Professor Linda Merrick, Principal of the Royal Northern College of Music and Chair of Conservatoires UK has written an article for Wonkhe in which she discusses how recent government policy and rhetoric has affected conservatoires, and wonders whether Labour reforms can fix the issues.

Access to a high quality performing arts training for young people throughout the UK is a force for public good, developing individuals who will power our world-leading creative industries for the future, fueling the economy, and enriching and transforming lives.

Following a successful pilot programme the CUK Leadership Programme will continue next academic year.