Research Brief for Connections and Models of Working Internationally

ICOM UK in partnership with the British Council have an exciting opportunity for a research consultant/s to help us map and define a mechanism for connecting organisations and individuals in the museums sector across ICOM UK’s and the British Council’s international networks with counterparts in the UK. The research will help to define the purpose […]

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ICOM UK Student and Emerging Professionals Conference 2025

Join the ICOM UK Student and Emerging Professionals Conference to explore the healing side of museums, and how we can heal museums. Embracing Transformation – Healing With Museums Keynote Speaker: Professor. Helen Chatterjee (Professor of Human and Ecological Health working across UCL Biosciences and UCL Arts and Sciences) Join us for a dynamic and inspiring […]

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Revision of the ICOM code of ethics

This article was first published by ETHCOM. The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) sends their gratitude for all who have participated in the global webinar on the Revision of ICOM Code of Ethics. For those unable to attend, this webinar has launched the next phase of the ICOM Code of Ethics revision, presenting the second draft of the revised Code. […]

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2025 Europa Nostra list of the world’s 7 most endangered heritage sites

This article was first published by Europa Nostra. The list of the 7 Most Endangered monuments and heritage sites in Europe for 2025 was released by Europa Nostra, the leading European heritage civil society network, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute. Since its launch in 2013, the 7 Most Endangered Programme has become a key civil […]

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Exhibitions Connect 2025: A Must-Attend Event for the Cultural Exhibitions Sector

The countdown is on for EXHIBITIONS CONNECT 2025, the UK’s leading event for everyone involved in cultural exhibitions, set to take place at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, on Tuesday 29 April 2025. Marking its 40th anniversary year, The Exhibitions Group brings together sector professionals for a day of networking, knowledge-sharing, and inspiration. Previously […]

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London industrial heritage sites join forces under new umbrella trust

This article was first published by the Museum and Heritage Advisor. Two London industrial heritage museums, Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum, have merged under a new umbrella organisation. Called the Heritage and Communities Trust, it was created in a merger finalised in January 2025.  It has been created to allow both […]

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National Trust freezes recruitment after £10m jump in costs

This article was first published by The Guardian. The National Trust has frozen all but essential recruitment and is pausing some projects as it faces a £10m jump in labour costs this year as a result of higher employment costs stemming from last autumn’s budget. The conservation charity, which looks after 500 historic houses, castles, […]

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Register now for the ICOM UK Conference 2025

This year’s ICOM UK conference will take place on 1 and 2 May 2025 in Liverpool. The theme of the event is ‘Regenerative Museums for Sustainable Futures’. This year, we are offering a two-day event (Day 1: lectures and panel discussions; Day 2: workshops and guided tours). For the first time, we are also offering […]

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