Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

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

Positive outlook for research in museums

Although museums are realising the value of research in developing their organisations, staff need more support to make the most of the available opportunities. By Simon Stephens

University museums highlight impact of Scottish Funding Council cut

Revised criteria for funding is criticised as 'inappropriate'