Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

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Heritage grants

Lifelong learning

After 20 years at the V&A, David Anderson has taken on a new challenge as director general of National Museum Wales. Simon Stephens meets him

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Jolly good Fellow

UCL opens campus in Qatar

Master’s in museums and conservation practice and in Arab and Islamic archaeology available from 2012

Industrial revolution

Tony Hill tells Simon Stephens about his passion for Manchester and its Museum of Science and Industry

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Small-minded

New kid on the block

Culture minister Ed Vaizey tells Simon Stephens about the challenges ahead for museums and galleries in a tough financial environment

In the frame

Audiences for photography are growing, but digitisation and broader definitions of the medium are creating challenges for museums. By Simon Stephens

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Sound effective

Artists join campaign against funding cuts

Campaigners warn that 25% cuts would force many arts organisations to close

Darwin’s house fails to win World Heritage status

Unesco defers decision pending further study

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End of the RDA?