RPPW.org is a community resource for those engaged in the scientific study of rhythm production and perception. It has emerged out of a loose community of psychologists, neuroscientists, and cognitive scientists who share an interest in the understanding of rhythmic aspects to human experience.
The principal vehicle of the community is a biannual workshop, held in various picturesque locations in Europe. RPPW (Rhythm Perception and Production Workshop) 2007 was held in Kippure Estate, Dublin, Ireland in July 2007.
RPPW09 confirmed!
I am pleased to announce that the 12th Rhythm Production and Perception Workshop (RPPW 2009) will be held in Lille, France from July 15th to 17th, 2009. The workshop is being organised by Yvonne Delevoye-Turrell and she has lined up a really excellent venue on Lille University campus with a good choice of accommodation avialable a few metro stops away in the city centre. Yvonne has prepared a web site http://www.meshs.fr/RPPW12/ with all necessary information and this will be regularly updated (a link will be posted on this web site). Meanwhile please note the following dates in your diary:
| Abstract submission open | 19 December 2008 |
| Registration opening | 15 February 2009 |
| Abstract submission deadline | 15 March 2009 |
| Notification oral communication or poster | 30 March 2009 |
| Final Programme | 15 April 2009 |
| Registration deadline | 15 June 2009 |
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.
Seasonal Greetings to All!
Alan Wing
Special Issue of Cortex on the Rhythmical Brain
The journal Cortex has a new special issue devoted entirely to rhythm and brains. Articles are free to access. The special issue is available online here (Hat tip to Manon Grube for this)