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DCMS publishes its first statement of ‘Areas of Research Interest’ 07/06/2018
It has also appointed a Chief Scientific Officer to work more closely with UKRI. »more
Art Fund aims to substantially increase its giving by 2020 07/06/2018
It hopes to offer £10m each year in support of collections. »more
Arts Minister announces plans for 'more strategic' sharing of museum objects 11/05/2018
DCMS is in talks with NMDC and ACE to create a strategic framework for loans and skills sharing by national museums. »more
‘Expanding the idea of what a museum can be’: Museum of the Year finalists 11/05/2018
Ferens Art Gallery, Tate St Ives, Glasgow Women's Library, Brooklands Museum and The Postal Museum on the shortlist for £100k prize. »more
Dealing with contested history 11/05/2018
Ulster Museum addresses the Troubles in a new object rich exhibition. »more
Closing the gender pay gap at ACE and museums 05/04/2018
ACE and many museums have reported on gender pay gaps. »more
Nesta seeks nominations for New Radicals 05/04/2018
Nominate a museum professional for Nesta's 'New Radicals' - recognition for those changing the status quo and working for communities. »more
Horizon scan of experimental cultural work published as part of ACE’s plans to 2030 05/04/2018
Social mobility, arts teaching hours, changing work patterns and the digital expectations of a new generation all likely to shape the cultural sector in the next decade. »more
Enduring objects, contested meanings: Civilisations launches on BBC2 14/03/2018
The museum festival connected with the major television series launches at the National Gallery. »more
Taskforce report calls for a ‘brave approach to collections management’ 14/03/2018
The Museums Taskforce recommends a more radical approach to disposals. »more