AMPS has grown steadily in its membership since its formation in 1996. It now represents the national body of researchers in this field, and is a member of the Asia-Pacific Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music (APSCOM). Along with sister organisations in the Asia-Pacific region (APSCOM), the United States (SMPC) and Europe (ESCOM), AMPS represents our community and Australian research on the international stage, primarily through the International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (ICMPC).
- Discuss research through node-based events
- Attend our biennial conference
- Our meetings and conferences feature local and overseas presenters addressing a variety of topics
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President
Amanda Krause (James Cook University, QLD)
Treasurer
Jon Prince (Murdoch University, WA)
Secretary
Dianna Vidas (The University of Melbourne, VIC)
Dianna Vidas, Social Media Chair (The University of Melbourne, VIC)
Melissa Forbes, ECR Development Chair (University of Southern Queensland, QLD)
Merrick Powell, Community Development Chair (Maquarie University, NSW)
Kate Stevens (Western Sydney University, NSW)
Emery Schubert (University of New South Wales, NSW)
Jane Davidson (The University of Melbourne, VIC)
Mary Broughton (The University of Queensland, QLD)
Genevieve Dingle (The University of Queensland, QLD)
Anthony Chmiel (Western Sydney University, NSW)
Marco Susino (Flinders University, SA)
Natalie Peluso (The University of Queensland, QLD)
Olivia Urbaniak (University of Sydney, NSW)
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AMPlify 2024 August Seminar: Navigating your early research career with Dr Lauren Istvandity
Wednesday 7 August at 4 pm AEST via Zoom Register here DECRA Fellow Dr Lauren Istvandity will discuss how to best navigate your early research career, covering topics such as publishing, funding, embracing interdisciplinary work/teams and work/life balance. Dr Lauren...
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In 2024, AMPS will host “Meet the Members” sessions, where people can get together online to get to know each other and learn about the interests and expertise areas of other AMPS members. After a social catchup, an AMPS member or two speak to the group about a new...
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We are excited to announce that AMPS are hosting our first ever online trivia session in 2024! While we’re all eager to get together in-person at conferences and events, we still want to gather online! So join us for a social hour of catchups, laughs, and a gentle...
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