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ICOM UK Bursary Spotlight: Catriona M M Rigby at the ICOM-CC Triennial Conference

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Catriona M M Rigby, Textile Conservation Intern at National Museums Scotland and a recipient of ICOM UK’s Small Responsive Bursary Scheme, reflects on her time at the ICOM-CC Triennial Conference (link) this year in Oslo. ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme is open to members who are interested in attending any international event or activity related to […]

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Trustee Recommends: Launch of UK Peer Mentoring Initiative for Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage Sector

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This article was written by Science for Ukraine UK. Science for Ukraine UK is partnering with ICOM UK and ICOM Ukraine, with support from the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), to launch a pilot project for cultural heritage professionals, scholars and practitioners: the Mentoring Initiative for Museums. Information on signing up can be found below.   […]

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England’s museums positive about the year ahead despite rising costs, survey finds

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This article was first published by the Museums Association. More than two-thirds of England’s non-national museums feel positive about the year ahead, according to the latest Annual Museum Survey. Published by Museum Development England earlier this month, the survey showed a growth in income and an increase in the proportion of museums receiving local authority […]

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We The Curious publishes decolonisation guide for science communicators

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This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. We The Curious has published a new guide for science communicators to help present work through a decolonising lens. The guide, ‘Decolonising your planetarium’ provides a checklist for science communicators who want to remove barriers to engagement through more inclusive language. It was prepared by Reo […]

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Sustainability Spotlight: Sustainability and Inclusion in Museum Shops

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This article was first published by MuseumNext. Think about the last time you left a museum. You wandered through exhibits showcasing human ingenuity, culture, and history. Then, as you exited, you probably passed by the gift shop. At first glance, it may have seemed like just another place to buy souvenirs, a cute magnet, a […]

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Trustee Recommends: Art Fund Museum of the Year 2027 is open for Applications

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This article was first published by Art Fund. Art Fund Museum of the Year is the world’s biggest museum prize. It champions what museums do, encourages more people to visit, and gets to the heart of what makes a great museum. The prize recognises and celebrates outstanding work and projects across UK museums and provides […]

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London Museum’s rediscovered underground vaults to open with free exhibition revealing life in early Roman London

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This article was first published by the London Museum. London Museum today announced Londinium: the making of a Roman city, the first exhibition to be held in the museum’s rediscovered network of underground vaults. The free exhibition opening in spring 2027 will shed light on the stories of the very first Londoners. Previously unseen objects […]

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Online Report Launch: Culture-based Climate Action

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This article was first published by the British Council. Launching in October, a new British Council-commissioned report by KEA European Affairs explores the growing role of culture in responding to the climate crisis. To mark the report’s launch, join us online on Wednesday 28 October 2026 for one of two webinars, bringing the report’s findings […]

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V&A: Collecting to Shape and Reflect the Nation Conference

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This article was first published by the V&A. ‘Collecting to Shape and Reflect the Nation: Changing Museum Strategies from the Nineteenth to the Twentieth Century’ Conference is a multifaceted exploration of how national museum collections were assembled, shape and reflect national identities. The Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A) and the Germanisches Nationalmuseum (GNM) are collaborating […]

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