Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Anti-ableist museums | Further resources

Websites, books and organisations to help you and your museum on the journey to becoming anti-ableist

Guidance for trans-inclusive practice unveiled

University of Leicester has developed the document with backing from cultural organisations

Profile | ‘The best thing about small organisations is that you can do things much, much quicker’

Simon Stephens talks to Annette MacTavish about her work at the Museum of Cornish Life

Manchester Museum returns 174 items to Aboriginal community

Ceremony attended by members of the Anindilyakwa community from Australia's Northern Territory took place on 5 September

Amgueddfa Cymru appoints chief executive

Jane Richardson, chair of Cadw since 2019, will start work on 11 September

Obituary | Giles Velarde 1935-2023

Giles was a bold and inventive exhibition designer who supported others in the profession throughout his long and successful career

British Museum investigating thefts from its collections

A number of items missing, stolen or damaged, as member of staff is dismissed

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Making connections

The Liverpool Biennial is firmly rooted in place, while also looking outward for partnerships and collaborations, writes its director, Sam Lackey

MGS awards nine museums development funding

Organisations will share £434,000 for a variety of projects

Horniman Museum secures funding for nature project

Heritage Fund's £5.7m grant will support museum's Climate and Ecology Manifesto

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Give ancient Egyptians the respect they deserve

‘Mummies’ should stay in the realms of fiction, says Margaret Maitland

Why are volunteers still missing in action?

The fallout from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis is making it harder for many museums and galleries to attract and retain volunteers. Simon Stephens reports