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Robert Adlington
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Head of Research, Royal College of Music. Dad.

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Musicians' Union (MU) @wearethemu.bsky.social · 1d
Suspending music courses will have a devastating impact on musical life at the University, as well as future courses, job, and career opportunities across Nottingham and the wider East Midlands

👇 Read our open letter to the University
MU Sends Open Letter to University of Nottingham on Music Course Cuts
Music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham while the university’s council decides whether to terminate the courses permanently. Read our open letter to the Univ...
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Joanne Cormac @jcormac.bsky.social · 2d
Job alert! 12-week paid research placement supervised by me & colleagues at NTU and Nottingham Castle. The researcher will investigate the provenance, cultural meanings, and history of display of African instruments in Nottingham Castle's collection. collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk/echoes-of-em...
Echoes of Empire: Engaging communities with diverse cultural histories through the Histories of African Instruments at Nottingham Castle - Collaboratory Research Hub
Collaboratory 2026 Research Placement Project Download PDF Key Details Project Title: Echoes of Empire: Engaging communities with diverse cultural histories through the Histories of African Instrument...
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 2d
Nineteen UK universities and colleges have been announced as winners of the newly renamed Queen Elizabeth Prizes for Higher and Further Education
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/queen-elizabeth-prizes-offer-inspiring-snapshot-sector

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RMA @royalmusical.bsky.social · 10d
RMA statement on the proposed suspension of recruitment to all UG music programmes at the University of Nottingham: www.rma.ac.uk/2025/11/17/s...
Graphic with concluding words from the RMA statement: "We urge the University of Nottingham in the strongest terms to reverse its decision to suspend recruitment to all undergraduate programmes in music, and to continue to provide whole- hearted support to a department that has already achieved so much in so many different areas of music, and which, with its highly talented and deeply committed staff body, is excellently positioned to thrive in the future."

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RMA Student Committee @rmastudents.bsky.social · 10d
✨Want to join us?✨

The RMA Student Committee is looking for postgraduate research student candidates for TWO positions starting in January 2026!

To find out more about what we do and how to apply, follow the link below or in our bio🔗

www.rma.ac.uk/2025/11/12/s...

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Joanne Cormac @jcormac.bsky.social · 12d
Richard Morrison has reported on the suspension of our Music courses in yesterday’s The Times. Please keep sharing the petition www.change.org/p/stop-the-s.... @thetimes.com @adlington.bsky.social @royalmusical.bsky.social @nottinghampost.co.uk @nottinghamlive.bsky.social

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Eva Moreda @evamoreda.bsky.social · 18d
The programme and registration form for my study day "Multilingualism in Art Song" is up - 9th December at University of Glasgow, free to attend, and includes a workshop at the end featuring songs in underrepresented languages! multilingualsong.gla.ac.uk/multilingual...
“Multilingualism in art song” Study Day – My WordPress
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Robert Adlington @adlington.bsky.social · 21d
Some thoughts on the University of Nottingham’s suspension of all courses in the Department of Music (my workplace for over 17 years) www.linkedin.com/pulse/suspen...
On the suspension of Music courses at University of Nottingham
I’m not in the habit of lengthy posts to LinkedIn, but this week’s events at the University of Nottingham (my former workplace) demand some words. The acute financial crisis facing the HE sector is re...
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Tim Rutherford-Johnson @purlis.bsky.social · 21d
My career in music would not have happened without the knowledge and sheer enthusiasm fostered by my time at Nottingham. It is devastating to imagine such a proud university without a music department to its name. Please consider signing: c.org/zTyqyVDgKs
We Can Make an Impact.
Stop the suspension of undergraduate music courses at The University of Nottingham
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Pauline Fairclough @paulinefairclough.bsky.social · 21d
www.change.org/p/stop-the-s...
Sign the Petition
Stop the suspension of undergraduate music courses at The University of Nottingham
www.change.org

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Joanne Cormac @jcormac.bsky.social · 22d
Heartbroken to share the news that recruitment to Undergraduate Music courses at the University of Nottingham has been suspended.
Please do contact us on [email protected] if you would like to support us.

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Dan Elphick @danelphick.bsky.social · 22d
Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'

Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 22d
How to kill British growth... All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.
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Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · 22d
University of Nottingham says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees

#AcademicSky #highered
Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses
University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees
www.timeshighereducation.com

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Oct 28
Just one month left to apply for the Young Double Reed Programme, an exciting opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts and learn from RCM professors!

Open to: 11–18 year olds
Standard: Grade 6+
Dates: Selected Sundays Jan-March 2026

Learn more and apply by 28 November: www.rcm.ac.uk/events/detai...

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ana valdivia @anavaldi.bsky.social · Oct 22
After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:

- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Oct 2
Join us next Wednesday for an exciting collaborative concert celebrating the centenary of legendary French composer, Pierre Boulez. Musicians from the RCM and Conservatoire de Paris are busy rehearsing for this special project in Paris! 🇫🇷

Learn more and book: www.rcm.ac.uk/events/detai...

