Dr George K. Haggett awarded SMA PhD Thesis Award

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Many congratulations to alumnus Dr George K. Haggett (St Hugh's, 2014) who is the recipient of the 2025 PhD Thesis Award given by the Society for Music Analysis. The prize is given for a doctoral thesis which has been completed with all corrections passed, and which features a major component of music analysis. Dr Haggett's thesis is titled 'Medievalism in Contemporary Opera'.

Magazine features

30 September 2026

The Faculty of Music has been featured in the September 2026 issues of BBC Music Magazine and Music Teacher, showcasing the new facilities in the Schwarzman Centre and the Bate Collection of Instruments.

Remembering John Whenham

14 September 2026

The Faculty of Music is sorry to learn of the passing of alumnus Professor John Whenham (New College, 1968). Following completion of his DPhil at Oxford, Professor Whenham went on to spend over 40 years at the University of Birmingham. The University of Birmingham has published an obituary celebrating his life and career.

A selection of alumni news

09 September 2026