Full programme announced for Timeless Archives, Timely Connections Conference

This article was first published by the British Library. Timeless Archives, Timely Connections: Preserving Endangered Documentary Heritage and Inspiring Collaboration is a conference to be held on 31 October – 1 November 2024, organised by the Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) and the British Library’s International Office. This will be a hybrid conference to be held at the […]

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‘National conversation’ on curriculum begins

This article was first published by the UK Government. Young people, parents, employers and education staff, leaders and experts are being invited to take part in a ‘national conversation’ about how the curriculum and assessment system can better prepare young people for life and work. The 8-week consultation aims to bring everyone into the conversation […]

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Participate in the Preliminary Review on the ICOM Code of Ethics

The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) sends their gratitude for all who have participated in the global webinar on the Revision of ICOM Code of Ethics. For those unable to attend, this webinar has launched the next phase of the ICOM Code of Ethics revision, explaining the revision process and presenting the first draft of the revised code. Members […]

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Libraries and positive climate action: fiction, imagination and hope – Free Webinar

The British Library is hosting a series of webinars focused on libraries and the climate crisis. The aim of the series is to bring together international library leaders to share their different responses to the climate emergency. Many libraries have discovered that working with writers and other artists is a powerful way to convey issues related to the climate crisis and to explore solutions towards more sustainable models of living and working. […]

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BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund

This article was first published by the BFI. The BFI National Lottery Screen Heritage Fund supports the UK’s public screen heritage sector. It funds eligible organisations which hold screen heritage collections to widen access, develop skills and build resilience. Organisations can apply for support to enrich their collections, better represent the UK’s diverse communities, make […]

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DCMS Research report: heritage sector statistics methodology

This article was first published by DCMS. The Department of Culture Media & Sport commissioned Alma Economics to carry out a feasibility study of different approaches to produce a single reliable estimate of the economic contribution of heritage organisations to the UK economy. The study looked at 4 approaches: Based on the study ‘SIC-SOC’ (which […]

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Museums making history count with major economic boost for Leeds

This article was first published by Leeds Government. Council-run museums and galleries in Leeds have generated a staggering £41.7m for the local economy in the last year, a new report has revealed. Compiled by Leeds Museums and Galleries, the impressive economic impact report shows the popular visitor attractions have also given a big boost to […]

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Report: Archives sector survey on public engagement

This article was first published by the National Archives. In 2023-24, The National Archives conducted research into public engagement across the archives sector in England. The research gathered data on infrastructure, current activity, challenges and future ambition, which will inform our ongoing sector support. This report sets out the key headlines from this research and […]

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City of London Corporation launches ‘Retrofit Toolkit’ to protect heritage buildings

This article was first published by the City of London. The City Corporation has launched a Heritage Buildings Retrofit Toolkit, at an event at the Merchant Taylors’ Great Hall. ‘Retrofitting the City’ was co-organised by the City of London Corporation and Purcell (who supported the development of the toolkit) and included speakers from Historic England, […]

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