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Reviews

University challenge | Wardlaw Museum, University of St Andrews

This study of innovation and research down the ages deserves applause

Power to the people | Museum of Oxford

A major revamp presents a fresh perspective on the story of life in the city of dreaming spires

Digital reviews | The sound of objects, where WWII refugees went, and a photographic archive

The latest digital content from museums, galleries and heritage

Books | Rethinking Research in the Art Museum, by Emily Pringle

Changing the way museums carry out research could make them more inclusive organisations

Digital reviews | Archive stories, youthful memories and an engaging podcast

A scroll through the latest digital content from museums and galleries

Manual labour | Suzanne Lacy: What Kind of City? A Manual for Social Change

This powerful show at the Whitworth aims to bring people together to inspire change

Bending the rules | The Rules of Art?, National Museum Cardiff

This new show challenges visitors to look at art in a fresh way

Making an impression | The Courtauld Gallery, London

A striking marriage of art and architecture at the revamped gallery shines new light on its famed impressionist collection

On my bookshelf | Ogilvy on Advertising

There's a lot we can learn about engaging audiences from the legendary 1960s adman, says Jamie Taylor

Digital reviews | Animal Crossing, archaeology and AI

Danny Birchall takes a scroll through the latest digital content from museums and galleries

Books | The Art Museum in Modern Times, by Charles Saumarez Smith

A detailed look at how museum design has evolved across the world to meet the needs of modern visitors

Fens for the memories | Ely Museum, Cambridgeshire

This revamped museum charts the rich history of the area and presents a seamless mix of old and new