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Rosie Perkins

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Professor of Music, Health, and Social Science at the Royal College of Music, London. Researcher and educator interested in music and mental health. Founder and co-lead of the Music and Parental Wellbeing Research Network.

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Rosie Perkins @rosielperkins.bsky.social · Jul 24

What a dream to co-host this Symposium this week with Katie Rose Sanfilippo.

At the event we launched our new Music and Parental Wellbeing Alliance, do spread the word and join our vision of supporting parents through music:

musicandparentalwellbeing.org/about/

Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Jul 24

A fascinating few days hosting the inaugural Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium at the RCM, where over 75 international speakers came together to explore music’s vital role in supporting parents’ wellbeing.

Find out more about the RCM’s research: bit.ly/RCM-Symposium

Rosie Perkins @rosielperkins.bsky.social · Apr 9

Do join us for this inaugural Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium (MPWS 2025). We’ll be talking all things music, parents, policy, and health. All most welcome, registration free ⬇️

Royal College of Music @rcmlondon.bsky.social · Apr 2

Registration is open for the inaugural Music and Parental Wellbeing Symposium.

📅 22-23 July 2025
📍 RCM London and online

Register to join the discussion on how music can support parents through pregnancy, childbirth, postnatally and beyond: bit.ly/RCM-MPWS

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Neta Spiro @netaspiro.bsky.social · Dec 4

Today we publish a policy brief on the need for equitable access to #musicalcare in supporting the health and wellbeing of families: tinyurl.com/musicalcare
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Projects – Musical Care Research

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Rosie Perkins @rosielperkins.bsky.social · Dec 2

Applications are open for Sept 2025 entry to our MSc in Performance Science at the Royal College of Music, London. We cover musicians' health, arts & health, performance psychology & education, and applied research skills. Students have access to our newly updated Performance Labs. www.rcm.ac.uk/msc

A picture of a music student playing the piano to a simulated audience, with another student operating the simulation software

A list of benefits to studying the RCM's MSc in Performance Science, including knowledge of performance psychology and education, performers' health and wellbeing, arts and health, and applied research skills. Also one to one teaching with experts, a unique research-informed environment, access to world-class facilities including a new £1.9million performance lab, and opportunities to be part of the RCM's Centre for Performance Science.

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Adam Whittaker @adamwmusic.bsky.social · Nov 22

We have a great funded PhD opportunity at BCU for a project looking at musical journeys of children with a disability: www.bcu.ac.uk/research/our.... Please share widely! #musiced

Musical Pathways: An Investigation into the Musical Journeys of Children with a Disability

This PhD aims to address the issues of inclusivity and equality in music education, as outlined in the National Plan for Music Education. Despite the goal of providing equal opportunities for all pupi...

www.bcu.ac.uk

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Ruth Naughton-Doe @ruthndwrites.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hello! I’m trying to put together a perinatal mental health research starter pack. Please comment if you want to be added and share to advertise! ❤️ #academicsky

go.bsky.app/9oEsdih

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