Book Events
Elevenses, Tuesday 6 October, Engaging with the RICHeS Access Fund
Join this Elevenses to learn about the RICHeS Access Fund, an initiative to enable access to cutting-edge heritage science and conservation equipment, collections and expertise. RICHeS could help you reveal, protect and transform understanding of objects, collections and sites. The RICHeS Access Fund Second Call opens in September 2026. You will hear about the RICHeS […]
Brew Up! Industrial and Social History Collections Network
Join us in Sheffield for the next Brew Up! Industrial and Social History Collections Network meeting where the theme of the day will be Using ‘Lived Experience’ To Present Industrial Heritage Collections/Sites – Best Practice And The Next Generation People with ‘lived experience’ – those who worked in past industries or lived alongside those industries – are […]
Introduction to Object Entry
This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum Object entry procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, including key concepts and terms. The minimum requirements, with examples of how to meet them. Where to find the suggested procedure and briefly what it can […]
Income Generation: Audience Insight and Income-Focused Messaging
This practical online session is part of Museum Development North’s Income Generation programme. Each session links together, but you can also book this as a stand-alone session. This session will explore how audience insight can support stronger fundraising and income generation. We will look at how museums can better understand who they are trying to […]
Elevenses, Friday 16 October, Heritage with Heart – A Dementia Inclusive Toolkit for Cultural Venues
In this Elevenses presentation, Laura Cunningham will share the thinking behind her new dementia‑friendly toolkit – a practical resource shaped by two decades of hands‑on experience in museums, heritage sites and community settings. Cultural venues have a powerful role to play in improving wellbeing, confidence and connection for people living with dementia. Yet these venues […]
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 […]
Carbon Literacy for Museums
Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 13 October 2026 Part 2: Tuesday 20 October 2026: 10:00-12:30, live online group session Part 3: Thursday 22 October 2026: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45, live online group sessions Optional action planning surgery: Tuesday 27 October 10:30-11:30, live online drop-in session This training […]
Understanding your Audiences: A guide to data collection, Online Zoom
This session led by consultant Christina Lister will explore different methods for undertaking audience and non-user data collection, their pros and cons. Approaches can be scaled up or down in budget and scope, but there will be a focus on low budget and pragmatic options. The session will cover: Definitions and the purpose of research, […]
Introduction to the Spectrum Standard
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 […]
Introduction to Acquisitioning and Accessioning
This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Acquisition and Accessioning 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 […]