Study day
GEM North East: Supporting Children in Poverty
Palace Green Library Palace Green, Durham, North East, United KingdomPoverty levels are steadily increasing across Britain, with 1 in 4 children now living in poverty, and this figure is estimated to rise to 1 in 3 by 2021. The North East has consistently had high rates of poverty over the past 20 years, with 24% of the population living in poverty. This session is […]
Yorkshire History Forum
Leeds Trinity University Leeds, United KingdomYorkshire History Forum - Widening perspectives
War and Peace: Researching how sensitive issues are approached in museum learning
Peace Museum 10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, Yorkshire, United KingdomPresented by Shannen Johnson, Learning and Engagement Officer, The Peace Museum and Emily Elsworth, Education Assistant, Royal Armouries. This event is aimed at museum learning professionals and teachers, with a focus on KS2 learning. Shannen and Emily will present their research into how sensitive issues surrounding war and conflict are approached and presented in museum […]
The Future of Apprenticeships: Closing the Skills Gap and Empowering Young People to Fulfill their Potential
Venues across Central London , United KingdomThis symposiumfrom the Public Policy Exchange website offers a range of stakeholders including local authorities, training providers, employers and further education providers with a unique opportunity to reflect on major reforms to apprenticeships in England and co-develop strategies to provide a diverse range of high-quality training opportunities. Stakeholders will also explore methods to raise the […]
Early Year in Museums: Practice – Research Seminar
Newcastle TBC , United KingdomYou are invited to attend a seminar discussing young children in museums from the perspectives of both museum professionals and researchers. Children in their early years are a growing audience for museums, galleries and heritage sites. Young children (from birth to 5 years old) bring with them the need for new practices amongst the staff […]
The Artist Researcher: artists and museums working together
Foundling Museum 40 Brunswick Square, London, United KingdomMuseums have always been a source of inspiration and knowledge for artists, and a refocus for many from ‘making’ for an object based practice to a more open-ended research driven approach has led to increased appetite for access to museum archives and the specialist staff oversee them. ‘Artist as researcher, artists and Museum working together’ […]
Bright Sparks: Shining A Light On Museum Learning
The Engine Shed Forthside Way, Stirling, Scotland, United KingdomDoes your work with schools need some stimulation? Are you looking to re-invigorate your learning programmes or develop your learning practice? Do you want to know more about the Curriculum for Excellence? Perhaps you’re just interested in exploring new ways of working strategically and operationally in formal learning... Museums Galleries Scotland's Bright Sparks one-day learning symposium will be filled […]
Maths in Museums
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Argyle Street, Glasgow, United KingdomThis workshop aims to explore the ways you can integrate maths into your organisation’s school and family programming and events. The session is suitable for organisations which already have a strong STEM emphasis, as well as those looking to include more maths in their programming. Are you looking to increase engagement with maths in your […]
Home Education Sharing for Museum Educators
Horniman Museum & Gardens 100 London Road, London, Forest Hill, United KingdomAn opportunity to share ideas, ask questions, and hear from three organisations about their experiences of creating and running Home Education programmes: The Horniman Museum and Gardens, Tower Bridge Museum and The Wallace Collection. Free, but must be booked through Eventbrite.
‘Liberty & Lottery’ Study Day with GEM and English Heritage
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, Brodsworth, United KingdomJoin GEM and English Heritage for a study day at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens on 20 May 2022 exploring English Heritage’s temporary exhibition, Liberty & Lottery: Exploring the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slavery.