Luca Whittle (They/Them)

Student, Durham University

About Luca Whittle

I am studying Music at Durham University, with a strong interest in disability studies and music education, particularly choral singing and choristership. I am also passionate about social justice, working in for a more equitable and just society which includes all.

I am a/an:

Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholar

University

Durham University

Laidlaw Cohort Year

2024

Research Topic

Identity & Belonging Music Religion

Area of Expertise

Arts Diversity and Inclusion

I am from:

United Kingdom

I speak:

English

My hobbies/interests are:

Cooking/Baking Dance Music Politics & current events Reading

I am open to participating in mentoring/buddy programmes

Yes

Intro Content

Beyond Access report poster

Poster for my report Beyond Access: Disabled Children's Experiences of Belonging in UK Cathedral Choirs. TLDR: Disabled choristers already belong in cathedral choirs. But, inclusion currently relies on individual goodwill rather than systemic change.

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Channels contributed to:

Arts & Humanities Research

Rooms participated in:

Durham University Leadership & Research Laidlaw Scholars