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Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (they/them)
@drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
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Writer | Academic | Bookworm | Expertise: Musical Theatre, Identity in Popular Culture, Black Studies & Music. Lots of talk about neurodivergence. Also, a rugby union nerd.
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uonucu.bsky.social
Our students get it. Why doesn't the administration?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Nottingham students fight 'insane' cull of courses
Traitors composer Sam Watts is among those against plans to cut University of Nottingham courses.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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squidgerugby.bsky.social
Guys I think we might win the World Cup
November 9, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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zackpolanski.bsky.social
If they only knew how to zoom in, they might just be able to make out the red poppy too....
Zack Polanski wears a white poppy as he overlooks remembrance ceremony at the cenotaph
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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audhdeepdive.bsky.social
Da Tism n da Aitch Dee (Found on fashbook) #Autism #adhd #Audhd
November 8, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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uonucu.bsky.social
Sam Watts, composer of #TheTraitors theme and UoN music alumni, shares his thoughts on the newly renamed University of Little England course closures...

#StopTheCuts #SaveHE

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A photo of a man with a conductors baton pushed against his nose with various tv show title cards next to him “The UoN Music department set me up in my career. The arts and art education are vital, and the UoN music department excel at not only imparting knowledge, but creating community. So, the idea of removing arts programmes and closing the department seems to be incredibly short-sighted.” Sam Watts, composer & UoN alum
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
Likewise, please consider signing the petition to support our colleagues in Languages! I actually began on a Music and German joint honours myself. I never considered not studying languages as an aspiring classical singer at the time. And this is part of a wider trend of cuts.

c.org/2JbxJ4NhHJ
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
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November 8, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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onnigust.bsky.social
This week, UoN announced course suspensions for all modern languages, music, theology & religious studies, biosciences, mental health nursing and more.

@uonucu.bsky.social fighting management tooth & nail to prevent this reckless, shortsighted stupidity.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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uonucu.bsky.social
And in the meantime, please sign this petition:

www.change.org/p/stop-the-s...
Sign the Petition
Stop the suspension of undergraduate music courses at The University of Nottingham
www.change.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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danelphick.bsky.social
Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'

Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
Although I am inevitably caught up in the likely dire implications for my department (Music), it isn’t just us in the Faculty of Arts or in the university under threat.

Do consider signing this petition in support of colleagues teaching Theology!

c.org/6kntRm2JVh
Sign the Petition
Stop the removal of Theology Undergraduate courses at the University of Nottingham
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November 7, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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rullsenberg.bsky.social
Music is important says the UK PM. Apparently it's not important to the University of Nottingham.

@uonucu.bsky.social will stand with all the subject areas affected by proposed cuts.
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (they/them) @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social · 20d
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.

Please contact us on [email protected] if you would like to be involved.
On Wednesday 5 November, the very same day the Prime Minister publicly reaffirmed the importance of music education, staff in the Department of Music at the University of Nottingham were informed of the immediate suspension of recruitment to all undergraduate degree programmes. This announcement precedes proposed plans to permanently close all Music degrees at the University. This decision threatens to end over a century of music education in the East Midlands, offered continuously since the University opened in 1881. Across that time, the Department has educated thousands of composers, researchers, performers, educators and other creative professionals. Its graduates have taken up leadership roles within the country’s leading arts organisations, fostering creativity and growth within the UK’s dynamic creative industries. It remains a centre of world-leading research, using music to explore and address complex societal and global challenges. The Department is deeply embedded in the local community, working with schools, music hubs, community groups and venues. Its closure would not only dismantle a thriving academic and cultural institution but also severely diminish musical life and future opportunities across Nottingham, the wider East Midlands and the nation as a whole. As staff we are devastated, especially on behalf of our students, but also for the future of music education and research in the UK. We remain committed to advocating for the value of Music programmes at Nottingham and beyond. If you share our concern and wish to support efforts to protect music education at the University of Nottingham, please get in touch with protectuonmusic@gmail.com. Your voice can make a difference. Thursday 6 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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palaeohan.bsky.social
Music, along with Theology and all modern languages now under threat at Nottingham Uni. More details in Hannah’s message below.
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social Hannah Thuraisingam Robbins (they/them) @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social · 20d
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.