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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · Sep 22
Farage’s plans to abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain would ruin lives and tear families apart.

Rather than dismissing Reform’s xenophobic proposals as 'unrealistic' or 'unaffordable', our government should be clear that they are cruel and unjust. We must stand up for migrants' rights.

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RMA @royalmusical.bsky.social · Sep 18
‼️ DEADLINE EXTENDED ‼️

Following a request from the Musici Trust, the deadline for proposals for the 2026 BFE/RMA Research Students' Conference has been extended by one week to next Thursday, 25th September.
Graphic reads 'Call for Proposals: deadline extended' for the 2026 BFE/RMA Research Students' Conference. Student Paper Prizes: RMA/Musici Trust Prize for a paper on music before 1600: Speakers will be invited to submit their papers to the RMA/Musici Trust prize for a student paper on music before 1600. The winner will receive a £300 prize, be offered mentorship, and also be invited to present their work at the RMA Annual Conference. RMARC Student Paper Prize: Speakers will be invited to submit their papers to the Royal Musical Association Research Chronicle student-paper prize. Participation will be open to all speakers. The winner will receive a £100 book token from Cambridge University Press, as well as mentorship from the editors of RMARC to develop and expand their submission for publication in RMARC.

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Sep 5
Tra le fiamme, the latest recording on Channel Classics, brings together the RCM's innovative new 3D printed instruments with rare originals from the RCM Collection, performed by alumni and leading professors from our Historical Performance Faculty!

Discover the recording: bit.ly/RCM-Tralefia...

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RMA Student Committee @rmastudents.bsky.social · Aug 4
✨CALL FOR PROPOSALS✨

The British Forum for Ethnomusicology (BFE) and the Royal Musical Association (RMA) are seeking proposals for their Research Students’ Conference hosted by Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on 6th-8th January 2026.

See the link in our bio for submission guidelines and event info.

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Robert Adlington @adlington.bsky.social · Aug 4
Congratulations Sarah! 👏🏻Lovely to be working with you.

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Aug 4
We’re delighted to announce that Dr Sarah K Whitfield (@sarahinthepark.bsky.social) has been appointed Reader in Musical Theatre at the Royal College of Music and has also been appointed Head of Doctoral Programmes.

Read more about Sarah’s achievements: bit.ly/RCM-Sarah-Wh...

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Jul 24
A fascinating few days hosting the inaugural Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium at the RCM, where over 75 international speakers came together to explore music’s vital role in supporting parents’ wellbeing.

Find out more about the RCM’s research: bit.ly/RCM-Symposium

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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Jul 16
On 22–23 July, the RCM will host the inaugural Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium, bringing together over 75 international speakers to explore how music can support parents’ wellbeing.

Find out how the RCM’s work has already made a difference: bit.ly/RCM-Musicand...

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Faculty of Music, Oxford University @oxmusicfaculty.bsky.social · Jul 9
We're hiring! The Faculty of Music is looking for a part-time New Music Co-ordinator to help support our programme of contemporary and newly composed music, working on concerts, workshops, and lectures. Please share widely! #MusicJobs #NewMusic
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Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Jul 9
Spotted our exhibition in Time Out London?

We’re thrilled to announce more dates for Kurt Cobain Unplugged. We are now booking until 18 November. Don’t miss this chance to explore the legacy of Kurt Cobain!

🎫 bit.ly/Cobain_newda...

#KurtCobain #Nirvana #Rock #Grunge

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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · Jul 8
❗Doctoral students: want to experience first-hand how research feeds into policy?

The latest round of the UKRI Policy Internships scheme is open for applications.

Apply by 8 September 2025➡️ www.ukri.org/apply-for-fu...
A square graphic with a red background. White text reads: 'Why apply for a UKRI Policy Internship? Our scheme offers UKRI-funded PhD students the chance to: undertake training and experience on a mutually agreed policy topic; contribute to outputs like briefing papers, events and policy inquiries. Link in post to apply.' On the right of the text is an image of a woman holding a phone stood outside the Palace of Westminster. In the bottom right-hand corner is the UKRI logo in white.

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Times Higher Education (THE) @timeshighered.bsky.social · May 27
Cardiff University has announced that it intends to save its music and languages courses from closure, in a further move to scale back on its savings plans. @julietterowsell.bsky.social reports

#AcademicSky #highered
Cardiff scraps plans to cut music and languages courses
Further rowing back of cost-cutting measures end fears that certain languages will no longer be taught in Wales
www.timeshighereducation.com

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Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org · May 19
👀 We're #hiring! 👀

The Campaign for the Arts is looking for a new Research & Analysis Lead to help us produce robust evidence, timely insights and a more informed public debate 🗣️

Find out more → www.campaignforthearts.org/about/jobs/
Work with us | Campaign for the Arts
We're looking for a Research & Analysis Lead to help us produce robust evidence, timely insights and a more informed public debate.
www.campaignforthearts.org