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UiO - RITMO @unioslo-ritmo.bsky.social · 16h

Our next RITMO Seminar Series is Tuesday next week!😁
Professor of Music at the University of Jyväskylä, Petri Toiviainen @ptoiviai.bsky.social, will give a talk titled "Embodied Dynamics of Metre Perception".
Read more here:

Embodied Dynamics of Metre Perception - RITMO Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies in Rhythm, Time and Motion

Professor of Music at the University of Jyväskylä, Petri Toiviainen, will speak at RITMO's Seminar Series.

www.uio.no

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 15h

2/2 Our study in JMIR Human Factors combines systematic review and meta-analysis to examine 18 studies on PIMSs. Results show increased physical activity & improved affective responses with meta-regression indicating faster music tempo improves these effects while exertion measures remain unchanged.

Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 15h

Check out our study on PIMSs: Personalized Interactive Music Systems (PIMSs) adapt musical features such as tempo in real time, to users’ movements and exercise intensity. 1/2

Read more: humanfactors.jmir.org/2025/1/e70372
#MusicAndExercise #PhysicalActivity #ExerciseScience #Affect #MusicScience

Personalized Interactive Music Systems for Physical Activity and Exercise: Exploratory Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Personalised Interactive Music Systems (PIMS) are emerging as promising devices for enhancing physical activity and exercise outcomes. By leveraging real-time data and adaptive technologie...

humanfactors.jmir.org

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 19h

Looking to do a Master's in Music and Science? The next application round for Master’s Degree Programme in Music and Science at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) is open: January 7-21, 2026

Find out more about our program at the International Applicants' Day: jyu.fi/applicantsday

Applicants Day 2025

Applicants Day is a free online event for anyone interested in international master's degree programmes at the University of Jyväskylä.

jyu.fi

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 2d

Study in JMIR XR & Spatial Computing presents a VR task co-developed w/ physiotherapists, integrating directional sound to improve attention & motor engagement during hand grasping movements. Performance trajectories in 12 sessions were modeled to capture individual differences in responsiveness 2/2

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 2d

Our new study shows that spatial audio in VR may support targeted rehabilitation in visuospatial neglect. 1/2

Read more: xr.jmir.org/2025/1/e72439/
#VirtualReality #SpatialAudio #StrokeRecovery

Development and User Experiences of a Novel Virtual Reality Task for Poststroke Visuospatial Neglect: Exploratory Case Study

Background: Visuospatial Neglect (VSN) affects spatial awareness, leading to functional and motor challenges. This case study explores virtual reality (VR) as a potential complementary tool for VSN re...

xr.jmir.org

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 6d

We were also featured in The Telegraph in an article on political correctness of national anthems. Check it out: www.telegraph.co.uk/music/news/n...

The national anthems rewritten to be politically correct

As the advance of woke marches on, a politician in Germany is the latest to try to change the narrative of history’s sacred songs

www.telegraph.co.uk

Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 6d

2/2 Our study published in Scientific Reports combines Music Information Retrieval (MIR) and machine learning to analyse 176 anthems worldwide. Energy peaks near the equator, sadness rises further from it cultural values shape anthem emotions in interesting ways.

Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know? Emotions in national anthems reveal surprising patterns in geography and culture. 1/2 (continues in comments)

Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#Musicscience #MusicPsychology #MIR #NationalAnthems #Emotion

The emotional geography of National anthems - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - The emotional geography of National anthems

www.nature.com

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Jun 1

Interesting in networking and following our research output on LinkedIn? Join us here: www.linkedin.com/company/coe-...

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Katariina @spooky-kat.bsky.social · May 24

This week we had two amazing seminar / research workshop days with the @coe-mmbb.bsky.social team, followed by some extreme water sports.

#musicscience #ilovemyjob

People rafting on a rubber boat, green trees on the shores

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Deniz Duman @denizduman.bsky.social · May 27

I received some great news during our @coe-mmbb.bsky.social meeting last week: my paper was selected for the Outstanding Paper Award of our Center for the year 2022 🥳 Now I am motivated to produce more 😁 read it here journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Apr 28

Prof. Toiviainen and Prof. Särkämö: cutting funding for culture is a short-sighted policy that undermines societal wellbeing, given the crucial role of arts and music in supporting mental health, social cohesion, and human development across all ages

👇 Linkki: www.aamulehti.fi/lukijalta/ar...

Lukijalta | Lyhytnäköiset leikkaukset kulttuurista kylmäävät – romuttaa hyvinvointivaltion perustuksia

Kulttuurista leikkaaminen on lyhytnäköistä hyvinvointipolitiikkaa.

www.aamulehti.fi

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Tuomas Eerola @tuomaseerola.bsky.social · Apr 25

New study by @persatz.bsky.social on children's music-making explores empathy & synchrony! Findings show that higher trait empathy helps children synchronize better, especially when their timing is less stable. Female-female pairs also synchronized better. 1/2 #musicscience

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Dr Joshua S. Bamford @js.bamford.id.au · Apr 24

When did humans first begin to sing, and why?

