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REF Analysis

In April 2016, the Royal Musical Association published An Analysis of British Music Research as reflected in REF2014 and RAE2008. Consideration is being given to further work reflecting on REF2021 and future exercises.

Latest News

  • Dent Medal 2026
  • The Jerome Roche Prize 2026
  • Applications open: RMA Practice Research Prize
  • Registration Open: 10th Conference of the RMA Music & Philosophy Study Group, Dublin, 9-10 July
  • Registration Open: Women and Musical Histories, 1789-1914, 2-4 September in London

Forthcoming Events

  • Women and (Musical) Histories – Free Early Career Researcher Interdisciplinary Event on 19 Jun 2026
  • International Network for Music Theology 2026: Incarnation and Inculturation on 25 Jun 2026
  • 10th Conference of the RMA Music & Philosophy Study Group on 9 Jul 2026
  • Network for Music Research in Scotland on 28 Aug 2026
  • RMA-SMI-EADH Annual Conference 2026 on 29 Aug 2026
  • Women and Music Histories, 1789-1914 on 2 Sep 2026

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    RMA Study Day, 18 June 2026

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