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Spring 2024

Welcome to Upbeat!

Professor Colin Lawson, ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Director, introduces the next edition of Upbeat, in which we celebrate our research community and innovations including the new Performance Laboratory.

Groundbreaking Performance Laboratory unveiled at the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ

A new pioneering performance simulation facility pushes technology further than ever before at the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, as two new spaces combine state-of-the-art acoustic simulation technology with the visual graphics engines that drive the latest video games.

‘A sort of splendour’: rethinking Stanford in his centenary year

As we approach the centenary of the death of Stanford, a key figure in ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ history, Upbeat asks, is it time to re-evaluate his significance?

Innovative 3D models of historic instruments protect and promote rare instruments to new audiences

3D models of eight rare woodwind instruments protects against conservation concerns around the playability of historical instruments due to their fragility, allowing greater engagement opportunities for ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ students, professional musicians and Museum visitors.

Pioneering research: An Inconvenient Black History of British Musical Theatre

In collaboration with Sean Mayes, Dr Sarah Whitfield flies the flag for some key principles of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ: first-rate research and embracing diversity. Upbeat found out more about Sarah’s research into Black British musical theatre.

ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ ranked no 1 in the 2023/24 People & Planet University League table

For the second consecutive year, the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ has achieved first place for universities with fewer than 5000 students in the People & Planet University League table.

The Big Give: Giving back to ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ musicians

The 2023 Big Give Christmas Challenge broke the previous year’s achievement for the 14th year running.

New teaching room unveiled in honour of Jill Anderson

The ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ opened a new teaching room named after ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ alumna Jill Anderson at a memorial event in her honour.

Music and Wellbeing: New networks created by ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Researchers

With support from the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Professor Rosie Perkins and Dr Neta Spiro have established two vital new networks that are growing understanding of the relationship between music and wellbeing.

Alumni updates

Hear the latest news from our global community of alumni, including prestigious awards, recent performances and new releases.

Staff updates

Read about the achievements of staff members from all parts of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ.

Student updates

From innovative research projects to exciting travel opportunities and prize-winning performances, find out about the recent achievements of ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ students.

Thank you to our supporters

The work of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ is made possible by our community of donors.

In memory

Remembering the lives of those associated with the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ.

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