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Garry Crawford
@cultsociologist.bsky.social
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Professor of Cultural Sociology at the University of Salford. FAcSS, PFHEA. Born in Wolverhampton 🐺. Lives in Sale. Co-lead of #GAMEHEARTS project.

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Garry Crawford is a British sociologist.

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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · 22h
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...
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

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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · 6d
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

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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Sep 4
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Jun 12
One final push on this. Please complete & share. Thank you 👍
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · May 7
Please complete & share!
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Jun 4
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? 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

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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · May 30
There is still time to apply for this. Please share!!
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · May 1
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...
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · May 7
Link here: qualtricsxmbscpx3h3m.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · May 7
Please complete & share!
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · May 1
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...
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

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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Apr 23
Me doing my thing.
Presenting our #gamehearts research at the annual British Sociological Association conference today.
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Poppy Wilde @poppywilde.bsky.social · Apr 23
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Mar 13
Still time left to apply for this!
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Feb 19
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Mar 10
A reminder that this is happening tomorrow. Do come along!
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Feb 14
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...
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Feb 25
Our first #GAMEHEARTS newsletter is available here:

gamehearts.eu/gamehearts-n...

Any thoughts, comments, or suggestions, do please get in touch with me!
Gamehearts
gamehearts.eu
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Feb 19
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Feb 14
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...
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 23
Based on the games you’ve recommended to me in the past I think we like similar games!
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 23
Started on Alan Wake 2.
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 21
#videogames #survey #research
Please share!!
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 13
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...
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
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 19
CFP: Leisure Studies special issue on Leisure & Technologies. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...
Leisure and Technologies
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 16
Add me please 👍
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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · Nov 13
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...
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
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