The Museum Data Service (MDS), launched in 2024, is a transformative new digital infrastructure that aims to connect all the object records of all UK museums, providing the raw material for researchers, curators and anyone else wanting to work with this wealth of knowledge. If you are a current or potential future user of the […]
The ICLCM committee has made an agreement with DEMHIST (the International Committee for House Museums), with ICOM International in Paris, with the National Association of Houses of Memory (Italy) and with the European Network of House Museums of Illustrious Personalities to organise the first edition of International House Museum Days. Memory and Personalities. All international house museums and artist’s studios, as well as any museum dedicated to […]
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 […]
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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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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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