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IWM launches war and conflict institute

Aim is to bring together academic research and public engagement

Tributes paid following death of Leeds Museums head of service John Roles

Roles has passed away following a period of illness

Art Fund backs MA call for government to respect arm’s-length principle

Charity echoes concerns about independence of sector

Arts organisations awarded £1.27m to tackle racial inequality

Freelands Foundation says successful organisations are removing barriers to access through anti-racist education

Art Not Oil campaign wins green award

Tate also recognised for 'exceptional innovation on sustainability'

Lincoln’s collections to be moved to Nottingham after row between councils

Local authorities at odds over future use of Usher Gallery

New funding to develop social prescribing and support Covid-hit communities

Funding for civic arts organisations and creatives also announced

Plans unveiled for Edo Museum of West African Art

Archaeology project also announced for Benin City

#ShopMuseums campaign launched to promote online museum shops

Initiative will encourage people to buy from museums in run-up to Christmas

DCMS lists war memorials for Armistice Day

Historic England has advised on listings

Nude sculpture dedicated to Mary Wollstonecraft divides feminist opinion

Maggi Hambling tribute to ‘mother of feminism’ unveiled in London

Southampton unveils plaque honouring First Nations people on Mayflower anniversary

City has worked with Wampanoag people to mark Native American History Month