Histories, Geographies and Cultures
Our experts situate music in past times and places, to discover forgotten stories that connect communities, shape identities and impact current practices and values.
We’re publishing research and building collaborations on topics including:
- Legacies of imperialism
- Ethnographic and archival approaches
- Transmission, mapping and networks
- Pedagogies and practices
- Musical communities and institutions
- Race, gender and identity
Our researchers are setting the agenda in the University’s Cultures Matter cluster, and working together in cross-disciplinary groupings such as the Sound Research Centre, Centre for Black Studies and Institute of Medieval Research.
Explore our innovative research
Find out about more of our funded research projects.
Spotlight on: The historic method transforming the way music is taught
Across the world, millions of children are currently learning to play a musical instrument. But, often, the process of learning can be difficult and the culture elitist. A Nottingham researcher is uncovering 18th-century techniques that radically change how we understand and teach Classical music today.
Our research community
Research in this area emerges from a vibrant community of staff, research students and partnerships.
- Academia de' Dissonanti
- Amsterdam Conservatorium
- British Library
- Dunedin Consort
- English Heritage
- Ethnologisches Museum Berlin
- Indian Museum Kolkata
- Legacy Makers
- Mixed Reality Lab
- Newark and Sherwood District Council
- Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
- Southwell Minster
- Stile Galante
Join us
Our staff welcome initial enquiries about research supervision at both Master’s or PhD level, or about sponsorship for externally-funded postdoctoral positions.