GEM Yorkshire & Humberside
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.
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 how’s, what’s, when’s and who’s of evaluation in a museum context
National Railway Museum York Leeman Road, York, United KingdomCovering the why, what, who, and how of evaluation for museums The amount of audience research that the museums, culture and tourism sectors commission from external evaluators and agencies is […]
Redefining the Witch: how to interpret magic, feminism and women’s history
Ryedale Folk Museum Hutton-le-Hole, United KingdomWhat is a witch? Who is a witch? Why are we fascinated by magic and witches? How can we use social history collections to tell genuine stories of female empowerment […]
Developing effective teacher training within museums and galleries
We know museums and galleries can offer a lot to support in-service teacher training, and when it works, it's brilliant. But what makes it brilliant? How do we deliver effective, successful teacher training programmes? We'll look at what teachers what, the practical aspects of running teacher training (timings, marketing, delivery in person/online), and the impact […]
Building, using and developing effective loans box schemes for schools
OnlineBuilding, using and developing effective loans box schemes for schools (online, Zoom), 24 May, 9:30-11, FREE / £5 (non-GEM members) GEM Yorkshire and Humberside Loans box schemes can be a […]
Working with the Under 5’s in Museums
Thackray Museum of Medicine 141 Beckett Street Harehills LS9 7LN, Harehills, Yorkshire & Humberside, United KingdomGEM Yorkshire and Humberside invites you to participate in an inspiring and transformative workshop focusing on delivering the best offer possible to families or groups with Under 5’s at your […]