Analysis
IWM to create digital portal for first world war projects
Plan for digital legacy project led by Imperial War Museums among recommendations in report on lessons learned from the first world war centenary
Fundraising for capital projects is no plain sailing
As Hull awaits a crucial funding decision, Simon Stephens looks at the challenges of raising money for cultural infrastructure
National Trust joins research consortium
As well as offering access to more funding, institution says signing up will allow it to improve its work in all areas
Volunteering in museums finds itself at a crossroads
The heritage sector couldn’t survive without volunteers, but the nature of the role is changing, and institutions need to attract younger and more diverse recruits. Geraldine Kendall Adams assesses the challenge of ensuring the workforce is fit for the future
Frontline staff speak out
Survey reveals many front-of-house staff believe they are unable to affect change in their museum and feel less valued than back-of-house colleagues
Change in leadership at two London nationals
Paddy Rodgers joins Royal Museums Greenwich as Michael Dixon announces retirement from Natural History Museum
Museums are surviving, but they could be thriving
Although the UK’s museums have proven to be adaptable and resilient, almost a decade’s worth of austerity has taken its toll on the sector. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports on the results of the Museums Association’s third Museums in the UK survey
Delivering a plan for Scotland’s national strategy
Consultations are under way for the 2020-22 delivery plan
Plans for two new Welsh national museums move forward
Deputy minister for culture, sport and tourism responds to feasibility studies
Museums increasingly targeted as sites of protest
Demos bring practical challenges but they can be a chance for museums to engage with important issues
Subject expertise and public engagement have to coexist
With the debate about the role and status of curators back in the spotlight, and a greater focus on museums’ social impact, many believe it's time to narrow the gap between specialist research and public engagement. Geraldine Kendall Adams reports