Postgraduate studentship at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
The principal development to report is the establishment of the much-discussed postgraduate studentship at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (RBC), in association with the University of Birmingham. The agreement has now been finalised and signed, clearing the way for recruitment to begin. This is an important step in supporting postgraduate study and research in organ history and heritage, and in strengthening links between BIOS and the academic community. The studentship will be publicised jointly by the Conservatoire and BIOS through their respective social media channels. I hope that it will attract strong interest and encourage a new generation of researchers in our field.
Membership Recruitment
I have written to more than 100 prospective members, principally organ scholars and students at conservatoires and universities, inviting them to consider joining BIOS. This initiative aims to strengthen our membership and broaden engagement with the next generation of organists and scholars. I would warmly encourage existing members to bring BIOS to the attention of prospective members and to help spread the word about the benefits of joining the Institute.