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From the ChairI hope this message finds you all well, especially given the havoc that COVID-19 has wrecked on communities and economies in Australia and worldwide. If nothing else, the pandemic crisis has highlighted the close relationship between creativity and wellbeing. This can be seen in the urgent epidemiological mapping and creative problem-solving of medical and health professionals and government bodies, right through to the digital reorganisation of social and professional relationships and the use of creative outlets as personal coping strategies. The global research community has made an immense contribution to addressing the current crisis. CAWRI has launched its own investigation into the role of creativity during COVID-19 (see below, or click here). And, another of my research projects ‘Music Across the Balconies’ is examining how music can act as social glue during the pandemic (see below). CAWRI also funded a new round of seed projects earlier this year, and we are working with project teams to ensure they can proceed despite the need for physical distancing. So, the work continues! Wishing you all well for the coming months. Professor Jane Davidson COVID-19Creativity, the Arts, and COVID-19: a short studyHave you been doing creative activities during the COVID-19 pandemic? We would like to know more about which creative activities you’ve been engaging in, and why. This short survey (20–25 mins) involves answering some questions about yourself and your involvement in creative activities. We’d be very grateful for your participation! COVID-19Music across the balconiesMusic and dance occupy a special role in building social cohesion and community resilience in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new project, ‘Music Across the Balconies’, led by CAWRI Chair Jane Davidson, encourages people to share, document and engage in the movement. Follow the links to view, participate in and create this movement. You can also contact the team to update them on your own initiatives and events, or to contribute blogs on your experience and tips for successful online music and dance engagement. PROJECT FUNDINGRound 2 Seed Projects announcedCAWRI has funded a second round of seed projects, which aim to build capacity and support new and emerging multidisciplinary research collaborations that explore the intersection of creativity and wellbeing. These include:
COVID-19MusicovidIf you are researching the role of music during the COVID-19 pandemic, you are invited to join a new international network about this topic. PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIESTOPIC: Social Convergence in Times of Spatial Distancing: The Role of Music During the COVID-19 PandemicThe publisher Frontiers has created a new Research Topic called ‘Social Convergence in Times of Spatial Distancing: The Role of Music During the COVID-19 Pandemic’, edited by CAWRI Chair Jane Davidson, Niels Christian Hansen and Melanie Wald-Fuhrmann. TOPIC: Creativity and Innovation in Times of Crisis (COVID-19)Frontiers has also created a research topic on ‘Creativity and Innovation in Times of Crisis (COVID-19)’, which investigates the role of creativity and innovation in the fight against COVID-19, as well as their relationship to resilience and coping. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash TOPIC: The Role of Music during Social Isolation: Perspectives through Technology, Wellbeing and Education The Journal of Music, Health, and Wellbeing has announced a call for papers for a special collection titled ‘The Role of Music during Social Isolation: Perspectives through Technology, Wellbeing and Education.’ Photo by Mariana Vusiatytska on Unsplash TOPIC: The Role of Music Psychology Research in a Complex World: Implications, Applications and Debates The journal Music & Science (SAGE/SEMPRE) is publishing a special collection on ‘The Role of Music Psychology Research in a Complex World: Implications, Applications and Debates.’ Deadline for submissions is 31 December 2020. |