This article was first published by Remembering Refugees. Survey Introduction You are invited to take part in a study exploring curatorial and interpretative approaches to plural and contested memories of Black Civil War refugees. The study is led by researchers at the University of St Andrews as part of the Leverhulme Trust–funded Remembering Refugees project, in collaboration […]
We are pleased to announce that our annual conference, Museum Diplomacy in Action, will be taking place next week on 16-17 April 2026 in Oxford, exploring the unique role of museums as cultural diplomats in an increasingly uncertain world. The conference takes place over two days, featuring discussions and collaboration across five centrally located, culturally significant […]
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ICOM UK is seeking a new trustee with connections and a passion for museums and heritage in Northern Ireland, and working internationally, to join our Board as Trustee for Northern Ireland. This is a particularly exciting time to join the ICOM UK Board. We have a diverse, strong and experienced board with a great mix […]
This article was first published by The Exhibitions Group. The Exhibitions Group launches a major new research report revealing the critical role temporary and touring exhibitions play in the UK’s cultural sector – and the urgent need for stronger strategic planning, impact measurement and sector-wide collaboration to unlock their full potential. Commissioned by The Exhibitions Group […]
This article was first published by ICOM. Museum theft has recently received increased attention within the museum community, the media and the public. In response, in November 2025, ICOM launched a joint operational initiative with INTERPOL that aims to target museums worldwide, support them in strengthening their security systems and strengthen joint efforts to prevent […]
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This article was first published by the Museums Association. The Anti-racism and Decolonisation Steering Group, supported by the MA, is recruiting two new members. The group meets four times a year, usually online, to consider and advocate for how to take anti-racism and decolonisation forward in the UK museum sector. Please see the group’s terms of […]
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This article was first published by National Museums Liverpool. Forty years since the Merseyside Museums and Galleries Order was laid before Parliament (13 February 1986), National Museums Liverpool is inviting visitors to dig, dive and delve into their vast collections, to celebrate four decades of Liverpool’s national museum network. With seven museums and galleries in […]
This article was first published by the Museums + Heritage Advisor. New government rules to help consumers more easily exit paid subscriptions and memberships will include exemptions for some charitable cultural and heritage organisations, it has been announced. Last year the government first announced plans designed to make it easier for consumers to exit unwanted […]
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This article was first published by Arts Council England. At the end of last year, the Government published its Independent Review of Arts Council England. ACE’s Response sets out the work we will do to address the feedback you have given and recommendations made. The Government’s Independent Review of Arts Council England, chaired by Baroness Hodge […]
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