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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At a time when armed conflict is dramatically increasing worldwide, daily reports of the tragic loss of life and worsening humanitarian crises can feel overwhelming. In addition, as heritage professionals, we are acutely aware of the impact of cultural destruction on local communities, whether deliberate or collateral. At ICOM UK, we have been reflecting on […]
Danielle Sprecher, Menswear Archive Curator at the Westminster Menswear Archive and a recipient of ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme, shares her experience in New York visiting The Met, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, and the PVH Archive. ICOM UK’s Bursary Scheme is open to members who are interested in attending any international event or […]
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Red Lists, the Heritage Protection Department at the ICOM Secretariat has launched a survey to measure the impact of these tools. ICOM wants to gain deeper insights into how these tools are used, who uses them, and to inform the next phase also in the digital sphere. […]
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