Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

British Library to share learning from cyberattack

Some key services have been restored this week following incident last October

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Documentation is central to the work of museums

Untangling collections histories is vital, challenging and rewarding work, writes Kathleen Lawther

Heat is on for the sector’s climate commitments

The first UK Museum Cop coincided with a range of pledges about the climate crisis and sustainability, but there is concern that progress is too slow

World view | Artes Mundi, various venues

Simon Stephens visits galleries across Wales to gauge the success of this biennial international arts prize and exhibition

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Responding to the climate emergency

Alex Rock on the UK's first Museum Cop conference

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Plymouth is central to the story of British colonialism

How a work by artist John Akomfrah has encouraged debate and discussion

Architect appointed for Vestry House Museum revamp

Redevelopment by Waltham Forest Council is supported by levelling-up money

Irish repatriation committee holds first meeting

Group set up to create guidelines on artefacts that may have been illegally or unethically elicited or traded

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Reflections on the De Wadden schooner disposal

Taniah Simpson and Michelle Walsh on lessons learned from National Museums Liverpool's deaccessioning of the Dutch vessel

The Audience Agency and Culture24 announce merger

Sector support organisations were dropped from Arts Council England portfolio last year

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Digital column | Tech does not guarantee a great experience

It is vital to maintain digital interactives, writes Russell Stearman

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Policy column | MA seeks views on ethics

Have your say on the MA’s revised code of ethics, says India Divers