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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 1d

The ISM is deeply concerned about government's decision to scrap the music Initial Teacher Training bursary.

Bursaries are a lifeline for aspiring music teachers. If DfE are serious about hitting its recruitment targets, this is a huge step backwards ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/governm...

ISM labels music bursary decision ‘damaging’ - Independent Society of Musicians

Government has scrapped its financial support for trainee teachers in music and the arts

www.ism.org

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Professor Lisa Johnson (known as Lisa Colton) @lisacolton.bsky.social · 18d

Apply to be a University Teacher in Music Technology! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOT479/u...

University Teacher in Music Technology - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

Discover an exciting academic career path as a University Teacher in Music Technology - Grade 7 at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!

www.jobs.ac.uk

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HelpSheffield @helpsheffield.co.uk · 8d

#SheffJobs

Urban Institute @theurbaninstitute.bsky.social · 9d

Join our team - Research Project Administrator
The University of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated administrator to support a number of research projects and activities hosted by the Urban Institute.

sheffield.ac.uk/urban-instit...

Join our team - Research Project Administrator

The University of Sheffield is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated administrator to support a number of research projects and activities hosted by the Urban Institute.

sheffield.ac.uk

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Kirsty Grainger @kirstygrainger.bsky.social · 16d

Who do you know that would be excellent at this job. Please nudge them to apply, everyone needs a cheerleader!

Policy Engagement Lead @uniofbath.bsky.social

PART TIME - 0.6 FTE starting from £47,389 pro rata

#SciPol

www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/Vacancy...

CC13048 Policy Engagement Lead - Jobs at Bath

www.bath.ac.uk

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 16d

If you write professionally in the UK, make sure to sign up to ALCS for your fair share of royalties

ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 16d

🥳 This week, we will pay 31,487 members their share of £11,588,572!

Find out more:
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-di...

Your distribution questions answered

This week, we will pay 31,487 members their share of £11,588,572. Get answers to your most pressing questions about our latest distribution.

www.alcs.co.uk

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Ivan M @specwrites.bsky.social · 16d

Job opp - full-time Project Officer at U of Huddersfield. Support the admin needs of research staff and PGRs on the Amplification Project. Grade 6 (£32,363 - £39,132 per annum), fixed-term ending Jan 2030. Apply by 1st Oct here: vacancies.hud.ac.uk/tlive_webrec...

Fender amplifier-shaped shop front of the Guitar Store, Southampton, UK

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Australian Music & Psychology Society (AMPS) @ausmuspsysoc.bsky.social · 16d

🗣️ SEMPRE Student Study Day: sempre.org.uk/conference/s...

Wednesday, 26 November 2025
11.00am-2.00pm GMT
Room 938, Institute of Education, UCL and online

Proposals due Wed, 1 Oct 2025
Contact: Proposals to Eunice Tang ([email protected]), cc Professor Graham F Welch ([email protected])

SEMPRE Student Study Day – Sempre

The SEMPRE Autumn Conference will be a hybrid Student Study Day, taking place on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The event will be held b

sempre.org.uk

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English Folk Dance and Song Society @efdss.bsky.social · 27d

Applications for grants of £500 for folk artists to support anything that will help their professional career development.

Apply before midnight on 19 October.
bit.ly/4nm60RD
Image shows previous awardee Suntou Susso

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 28d

I am delighted to announce that we are recruiting to three new roles in the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team.

Take a look if you want to help us grow our impact & develop our brilliant research (details of the Academy Director role will be up next week) 👇 micro.green-park.co.uk/ifg/

Institute for Government

micro.green-park.co.uk

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Arts Emergency @artsemergency.bsky.social · Aug 29

✨ Remember the first person who encouraged you when you were starting out?
You can be that person for a young person struggling to get access to opportunities that will help them pursue their creative ambitions.

Sign up to mentor in 2026 👉 www.arts-emergency.org/get-involved...

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Aidan Horner @aidanhorner.bsky.social · Jul 21

2 Lecturer (Assistant Prof) positions available @yorkpsychology.bsky.social! Come join our department!

#neuroskyence #cognition #psychscisky #neurojobs

jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/lect...

