Professor Helen Julia Minors is the Head of the School of Arts at York St John University (since 2022) and a Visiting Professor of Artistic Research at Lulea Technical University (Sweden, 2020–present). Her expertise spans musicology, performance studies, and educational research, with a focus on gender leadership, inclusive pedagogy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has held leadership roles at Kingston University, including School Head of Performing Arts and Head of Music, and has championed EDI initiatives, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and anti-discrimination policies. Her research explores music and translation, cultural communication, and the intersections of music with dance, drama, and design. Education: PhD in Music (implied by academic rank). Grants & Funding: Over £200,000 in grants for projects like 'Women’s Musical Leadership Online Network' (AHRC), 'Taking Race Live' (OfS), and collaborations with arts organizations. Research Interests: Gender equity in music leadership, intercultural performance practices, and the translation of music across disciplines. She has published extensively on topics ranging from Paul Dukas to contemporary dance-music intersections. Awards: Rose Award (2016), CATE Finalist (2017), and Student Award for Employability (2021). She co-founded the EDI Music Studies Network (2019) and chairs major music education bodies. Teaching: Supervises PhD candidates and teaches modules on music education, critical theory, and interdisciplinary performance. Labs/Teams: Leads the School of Arts and collaborates with institutions like Aldworth Philharmonic and Club Inégales.
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