I had a crack at answering this question as part of @newscientist.com's LastWord series. www.newscientist.com/lastword/mg2...

#musicscience @coe-mmbb.bsky.social

Is it known when humans or our ancestors first started to sing?

As songs don't fossilise, this is a difficult task, point out our readers – but this doesn't stop them having a go

www.newscientist.com

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Apr 15

Now this is podcasting!
Listen to "JYU for YOU" podcast to hear MMBB researcher Marc Thompson discuss the Centre, the Master's iN Music and Science and how he ended up in Finland.
open.spotify.com/episode/3VV8...

JYU for YOU (S02 E10): Music research, technology and supporting students with Marc Thompson

Jyväskylän yliopisto · Episode

open.spotify.com

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our very own Dr Andy Danso was recently featured on Yle! Check it out!
Tutkimus: Musiikki vähentää kokemusta liikunnan rasittavuudesta ja auttaa tekemään siitä pysyvän tavan
(Music makes exercise more enjoyable, easier and may increase adherence)

yle.fi/a/74-20152374

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Mar 24

A collaboration with Elvira Brattico identified neural & psychological underpinnings of beauty perception in music. fMRI scans show that stunning melodies activate the orbitofrontal cortex, while not-beautiful tunes trigger more basic auditory processing.
www.ibroneuroscience.org/article/S030...

Beauty and the brain – Investigating the neural and musical attributes of beauty during naturalistic music listening

That music is physical, made of sounds, signs, and embodied practices, is beyond dispute. That music can be beautiful is less straightforward. On the other hand, evaluative processes of appraisal, suc...

www.ibroneuroscience.org

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Mar 24

New research from CoE MMBB: Laura Ginström et al. claim using music to boost your mood might be linked to lower fitness levels in overweight adults. Participants who relied on songs for mood regulation had poorer cardiorespiratory fitness. #musicscience
journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Using music as a mood regulator in everyday life is associated with unfavourable health and fitness outcomes in overweight adults

Individual traits and habits have shown to be associated with health and health behaviour. One such habit is how individuals use music. This study aimed to examine if using music as a mood regulator i...

journals.plos.org

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Mar 3

So proud to share that our own Professor Petri Toiviainen has been honored with a prestigious award from the Finnish Cultural Foundation! 🎉 Thrilled to see his contributions getting the recognition they deserve! #musicscience @phtoiviainen
skr.fi/en/news/finn...

Finnish Cultural Foundation awards go to Iris Candelaria, Pirkko Saisio and Petri Toiviainen - Finnish Cultural Foundation

Every year, the Finnish Cultural Foundation presents three €40,000 awards for activities in the fields of science, research, art and culture. The winners are some of the most interesting researchers, ...

skr.fi

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Feb 5

What do fireflies, fish schools, and dancers have in common? They self-organize—and now, science has a model to explain it! New study by Petri Toiviainen and colleagues uses swarmalators to reveal the hidden physics of the dance floor.

www.frontiersin.org/journals/beh...

Frontiers | Modeling dynamics on the dance floor with directional swarmalators

www.frontiersin.org

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Katariina @spooky-kat.bsky.social · Jan 30

Kiinnostava video musiikin parantavasta voimasta Maikkarilla: VR-konserteista päästään meillä @uniofjyvaskyla.bsky.social @coe-mmbb.bsky.social toteutettavaan musiikkiterapiatutkimukseen, josta kertoo apulaisprofessori, musiikkiterapeutti Esa Ala-Ruona.

#musiikkiterapia #musiikintutkimus

Musiikin parantava voima

Keskustelemassa Jyväskylän yliopiston apulaisprofessori ja musiikkiterapeutti Esa Ala-Ruona.

www.mtv.fi

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Jan 13

Some of our research from the Centre of Excellence in Music, Mind, Body and Brain in The Guardian today!

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Music sounds better with you? How your listening habits affect your love life

Psychologists say that singing, dancing and song preferences play a key role in the viability of romantic relationships

www.theguardian.com

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Jan 8

Come study with us! We are excited to announce the international application period for our Master’s Degree in Music and Science is now open!

You can apply until 22 January 2025. Please distribute to anyone interested!

www.jyu.fi/en/study-wit...

Master's Degree Programme in Music and Science

The Master's Degree Programme in Music and Science at the University of Jyväskylä aims to help students understand the various functions of music in modern everyday life by examining music through a c...

www.jyu.fi

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Music, Mind, Body and Brain @coe-mmbb.bsky.social · Dec 12

MUSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS OFTEN USE CONVENIENCE SAMPLES, BUT DO UNI STUDENTS REALLY REFLECT EVERYONE!? New study from @CoE_MMBB's Niels Chr. Hansen and colleagues: Non-rep samples overestimate how self-reported musicianship relates to skill: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20592043241289087"

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