Thursday, 12 September
| Time | Activity | Name |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Registration, teas and coffees | |
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Introduction | Kathy Moore, GEM Deputy Chair |
| 10:05 – 10:50 | Panel Discussion | Museums Place and Society David Anderson, Fadhilli Maghiya, Victoria Hollows |
| 10:50 – 11:45 | Member presentations | ‘The Fascinating and Curious Museum’ – Early Years and Heritage Louise Donovan, South West Heritage Trust |
| 1 problem, 99 solutions Emma Reimer, Bradford Museums |
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| Sleep Like a Tudor: A Collaborative Heritage Learning, History and Health Project Naomi Lewis, Salford Museums & Galleries, Dr. Anna Fielding, (University of Manchester) |
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| Museum Learning Renaissance: A Futuristic Approach to Advocacy and Museum Education Krithika S, Indian Music Experience Museum |
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| Audio description for all? The benefits and concerns of extending access provision to sighted people Ellen Adams, King’s College London |
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| 11:45 – 12:00 | Coffee break | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Workshops | Henry McGhie Museum Education and Participation for Better Futures |
| International Connections – Working Internationally Post Brexit Jenny Pistella, GEM International Group |
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| If the Bridge Had Ears: Using Music to Explore Engineering Laura Hilton, Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust Mark Higgins, University of Bristol |
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| Pop Up Your Heritage Jessica Hartshorn, Jessi Illustrates |
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| Build Your Learning Brand and Advocate for Your Ambitions Sally Bruce, Rosie Hudson, The Postal Museum |
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| Confidence Catalyst Liz Fraser-Betts, Dot Dot Dash Coaching |
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| Sensing the Archives: How Can Archival Collections Be Made Not Only Accessible but Fun and Engaging for Visually Impaired Audiences? Ellen Oredsson, The National ArchivesTheory of change: planning evaluation, focusing on outcomes Jenni Waugh, ConsultantCreative Reflective Practice: Make a beautiful journal and start your reflective journey Louise Campion, Holburne Museum |
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| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | GEM South West Lunchtime Networking Session with MD South West |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | Site visits | M Shed SS Great Britain Bristol Museum and Art Gallery New Room Museum Bums tour with Jack Shoulder |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Tea | |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Panel Discussion | Care & Share Jane Sillis, Engage Kate Fellows, Leeds Museums and Galleries Matt Exley, National Museums Liverpool Kara Wescombe Blackman, Museum Learning Consultant |
| 18:00-19:30 | Boat trip (optional) |