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Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

News Architecture

British Museum celebrates Great Court anniversary

Museum experts discuss the impact of the Great Court 20 years on from its unveiling

News Collecting

Art Fund announces New Collecting Awards

Five curators share £300,000 to grow their collections

News Biodiversity

Bristol Museum joins biodiversity coalition

Global group aiming to raise awareness of the issue

People Obituary

Obituary | Susan Bourne, 1950-2020

Sue Bourne was known for her energy, infectious enthusiasm and sense of fun

News Brexit

Government funding for ‘Festival of Brexit’

Chancellor Rishi Sunak makes announcement in spending review

News Edinburgh

Scottish National Gallery project delayed further

New galleries will now open to public at end of 2022

People

Obituary | John Millard, 1950-2020

One of the profession's genuine superheroes, John was devoted to making people from all walks of life feel welcome in museums

News Research

IWM launches war and conflict institute

Aim is to bring together academic research and public engagement

News Museums for Climate Justice

Art Not Oil campaign wins green award

Tate also recognised for 'exceptional innovation on sustainability'

News Architecture

Plans unveiled for Edo Museum of West African Art

Archaeology project also announced for Benin City

News World wars

DCMS lists war memorials for Armistice Day

Historic England has advised on listings

News Volunteers

Youth ambassador named national winner of Volunteers for Museum Learning award

Award recognises volunteers who engage directly with museum visitors