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In brief | News from the Museums Association Conference 2023
Our round-up of all the major launches, events and developments at the MA Conference in Newcastle-Gateshead
Chapter House Museum among recipients of King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Holocaust Centre North also recognised for outstanding community service
Boost for campaign to save birthplace of Brontë sisters
Fundraising drive launched to restore Bradford property
Gunpowder Plot house added to Heritage at Risk Register
Historic England updates register with 159 sites, as 203 are saved
National Trust members reject pressure group proposals at AGM
Restore Trust unsuccessful as voters turn out in record numbers
Michelle Charters named head of International Slavery Museum
A community activist and current NML trustee, Charters will lead the institution through a £28m transformation
Climate protesters set sights on museums and galleries
Just Stop Oil activists target National Gallery as Extinction Rebellion demonstrates at MA Conference
Global museum community responds to Israel-Hamas war
Statements condemn violence and call for international law to be upheld
UK museum sector addresses impact of Israel-Hamas conflict
War has led to widespread protests and rising community tensions across the UK
National Museums Scotland launches new national strategy
Fifth national strategy focuses on sharing collections and sector support
