Stephen Fay

Dr Stephen Fay is a Senior Lecturer in Spanish and Director of the Digital World Research Centre at the University of Surrey. He holds a PhD and specializes in Medical Humanities, Dementia Studies, and Latin American Cultural Studies. His research focuses on creative therapies for dementia patients and families, notably through collaborations with the Antioquia Neuroscience Group (GNA) in Colombia. He has led interdisciplinary projects involving neurologists, psychologists, and humanities scholars to develop narrative-based interventions.

Education: PhD (specific institution not detailed).

Research interests include therapeutic storytelling, Latin American literature, and cultural studies. His work bridges humanities and healthcare, addressing dementia care through innovative methodologies. He has supervised a doctoral candidate who successfully completed their PhD in 2019. Teaching contributions include designing over 20 undergraduate and postgraduate modules in Latin American literature and translation.

Publications highlight his contributions to dementia care during the pandemic, Cuban identity studies, and José Martí analysis. He leads the Digital World Research Centre, fostering interdisciplinary digital humanities projects.