Music Mind & Wellbeing
Just as participation in sport promotes physical health, participation in music promotes mental health.
We will apply systematic research methods to improve wellbeing by fostering music participation throughout society.
Music, Mind & Wellbeing (MMW), a world-first, links neuroscience with music and social wellbeing through a unique set of collaborations spanning music, science, health, education, and industry.
Melbourne brain study: Are musicians born or made?
07/05/2012
MMW executive member A/Prof Neil McLachlan says he wants to do for music what Apple did for the personal computer.
Classical Angst: Performing with Anxiety
08/05/2012
"Shaking, sweating, nausea...performance anxiety can be a nightmare for musicians. And many are relying on medication to control their symptoms." Dr Margaret Osborne, MMW Postdoctoral Research Fellow, is interviewed about music performance anxiety in a feature article in Limelight magazine's May 2012 edition.
Brotherton Lecture: Music in the Brain RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE
21/04/2012
Links to the audio and video capture of this fascinating event are now available:
A/Prof Sarah Wilson for the Neuroscience Research Seminar Series
10/05/2012
The Neuroscience Research Seminar Series explores the connections between the community and neuroscience research at the University of Melbourne.
A/Prof Sarah Wilson will be discussing MMW activities on 21 July, from 5pm-6pm at the Melbourne Brain Centre Auditorium, Genetics Ln, The University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville.
AMPS seminar: Chris Sommervelle
07/05/2012
24 May 2012.
The next AMPS seminar will be presented by Chris Sommervelle at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. Details to be posted soon!
AMPS seminar: Dr James Hullick
07/05/2012
21 June 2012
McKenzie Postdoctoral Research Fellow at MMW, Dr James Hullick will be presenting on his music research activites at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus. Details to be posted soon!
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