Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Rising costs force museums to cut opening hours and education programmes

New research shows four in five heritage bodies hit by budget pressures

Focus | Innovations in exhibition design

Designers share how exhibition design is changing – and what trends and emerging practice museums need to be aware of

Guide | Creating family-friendly interpretation

Creating exhibition text that appeals to people of all ages is a balancing act that should be rooted in research, says Amy Davy

British Museum starts hunt for new director

Mark Jones's replacement will lead organisation following 'tough year'

Director appointed for Bradford’s Peace Museum

Joe Brook joins from National Museums Liverpool

Consultation launched into proposed ‘living heritage’ register

Views sought as UK Government looks to ratify Unesco convention on intangible cultural heritage

Alfredo Cramerotti to step down as director of Mostyn

Art curator to take up new role as director of Media Majlis in Qatar

Jewish Museum London awarded £231,000 to develop new business model

The lottery grant will support loans and education outreach as the museum searches for a new home

Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize 2023

Annual £25,000 prize was announced at host venue Towner Eastbourne

Working life | ‘It takes courage to move community engagement to the heart of what you’re doing’

Harvinder Kaur Bahra talks about the Black Chiswick Through History community project

Profile | ‘There’s something in Bradford’s DNA that is activist and radical’

Rebecca Atkinson talks to Shanaz Gulzar, the creative director of Bradford 2025, about her plans to surprise visitors with the rich heritage and contemporary vibrancy of this youthful city

Research highlights opportunities and risks of AI for heritage organisations

Main uses of AI include managing collections, visitor experience and commercial operations