Jemma Jarman, Author at ICOM UK

Manchester Museum appoints first head of learning and participation

Posted on February 2, 2026 (February 2, 2026)

This article was first published by Museums + Heritage Advisor. Manchester Museum, part of the University of Manchester, has appointed Sam Kalubowila to the newly-created position of head of learning and participation. The museum said Kalubowila will build on its approach to learning and participation, “emphasising the principles of imagination, inclusion and care”, which it […]

ICOM UK seeks clarification on the UK Charities Act 2022 and Restitution

Posted on January 28, 2026 (January 28, 2026)

Following recent changes in the Charities Act 2022 in respect of ex gratia disposal of charity property, including museum collections, ICOM UK sought clarification on behalf of our members about what this means for national museums. You can read our full statement, including the response from DCMS below. […]

Queer Britain to Reopen Galleries

Posted on January 27, 2026 (January 27, 2026)

This article was written by Queer Britain. Queer Britain, the UK’s national LGBTQ+ museum, reopens on 4th February with all new displays across its galleries. Queer Britain announces its 2026 programme, as the UK’s only museum dedicated to LGBTQ+ history prepares to reopen on 4th February with all new displays across its four galleries. Relaunching […]

Last Chance to enter Museums + Heritage Awards

Posted on January 27, 2026 (January 27, 2026)

This article was first published by Museums + Heritage Awards. Last chance!Enter by 30 January The Museums + Heritage Awards, sponsored by Altair Media, celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. We believe that excellence knows no boundaries, and talent is limitless, regardless of where it comes from. We’re […]

PAS report highlights public engagement in museums

Posted on January 27, 2026 (January 27, 2026)

This article was first published by the Museums Association. The work of museums featured heavily in a report published this week on the Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS). Figures for 2024 reveal a third consecutive record-breaking year for reported finds and Treasure cases. Over the past three years there were significant increases in the number of […]

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Posted on January 27, 2026 (January 27, 2026)

This article was first published by the UK Government. ICOM UK welcomes this additional funding for museums in recognition of their work in bridging divides and increasing opportunities in communities Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has announced that £1.5 billion will be invested to save more than 1000 cherished arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings […]

Our Life is Here screening at the National Maritime Museum

Posted on January 21, 2026 (January 21, 2026)

This article was first published by Royal Museums Greenwich. Don’t miss this special screening of the award-winning documentary Our Life is Here, following Western and Marshallese artists on the 2023 Cape Farewell expedition to the Marshall Islands. Set amid breath-taking landscapes, the film explores climate change, resilience and the legacy of nuclear weapons testing. This event […]

Melanie Keen steps down as director of Wellcome Collection

Posted on January 20, 2026 (January 20, 2026)

This article was first published by the Museums Association. Melanie Keen is to step down as director of the Wellcome Collection in London this spring after seven years at its helm. Having joined the organisation in 2019, just five months before it was forced to close in the first Covid lockdown, Keen’s influence has been […]

How Madrid’s Prado Museum is trying to avoid becoming like ‘the Metro at rush-hour’

Posted on January 20, 2026 (January 20, 2026)

This article was first published by The Guardian. On Wednesday, Miguel Falomir told a press conference that the museum, which welcomed a record 3.5 million visitors last year, felt a threshold had been reached. “The Prado doesn’t need a single visitor more,” he said. “We feel comfortable with 3.5 million. A museum’s success can collapse it, […]

Author: Jemma Jarman

Posts by Jemma Jarman

Manchester Museum appoints first head of learning and participation

ICOM UK seeks clarification on the UK Charities Act 2022 and Restitution

Queer Britain to Reopen Galleries

Last Chance to enter Museums + Heritage Awards

PAS report highlights public engagement in museums

Government announces bumper £1.5 billion package to restore national pride

Our Life is Here screening at the National Maritime Museum

Melanie Keen steps down as director of Wellcome Collection

How Madrid’s Prado Museum is trying to avoid becoming like ‘the Metro at rush-hour’