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A Framework for Positive Music Education

A Framework for Positive Music Education

Prof Ewie Erasmus [above, left] and Prof Liesl van der Merwe [right] were the guest editors of a special edition of the International Journal of Education & the Arts on positive psychology and music education that was published earlier this year. Eleven of the...
Two more doctoral graduates produced by MASARA

Two more doctoral graduates produced by MASARA

At the university’s graduation ceremony on 24 October, Dr Carli D’Alebout (DMus) [above, 2nd from left] and Dr Leon van Dyk (PhD) [middle] completed the journey and received their doctoral degrees. The promotor for Dr D’Alebout’s thesis, Prof...
MASARA @ the Faculty of Humanities International Spring School

MASARA @ the Faculty of Humanities International Spring School

Reported by Prof Chris van Rhyn The Faculty of Humanities hosted an enriching International Spring School from 16–20 September 2024 at the Khaya iBhubesi Conference Centre near Parys. This event brought together scholars, students, and professionals to engage in...
MASARA upgraded to Focus Area

MASARA upgraded to Focus Area

by Prof Chris van Rhyn, Director: MASARA [Originally published in the October 2024 issue of @theConserve newsletter.] The recent upgrade of MASARA from a Niche Area to a Focus Area stands out as a significant milestone. This upgrade, following an internal evaluation...
Masters and Doctoral graduates in April 2021

Masters and Doctoral graduates in April 2021

The following postgraduate students have completed their studies and will receive their degrees at the next virtual graduation ceremony. Polina Burdukova DMus in Performance (cello) 3 solo and chamber music concert programmes + mini-dissertation: The interpretation of...
Ms Janelize van der Merwe in Azerbaijan — July 2018

Ms Janelize van der Merwe in Azerbaijan — July 2018

[ Ms Janelize van der Merwe attended the 33rd World Conference of the International Society for Music Education (ISME) in Baku, Azerbaijan during July. She tells us about the conference. ] A colleague recently asked me what the collective noun for music educators is....