School of Music

Research Events

Research seminars are presented by current staff, higher degree by research candidates and visiting academics. 

The seminar series showcases the work of our higher degree by research candidates and provides valuable professional development opportunities for undergraduate and coursework students who are interested in research. Visiting scholars are regularly invited to address staff and students, and the seminars are open to the public. 

The Sound of Language: Enhancing foundational literacy skills through music

17 November 2025 3:00pm–4:00pm
 
in Research Events
Jayne Davidson presents her progress review for an exciting study investigating the connection between music and literacy.

2025 School of Music Research Symposium

17 September 2025 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research Events

Copyright & your thesis – a music research perspective

30 April 2025 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Research Events
Join researcher James Lewandowski-Cox for a seminar on the importance of copyright in research projects.

Adapting Byzantine Chant in Australia

11 February 2025 3:00pm
 
in Research Events
Demetra Politakis explores the stylistic continuation of monophonic Byzantine Chant in Australia, focusing on educational possibilities for Greek-to-English Chant adaptation in Greek Orthodox communities.

Job searching: How to start

6 November 2024 4:00pm
 
in Research Events
This session encourages you to think beyond the narrow disciplinary keywords that we often fall back on and provides strategies to find jobs you may not have realised were out there.

Zekun Zhang progress review

23 October 2024 4:30pm–5:30pm
 
in Research Events
Zekun Zhang explores historical piano methods and performance practices, offering new interpretive insights through artistic research and historical analysis.

S. Alex Ruthmann workshop

17 October 2024 2:00pm
 
in Research Events
Join S. Alex Ruthmann to explore music, technology, entrepreneurship and practical insights on building a successful research lab.

Literature review workshop for School of Music students

16 October 2024 4:00pm
 
in Research Events
Join SoM UQ librarian Felicity Berends for a practical session on tools and strategies to help you tackle it with confidence.

2024 School of Music Research Symposium - Music and Innovation

11 September 2024 9:00am–5:00pm
 
in Research Events
The School warmly invites the public and UQ staff to attend our 2024 Research Symposium on the theme “Music and Innovation”. This year’s symposium features keynote speakers Professor Emery Schubert and Dr Eloise Doherty, alongside presentations, lightning talks and poster sessions by our staff and students.

Workshop of Presentation for School of Music HDRs

21 August 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Research Events
Workshop to rehearse presentations, enhance speaking skills and gather feedback for the School of Music Symposium.

David Rowland – writing abstracts workshop

26 June 2024 4:00pm–5:00pm
 
in Research Events
Join David Rowland's workshop on abstract writing, tailored for School of Music HDRs, perfect for upcoming Research Symposium presentations.

Johanna Davie – PhD progress review

19 June 2024 12:00pm
 
in Research Events
PhD candidate Johanna Davie's thesis explores the impact of DIY recording on female singer-songwriters' creative practice and musical identity.

Samantha Owens and Anne Levitsky - musicology research seminar

8 May 2024 4:00pm
 
in Research Events
This seminar focuses on musicology research, including research proposals, project design, and literature reviews.

Helena Burns

19 February 2024 11:00am–12:00pm
 
in Research Events
Helena's 2-year research at UQ School of Music delves into contemporary viola vibrato, aiming to inspire others in their practice.