Research and Impact
- We are internationally recognised for our expertise distinct research areas in musicology, ethnomusicology, theory and analysis, music and science, composition and performance.
- Our research impacts on the world beyond academia through performances and recordings, exhibitions, talks and education projects.
- We welcome enquiries from prospective research students, postdoctoral or visiting researchers.
- We are committed to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion in music research, and support the development of open research and capitalise excellent research facilities.
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- Find out about our commitment to Equality and Diversity in Music research
Discover our Research Areas
We carry out research in historical musicology and analysis; psychology, empirical musicology and ethnomusicology; performance and composition (both acoustic and electronic).
Research Spotlights
Our research crosses boundaries, whether disciplinary, thematic, or national. Find out more here.
Watch Leverhulme Early Career Fellow Dr Erin Johnson-Williams talk about her research
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We strive to provide innovative, research-led teaching that will assist our students to achieve their full potential as thinking, creative musicians and scholars.
Department of Music
Durham University
Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RL
UK