Firm Foundations Programme
Cornwall Cornwall, United KingdomThe Firm Foundations Programme is a four-day masterclass for people about to embark on a capital development project in the heritage sector. Firm Foundations offers delegates the opportunity to learn from respected professionals, to have candid and exclusive insights into the industry and how it works, from procurement and project management to risk management and contracting. Delegates will be able to share ideas and challenges in a supportive, confidential environment, and draw support from experts and peers.
Society for Museum Archaeology Annual Conference 2018
UCL Institute of Archaeology 31-34 Gordon Square, London, United KingdomIn museums we are entrusted with safeguarding collections and making them accessible. But how do we make archaeology sustainable for the future? How are we showing resilience in what we do? Who are we benefiting and how? Those who take positive action become more confident, get more done, demonstrate persistence and understand how to articulate the value in what they do to those that matter the most. How have you taken positive action to improve the world of museums and archaeology?
North East Industrial Heritage Network Meeting
North East Land, Sea and Air Museum Old Washington Road, Sunderland, United KingdomThe first North East Industrial Heritage Network (NE IHN) Meeting will be held on 6 November 2018, so be sure to save the date!
GEM North East & NEEMPG – Heritage education in the North East
Newcastle Castle Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomHeritage educators are renowned for working with diverse audiences in a range of settings. Join experienced heritage educators from across the North East who will share with you some of their career highlights, low lights and progression tips.
Making it Authentic: Creative Consultation with young people
Yorkshire Dance 3 Saint Peter's Buildings, Saint Peter's Square, Leeds, United KingdomIf it’s for them, work with them! Ensure your projects for young people are dynamic and relevant by embedding their expertise from start to finish with the help of this one-day course.
Measuring Impact: Evaluating projects with, for and by young people
Launch Pad, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art Gateshead Quays, South Shore Road, Gateshead, United KingdomEvaluation can sometimes seem like a daunting task, but taking the time to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of your work with young people is the best way to achieve greater outcomes for future projects.
Understanding and Developing Audiences
St Fagans National Museum of History Cardiff, United KingdomAudience development is an important part of planning process for heritage interpretation projects. To appeal to the right audiences, we need to understand who they are and focus on how […]
Working with Refugees and Asylum-Seekers
Millennium Gallery 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, United KingdomIn late 2017 we received a small GEM research grant to visit and work with the Migration Museum in London, to learn more about their work with asylum-seekers and refugees. The agenda will cover what we learned from the research trip; projects that we have undertaken since then (including both what has and hasn’t worked!); and an opportunity to think about how to begin engaging with asylum-seekers and refugees at your site.
Engage Conference 2018: A Social Prescription
Whitworth Art Gallery Oxford Rd, Manchester, United KingdomThe 2018 Engage Conference will explore the intersection between arts, health, wellbeing and education. Hosted by the Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester, a centre for excellence in arts and health, we invite educators, curators, […]
Heritage Interpretation (Applied) Course
Clifton Pavilion Bristol Zoo Gardens, Bristol, United KingdomHeritage Interpretation will provide practitioners with the opportunity to develop their understanding and application of interpretive good practice. Participants will share skills and explore the principles of interpretation through hands-on […]