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Tom Mapes

Role

Tom is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the FdA and BA (Hons) Music Performance programmes at Nottingham Trent University, within the Nottingham School of Art and Design. He oversees curriculum design, delivery, and development. His responsibilities include managing a team of subject lecturers, planning effective course delivery, and ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and industry trends. He is passionate about inclusive and inspirational learning, and works closely with students and staff to foster a creative and supportive educational environment.

Career overview

Before joining NTU, Tom held a variety of roles across education, media, and the creative arts. He has over 20 years of experience in education and curriculum development, having worked as a tutor, lecturer, and course leader in music, media, and games production. He also works extensively as a musician, sound engineer and music producer, collaborating with artists, educators, and youth organisations. His work has consistently focused on inclusion, innovation and community engagement.

External activity

Alongside my academic work, Tom maintains an active career as a musician and producer. He has contributed as a performer, songwriter, and collaborator on numerous releases across a range of genres, including projects with JR Harbidge, Melanie Pegge, birchbones and Simon Klein. His production and engineering credits span over a decade and include work with emerging and established artists such as Eleanor Kate, Drive Through Hazy, Cam Mannix, and Fakers. This ongoing professional engagement informs his delivery and research, bridging music practice with academic inquiry.

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