Category: Elevenses with MD North
Elevenses, 16 January 2026, Welcoming Migrants, exploring a people-centred approach to collections
During 2025 the University of Leeds Library Cultural Collections & Galleries worked in partnership with Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) to collaborate with a group of refugee and asylum seeker women. The 9-week project supported the group to explore the University’s galleries, public art trail and green spaces. The group encountered artworks and objects […]
Elevenses, Monday 19 January, Curating Retail
MD North has just completed its retail training programme, with a full days training at Bowes Museum and follow up mentoring sessions. The programme has supported many different museums to curate and develop their retail offerings. One of the trainers, Anya Kirkby (Freelancer/Consultant), will join us for an Elevenses to share practical advice for the […]
Elevenses, 3 February 2026, Making the Most of the Annual Museums Survey
The Annual Museum Survey provides a comprehensive report on the operating context of museums in England giving insights into the sector’s health as well as the challenges and opportunities it is facing. By benchmarking data generated every year, it has been possible to spotlight past and current trends such as the impact of the pandemic on volunteering and finances. In […]