This article was first published by Museums Computer Group. Friday December 5 2025, 9am – 5pm, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Millennium Point, Curzon St, Birmingham B4 7XG In many ways it is a golden time for digital creativity. Thanks to many tools we are able to process more data than ever and create images and videos that […]
Evelyn Earl, former Assistant Curator of the Chitra Collection at UCL and recipient of ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme, reflects on her time at The Summer Institute for Netherlandish Art. ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme is open to members who are interested in attending any international event or activity related to the museum and heritage sector. ICOM UK Membership […]
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Participate in the Global Webinar on the Revision of ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums! The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) invites all ICOM members to the Global webinar on the Revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics on 6 October 2025 from 14:00 to 16:00 (CEST). You are invited to learn more on the third draft […]
This article was first published by the Heritage Education Trust. The Heritage Education Trust is delighted to announce 19 winners for this year’s Sandford Award, including a dynamic mix of museums, historic landmarks and an archaeological park, that are all reshaping how we connect with the past. As the UK and Ireland’s top accolade for heritage […]
This article was first published by UNESCO. Three years after its announcement at MONDIACULT 2022, UNESCO is launching an innovative initiative: the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects. This global platform harnesses cutting-edge digital technology to raise awareness of the illicit trafficking of cultural property, one of the most pervasive challenges for cultural heritage globally. The […]
This article was first published by Queer Heritage South. Last week held exciting news for Brighton & Hove’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community and beyond! Queer Heritage South has just been awarded a monumental £1.25 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This isn’t just a grant; it’s a powerful statement, marking one of the largest single investments […]
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This article was written by ICOM UK’s Student and Emerging Professionals Group. Event Title: At Home with Museums: Building Futures Together Location: In-Person @ The Museum of the Home Time: 2nd of October, 2 pm-5 pm Museum Assembly Series The ICOM UK Student & Emerging Professionals Working Group (S&EP) in-person Event at the Museum of the Home is the […]
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This article was first published by Sir John Soane’s Museum. Sir John Soane’s Museum has announced a major new exhibition exploring the profound and enduring impact of ancient Egyptian culture on British architecture and design. The exhibition will showcase never-before-exhibited drawings from the remarkable collection of Sir John Soane, alongside influential architectural designs from the last […]
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A new and exciting chance has come up to join the ICOM UK team! ICOM UK is seeking a dedicated Membership & Administration Officer to oversee our membership processes and broader administrative functions. As a key role within the operational team, you will help us to grow our membership and ensure the overall efficiency of […]
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