People

Obituary | Tim Schadla-Hall, 1947-2023

A major figure in British archaeology, Tim brought deep knowledge – as well as fun and mischief – to all he did

Q&A | “My job is not to diversify anything – it’s to tell hidden histories”

The Museum of Colour's Samenua Sesher on a new exhibition exploring slave bibles

Obituary | Kate Smith, 1971-2022

The 'shy activist' who laid many of the foundations for queer interpretation that we see today

Working life | ‘It is vital for diasporic material to be visible’

Museums Journal speaks to Emefa Cole, the new curator of jewellery (diaspora) at the V&A

Profile | ‘We must be careful not to unconsciously add to the toxicity’

Corinne Fowler on the need to be humane and sensitive when dealing with the National Trust’s colonial histories

Q&A | ‘We are keen for Windrush 75 to be celebrated by everyone in the UK’

A new network aims to make 2023 a year of Windrush celebrations marking its 75th anniversary

Obituary | Geoff Pickup, 1951-2022

A quintessential museum designer, known for his infinite patience and attention to detail

Working life | ‘Devoting a full-time role to sustainability enables conversations to happen’

Feimatta Conteh on her position as environmental sustainability manager for Manchester International Festival

Profile | ‘We can’t just recycle or turn the lights off, we need a systems change’

Climate Museum board member Jacqueline Patterson on climate justice, creating change and empowering communities to tell their own stories

Q&A | ‘Any climate action we take must meaningfully centre climate justice’

Julie's Bicycle climate justice lead Farah Ahmed on how museums can join the fight for a fairer future

Q&A | ‘The Anglo Saxons had a diverse community – I’m so excited to bring that to life’

We have so much more to learn about Anglo Saxon society, says Chris Ferguson, the visitor experience director of the new site Ad Gefrin in Wooler, Northumberland

Profile | ‘Museums have a spiritual part to play to give people solace and hope’

Director Christopher Breward on the shift in priorities for National Museums Scotland