Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

Q&A | ‘We wanted to move beyond the narrative that Moody is forgotten, invisible and marginalised’

Farah Dailami tells us how Hepworth Wakefield curated its award-winning show on the Jamaican-born sculptor Ronald Moody

Q&A | ‘We need to ensure all children are able to have a meaningful experience’

Leigh-Anne Stradeski, the head of Eureka! The National Children's Museum, on supporting the development of young people

Science Museum launches Space gallery

New permanent exhibition is part of a wider project to rework the ground floor of the London museum

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Editorial | A sense of belonging

The sector can foster belonging by offering spaces where ideas can be explored, shared and understood writes Simon Stephens

A fine balance | Caring for vulnerable heritage sites

Simon Stephens explores how organisations manage public access to some of the UK's most fragile historic properties

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