Gaynor Bagnall

Dr. Gaynor Bagnall is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society, specializing in cultural sociology, audience engagement, and digital culture. Her research explores the intersection of arts, heritage, and identity through innovative sociological methods.

• Research Centres: Centre for Research on Inclusive Society
• Projects: GAMEHEARTS (2024-2026), Engaging Communities through the Arts (2007-2009), Digital R&D Fund collaborations (2011-2012)

Her work focuses on:

• Co-creative methods for understanding cultural engagement
• Digital culture's impact on heritage and arts consumption
• Identity formation in cultural contexts
• Non-kin care systems for dementia patients
• Maternal health literacy in low-income regions
• Urban policy networks for homelessness

Recent publications address video game cultural legitimacy and heritage site audience experiences. She serves on editorial boards and peer review panels for cultural sociology and health research.

• Supervision: PhD on neighbor caregiving for dementia patients
• Recognition: External examiner, journal reviewer, editorial roles