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Profile | ‘Our exhibitions can be broader, bigger and bolder’

Douglas Gilmore, the managing director of the Museum of London Docklands, on his plans to raise the profile of the venue

Obituary | Simon Roy Olding, 1954-2022

A leading light in heritage policy and crafts study, Simon's work reflected his quiet modesty and impeccable scholarship

Q&A | “We think of it as a launchpad catapulting you into the time of Anglo Saxon Winchester”

Jaane Rowehl, director of collections and programming at Hampshire Cultural Trust, talks about a new immersive experience 878AD

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