Pioneering Research and Creative Practice at Parvis
At Parvis School of Economics and Music, research and creative practice are not merely ancillary activities; they are the lifeblood of our academic identity and the driving force behind our commitment to innovation and excellence. We foster a vibrant culture of inquiry that permeates every level of study, from encouraging critical thinking and investigative skills in our high school students to supporting groundbreaking, discipline-specific and interdisciplinary research at the postgraduate and faculty levels. Our institution is dedicated to expanding the frontiers of knowledge, developing novel artistic expressions, and addressing complex societal challenges through rigorous investigation and creative exploration.
Our research endeavours span a wide spectrum, reflecting the diverse expertise of our faculty and the interdisciplinary nature of our school. In the realm of economics, our scholars engage in sophisticated econometric modelling, insightful policy analysis, research into sustainable development, behavioural economics, and the dynamics of global financial markets. Within music, research encompasses historical musicology, performance practice studies, advanced compositional techniques, ethnomusicology, and the cutting edge of music technology and sound design, including areas like immersive audio and interactive sound art. The unique confluence of disciplines at Parvis gives rise to particularly innovative research streams. Our work in computational social science, for instance, applies advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence to understand economic trends, social networks, and cultural phenomena, whilst our research in digital humanities explores the impact of technology on artistic creation and dissemination. Furthermore, studies in cultural economics and arts management investigate the economic impact of creative industries, sustainable models for cultural institutions, and the evolving role of the arts in society.
Students are actively encouraged to participate in this vibrant research culture. Undergraduate programmes often include research components, such as dissertations or capstone projects, where students develop critical research methodologies under faculty guidance. Postgraduate students are at the forefront of our research output, undertaking substantial independent research projects that contribute original insights to their fields. Parvis provides a supportive ecosystem for these scholarly and creative pursuits, including access to specialised resources, collaborative platforms, and mentorship from leading academics and artists. We believe that research and creative practice are intrinsically linked to societal progress and cultural enrichment. Therefore, we actively promote the dissemination of our findings through academic publications, conference presentations, public performances, exhibitions, and engagement with policymakers and industry partners, ensuring that the innovative work undertaken at Parvis has a meaningful and lasting impact beyond our academic walls.