Muses Mind Machine

Muses Mind Machine is transforming the understanding and employment of the arts to support human flourishing. It uses interdisciplinary knowledge and methods to address some of the most challenging questions faced by practitioners, citizens and policymakers today - AI, sustainability and inequality.

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Our vision

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Who are we

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Events, facilities and resources

Research themes

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Aesthetics, cognition, emotion

Investigating the underpinning processes of engagement with and enjoyment of music and art.

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Siloé Symphony Orchestra, Cali, Columbia - young people all play brass instruments

Creative action and interaction

Investigating social and cognitive aspects of creative behaviours.

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Supporting health and wellbeing

Optimising ways in which the arts can be used to enhance human flourishing.

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Technologies and AI

Developing technologies to support creative industries, arts engagement and enhance research methods.

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Intersectionality, inclusion, and sustainability

Critically examining research limitations and intersectionality, whilst increasing inclusion and decreasing carbon footprint.

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Connect with us

Study with us

From undergraduate, through to PhD study, ��߲ݴ�ý offers relevant courses that allow you to develop specialist and interdisciplinary expertise and skills.

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Partners and collaborators

The centre has strong national, international and regional connections, enabling research visits (incoming and outgoing) and knowledge exchange.

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Books, stories and podcasts

Selected highlights from 2023-24

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Department of Music

Department of Music