10th April

Melodies as Medicine: The power of music

Name: Melodies as Medicine: The power of music
Start: 2024-04-10T18:00:05+1000
End: 2024-04-10T19:30:00+1000
Location: Stanley Burbury Theatre, University Centre

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Event description

Join our scientists and choristers for a unique evening where music becomes medicine.

Discover the transformative power of music and singing from our experts. Learn about the neuroscience behind music-making and its effects on health and the brain. Discover how music can build resilience in young people or support individuals facing unique challenges – whether it’s Alzheimer's, Parkinsons’, or Autism.

This event isn't just about facts—it's about experiencing the impacts of music firsthand. Join-in on our community sing, and belt out a tune for an unforgettable experience.

Mark your calendar, gather your loved ones, and get your tickets now!

The experts

Associate Professor Anne-Marie Forbes, performer, musicologist and researcher of creative arts for mental and physical wellbeing, University of Tasmania
Associate Professor Alison Canty, neuroscientist, Wicking Dementia Research Education Centre, University of Tasmania
Madelena Andersen-Ward, singer and songwriter, Riawunna Centre for Aboriginal Education, University of Tasmania
Betsy Hanson, Choir Director and Vocal Arranger, Nourish Women’s Choir and South Arm Songsters
Nourish Women's Choir
Hosted by Dr Jonathan Wallis, Senior Lecturer of History and Classics, University of Tasmania and Director of Allegri Ensemble

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Join this talk in-person, or online. To attend online, register via Zoom, and we'll email you details. To register for the in-person event, get your free tickets through Humanitix.

Pre-event refreshments
Head to the venue early and enjoy complimentary refreshments from 5.30pm.

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University of Tasmania

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Welcome to the University of Tasmania

Changing the world is not simple. It takes thought, time, persistence, and insight. But most of all, it takes something extraordinary. So at the University of Tasmania, we’ve made the pursuit of the extraordinary a never-ending commitment. It influences everything we do. The way we teach. The way we research. The way we learn. And the way we live.

An environment made for learning

Welcome to one of the world’s most spectacular natural environments. Framed by beaches, snowfields and wilderness, from our stunning island home in Tasmania we’re free to think on a bigger scale. Whether it’s in our teaching, research, or even student lifestyle, this unique landscape has prepared us to connect to the world. We’re also fortunate to be right in Tasmania’s vibrant cultural heart. From our MONA inspired arts boom to our established food, wine and coffee culture, Tasmania’s towns and cities are as cosmopolitan as anywhere in Australia. Friendly, vibrant and always changing, Tasmania’s as good a place to live, as it is to learn.

From the bottom of the world, to the top

Our ranking in the top two per cent of universities worldwide reflects our willingness to constantly challenge ourselves. We’ve never been afraid to take on the world – something we pass on to each of our more than 29,000 local, national and international students. Throughout their careers, this underpins the success of the 130,000 alumni we have spread across more than 120 countries.

Internationally recognised teaching programs and research institutes like the Australian Maritime College (AMC), Menzies Institute and Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies have built our reputation. With their vision and success, we’re standing out as an educational beacon and a global voice of learning.

Our commitment to the extraordinary tells the world one thing. Wherever you’re from – and wherever you’re headed – at the University of Tasmania you have the opportunity to use education to become whoever or whatever you want.

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