Rebecca Atkinson

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Rebecca Atkinson

Events Programmer and Content Editor, Museums Association

National Trust for Scotland declares emergency measures

More than 420 staff at risk of redundancy and phased reopening plans announced

‘We need to be truly inclusive and prioritise creating engaging online content’

Q&A with Jenny Haslett, museum manager of the Northern Ireland War Memorial, on how it is coping during the Covid-19 crisis

Museums invited to contribute to culture, health and wellbeing survey

Findings will help organisations advocate during Covid-19 pandemic

New Covid-19 contemporary collecting projects launched

Two London museums to invite public to document life in lockdown

Arts Council England confirms emergency funding for NPOs

Historic England also announces £2m for small organisations

Arts Council England appoints Tonya Nelson as London area director

Nelson to leave role as arts council’s director of arts technology and innovation

What does the crisis mean for museum membership schemes?

Many organisations are focusing on retention through exclusive content

Museums report huge income losses in Nemo survey

Despite costs, most have retained staff for now

How are museums collecting during coronavirus lockdown?

Museums urged to consider ethics as collecting projects get underway

How are museum staff faring during closures?

Fears for job security and pay protection

Museum visits jump 6% in 2019

Blockbusters such as Dippy Tour help drive visits

How can digital platforms help museums connect to audiences during Covid-19 emergency?

Museums share resources and ideas on social media