Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Courtauld secures funding for new arts hub

Manton Foundation donates $12m (£9.4m) to support the project

Brighton Museum to shut for essential roof repairs

Work is part of a wider scheme to revamp the Grade II-listed building

Profile | Listen. Learn. Act.

Simon Stephens talks to community activist Michelle Charters, who is now leading a revamp of the world’s first standalone international slavery museum

Wrexham scores with funding for football museum

Money for Wrexham part of a number of grants awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery continues phased reopening

Birmingham Museums Trust carrying out £5m revamp of the venue

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Act now to avoid irreparable damage to the fabric of our society

Cuts have left the cultural sector at point of collapse, says Darren Barker

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Digital | Developing better websites

Three takeaways from recent research

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We need open dialogue about belief and religion

Heritage sector is lagging behind others, says Hassan Vawda

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New decolonialism guide gives context for Ukrainian heritage

Document will dispel damaging legacies, say Tetyana Filevska and Maria Blyzinsky

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Policy | Anti-Racist Museums Programme will foster inclusivity

Initiative is a vital step towards dismantling systemic racism in our cultural institution, says Joshua Roberston

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Vox pop | What should the new government’s biggest priority be for museums?

Three experts answer our question

British Museum director wants to tackle Parthenon marbles issue

Nicholas Cullinan discusses contested objects, sponsorship and thefts in Radio 4 interview