Co-DirectorProfessor Helena Daffern

Helena is Co-Director of CoSTAR Live Lab and a Professor of Music Science and Technology at the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York. She leads interdisciplinary research that develops new solutions to tangible challenges facing society around accessing and measuring the benefits of musical activities. She has a particular expertise in the human voice and group singing, drawing on her own experiences as a professional singer and teacher. She has worked with partners across health, creative and tech sectors, including Age UK, Opera North, and the BBC, to improve access to musical experiences.