Robert Adlington
@adlington.bsky.social
Head of Research, Royal College of Music. Dad.
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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
👇 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...
musiciansunion.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
👇 Read our open letter to the University
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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...
collaboratoryresearchhub.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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...
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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
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/queen-elizabeth-prizes-offer-inspiring-snapshot-sector
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/queen-elizabeth-prizes-offer-inspiring-snapshot-sector
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Registration is still open (and free!) for my "Multilingualism in Art Song" study day on 9th December.
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
multilingualsong.gla.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Registration is still open (and free!) for my "Multilingualism in Art Song" study day on 9th December.
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✨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...
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...
November 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
✨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...
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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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...
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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...
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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
November 15, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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
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...
www.linkedin.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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...
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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.
Please do contact us on [email protected] if you would like to support us.
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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.
Please do contact us on [email protected] if you would like to support us.
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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
c.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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
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University of Nottingham says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees
#AcademicSky #highered
#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
November 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
University of Nottingham says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees
#AcademicSky #highered
#AcademicSky #highered
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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.
'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
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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.
'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.
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How to kill British growth... All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.
bbc.in/47roVFF
bbc.in/47roVFF
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
bbc.in
November 6, 2025 at 11:16 AM
How to kill British growth... All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.
bbc.in/47roVFF
bbc.in/47roVFF
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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...
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...
October 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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...
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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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%
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
October 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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%
- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%
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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...
Learn more and book: www.rcm.ac.uk/events/detai...
October 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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...
Learn more and book: www.rcm.ac.uk/events/detai...
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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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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.
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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‼️ 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.
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.
September 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
‼️ 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.
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.
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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...
Discover the recording: bit.ly/RCM-Tralefia...
September 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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...
Discover the recording: bit.ly/RCM-Tralefia...
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✨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.
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.
August 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
✨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.
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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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...
Read more about Sarah’s achievements: bit.ly/RCM-Sarah-Wh...
August 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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...
Read more about Sarah’s achievements: bit.ly/RCM-Sarah-Wh...
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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
Find out more about the RCM’s research: bit.ly/RCM-Symposium
July 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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
Find out more about the RCM’s research: bit.ly/RCM-Symposium
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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...
Find out how the RCM’s work has already made a difference: bit.ly/RCM-Musicand...
July 16, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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...
Find out how the RCM’s work has already made a difference: bit.ly/RCM-Musicand...
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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
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
July 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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
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