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Voice Study Centre Tutor To Present At Children & Young People’s Mental Health Forum

Monday 20th September 2021

Voice Study Centre Lecturer, Emily Foulkes, will be presenting at Early Career Researcher Children & Young People’s Mental Health Forum this Thursday.

The event is intended to showcase the work of early-career researchers working in the field of children and young people’s mental health.

Emily will be sharing her research on singing for children and young people’s mental health and well-being.

Please click here to find out more.

Emily Foulkes

Emily gained a Distinction in her Master’s in Voice Pedagogy, specialising in Singing for Mental Health, Pain Management, and Trauma-Informed Practice...


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