Objectives

The established objectives of the Music for Health Research Centre coincide with Anglia Ruskin University's new Research and Scholarship Strategy.

General Objectives

To build a research milieu with trainee and qualified researchers grounded in the applied use of music as a medium for health in everyday society in the department of Music and Performing Arts
To actively promote and engage MPhil and PhD research students
To include a broad base of expertise including music therapy, musicology, music science, composition, music psychology, and disciplines related to health, education and the social system

Specific objectives

To obtain funding for short and long term research projects
To publish results and disseminate information from research projects
To build collaborative links with local and national organisations, institutions and individuals
To identify areas of need in society and target music for health research specifically at those areas. Examples may include: disenchanted youth; adolescents; aging population; communication disorders; early intervention
To work for the future to expand and include other Arts disciplines and build on expertise and strengths in other areas of the department
To maintain a research student environment to support Masters and Doctoral research

Anglia Ruskin University