Student profiles
Edwin Ssekabira
Email: e.ssekabira@keele.ac.uk
Thesis Title
Institution
Supervisors
Dr Manuella Blackman
Dr Fiorella Montero-Diaz
Kevin Coutinho MBE
Research Summary
This PhD project investigates the efficacy of positive action measures within the contemporary UK music and music technology sectors from 2010 to the present. Rooted in a partnership between Keele University and the Windsor Fellowship (WF), the research evaluates the transition from the legal framework established by the Equality Act 2010 to real-world implementation.
The study seeks to determine if the principle of “equality of outcome” functions as a realistic, achievable goal rather than a merely performative one. By utilising the Windsor Fellowship’s extensive history in the equalities sector as a primary source, the project identifies markers of effective programming. Ultimately, the research aims to bridge the gap between legislation and practice, establishing a new benchmark for positive action models within the music industry.
Research Interests
Positive Action
Equality Act 2010
Music Technology
UK Music Industry
Social Justice
Policy Implementation
Strategic Diversity
Collaborative Research
Publications
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