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On the left is a picture of the RNCM building in the snow and under a clear blue sky. On the right is text announcement reading: Full Research Degree Awarding Powers: The RNCM has been authorised by the Office for Students to grant Research awards, with Full Degree Awarding Powers up to and including Level 8. Read more: rncm.ac.uk/news

On the left is a picture of Professor Wiebke Thormählen, RNCM's Director of Research. On the right is Wiebke's comments following the announcement of this exciting news: "RNCM's vibrant research culture is central to the institution's ethos and learning environment. The authorisation of Full Degree Awarding Powers is a key piece in upholding and continually enhancing the music industry training that we provide for students across all levels of study".

Our Spring Term has just begun and we're kicking off 2026 with some exciting news!

The RNCM has been authorised by the Office for Students (OfS) to grant Research awards, giving us Full Degree Awarding Powers up to and including Level 8.

Read the full announcement:
🔗 www.rncm.ac.uk/news/rncm-se...

Awesome *SOLDOUT opening night of LATENT SPACES at SeeSaw Manchester. Massive congrats @sonamb.bsky.social what a wonderful project! Exhibition running throughout the weekend:

soundandmusic.org/event/exhibi...

@soundandmusic.bsky.social

Research - Royal Northern College of Music A unique environment for music research, the RNCM offers Postgraduate Research Degrees and a diverse range of research events.

Hello! @rncmresearch.bsky.social might be new to Bluesky, but we've been researching #music in the heart of Manchester @oxrdmcr.bsky.social for over fifty years. We look forward to being part of the Bluesky community. You can find out more about us here: www.rncm.ac.uk/research/

Sorry to miss it - seriously can't wait to catch up with the recording soon!

Poster showing "Dangerous Matter - A New Opera | World Premiere, 7pm 24 June | Royal Northern College of Music | Book: www.rncm.ac.uk" against an abstract background image depicting a network of viruses floating in the universe.

🎤 OPERA PREMIERE | 7pm, 24 June, RNCM Theatre ⏱️

Dangerous Matter - a powerful reflection on the role of memory in medicine & human progress, after Lady Mary Montagu Wortley.

Zakiya Leeming (composer / libretto)
@sredway.bsky.social (director / libretto)

🎟️ www.rncm.ac.uk/performance/...

Photo of a string and woodwind ensemble playing, with a woman standing at the front holding a handwritten sign saying ‘Radio Noise’ with an arrow pointing upwards.

Join us at Klangwerkstatt Berlin for KNM Campus Days this autumn!
You'll join the CoMA Allcomers Orchestra to rehearse and play a concert programme that includes winning pieces from an open score competition.
This year’s are on 14 & 15 Nov – find out more here: www.coma.org/whats-on/knm...

Sound and Music announces new In Motion 2025 composer cohort - Sound and Music Sound and Music is delighted to announce the selection of the 10 exceptional composers for the inaugural cohort of our new flagship artist development programme, In Motion. Our In Motion 2025 composer...

Over the moon to be one of the 'In Motion' artists working with Sound and Music UK this year. Super excited for the next 18 months!

🔗 soundandmusic.org/post/sound-a...

Awesome week at #AEConservatoires #EPARM2025 in Tallinn, sharing #ComingUpForAirInLocation - a new art-research initiative led by Kathryn Williams & myself on critical effects & impact of indoor air quality, and raising public awareness through music #IAQ #ArtisticResearch @rncmprism.bsky.social

Opportunity: Chair of CoMA Board of Trustees Contemporary Music for All

📣Opportunity: We’re #recruiting for an inspiring Chair to lead CoMA’s Board of Trustees and play a key role in planning and guiding CoMA’s future.
If you have leadership, board or #trustee experience and a passion for the power of the arts, we’d love to hear from you by 14 Mar!

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