Events
EDIMS events are managed by the Events Working Group. We organise a range of events related to EDI practice in Music HE.
Upcoming events
Black & Global Majority Working Group Virtual Tea
The all-new Black & Global Majority working group at EDIMS is holding the first of its regular virtual tea sessions on Tuesday December 5 2023, 3–4pm for group-care, good vibes and end-of-term communal sighing! Please get cosy, bring your beverage of choice and drop in on our online get together. Email shzree.tan@rhul.ac.uk for a joining link.
Past events
Register for Slow Train Coming: One Year On
Setting a research agenda for exploring inequalities in higher music education Centre for Research in Music Education and Social Justice, University of Southampton and online, 24th November 2023 In November 2022, the Equality, Diversity and Music Studies Network published its report Slow Train Coming: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in UK Music Higher Education. This report drew on data…
Voice and EDI: Open Forum, 24 November 2023
This was a free discussion of EDI practice in voice studies, the singing profession, vocal healing/rehabilitation, and more at the EDIMS Open Forum on Friday 24th November, 1-3pm (Zoom). This forum was chaired by Shzr Ee Tan (RHUL) and features short talks by: The talks were followed by a general discussion. For further information, please…
Slow Train Coming: One Year On
Call for Submissions Setting a research agenda for exploring inequalities in higher music education Centre for Research in Music Education and Social Justice, University of Southampton and online, 24th November 2023 In November 2022, the Equality, Diversity and Music Studies Network published its report Slow Train Coming: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in UK Music Higher Education. This report drew…
Open Forum, 25 April 2023
The next EDIMS (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Music Studies) Open Forum session will be held on Tuesday 25th April at 1pm-3pm (BST). You can reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edims-open-forum-on-aural-neuro-diversity-tickets-617839383227 This forum will be on on Aural-/Neuro-Diversity and is an opportunity to explore these widespread but very underrepresented issues. Roughly 20% of the population have recognisable…
Open Forum, 27 March 2023
This open forum was held Monday 27th March 2023, 1-3pm on Zoom. (Note: the first couple of minutes of the recording are missing but the rest is there.) Open Forum events are intended primarily for staff and students in the Music HE sector, as a space for discussion, exchange of ideas and reflection on current…
Launch of Research Report
Wednesday 16th November, 6.30pm online and in person at King’s College London. We are delighted to announce the launch of the EDI Music Studies research report ‘Slow Train Coming? Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in UK Music Higher Education’. The launch will take place in-person at King’s College London and online at 6.30pm on Wednesday 16th November. All welcome. The report…