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Alumna Angharad Thomas appointed to Royal Academy of Music

Tuesday 03 December 2024
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Many congratulations to alumna Angharad Thomas (New College, 2011) who has been appointed Professor of Bassoon in the woodwind department of the Royal Academy of Music. After completing her BA, Angharad returned to Oxford to undertake a Masters in Performance from 2014-15. She then went on to complete further postgraduate study at the Academy. Alongside her new role, Angharad is also Principal 2nd Bassoon of the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
Professor Jennifer Walshe

Professor Jennifer Walshe and Irish National Opera and win 2026 Sky Arts Award

14 October 2026
Bate Collection

Dr Vai featured in Gramophone discussing the curation of the permanent exhibition Resonant Histories at the Bate Collection

12 October 2026
The Head of Collection and Curator has been interviewed by Gramophone about Resonant Histories, the new permanent exhibition at the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments. The exhibition explores the histories and stories behind musical instruments, bringing their cultural significance and musical heritage to life, and offering visitors new perspectives on the collection and the stories its instruments hold.
Professor Jennifer Walshe

AI music has become ‘the Ozempic of the industry’. Everyone is on it

09 October 2026
An opinion piece written by Professor Jennifer Walshe for The Irish Times, discussing the use of AI in music for short-form video.