Blooloop have launched their sixth annual 50 Museum Influencers List for 2025. The list highlights 50 key individuals whose innovation and creativity are integral in shaping the future of museums. The deadline for nominations is 4 August 2025. […]
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You are invited to the online launch of our new guide – Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine – on 21 July 2025 at 13:00 UK time (15:00 Ukraine time). The event is free to attend on Teams, but registration is essential via this link: Register here. It will be a chance to hear from […]
Following the ICOM UK AGM on Friday 11 July 2025, we are pleased to welcome three new trustees to strengthen the Board. Elise Foster Vander Elst (Head of Exhibitions and Environmental Impact Lead at the Design Museum in London) will lead on environmental sustainability. Jenny Lea (cultural communications consultant) will lead on communications. Laura Searson […]
This article was first published by the Museums Association. Repatriation is urgent and important work and should be recognised as one of the UK museum sector’s top priorities. It is widely acknowledged that a lack of funding and capacity are two of the main reasons that more museums in the UK do not engage with […]
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ICOM UK is pleased to announce the launch of a new Guide to the cultural heritage of Ukraine. Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine is the result of an international partnership project, initiated by the Ukrainian Institute and developed in collaboration with ICOM UK, ICOM Ukraine (the United Kingdom and Ukraine national committees of […]
ICOM UK members are invited to attend our AGM at 12pm BST this Friday 11 July 2025. Agenda and papers for the AGM can be found on our website. We will also be joined by Hanna Pennock, Chair of the ICOM Decolonisation Working Group who will be speaking about the important work of this group […]
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This article was first published by Art Fund. Reimagine grants are comprehensive and pragmatic; they should cover most costs associated with delivering creative projects. The funding provides space to experiment with new ideas and approaches, or to revisit important work that has been put on hold. This year, there is one key aim for the […]
This article was first published by NEMO. NEMO’s European Museum Conference ‘Who cares? Museums, wellbeing, and resilience’, takes place from 26-28 October 2025 in Horsens, Denmark. Join 200+ museum professionals, cultural workers, health practitioners, and everyone curious about how museums can support wellbeing and resilience. ‘Who cares? Museums, wellbeing, and resilience’ will explore the transformative role […]
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Today, 1 July, 2025, marks two months since we gathered in Liverpool for the ICOM UK Conference — a milestone that sparked profound reflections across the museum field. As we prepare to launch the conference video recordings, we’ve invited Lucimara Letelier — co-curator of the programme and pioneer of the regenerative museums concept — to […]
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