Jobs - The University of York

jobs.york.ac.uk

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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚨JOB KLAXON🚨

@kingsmusic.bsky.social is delighted to offer a permanent Lectureship/Senior Lectureship, starting ASAP, in the history of opera and/or music theatre (any timeframe) OR historically European music c. 1780 to1900.

SHORT DEADLINE – 31 AUGUST

APPLY HERE: tinyurl.com/2t34j665

SHARE!!!

tinyurl.com

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Pam Thurschwell @pamthur.bsky.social · Aug 22

Fellowship from Bloomsbury for early career academics who are Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/...

Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship 2025 - Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Academic Writing Fellowship scheme aims to help early career academics get their book idea into a form which is ready for publication.

www.bloomsbury.com

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Francesca Brooks @francescabrooks.bsky.social · Aug 20

I'd really recommend the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/early-career... ) - you don't need an affiliation to join, but you get access to free workshops & events (the network pays for travel to its own events), & to funding and grants!

Early Career Researcher Network

An inclusive, researcher-led network for UK-based early career researchers working in the humanities and social sciences

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Vanessa is the name of the Doctor! @hpsvanessa.bsky.social · Aug 15

#JobFairy University of Birmingham is looking for a Director of Culture, Collections and Public Engagement - senior hire at Grade 10
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Director of Culture, Collections and Public Engagement - External Relations - 81775 - Grade 10

The Director of Culture, Collections and Public Engagement will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the University’s cultural and public engagement initiatives, supporting the University’s S...

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Jul 21

Big news.

The Royal Albert Hall has just become the first 5,000+ capacity arena to permanently adopt the £1 grassroots levy on all commercial rock and pop shows from October 2025 - a move that could raise £300,000 a year to support the foundations of the UK’s live music scene.

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Stephanie Pitts @sparcsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 21

Fabulous - congrats to Naomi and her proud parents! x

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Nori Jacoby @norijacoby.bsky.social · Jul 18

I’m hiring a lab manager for my new music cognition lab at Cornell. I’m also looking to recruit PhD students and postdocs next year. I’ll be at #ICMPC_SaoPaulo and #CogSci2025—feel free to reach out or spread the word for relevant candidates.

COCOCOlab @co3lab.bsky.social · Jul 18

The @co3lab.bsky.social at Cornell is hiring a lab manager.
Focus: Computational music cognition
Skills: Python, R, machine learning, strong work ethic
Role: Run global experiments, develop experiments, grow as a researcher.
I’ll be at #ICMPC_SaoPaulo and #CogSci2025—feel free to reach out!

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · Jul 17

MUSIC TEACHERS 🎶

The end of the school year is just around the corner.

How has your year been? Take our 2025 survey and tell us about music education in your setting. Your voice goes a long way in supporting our leading advocacy work 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM

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Caroline Owen @carocaronet.bsky.social · Jul 16

🎶🎧 Call for young participants aged 5-11 for short online listening expt describing anything music makes them feel or imagine.
Thank you for participating/sharing! #musicscience #musiceducation
Info/access (adult consent required):
york.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

york.qualtrics.com

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Music in the Round @musicintheround.bsky.social · Jul 16

JOIN THE MUSIC IN THE ROUND TEAM!

We are recruiting for a new MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

⏰ Full-time, 5 days/week (35hrs)
📈 £24,150
📍 Sheffield

Interested?More info and link below
#Wearehiring #Artsjobs #Charityjobs

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Stephanie Pitts @sparcsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 16

Wow! There should have been fireworks and cheering!! 🎇🎆🎇

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Stephanie Pitts @sparcsheffield.bsky.social · Jul 16

That's so lovely 😎 It's been brilliant getting to know you, Jaytee - very best of luck with your next academic adventure 📚🎶

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Jun 4

FANS CALLED TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF LIVE MUSIC

For the first time, Parliament has launched a fan-led review into live music, placing the voices of fans at the centre of efforts to protect the UK’s grassroots music venues.

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Jo Towler @jotowlerwareham.bsky.social · Jul 14

Interesting afternoon with colleagues from @sheffielduni.bsky.social with a 'Creative Industries Engaging with Parliament and Policy Makers' training session. Let's make our voices and @musicintheround.bsky.social's heard in London!

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