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Connecting Museums Across Borders: GEM’s New Mentoring Partnership with NEMO

We are thrilled to announce a renewed partnership with the Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO). This collaboration will involve the establishment of mentoring partnerships for international NEMO members, fostering […]

Dr Habib and Dr Bouchard to join GEM as new editors of Journal for Education in Museums

GEM receives funding offer from the Arts Council England 2023 – 2026 Investment Programme

  GEM is delighted to announce that it has received a conditional offer of funding from the Arts Council England 2023 – 2026  Investment Programme. Focusing on supporting learning, GEM […]

Remembering Lord John Sainsbury of Preston Candover

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Lord John Sainsbury of Preston Candover passed away on 14 January 2022 after a long illness.

GEM and NEMO Announce New Mentoring Partnership

Group for Education in Museums (GEM) partners with the Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO) to provide mentoring opportunities for emerging museum professionals.

Remembering Helen Pike

We are sad to share the news that Helen Pike, Public Programme Manager at UCL and GEM Course Director, passed away in May 2021 after a short illness. Helen's UCL colleagues have kindly shared this moving dedication to Helen's life and career for those who knew her to reflect on.

Group for Education in Museums (GEM) receives support from Nimrod Capital for One To One Mentoring Programme

Group for Education in Museums Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 30 April 2021 GEM has received £15,000 in support from Nimrod Capital to enable GEM to connect the sector and […]

Group for Education in Museums (GEM) receives lifeline grant from Government’s £400 million Culture Recovery Fund

Group for Education in Museums Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 7 April 2021 GEM is one of 2,700 organisations to have received vital support from the Culture Recovery Fund for […]

We’re hiring! Join the GEM Team

GEM Communications Manager, Parental Leave Cover

This is an exciting time to join our team, leading communications and marketing for GEM – the Group for Education in Museums. Apply now for this 9-month contract, 3 days a week – Salary £28,500 FTE (Pro rata salary £17,100).

New GEM Area/Nation Reps

We're so pleased to welcome new GEM Area and Nation Representatives! Area and Nation representatives are an integral part of how GEM reaches out across the globe and provides support to the learning professionals working in museums, heritage and cultural settings. These area-based teams help educators in their locales to network, exchange ideas, and build skills.