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The human impact of avoiding controversy

Reflecting on being wrongfully dismissed by the Royal Academy of Music, Dr Francesca Carpos says the sector must create a culture where controversial issues can be discussed without fear of unfair retribution.

Francesca Carpos
5 min read

In September 2017 I was hired by the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) as Lecturer in Professional Development, and just two months later I was dismissed for gross misconduct. My work touched a nerve, my v...

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