This article was first published by Blue Shield UK. On 3rd October 2024 the UK announced it will give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, a cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean, to Mauritius. When Britain and Mauritius ratified the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, in 2017 […]
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This article was first published by the Egypt Exploration Society. The Egypt Exploration Society, the leading British International Research Institute carrying out fieldwork and research in Egypt today, invites applications for Centenary Awards. The EES Centenary Awards are intended to encourage early-career researchers: applicants must be current postgraduate research students (i.e. MRes, MPhil, PhD) or within […]
This article was first published by Arab News. Archaeological treasures from the Gaza Strip are going on display in Geneva, with the Swiss city protecting the heritage of a territory devastated by a year of war.Amphoras, statuettes, vases, oil lamps and figurines are among the 44 objects unearthed in Gaza going on show in the […]
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This article was first published by the UK Government. The UK Energy Department has announced the relaunch of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme for its 4th phase, on hold since the election. It will fund projects delivering till March 2028, with exact budgets to be confirmed through the spending review currently underway. There are webinars available throughout October, […]
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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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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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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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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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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 […]
