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Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · 1d

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

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 👍

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

Garry Crawford @cultsociologist.bsky.social · May 30

There is still time to apply for this. Please share!!

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

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!

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!

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!!

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

think.taylorandfrancis.com

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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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