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Dr Will Schrimshaw is a Lecturer in Popular Music Technology and Composition at the University of Sheffield, directing the University of Sheffield Sound Studios. His work bridges creative practice and critical writing, focusing on electronic music, sound synthesis, and sound’s role in contemporary art. He holds a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Research Interests:
- Exploratory electronic music and ambient aesthetics
- Sound in contemporary art, including environmental and art-science collaborations
- Sound installations and spatial sound practices
- Philosophical inquiries into sound and its non-cochlear dimensions
Key Themes in Publications:
His articles and books explore sound’s immanence, immersion, and its relationship to space, affect, and philosophy. Recent works analyze Maryanne Amacher’s psychedelic soundscapes and critique sonic epistemology through Deleuzian frameworks.
Awards:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2021)
Professional Activities:
Commissions and exhibitions with major institutions like FACT Liverpool, Tuned City, and Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Technical consultant for arts organizations and festivals. Previously taught at Newcastle University and Edge Hill University.
Labs/Teams:
Directs University of Sheffield Sound Studios, a hub for experimental music and sound art production.
