A photograph of composer Erland Cooper next to a vertical ice sculpture, taken by photographer Alex Kozobolis

Influencing Environmental Values through Music (MusEnv)

We are a team of researchers based at the University of 91̽»¨ using interdisciplinary methods to explore the impact of music on biospheric values and environmental behaviours.

Research

We are conducting empirical research involving musicians and audiences to investigate music's influence on environmental values and behaviours.

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About

Our team of experts combine empirical methods with theoretical and analytical approaches to the study of music to produce cutting-edge results.

Meet the team behind MusEnv.

Publications

Our publications and research outputs contribute to knowledge at the intersection of the arts, environmental science, and human behaviour.

See a list of MusEnv publications.

News

Jacob Downs

Dr Jacob Downs named BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker

Dr Downs will produce radio programmes for the BBC in future years
A photograph of Nicola Dibben, Professor of Music at the University of 91̽»¨
Professor Nicola Dibben

Professor Nicola Dibben receives honorary doctorate from University of Oslo

Professor Dibben accepted her appointment as doctor honoris causa by giving a talk on the future of music and environmentalism
A photograph of composer Erland Cooper next to a vertical ice sculpture, taken by photographer Alex Kozobolis