Research
Research in Musicology at Örebro University deals with issues of music as a cultural and social phenomenon, the importance of music for people and the music's function within and outside educational institutions.
In accordance with our research profile music, experience and experiential practice; music and equality (focusing particularly on factors such as gender, class, nationality and ethnicity); music and media; music education and training; and musical creation are studied.
One characteristic of our research is how culture and society affects the terms and conditions of the relationship between music and human.
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Research news
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Blood test could cut diagnosis time for youth with IBD
A simple blood test shows whether stomach problems in children and teenagers are likely to be inflammatory bowel disease, as shown in the study results published in the highly-ranked journal Nature Communications. “The blood test can complement today’s...
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Increased dementia risk in older adults with a criminal background
Older adults with a criminal background have a higher risk of developing dementia and mild cognitive impairment with a significantly greater risk for those who have also committed serious crimes,
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Swedish consumers want plant-based meat resembling meat
Research at Örebro University shows that consumers wishing to reduce their meat consumption and those who are positive about meat have a preference for plant-based protein that resembles meat in taste, smell, and texture.