Jonathan Knott
Peter Keller appointed as Icom director general
Keller has been director of the Dommuseum Salzburg since 2002
Happy Museum Project launches peer learning network
15 organisations will participate in seminars, workshops and events
Trendswatch: get real
Virtual reality technology is making museum visits a thrilling experience, says Jonathan Knott
Adapt or die
Museums with natural history collections have been struggling to deal with the loss of curators with specialist scientific knowledge combined with the wider funding problems facing the sector. But life finds a way: by evolving strategies to cope with changing conditions, museums are forming partnerships with other organisations in order to engage the public. Jonathan Knott ventures deep into the undergrowth in search of a new breed of museum
Playing to the gallery
Museums are using on-site performances to interpret collections in new ways, says Jonathan Knott
How to be a good mentor
An effective mentor listens empathetically, introduces new possibilities and challenges their mentees where appropriate