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What are the connections between music and memory?

Updated Friday, 21 March 2025

Hearing a particular song can take us back to a certain moment in our lives. In this interactive we're going to take a trip down memory lane, looking at songs from the past and exploring what music means to you.

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Caring for adults

Exercise and mental health

Introducing ageing

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Recording music and sound

An introduction to music theory