Join us for a two-hour training session on 'Co-Producing With Young People in the Heritage Sector', delivered during 'Represent': a partnership project by Ignite Yorkshire and Geraldine Connor Foundation. This training will be centred on collective discussions around co-production with young people, why it's important in the museum sector, and how we can embed this […]
Heritage Interpretation was developed in 2017 by Sarah Oswald (the Authentic Spark) in a partnership between GEM and AHI. The online course brings together heritage learning and interpretation professionals to […]
Find out more about the Space for Learning blended learning guidance and hear case studies from members of the project task and finish group About this Event Summary of the […]
What is the Black Curriculum and how was it created? Why is it important to bring black history and hidden stories to the forefront of education? The Black Curriculum is […]
GEM South East is excited to welcome our new rep – Naomi Hudson! On Wednesday 11th November, the rep team will be hosting an informal online coffee and chat for […]
Hosted by GEM North West Area Reps Mary Ann Lancaster and Victoria Grant, this informal 1-hour virtual picnic lunch will enable GEM members and non-members to learn more about what […]
For individuals and organisations at the early stages of planning a project and consider the elements needed at this developmental stage. Whether you are developing a funding application or are […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically affected the ways that children learn, and the heritage sector faces the challenge of adapting to this. This online conference will consider how we can continue to engage schools with stories of conflict from the First World War to the present day, by looking at the digital offer across different […]
Leeds Museums and Galleries run a successful income generating membership scheme involving loans boxes, workshops, and wrap around cultural and curriculum support for schools in Leeds. In this relaxed session, […]
Join performance poet Adisa and Arts Award Moderator Ruth Clarke for a lively session exploring how creative writing and poetry can support core literacy learning. This event is perfect for […]
In this GEM Scotland event we will be exploring and discussing the circular benefits of good mental health and successful learning. Our four panellists, detailed below, will share their approaches […]
Culture Reimagined is a free half-day virtual summit full of discussions, debates, and tech demos with the leading cultural institutions, agencies, and innovators in the sector. Immerse UK has teamed […]
A New Direction’s Creative INSET programme offers a series of free, online CPD sessions for London teachers at any stage of their career working in primary, secondary and special schools. […]
Join us for GEM East Midland's first digital coffee morning! Meet the Area Reps and share learning and experiences from the last few months. GEM East Midlands invites learning, museum […]
About this Event This online course is ideal for those in governance roles such as trustees or those at executive level, who wish to build their confidence of safeguarding legislation, […]
At this heritage and culture focused session, three leading museums will share how they have adapted their learning programmes to create ‘museums without walls’, giving schools the confidence to visit. We will explore how you can: Make use of the outdoor space you have available to you Work with partners to share outdoor space Offer […]
Join the GEM Cymru team for our next digital coffee morning! Grab yourself a cuppa and a slice of cake. This event is open to GEM Members and Non-Members. Group for Education in Museums (GEM) champions excellence in heritage learning to improve the education, health and wellbeing of the general public. GEM is for everyone […]
Set against the backdrop of Covid 19, workloads have increased as staff size shrinks. Using the key principles of ‘Coaching Culture’ this practical session is designed to support you to navigate the sense of overwhelm. By the end of the session you will leave with a personalised action plan to help you achieve your work […]
Join GEM and Artswork in an online safeguarding course for museum and heritage learning professionals. This comprehensive 2.5 hour course will focus on safeguarding and help you to consider your work with schools and the risks associated with online platforms and apps. Open to GEM members and non-members, this course will include helpful and practical […]
Join Wessex Archaeology to learn how to create your own digital 3D models to help you move your objects online in this GEM South West event. Using 3D models of artefacts has become a valuable way of engaging with people as museums move online. Combining knowledge from Wessex Archaeology's Geomatics and Community Engagement teams, this […]
This course provides an introduction to a creative approach to group facilitation. It aims to encourage, develop and inspire those with responsibility to lead others through a facilitative process, be […]