Applications now open for May 2025 start for MA Curating and MBA Cultural and Creative Leader Level 7 apprenticeships

Teesside University is now recruiting for its two flagship apprenticeships for the cultural sector including museums to start this May. These courses can upskill existing staff or add apprenticeships to new posts, this is the UK government apprenticeship scheme operating in England only. The master’s courses are uniquely developed for the Level 7 apprenticeship standards for Curator […]

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Supporting Syrians and their Heritage Webinars

This article was first published by Blue Shield International. Blue Shield and Heritage for Peace were pleased to host two online Webinars on Supporting Syrians and their Heritage, on Friday 20 December and Monday 20 January. The recordings of these webinars and associated materials are now available. In Part One of this event, speakers outlined the […]

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‘Brilliant’ rowing museum could face closure

This article was first published by BBC News. The River & Rowing Museum in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, is facing a “really difficult” financial situation, according to Steve O’Connor, who said “we’re very, very open to all conversations”. The museum is seeking ideas from the public on how it can change its operations in order […]

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Can Museums be International and Green? Farewell thoughts from ICOM UK Strategic Director, Kate Arthurs

I began work for ICOM UK with a question: How can museums – and the wider cultural world – remain international without causing environmental harm? One year on, here’s what I have learned. ICOM’s mission is to connect and represent museum professionals across the world and provide a network for sharing knowledge and practice. The […]

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ICOM UK S&EP Museum Talk Event

This article was written by ICOM UK’s Student and Emerging Professional Group. The Cultural Peeps Project – Exploring Career Pathways in Cultural Sector Join the ICOM UK Student and Emerging Professionals February Regular Event! Join Iain Wheeldon as he dives into the story behind The Cultural Peeps Podcast, an exciting audio series exploring the unique […]

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ICOM UK Bursary Scheme 2025

ICOM (the International Council for Museums) UK has launched its new bursary scheme for 2025, making £10,000 available to ICOM UK members for international activity. The scheme has been supporting ICOM UK members to undertake international work for more than ten years. This year the scheme features two different types of bursaries: the Small Responsive […]

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Major investment to boost growth and cement Britain’s place as cultural powerhouse

This article was first published by the UK Government. People across the nation will benefit from access to the arts and culture on their doorsteps as a result of a major funding package to boost growth and opportunity.  Hundreds of arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage buildings will receive a share of more than £270 […]

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The Netherlands to return 113 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

This article was first published by The Art Newspaper. The Netherlands has become the latest country to agree to return the Benin Bronzes, works of art looted by the British from the Kingdom of Benin, in present-day Nigeria, in 1897. The Dutch government returned 119 objects, including brass and bronze sculptures, plaques, ornate pendants, and other […]

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AICCM Disaster Preparedness Calendar

This article was first published by AICCM. Australia is experiencing an increasing number of natural disasters, some truly devastating in their impact. While there are some disasters that we can’t prevent, we can reduce their impact on our collections by: AICCM has developed a Disaster Preparedness Calendar to help cultural organisations act in a timely […]

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