The Royal Musical Association
Conferences
Research Students Conference
The RMA Research Students' Conference is open to postgraduates studying in the UK or abroad. It offers the opportunity for students to present research in music, musicology and related areas in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
The conference provides an opportunity for young researchers to meet together, to gain experience of the conference environment (as listeners, participants, and chairs), to hear papers, workshops, and music, and to gain insights into the profession.
Each year, the programme includes skills training sessions, student papers, composition and performance workshops, concerts, and social events.
Call for Hosts: January 2016 and January 2017
The RMA invites expressions of interest from potential hosts for the RMA Research Students Conference for January 2016 and January 2017. The Association values partnerships with universities and conservatoires across the UK in the promotion each year of its Annual Research Students’ Conference. The Association supports each conference through the work of its Council members and officers, with a financial grant (currently £1500), and through financial support for the Roche keynote address. For more information, download the guidance and application form.
Recent and Forthcoming Conferences
The 2013 Research Students Conference was held from Thursday 3 to Saturday 5 January at the University of Southampton (contact: Florian Scheding F.Scheding@soton.ac.uk).
The 2014 Research Students Conference will take place from Monday 6 to Wednesday 8 January at the University of Birmingham. Andrew Kirkman (Conference Director) a.kirkman@bham.ac.uk and Caroline Ashton (Conference Manager) c.e.ashton@bham.ac.uk.
The 2015 Research Students Conference will take place from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 January at the University of Bristol. Contact Justin Williams: Justin.williams@bristol.ac.uk.