrite.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Join us for two days on 21st and 22nd of Oct @ IWM London, bringing together researchers, policy makers, game creators, and the wider creative and cultural industry to explore the social and cultural value of the European video game industry.
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
Last few spaces left at our #GAMEHEARTS event at IWM London later this month, exploring the value of video games. www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
Game-changing Synergies: exploring the cultural and societal value of video
Join us for at the in London as we bring together researchers, policy makers, game creators, and the wider creative industry
www.eventbrite.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Last few spaces left at our #GAMEHEARTS event at IWM London later this month, exploring the value of video games. www.eventbrite.com/e/game-chang...
Looks like I’m doing the REF again. www.salford.ac.uk/news/salford...
Salford colleagues selected to join panels for REF 2029 and shape UK’s research
Three colleagues at the University of Salford have been appointed by the four UK higher education funding bodies to join the panels for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029.
www.salford.ac.uk
September 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Looks like I’m doing the REF again. www.salford.ac.uk/news/salford...
One final push on this. Please complete & share. Thank you 👍
June 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
One final push on this. Please complete & share. Thank you 👍
We have a new paper out!!
Do Video Games Matter??
Read our new #GAMEHEARTS paper which explores the role of cultural intermediaries in shaping the cultural legitimacy of video games.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Do Video Games Matter??
Read our new #GAMEHEARTS paper which explores the role of cultural intermediaries in shaping the cultural legitimacy of video games.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Do Video Games Matter? Examining Video Games’ Pathways to Legitimacy and Cultural Value Through Cultural Intermediaries - Charlotte Gislam, Garry Crawford, Gaynor Bagnall, Victoria Gosling, Neta Yodov...
After years on the fringe of our cultural and social life, video games are becoming more recognized as legitimate and culturally valuable. This paper examines t...
journals.sagepub.com
June 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We have a new paper out!!
Do Video Games Matter??
Read our new #GAMEHEARTS paper which explores the role of cultural intermediaries in shaping the cultural legitimacy of video games.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Do Video Games Matter??
Read our new #GAMEHEARTS paper which explores the role of cultural intermediaries in shaping the cultural legitimacy of video games.
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
There is still time to apply for this. Please share!!
Dear all, for various reasons this PhD studentship is being re-advertised.
It would be working with me and Tom Brock.
It is open to both domestic and International students, but please note that the studentship only covers domestic fees.
Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p...
It would be working with me and Tom Brock.
It is open to both domestic and International students, but please note that the studentship only covers domestic fees.
Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p...
PhD Studentship on Gaming & Sustainability at University of Salford
Discover a PhD Studentship: PhD Studentship on Gaming & Sustainability Explore more PhD opportunities and apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
May 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
There is still time to apply for this. Please share!!
Please complete & share!
May 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Please complete & share!
Dear all, for various reasons this PhD studentship is being re-advertised.
It would be working with me and Tom Brock.
It is open to both domestic and International students, but please note that the studentship only covers domestic fees.
Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p...
It would be working with me and Tom Brock.
It is open to both domestic and International students, but please note that the studentship only covers domestic fees.
Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p...
PhD Studentship on Gaming & Sustainability at University of Salford
Discover a PhD Studentship: PhD Studentship on Gaming & Sustainability Explore more PhD opportunities and apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
May 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Dear all, for various reasons this PhD studentship is being re-advertised.
It would be working with me and Tom Brock.
It is open to both domestic and International students, but please note that the studentship only covers domestic fees.
Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p...
It would be working with me and Tom Brock.
It is open to both domestic and International students, but please note that the studentship only covers domestic fees.
Please share!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p...
Reposted by Garry Crawford
Very cool looking PhD studentship in gaming and sustainability at Uni of Salford here, working with @cultsociologist.bsky.social and Tom Brock. Interested to see the outcomes of this one! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p... #PhD #studentship #funding #GameStudies #EcoGames
PhD Studentship on Gaming & Sustainability at University of Salford
Discover a PhD Studentship: PhD Studentship on Gaming & Sustainability Explore more PhD opportunities and apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
April 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Very cool looking PhD studentship in gaming and sustainability at Uni of Salford here, working with @cultsociologist.bsky.social and Tom Brock. Interested to see the outcomes of this one! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMU434/p... #PhD #studentship #funding #GameStudies #EcoGames
Me doing my thing.
