GEM's new foundation course on Effective Engagement is coming to the South West
What we’ve learned about collaboration in Cornwall (guest post by Emmie Kell and Dr Tehmina Goskar)
7 things we learnt about partnership working at the SWFed Conference
South West Emerging Museum Professionals group
September saw the first SW Emerging Museum Professionals (SW EMP) group meet-up. If you are an emerging museum professional, this is a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and share.
Heritage directly contributes over £1.4 billion in Gross Value Added in SW according to new report
A Historic England commissioned report shows that the South West contributes over £1.4 billion in Gross Value Added in the South West.
English Heritage offers exclusive look at its Temple Cloud Archaeology Collection Store
Following the opening of the new warehouse at Temple Cloud last year, in 2017 a second store was constructed to house more of the archaeological collections currently stored at Fort Brockhurst.
The Museum of Somerset puts 1505 portrait of King Henry VII on display
The Museum of Somerset has announced that it is bringing an artwork of outstanding national significance to the county this autumn. Working with the National Portrait Gallery in London, the museum will display a 1505 portrait of King Henry VII.
Agendas for Change
In a time of rapid change this seminar provides an opportunity to hear about some of the new approaches being adopted in the South West and some of the important lessons being learnt.
Stewards of our Future: museums' environmental practice today (with Julie's Bicycle)
This one-day event will explore the opportunities and challenges of climate change action for museums, including collections management, building and site management, exhibitions, and learning and outreach.
Seeing the Light of Day
Seeing the Light of Day is a project aiming to develop sustainable solutions to the management, accessibility and long-term preservation of archaeological archives in the south west.
Intermediate Course: Health and Wellbeing
Health and Wellbeing is one of five GEM intermediate courses that will address the core competencies identified by GEM, to help raise professional standards in the museum, heritage and cultural sector.
