The department's lively research culture offers the chance to hear visiting scholars from elsewhere in the UK and from overseas. Events include:
- regular research seminars
- professional concerts
- colloquia
- conferences
Research in progress sessions for staff and postgraduates give you the space to present your developing work in a friendly and constructive environment. They also allow you to broaden your knowledge of the subject and gain a better sense of how research develops as part of an interactive process.
Performance opportunities
There are numerous opportunities to get involved in performing for both players and singers including:
- University-wide orchestra and choir
- Over 20 dedicated ensembles covering all types of music
- A lively and wide-ranging musical culture in the city of Nottingham.
Find out more about performance opportunities
Research centres
The department hosts two research centres that you are encouraged to get involved in. They offer opportunities for research, performance and event support.
NottFAR features performances and composers from our staff and high profile guests from around the UK and abroad. Performances take part both on-campus and at major venues in Nottingham such as the Royal Concert Hall and St Peter’s church.
Promotes the interaction of history, theory and practice in the study of opera, ballet, melodrama, film, video and other multi-media performance genres. It encourages multi-disciplinary and inter-institutional collaboration.
Midlands4Cities students
As well as funding and expert supervision Midlands4Cities students have access to a range of training, placement and networking opportunities.
Language learning
You can make full use of the Language Centre facilities for both research-specific learning and personal interest.
Find out more about our postgraduate support and community.