Presenting our #gamehearts research at the annual British Sociological Association conference today.
Presenting our #gamehearts research at the annual British Sociological Association conference today.
April 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Me doing my thing.
Presenting our #gamehearts research at the annual British Sociological Association conference today.
Presenting our #gamehearts research at the annual British Sociological Association conference today.
Still time left to apply for this!
Come do a fully funded PhD with me & Tom Brock on gaming & sustainability (please share). www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX765/p...
PhD Studentship on Gaming and Sustainability at University of Salford
Apply for a PhD Studentship on Gaming and Sustainability. Discover a wide range of PhD opportunities at jobs.ac.uk.
www.jobs.ac.uk
March 13, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Still time left to apply for this!
A reminder that this is happening tomorrow. Do come along!
On the 11th March there is a free event celebrating 60 years of the Social Sciences at the University of Salford.
All welcome!! www.eventbrite.com/e/social-sci...
All welcome!! www.eventbrite.com/e/social-sci...
Social Science at 60: Insights & Impact
A showcase of research and student success, celebrating 60 years of social science at Salford with insights into its lasting impact.
www.eventbrite.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A reminder that this is happening tomorrow. Do come along!
Our first #GAMEHEARTS newsletter is available here:
gamehearts.eu/gamehearts-n...
Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, do please get in touch with me!
gamehearts.eu/gamehearts-n...
Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, do please get in touch with me!
Gamehearts
gamehearts.eu
February 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our first #GAMEHEARTS newsletter is available here:
gamehearts.eu/gamehearts-n...
Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, do please get in touch with me!
gamehearts.eu/gamehearts-n...
Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, do please get in touch with me!
Come do a fully funded PhD with me & Tom Brock on gaming & sustainability (please share). www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX765/p...
PhD Studentship on Gaming and Sustainability at University of Salford
Apply for a PhD Studentship on Gaming and Sustainability. Discover a wide range of PhD opportunities at jobs.ac.uk.
www.jobs.ac.uk
February 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Come do a fully funded PhD with me & Tom Brock on gaming & sustainability (please share). www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX765/p...
On the 11th March there is a free event celebrating 60 years of the Social Sciences at the University of Salford.
All welcome!! www.eventbrite.com/e/social-sci...
All welcome!! www.eventbrite.com/e/social-sci...
Social Science at 60: Insights & Impact
A showcase of research and student success, celebrating 60 years of social science at Salford with insights into its lasting impact.
www.eventbrite.com
February 14, 2025 at 9:41 AM
On the 11th March there is a free event celebrating 60 years of the Social Sciences at the University of Salford.
All welcome!! www.eventbrite.com/e/social-sci...
All welcome!! www.eventbrite.com/e/social-sci...
Reposted by Garry Crawford
Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form
Dear gamer,
We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer.
1. About the Survey
The following survey is part of a broader project called...
docs.google.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Started on Alan Wake 2.
November 23, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Started on Alan Wake 2.
Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form
Dear gamer,
We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer.
1. About the Survey
The following survey is part of a broader project called...
docs.google.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:21 PM
CFP: Leisure Studies special issue on Leisure & Technologies. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
Leisure and Technologies
think.taylorandfrancis.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:09 PM
CFP: Leisure Studies special issue on Leisure & Technologies. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
Reposted by Garry Crawford
Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form
Dear gamer,
We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer.
1. About the Survey
The following survey is part of a broader project called...
docs.google.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Gamers' experience: Information sheet and consent form
Dear gamer,
We are a research team from The University of Salford who are interested in the experiences of being a gamer.
1. About the Survey
The following survey is part of a broader project called...
docs.google.com
November 13, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Do you play video games? We’re after people over 18 to complete our pilot survey for our #GAMEHEARTS research here:
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Please share.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...