Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

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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

Sensational Museum project showcases new tools for multisensory interpretation

Research initiative was created to rethink role of the senses in museums and put disability at the centre of practice

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Give gen Z recruits the chance to reimagine museums

The passion, talent and energy are there – staff just need mentoring, says Amelia Stallworthy

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Eric Gill artwork initiates conversations about abuse

A project is using Annunciation to acknowledge victims of sexual abuse, says Ann Sumner

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Making decolonial approaches actionable

Respect for Indigenous cultures is key, says Kayla Ku‘ualoha Annen

Tate Modern to stay open until 9pm on weekends

London gallery targeting younger visitors following success of 25th birthday activities

Six objects to remain in UK following export bars

Alan Turing papers among those acquired by UK institutions

Relentless upheaval for American museums under Trump

A series of presidential executive orders is threatening museums’ diversity, equality and inclusion work. Simon Stephens reports