The Silver Anniversary of the Distance Learning MA in Psychology of Music, The University of Sheffield

We are pleased to host a hybrid mini-conference to celebrate the legacy of MA degrees (onsite and distance learning) in the area of Psychology of Music to showcase the area of study, create an opportunity for a reunion of alumni and staff, and communicate research and applications to a broader audience. 


On Saturday 22nd April 2023, the Music Department will be hosting a mini-conference, which will take place from 9 am to 1pm.  This part of the event will be in a hybrid format, so that delegates can take part onsite (in Sheffield) or online. The event will be of interest to anyone who works in music and/or music psychology, and to anyone who would like to find out more about this area of research and education.


There will also be an onsite event on Friday 21st April, from 12 noon to 6 pm. This event will include a reunion of past and present students and teaching staff plus additional guests, capacity allowing. There will be interactive workshops on the applications of Music Psychology in the areas of wellbeing and education. As this is a catered event, places for this onsite part of the conference will be limited.


Zoom link to join online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87954781695?pwd=dmM3Y3lIMHUxeEpHYjk1azhsYm9TZz09

Meeting ID: 879 5478 1695

Passcode: 750234 

Programme

Friday 21 April 2023, 12.00 - 18.00: welcome, keynote, presentations, workshops, roundtable. Location: In-person in Sheffield. Online attendance is possible for all sessions except the workshops.  

Keynote on: Reasons to make music - reflections on 25 years of research 

Workshops on 'Evidencing impact of musical participation' and 'Making connections between research and practice'.

Saturday 22 April 2023, 9.00-13.00: presentations, online networking, posters, closing roundtable discussion. Location: Online & in Sheffield (hybrid)

Features research presentations and alumni career experiences from international speakers (from Australia to South Africa to UK)

How to join

Registration to attend

You can join free of charge by attending in person or online. Official registration is now closed. Contact the organiser in case you still would like to attend. 

Call for contributions: 

Call for contributions is now closed. 


Celebrating Psychology of Music in Sheffield

Organisers

This conference is organised by Dr Michael Bonshor (chair), Prof. Renee Timmers and Dr. Mimi O'Neill. 

It is further supported by the Psychology of Music team (Nikki Dibben and Stephanie Pitts), members of the Marketing team (Victoria Berry) and professional services (Shannon Jordan).