Workshop
Support Positive Mental Health in Young People
OnlineWith the Coronavirus pandemic exacerbating an already alarming mental health crisis in young people, supporting the mental wellbeing of those you work with has never been more critical than it is today. In this four-part course, you will learn how to better understand the needs of the young people you are working with, create a […]
GEM South East Coffee and Conversation: Making Museum Magic in Lockdown
OnlineMuseum educators adapted to huge changes over 2020, creating amazing new programmes and practices with half the time and resources we usually would. But, as lockdowns extend, how do we keep the museum magic alive at a distance? How do we create immersive, interactive and inspiring programmes in these challenging circumstances? Join GEM South East […]
Child Protection & Safeguarding for Arts & Cultural Sectors
OnlineOf benefit to individuals and organisations looking to update their understanding of child protection legislation and best practice, this course provides a full update on current child protection legislation, including Categories of Abuse, the Disclosure and Barring service, Duty to Refer and Working Together. The day will provide in-depth practical advice to help you develop […]
Space for Learning: Future-proofing learning services
Online , United KingdomHow do learning services in museums, galleries, heritage and performing arts sites plan for the next year and beyond? About this Event This workshop will include speakers who will discuss […]
GEM Event: Decolonising the Curriculum & Museum Learning
Zoom , United KingdomOver the last few months, we have had a few conversations with teachers that have begun thus… ‘Hello, Leeds Museums and Galleries, what resources have you got for a Windrush […]
Webinar: Innovating your approach to online audience engagement.
OnlineIn an age of periodic lockdowns, we need to find innovative and creative ways to engage and grow our audiences. Many arts & heritage organisations have some sort of digital […]
Mentoring: The Next Creative Generation
OnlineEffective mentors can offer unbiased, vital formal and informal support to young people to nurture growth and raise aspirations. This course outlines the role of the mentor, and the necessary skills to build productive mentee-mentor relationships. Learn how to guide young people to self-reflect, identifying both their strengths and areas for development, set goals and […]
GEM Event: Young People – Career Opportunities and Progression Routes into the Sector
Online , United KingdomThis past year has been particularly difficult for young people with both COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter affecting mental health and well-being, along with the unpredictability of future study and employment opportunities. Consultant for Arts Education and Evaluation Rachel Moss will use her experience in setting up paid traineeships, evaluating young people’s programmes, and as […]
Pitching Your Research to the Media
OnlineHoping to share your research with a wider public audience? Looking to raise your media profile? This online session will help you workshop a media pitch for your humanities research and will arm you with the tools needed to approach journalists and producers. The session will be made up of two parts. The first will […]
GEM Event: Early Years LIVE
Online , United KingdomThis webinar will be facilitated by Jo Graham, who is well known for her work with early years audiences in museums. Jo will talk about how young children learn and what that means for online provision. She will be joined by a host of colleagues who have created digital programmes that delight and captivate the […]