Please contact us on [email protected] if you would like to be involved.
On Wednesday 5 November, the very same day the Prime Minister publicly reaffirmed the importance of music education, staff in the Department of Music at the University of Nottingham were informed of the immediate suspension of recruitment to all undergraduate degree programmes. This announcement precedes proposed plans to permanently close all Music degrees at the University. This decision threatens to end over a century of music education in the East Midlands, offered continuously since the University opened in 1881. Across that time, the Department has educated thousands of composers, researchers, performers, educators and other creative professionals. Its graduates have taken up leadership roles within the country’s leading arts organisations, fostering creativity and growth within the UK’s dynamic creative industries. It remains a centre of world-leading research, using music to explore and address complex societal and global challenges. The Department is deeply embedded in the local community, working with schools, music hubs, community groups and venues. Its closure would not only dismantle a thriving academic and cultural institution but also severely diminish musical life and future opportunities across Nottingham, the wider East Midlands and the nation as a whole. As staff we are devastated, especially on behalf of our students, but also for the future of music education and research in the UK. We remain committed to advocating for the value of Music programmes at Nottingham and beyond. If you share our concern and wish to support efforts to protect music education at the University of Nottingham, please get in touch with protectuonmusic@gmail.com. Your voice can make a difference. Thursday 6 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
Devastated to share the news that was broken to colleagues in Music (and other departments) at the University of Nottingham yesterday. This is obviously a very difficult time for us and our students.

Please contact us on [email protected] if you would like to be involved.
On Wednesday 5 November, the very same day the Prime Minister publicly reaffirmed the importance of music education, staff in the Department of Music at the University of Nottingham were informed of the immediate suspension of recruitment to all undergraduate degree programmes. This announcement precedes proposed plans to permanently close all Music degrees at the University. This decision threatens to end over a century of music education in the East Midlands, offered continuously since the University opened in 1881. Across that time, the Department has educated thousands of composers, researchers, performers, educators and other creative professionals. Its graduates have taken up leadership roles within the country’s leading arts organisations, fostering creativity and growth within the UK’s dynamic creative industries. It remains a centre of world-leading research, using music to explore and address complex societal and global challenges. The Department is deeply embedded in the local community, working with schools, music hubs, community groups and venues. Its closure would not only dismantle a thriving academic and cultural institution but also severely diminish musical life and future opportunities across Nottingham, the wider East Midlands and the nation as a whole. As staff we are devastated, especially on behalf of our students, but also for the future of music education and research in the UK. We remain committed to advocating for the value of Music programmes at Nottingham and beyond. If you share our concern and wish to support efforts to protect music education at the University of Nottingham, please get in touch with protectuonmusic@gmail.com. Your voice can make a difference. Thursday 6 November 2025
November 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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eicathomefinn.bsky.social
Modern British History maternity leave cover (7 months in first instance) teaching position, predominantly 20th century, UCL History Dept. Starts 1 October 2025. Friendly department with excellent students and great library resources. PhD required. Deadline 24 July.
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
July 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
Hey Bluesky! Just wanted to share that I’ve finally started my substack. I’ve been thinking about it forever. I’ve launched with a reflection on train journeys, London, and being myself.

Hope to see you over there!

open.substack.com/pub/drhannah...
Places we pass on the train...
... and the feelings they conjure
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July 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
First dahlia - “golden sceptre” - of 2025. Woo!
June 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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tapra.bsky.social
DEADLINE: a reminder to anyone hoping to join us at Warwick for our annual conference in August that the early bird rate closes on Sunday (15 June).

Please follow this link to book your place:
warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/sca...
June 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
My @uonucu.bsky.social ballot has arrived. My husband is also a union rep so no ADHD forgetting allowed. Voted and walked it to the postbox right away. Obie is ready to sit on a picket line and wag his tail at the cars if needs be.
Image of a pale hand with brightly painted nails and a bee tattoo posting a UCU envelope in to a red letterbox
June 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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leverhulme.ac.uk
Combining archival research, Black studies and musicology with critical race theories, @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social aims to fundamentally reshape the application of intersectionality in musical theatre studies and training. www.flipsnack.com/leverhulmetr... @uniofnottingham.bsky.social
Screenshot of newsletter page. Title: Intersectionality and the musical. Image: Three women in colourful period dresses perform on stage, a male character stands to the left.
May 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
If you are looking for the most soft, straight to DVD rom com but in a book but there happen to be dragons, I can recommend this. I imagine it’s marked as cosy contemporary romantasy but it’s much more like pet cafe owner vibes with pet owner and the pet - a dragon. Light summer blanket of a book.
Digital cover of The Baby Dragon Cafe by A.T. Qureshi
May 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
So, the news is out! I will be delaying my start as Head of Music until Summer 2026 in order to take up a Leverhulme Research Fellowship and finish my second book for @cambridgeup.bsky.social ☀️🎭✊🏽
May 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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jordanpfot.bsky.social
I love how every few months Gordon Brown pops up to say “child poverty is bad, we should do something about that” and every few months Tony Blair pops up to say “we need a state-issued ID card that will use AI to train drone police officers”
May 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
My doom distraction is learning about plants. I’ve been committed to my garden (properly) since February and it’s so striking how many more butterflies, moths and birds we already have in the garden for me turning the soil, weeding, and adding some insect friendly seedlings and veg!
May 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
Chaos bears are happy I’m home lol
May 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
drhannahrobbins.bsky.social
Tiny bit of research on Whitney Houston unlocked 🩷
a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .
ALT: a cartoon character from the emperor 's new groove is making an ok sign with his hands .
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May 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM