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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Mar 12

The Royal College of Music has been ranked the global No. 1 institution for Performing Arts for the fourth year running and retained the top spot for Music in the QS World University Rankings by Subject!🎉

Congratulations to the whole RCM community 👏

#QSWUR

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Feb 5

What’s next for the arts?

In episode 4 of the Performance Science podcast, @joshsiepel.bsky.social from the Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre and @aaronwilliamon.bsky.social & @rosielperkins.bsky.social from the RCM delve into the future of the creative workforce.

🎧 bit.ly/4amMQpM

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Jan 29

Episode 3 of the Performance Science podcast is now available! Join Charlotte Penton-Smith, CEO of the Royal Society of Musicians, & @lyndarooke.bsky.social, President of @equityuk.bsky.social, as they unpack the challenges of freelancing in the creative industries.

🎧Listen now: bit.ly/CPSpodcast1

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Jan 22

Take a deeper look at performer wellbeing with the Performance Science podcast.

Episode 2 dives into the mental and physical health of performers with expert insights from One Dance UK's Erin Sanchez and @ukbapam.bsky.social's @clairehealth.bsky.social.

🎧Listen now: bit.ly/CPSpodcast1

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Jan 15

Introducing 'Performance Science' - a new podcast series by our Centre for Performance Science!

In episode 1, Professor Aaron Williamon is joined by theatre director Rachel Warr and the RCM's @netaspiro.bsky.social to explore learnings from the pandemic's impact on the arts.

🎧 bit.ly/CPSpodcast1

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Rosie Perkins @rosielperkins.bsky.social · Dec 2

Applications are open for Sept 2025 entry to our MSc in Performance Science at the Royal College of Music, London. We cover musicians' health, arts & health, performance psychology & education, and applied research skills. Students have access to our newly updated Performance Labs. www.rcm.ac.uk/msc

A picture of a music student playing the piano to a simulated audience, with another student operating the simulation software

A list of benefits to studying the RCM's MSc in Performance Science, including knowledge of performance psychology and education, performers' health and wellbeing, arts and health, and applied research skills. Also one to one teaching with experts, a unique research-informed environment, access to world-class facilities including a new £1.9million performance lab, and opportunities to be part of the RCM's Centre for Performance Science.

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