Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

Relief as government closes loophole that would allow visitors to ‘abuse’ membership schemes

Sector welcomes news that charitable memberships excluded from subscription crackdown

British Museum’s controversial forecourt plans given green light

Camden Council grants planning permission for new welcome pavilions and informal landscaping

Public poll shows strong support for tourist tax to keep national museums free

Almost three-quarters of people would back ring-fenced levy to help sector maintain free entry

Government drops plans to introduce copyright exception for AI training

Long-awaited report sets out need for further consultation and research

Who is in the running for City of Culture 2029?

Nine contenders make the longlist for accolade and £10m cash prize

Careers guide | Managing imposter syndrome

Tips for overcoming feelings of inadequacy

Careers guide | Overcoming your career challenges

Caroline Butterwick on how to have career confidence at every stage of your working life

Careers guide | How did you get your role in museums?

Museums Journal speaks to established professionals to hear how they got into the sector and their tips for those just starting out

North East Museums looks to acquire £450,000 flag

Charitable donation will enable purchase of the rare union jack that survived the Battle of Trafalgar

In brief | Latest projects, announcements and moves from the sector

Science Museum Group appoints 'AI champion' | Scheme to explore hidden disability histories | Governance guidance published

Rising costs force local museum to cut opening hours and staffing

Museum of Cambridge says it will also reduce staff numbers to ensure its long-term future

Case study | Lighting the new David Bowie Centre

ZNA shares a layered approach that highlights the collection and meets conservation needs