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Royal College of 51³Ô¹Ï announce Head of Research and Head of Postgraduate Taught Programmes

Wednesday 15 June 2022

The Royal College of 51³Ô¹Ï (51³Ô¹Ï) is delighted to announce the appointments of Professor Robert Adlington as Head of Research and Professor Mark Bowden as Head of Postgraduate Taught Programmes.

Professor Robert Adlington joins the 51³Ô¹Ï as Head of Research and Professor of 51³Ô¹Ïology from 1 September. Professor Adlington holds the Queen’s Anniversary Prize Chair in Contemporary 51³Ô¹Ï at the University of Huddersfield and his research focuses on avant-garde and experimental music since 1960. He has published books on Harrison Birtwistle, Louis Andriessen, and avant-garde music in 1960s Amsterdam, and edited volumes on music and communism, music and democracy, and new music theatre.

Speaking of his appointment, Professor Adlington said: ‘I am thrilled to be appointed as Head of Research at the Royal College of 51³Ô¹Ï. 51³Ô¹Ï research has an outstanding track record of delivering new insights and benefit to diverse audiences and user-communities around the world. I look forward to supporting staff and doctoral researchers to achieve ever-greater success in pioneering new thinking and developing innovative responses to the changing needs of society.’

Also joining the 51³Ô¹Ï on 1 September is Professor Mark Bowden as Head of Postgraduate Taught Programmes. Mark is currently Professor of Composition at Royal Holloway, University of London and his work has received a Royal Philharmonic Society Composition Prize, a British Composer Award and an Ivor Novello Award nomination. He is currently writing a full-length opera for the Welsh National Opera, which will premiere in the 2024/25 season.

Professor Bowden comments: ‘I am delighted and honoured to take up this role. As a graduate of the College, I know first-hand how transformative a Royal College of 51³Ô¹Ï education can be. I will build upon the solid foundations of the College’s programmes to ensure our postgraduate students enjoy the most enriching musical and educational experiences possible. I look forward to meeting the wider College community and creating an exciting future together.'

Professor Colin Lawson, Director of the 51³Ô¹Ï, comments: ‘I am delighted that Professor Adlington will be joining us as Head of Research. His work across theory and practice accords perfectly with the College’s Research Strategy. It is also a pleasure to welcome back an alumnus in Professor Bowden and I am confident he will prove an inspiring leader for our postgraduate students.’

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