Covid-19
Working life | Roberto Portela Miguez
How natural history museums are working together on a digital bat library that will support virus research
Sector reports deep concerns over impact of Omicron wave
Latest tranches of emergency funding will be vital, but museums are hoping for more long-term solutions
Positive thinking
Northern Ireland | Despite a difficult period for culture, ambitious initiatives are fuelling hopes of recovery, says Geraldine Kendall Adams
Emergency funding ‘will not cover’ loss of winter income
Museum sector bodies warn further support will be needed if attendance drops continue
Covid surge forces museums to close early for Christmas
Natural History Museum and Museum of the Home are among those affected by staff shortages
Omicron: Cancellations and staff shortages hit museums
Calls grow for rescue package to save the visitor economy amid new surge
Museums face ‘moment of great vulnerability’ as Covid restrictions return
Introduction of new measures spells another challenging winter for the sector
Museums tighten Covid measures in light of Omicron variant
Sector responds to new regulations on self-isolation and face coverings
The future must be all inclusive
Cultural institutions have an opportunity to reshape their practice to cater for the needs of vulnerable groups, says Geraldine Kendall Adams
Latest round of Culture Recovery Fund awarded
More than 900 cultural organisations to benefit from £107m