Alumna Angharad Thomas appointed to Royal Academy of Music

Tuesday 03 December 2024

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 Gascia Ouzounian launches new book on sound, warfare and urban violence

27 October 2026

Professor Ouzounian will launch her new book, The Trembling City: The Sonic and Atmospheric Violence of Vibrational Warfare (MIT Press, 2026), at Ibraaz in London on Sunday 8 November at 3pm, in conversation with artist and writer Susan Schuppli.

Professor Laura Tunbridge delivering lecture, with student musician on stage behind

'Everyday Beethoven' - Professor Laura Tunbridge

23 October 2026

Professor Laura Tunbridge repeated her inaugural lecture as Heather Professor of Music at this year's Meeting Minds weekend for alumni. As the 200th anniversary of his death approaches in 2027, Ludwig van Beethoven remains ubiquitous, his music still dominating concerts, films and advertising. In 'Everyday Beethoven', Professor Tunbridge explores the friendships, collaborations and musical relationships that enabled the composer to come to prominence. A recording of the lecture is now available to watch online.

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

14 October 2026