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Welcoming new members to the AEC Community

We are happy to welcome six new member institutions to the AEC Community from Italy, Lebanon, Ukraine, USA and China. An introductory meeting was held on 25 April to connect them with the AEC’s daily activities and opportunities for collaboration.

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AEC appoints new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Panel of Experts for the 2025-2028 term

In addition to organising workshops at AEC member institutions, the Panel will collaborate closely with other Working Groups to address structural imbalances, with a particular focus on gender equality, ethnicity, socio-economic background and other interconnected dimensions.

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Join the Monopoli Sax Fest

The Monopoli Saxophone Fest will take place in Monopoli (Italy) from 19 to 23 May.

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Innovating Curricula – Building Capacity for Innovation in Higher Music Education Institutions

Discover AEC’s new publication, designed to inspire and support institutions starting or undergoing curriculum changes, to align with the evolving identity of musicians as “makers in and of society.”

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Designing Voices for Our Lives: Empowering Young Artists at WORLD EXPO OSAKA 2025

We are proud to announce Designing Voices for Our Lives, a powerful and inspiring initiative that will take center stage at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. This project reflects the Expo’s overarching theme: “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

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EPARM 2025 in Tallinn Wrap-up

From 3–5 April, EPARM 2025 brought together 180 participants in Tallinn, at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, for inspiring performances, research presentations, and vibrant discussions on the future of artistic research in music.

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Embedding Artistic Research within Curricula

So far, the acquisition of knowledge and experience in Artistic Research has often been left to music performance students' initiative or even chance. Recent activities and events give reason to hope that this is about to change.

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Academy of Arts Novi Sad Launches International Call for Solidarity Amid Ongoing Student Protests and Academic Hardship

In the wake of a national tragedy and sweeping academic pay cuts, the Academy of Arts Novi Sad calls for international solidarity. Join the effort by sharing their message and supporting an online art auction to aid affected faculty.

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New Report on BIPoC Representation in Creative Europe Networks

A new study by the RESET network explores how the European cultural sector can become more inclusive and representative of BIPoC communities, with a focus on the role of Creative Europe networks.

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Highlights from the HARMA International Seminar on music theory education

The HarMA International Seminar event, was hosted by the Conservatori Superior de Música "Joaquín Rodrigo" de València in Valencia, Spain, from 14 to 16 April.

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