Oxford Brookes confirms music shutdown
NewsOxford Brookes University has confirmed the loss of 48 academic jobs in arts, humanities, social sciences and mathematics.
Most will be erased by compulsory redundancy.
That includes the entire music department.
Here’s one broken-hearted response:
Right. After 18 loyal and high-achieving years, that’s me officially on the job market – for academic jobs and, equally, for freelance writing and speaking opportunities. Looking forward to working with people with vision who value the arts & recognise quality when they see it.
— Alexandra Wilson (@amwilson_opera) January 25, 2024
Looks like the music de-colonizers have de- colonized themselves out of a job.
That comment makes no sense whatsoever in relation to the musicologist named above. You should check out her publications.
Hundreds of would-be underemployed and exploited graduates of this unknown program, are deeply thankful theres one less place where to ruin their financial and professional prospects. Some may even decide to pursue actually useful career paths, for the benefit of society.
Next please.
Ohh…did they reject your application???
YES! I became a doctor and I’m crying inside of a rolls royce – my life really sucks. How do I envy you!
You obviously don’t think music benefits society so this is not the place for you. Find an IT board or political or some place where you fit in.
Your comment is called “outreach” for the young generations, right? Why in the world would people not like this welcoming community.
Funnier even: you may even work doing outreach for some of these pyramid schemes.
Yours is among the most insulting, ignorant comments I’ve ever heard. I truly feel sorry for you.
Sincerely, a tenured professor of music who has seen many students get jobs in music.
Next what?
One should be able to study music at any university, whether or not you’ve heard of it.
What, the university, or ‘Music’ per se?