Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Online resource launched for organisations working with refugees

University of Sussex developed project with funding from AHRC

British Ceramics Biennial builds on pottery heritage

The event, which runs from 6 September to 19 October, coincides with Stoke's centenary year

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Supporting talent programmes need to tackle inequity and be long-term

Emerging talent brings new perspectives but there are key principles to ensure success, writes Jonathan Reekie

Dulwich Picture Gallery opens new children’s space

ArtPlay Pavilion is part of a £5m development that also includes a new cafe and landscaping

In brief | Latest news, grants, funding and acquisitions

ACE Grantium statement | National Gallery to create Citizens’ Assembly | Museum Data Service funding

Brighton launches urgent campaign to repair Preston Manor

Museum service needs to raise £150,000 to carry out the work

University of Edinburgh reviews historic links to slavery and racism

Anatomical Museum features heavily in research report published by the organisation

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Specialisms | War and Conflict Subject Specialist Network

Charlotte Pearce on a digital community for those exploring the heritage of conflict from 1914 to the present day

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Editorial | Being inclusive is what we do

With equality, diversity and inclusion under attack, we need to hold firm, writes Simon Stephens

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Natural history museums can help save the planet

They can tackle social justice and environmental issues, says Jack Ashby

Digging deep | The museums hoping to transform north Wales

Simon Stephens hears about the development of two national museums devoted to very different subjects – slate and football

Fine art | The power of regional galleries

Despite some tricky financial challenges, many UK galleries are offering ambitious programming that is firmly rooted in the needs of local communities