Jemma Jarman, Author at ICOM UK

Making Museums More Accessible for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors

Posted on October 26, 2026 (October 26, 2026)

This article was first published by Layers of Vision. Layers of Vision is delighted to invite you to the workshop: Making Museums More Accessible for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors Blind and partially sighted people do not always feel welcome in museums. This workshop invites museum professionals to explore practical ways of making museum and […]

Art is Ecology! Toolkit Launch – Free Event

Posted on October 26, 2026 (October 26, 2026)

This article was first published by The Open University. Join us for a lunch break all about saving the world with museum collections! The ‘Art is Ecology’ toolkit is an exciting new resource for museums and heritage developed through a partnership between Open University art historians and museum professionals. It aims at helping museums feel […]

Musée du Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and other Paris institutions to close on Saturday due to protests

Posted on October 26, 2026 (October 26, 2026)

This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. Following scenes of looting and vandalism in several French cities, from Lyon to Limoges , on the sidelines of last weekend’s protests over the cost of living and in support of high school students, there is considerable apprehension on the eve of new demonstrations planned for this Saturday, […]

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

Posted on October 19, 2026 (October 19, 2026)

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 […]

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

Posted on October 19, 2026 (October 21, 2026)

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. […]

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

Posted on October 19, 2026 (October 19, 2026)

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 […]

We The Curious publishes decolonisation guide for science communicators

Posted on October 19, 2026 (October 19, 2026)

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 […]

Sustainability Spotlight: Sustainability and Inclusion in Museum Shops

Posted on October 19, 2026 (October 19, 2026)

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 […]

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

Posted on October 12, 2026 (October 12, 2026)

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 […]

Author: Jemma Jarman

Posts by Jemma Jarman

Making Museums More Accessible for Blind and Partially Sighted Visitors

Art is Ecology! Toolkit Launch – Free Event

Musée du Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and other Paris institutions to close on Saturday due to protests

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

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

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

We The Curious publishes decolonisation guide for science communicators

Sustainability Spotlight: Sustainability and Inclusion in Museum Shops

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