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Online Session-Take Care: Putting Collections at the Heart of Climate Change Work

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This article was first published by the Museums Association. Date: 04 December 2024 Time: 1100-1600 Location: Online, Zoom The Museums Associations believes that all museums can take action on climate justice by doing three key things: raising awareness; championing change; and being the change. This one-day conference looks at the role collections can play in […]

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British Museum receives record £1bn donation of Chinese ceramics

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This article was first published by The Guardian. The British Museum has been given a private collection of Chinese ceramics worth about £1bn, the highest-value object donation in UK museum history. The 1,700 pieces dating from the third to the 20th century have been given permanently by the trustees of the Sir Percival David Foundation. They had […]

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International National Trusts Organisation – Climate change adaptation guidance

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This article was first published by the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO). Together with other heritage organisations, and thanks to INTO’s ‘Withstanding Change’ project, National Trust experts are developing a range of guidance for the owners and managers of historic and beautiful places. This guidance is available to any heritage organisations looking after such places. The […]

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Curating Visibility – Recruiting for Fellowships

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This article was first published by Screen South. Do you love museums and want to begin to pursue a curatorial career? Do you define yourself as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent? Screen South, through its pioneering Accentuate Programme, is delighted to announce that they are currently recruiting for Curating Visibility, funded by Arts Council England. Curating […]

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Online Session- Connecting the Nation: A History of the Telephone Exchange Building

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This article was first published by Twentieth Century Society. Monday 25 November 2024 at 6.30pm A lecture by Lisa Kinch, PhD student at Lancaster University, on the architectural history of the UK’s telephone exchange buildings and how they embody the changing relationships between ‘official’ architecture, technology and the state. Since the end of the Second […]

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Cultural and Creative Industries: Resources, Funding, Support and Future

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This article was first published by the UK Parliament. Culture and creativity are important parts of our economy, but resources, employment and provision are often fragmented, precarious and uneven. What needs to change? The resources, funding, and support available to the UK arts and cultural sector will have implications for government priorities in areas such […]

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Cultural Freelancers Study 2024: Our largest piece of research into the freelance sector

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This article was first published by Arts Council England. The Cultural Freelancers Study 2024 has been released. Conducted by researchers at the University of Essex and commissioned by Arts Council England. The study consists of three parts: a literature review; a survey with over 5,000 respondents, which took place in October 2023; and finally a series […]

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Projects to boost UK Heritage Science and Conservation Capability

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This article was first published by UK Research and Innovation. The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has unveiled 31 projects to grow the UK heritage economy and protect cultural heritage for future generations. The projects will unlock the potential of existing heritage collections and provide access to untapped cultural assets to safeguard and grow […]

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The Blooloop 50 Museum Influencer List 2024

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This article was first published by Blooloop. Museums, art galleries, cultural institutions and heritage sites occupy an important position in societies across the world. Not only do they collect, care for, display and interpret objects, they are also trusted authorities when trust in the media, politicians and government is at an all time low. Museums […]

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