Book Events
A brief introduction to Spectrum
This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum collections management standard. It will cover: An explanation of the layout of a Spectrum procedure including definition, minimum requirements and suggested procedure. The relationship between the Spectrum standard and Accreditation. A brief overview of the nine primary procedure definitions. Signposting to further information. By the […]
A brief introduction to Object Exit
This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Object exit procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested procedure and briefly […]
Transforming Collections Programme: Contemporary Collecting, 21 January 2026, online via zoom
Transforming Collections is a series of online sessions designed to help museums to think about how they can explore, question, and review collections and collections information collaboratively to build more inclusive collections development practices. This session will explore how museums can approach ethical contemporary collecting to build more inclusive and representative collections. Agenda 10.00: Welcome […]
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 […]
Ripples of resilience: Personal resilience for you and your team, Online Zoom
Understanding and supporting your own personal resilience can have ripple effects on your team and organisation, supporting collective wellbeing. As a sector we are increasingly trying to do more with less. Being more conscious of the impacts on ourselves and colleagues, and how we can support each other in times of stress, can support organisational […]
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 […]
Data Collection for Audience Research, Online
Audience research is a vital activity to inform a museum’s strategy, audience development, and marketing. Ideally, you’d have visitor surveys, research and data that will give you useful insights, particular to your organisation and its audience. But it’s a long-term process, and it can be challenging to get it right. The session is designed to […]
Ripples of resilience: personal resilience for you and your team, Online Zoom
Understanding and supporting your own personal resilience can have ripple effects on your team and organisation, supporting collective wellbeing. As a sector we are increasingly trying to do more with less. Being more conscious of the impacts on ourselves and colleagues, and how we can support each other in times of stress, can support organisational […]
Seeds for Action – Connect & Co-Work 20 January 2026
As part of Roots & Branches, the Seeds for Action programme aims to connect Carbon Literate Certified museum people, and the organisations they represent, across England to develop and build on their carbon reduction strategies and approaches to taking climate action. This online programme, using Museum Development programme funding from Arts Council England, is a […]
Carbon Literacy Course
Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 6 January 2026 Part 2: Tuesday 13 January 2026: 10:00-12:30 Part 3: Thursday 15 January 2026: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45 Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums About this event: Background Information Museum Development England, in partnership with Manchester Museum and The Carbon Literacy Project, has developed an […]