Music, Mind and Brain Group
Exploring the biological and cognitive basis of musical behaviour and experience, as well as their impact on society and culture.
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The Music, Mind, and Brain (MMB) Group at Goldsmiths, University of London, studies the biological and cognitive foundations of musical experience and behaviour, as well as their impact on society and culture.
Led by Diana Omigie and Manuel Anglada-Tort, the MMB Group collaborates with leading researchers in music psychology, cognitive neuroscience, computer science, arts and humanities. Students in our MSc in Music, Mind, and Brain play a central role in all areas of our research.
The Team
- Dr Diana Omigie (group leader)
- Dr Manuel Angladata-Tort (group leader)
- Prof Joydeep Bhattacharya
- Dr Maria Herrojo Ruiz
- Dr Sinead Rocha
Research
We are a highly interdisciplinary research group, combining theoretical and experimental insights from psychology, neuroscience, computer science, musicology, music therapy, and education.
We use diverse methods—including EEG, eye tracking, computational modeling, big data, and cross-cultural research—to explore a wide variety of topics within music psychology and aesthetic science. For example:
- Music, emotions, and aesthetics
- Music and memory
- Music Performance
- Music and Big Data
- Cultural evolution of music
- Scaling up music psychology with online research
Study with Us
Master and PhD lead innovative projects across diverse areas within music cognition and aesthetic science, developing skills that prepare them for impactful careers in both academia and industry worldwide.
This unique programme combines music psychology with neuroscience, focusing on both the biological and cognitive aspects of musical behaviour. The MSc Music.
We are constantly looking for excellent PhD students and Postdocs. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact us and include your CV.