Jemma Jarman, Author at ICOM UK

Museum Directors Research 2026: What’s on the museum sector’s mind?

Posted on May 18, 2026 (May 18, 2026)

This article was first published by Art Fund. In Art Fund’s 2026 Museum Directors Research, insights from over 300 museum and gallery directors across the UK give a picture of the opportunities and challenges facing the museum sector. Published every two years, Art Fund’s Museum Directors Research offers a snapshot of the day-to-day realities of […]

Wellcome Collection to return 2,000 manuscripts in landmark agreement

Posted on May 18, 2026 (May 18, 2026)

This article was first published by The Museums Association. The Wellcome Collection in London has committed to returning around 2,000 sacred manuscripts to the Jain religious community as part of a “landmark” restitution framework agreement. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the House of Commons yesterday (14 May) between the Wellcome Trust for the Wellcome Collection, the Institute […]

Plans approved for new world-class fashion museum in Bath

Posted on May 18, 2026 (May 18, 2026)

This article was first published by blooloop. Planning permission has been granted for the development of the new Fashion Museum Bath, described as one of the UK’s most ambitious cultural projects. Bath & North East Somerset Council has approved the plans for the world-class museum, which will be housed within the Grade II-listed former Old Post […]

Beatles museum to open on site of band’s legendary rooftop concert

Posted on May 18, 2026 (May 18, 2026)

This article was first published by The Museums Association. The fabled rooftop where The Beatles played their last-ever concert is to become part of a new seven-floor museum dedicated to the band. Once the headquarters of Apple Corps, the building at 3 Savile Row in Mayfair, central London, housed the recording studio for the band’s […]

ICOM UK will be attending Museums + Heritage Show 2026!

Posted on May 12, 2026 (May 12, 2026)

This article was first published by Museums + Heritage. The cultural sector’s BIG catch-up! The Museums + Heritage Show is the UK’s largest gathering of professionals working across museums, galleries and heritage visitor attractions – from directors and curators to commercial, learning, digital and operations teams. Bringing together over 3,400 attendees, the Show offers an inspiring programme of talks alongside […]

W. Y. Adams Colloquium. Sudan Past and Present

Posted on May 11, 2026 (May 12, 2026)

This article was first published by The Sudan Archaeological Research Society. UCL Institute of Archaeology, London, England Saturday, May 23 • 11 AM – 8 PM A full day of lectures discussing current research into the history and culture of Sudan. Lectures will be held in Lecture Theatre G6, Institute of Archaeology, University College London. […]

All staff at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft made redundant

Posted on May 11, 2026 (May 11, 2026)

This article was first published by the Museums Association. Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft’s “temporary” closure looks set to continue beyond 2026, with staff made redundant last week and trustees continuing to explore alternative business models. The museum closed in February for a “period of reimagining” to plan a new business model. At the time, trustees […]

Natural History Museum returns ancestral remains to Japan

Posted on May 11, 2026 (May 11, 2026)

This article was first published by the Museums + Heritage Advisor. The Natural History Museum has formally returned ancestral remans to Japan as part of a ceremony this week. On 5 May 2026, the museum hosted the Japan Government’s Minister of Cabinet Office for Ainu-related Policies Kikawada Hitoshi and representatives from the Ainu Association of […]

Annual INTERCOM Conference & Assembly – Call for Papers

Posted on May 11, 2026 (May 11, 2026)

This article was first published by ICOM INTERCOM. More than ever, technology and artificial intelligence are shaping our lives, our workplaces, and the environments in which we live. How can we find a balanced way to engage with these transformations? And how can we govern them so that they serve the common good? Our Annual Conference […]

Author: Jemma Jarman

Posts by Jemma Jarman

Museum Directors Research 2026: What’s on the museum sector’s mind?

Wellcome Collection to return 2,000 manuscripts in landmark agreement

Plans approved for new world-class fashion museum in Bath

Beatles museum to open on site of band’s legendary rooftop concert

ICOM UK will be attending Museums + Heritage Show 2026!

W. Y. Adams Colloquium. Sudan Past and Present

All staff at Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft made redundant

Natural History Museum returns ancestral remains to Japan

Annual INTERCOM Conference & Assembly – Call for Papers