معرفی
Professor Hilary Bungay is a Professor of Arts Health and Wellbeing at Anglia Ruskin University, affiliated with the School of Allied Health and Social Care and the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care. Her expertise spans Arts Health, Social Prescribing, and Health Service Research, with a focus on older adults and community engagement.
**Education:**
- PhD in Social Policy and Administration (University of Kent)
- MA Health Studies (University of Kent)
- PGCLT (Canterbury Christ Church University)
**Research Focus:**
Dr. Bungay’s work explores the impact of arts interventions on health and wellbeing across diverse settings, including care homes, schools, and hospitals. Her research employs qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches, with notable projects on participatory arts, social prescribing, and nature-based interventions for children’s mental health.
**Key Projects:**
- Principal Investigator for 'Dancing for Health' and 'Feasibility Assessment for Arts in Schools'
- Co-investigator on UKRI-funded 'Branching Out' addressing mental health inequalities in schools
**Awards & Roles:**
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Editorial Board Member, International Journal for Arts and Health
**Supervision & Grants:**
Guided over 7 doctoral students, including completions on topics like paramedic career transitions and youth mental health. Secured grants from UKRI, Arts Council England, and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
**Networks:**
Co-leads the cross-faculty Arts, Health and Wellbeing Network and the HeMS Arts and Well-being Research Interest Group.
