• Monday 26 May 2025
  • 5.30pm - 7.00pm
  • TCBD.2.03 Lecture Theatre, Tauranga Campus
  • University of Waikato
  • nikki.hansen@waikato.ac.nz
  • Free

Harmonies of the Universe - Physics and Music - Dr Simon Taylor

Those of you with curious minds are invited to this special presentation.

Dr Simon Taylor is a prominent physicist and educator. Simon has studied astrophysics, quantum mechanics, researched children’s perceptions of learning, he has a deep fascination since he was a boy on the interconnections of nature and the universe. He currently lectures at the University of Waikato, and is a keen advocate to encourage greater consultation and participation with the public on physics and science. Simon has publicly lectured on the secret life of stars, nuclear fusion, cosmo-chemistry, the physics of surfing and learning futures.

It will be an evening where both worlds meet and a wonderful opportunity to discuss the connections. There will be episodes of live music to accompany the lecture. Please join us on this special occasion.

Musical Intervals and Physics: How musical intervals (octaves, fifths) have mathematical relationships, such as frequency ratios.

Natural Frequencies in Nature: Examples of the harmonic series in nature (e.g., the way animals communicate, the sounds of nature).

Cultural Perspectives: How different cultures perceive and use harmony and rhythm, illustrating the universal nature of these concepts.

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Dr Simon Taylor

Lecturer

Simon is a Lecturer and Professional Experience Co-ordinator in Secondary Education with the Faculty of Education at the Durham street city campus in Tauranga. He teaches in the Graduate and Post Graduate Diploma of Teaching programmes involving the Future Focussed Teacher, Evidence Based Practice, physics and science education papers. He is a supervisor…