Conservation, Education & Evaluation training course

April 25th, 2012 | Posted by admin in Partner events - (0 Comments)

The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and the University of Warwick have announced a new 5-day training course combining Conservation, Education and Evaluation.

Drawing upon cutting edge research, theory and practical experience, the course will give participants firm grounding in how best to deliver conservation education and gather evidence of impact. The course is relevant to zoo educators and those working in the community to convey a conservation message.

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University Museums Group/NCCPE Event: Impact & Evaluation

January 6th, 2012 | Posted by admin in Partner events - (0 Comments)

Great North Museum, University of Newcastle, 7th February 2012

ICOM UK is pleased to share details of the UMG Annual Conference to be held at the Great North Museum (GMN). GMN opened in 2009 following a £26 million redevelopment project incorporating collections from the Hancock Museum and Newcastle University’s Museum of Antiquities, the Shefton Museum and the Hatton Gallery (http://www.twmuseums.org.uk/greatnorthmuseum/about/). (more…)

ICOM UK Executive Committee Meeting Report – 8th December 2011

December 16th, 2011 | Posted by admin in Committee Meetings - (0 Comments)

The Executive Committee of ICOM UK met at the Natural History Museum on the 8th December 2011. The following short Report provides a summary of the discussions for ICOM members. If you would like to know more about the work of the ICOM UK Committee or have any questions about the items under discussion, please contact Nick Poole at nick@collectionstrust.org.uk. (more…)

ICOM UK welcomes renewals & new applications for 2012!

November 1st, 2011 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

The Executive Committee of ICOM UK is pleased to announce that we are now accepting renewals and new membership applications for ICOM Membership in 2012. (more…)

Professional Development Opportunity: Museum Victoria

October 20th, 2011 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

Expressions of interest are being sought for a 12 month staff exchange between a museum or gallery in the United Kingdom and Museum Victoria, Australia, beginning February 2012. (more…)

New 2012 ICOM UK Membership Fees Announced

October 14th, 2011 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

Membership Fees for the International Council of Museums are set by the ICOM Executive. The UK Executive Committee is responsible for applying the following policy to establish the schedule of Membership Fees for the year ahead: (more…)

ICOM UK welcomes ICOM/WIPO Mediation Service

September 12th, 2011 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

WIPO LogoICOM UK welcomes the announcement of the new ICOM/WIPO Cultural Mediation Service, which can be accessed via the ICOM website.

The service is designed to help cultural institutions resolve disputes involving cultural property without recourse to expensive 3rd parties and legal advisers.  Importantly, cultural institutions can select mediators with existing expertise in disputes relating to art and cultural heritage from a WIPO-approved list.  (more…)

ICOM UK JISCmail List reinstated!

August 1st, 2011 | Posted by admin in Uncategorized - (0 Comments)

The ICOM UK Executive Committee has announced the reinstatement of the ICOM UK JISCmail list, providing a useful channel for current ICOM members to make contact and share news and updates.  (more…)