Helena Daffern

Director

CoSTAR Live Lab

Speaker Biography

Helena is a Professor of Music Science and Technology at the AudioLab in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York with specialist expertise in the singing voice. Working at the intersection of music, science and technology, she leads interdisciplinary initiatives and programmes of research that develop new solutions to tangible challenges facing society around accessing and measuring the benefits of musical activities. Helena is currently Co-Director of CoStar Live Lab, part of the £75.6 million national R&D network of laboratories delivered by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Arts and Humanities Research Council. With a focus on Live Performance, Live Lab will develop new technology to support innovations and experiences that will enrich the UK’s creative industries, economy, and culture.

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