Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Two-thirds of museum directors warn of funding shortfalls

New research finds organisations need a 10-20% increase in funding just to stabilise

New Clore Learning Spaces announced following £30m gift to foundation

The Courtauld and V&A Storehouse to benefit from new spaces

Case study | Breaking down barriers to volunteering

Kate Parry from Cumbria Museum Consortium shares key learning from the Helping Hands project

Stonehenge to host temporary adventure playgound

Half-term event will see visitors construct Playhenge

Creative and cultural education “systemically deprioritised” in English state schools

Report warns of erosion and inequality in access to arts education

SS Great Britain appoints new chief executive

Andrew Edwards to join Bristol attraction from Sussex Archaeological Society

Kew Gardens and NHM announce £4.5m mycological research programme

Research using institutions’ fungi and lichen collections aims to halt biodiversity loss

Survey shows strong public support for government funding of museums

Three quarters of UK adults believe councils should fund local museums

Q&A | “We hope to inspire the next generation of naturalists”

Steve Green shares how the Gilbert White House & Gardens, known as the birthplace of ecology, is securing its future

British Museum launches design competition for gallery redevelopment

Museum looking for creative and sustainable designs for galleries housing Parthenon Sculptures

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The transformative power of partnership

A collaboration between the Hat Works Museum and Manchester School of Art has helped connect with audiences during a period of closure

Natural History Museum’s transformed gardens to open on 18 July

Name of newly installed bronze 'Dippy' cast will be revealed during the opening