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How Olivia Sparkhall Built an Award-Nominated Career in Vocal Health and Composition
Voice Study Centre
Friday 22nd May 2026After describing her MA studies as “lifechanging”, Olivia Sparkhall has gone on to build a thriving career spanning vocal health, composition, publishing, and education.
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Staging a Coup: Why It’s Time to Reclaim the Coup de la Glotte (Glottal Onset)
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 20th May 2026Yesterday, the Voice Study Centre welcomed back Dr. Kourtney Strade Austin, an Assistant Professor of Voice at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and performing arts health researcher. In a fascinating, interactive session titled "Staging a Coup: History Meets Science for the Coup de la Glotte," Dr. Austin took us on a journey from 19th-century Paris to modern voice science laboratories to debunk the myths surrounding the glottal onset.
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MA student Adléta Hanžlová selected for the Young Professionals Program at Eurovox!
Voice Study Centre
Thursday 14th May 2026MA student Adléta Hanžlová reflects on being selected as one of just 10 participants in EVTA’s Young Professionals Programme at Eurovox.
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The Musical Theatre Research Alliance: Building a Safeguarding Manifesto from Practice
Voice Study Centre
Friday 8th May 2026How can safeguarding in musical theatre be shaped by those working in the field? This blog introduces the Musical Theatre Research Alliance and its collaborative approach to practitioner-led research.
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Student & Alumni News
Meet the New MA Voice Pedagogy Cohort | Jennie Such
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 29th April 2026As MA Voice Pedagogy Cohort E4 begins, we’re delighted to introduce some of the talented professionals joining our learning community from around the world. Among those joining us is Jennie Such, an experienced performer, teacher and vocal coach whose career spans performance, higher education and professional theatre.
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Can I study the MA Voice Pedagogy without an existing degree?
Voice Study Centre
Wednesday 22nd April 2026Yes - through our Introduction to Postgraduate Academic Skills pathway. If you have professional experience but no degree, this course could help you take the next step towards our MA Voice Pedagogy.
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Student & Alumni News
From Assignment to Publication: Chris Harbeson-Borgelt’s Journey
Voice Study Centre
Tuesday 14th April 2026What started as a course assignment has developed into a publication and conference presentation, sharing important work in trauma-informed pedagogy. Follow the journey of our student Chris as his work reaches a wider field.
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Course Reviews
Short course review: The Acoustics and Mechanics of Whistle Voice - what did we learn? 😮💨
Voice Study Centre
Monday 13th April 2026Have you ever wondered how singers hit those impossibly high, bird-like notes known as the whistle register? On 9th April, we were delighted to host the venerable Dr. Ingo Titze, to discuss this very topic. So what did we learn?
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Grad Stories: Walt Fritz🎓
Walt Fritz
Wednesday 25th March 2026In this graduate story, Walt Fritz reflects on his MA journey, transforming his manual therapy teaching from a mix of techniques and experience into a more structured, evidence-based approach. His research not only shaped his practice but led to publication in a respected medical journal.
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