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Oxford Cultural Leaders 2023: Applications now open

Applications now open for acclaimed leadership programme, with online programme and personalised 1:1 leadership coaching Applications are now open for Oxfor…

Trustee vacancy – Saltaire Collection

The Saltaire World Heritage Education Association (SWHEA) are currently seeking a Trustee/Board Member with governance and organisational health skills.  The Saltaire Coll…

Trustee vacancy – Foxton Inclined Plane Trust

For over 30 years the Trust through the Foxton Canal Museum has brought the remarkable history of the Foxton Locks site to life. An idyllic location which was at the heart of joini…

We are not all the same

Accessible and equitable recruitment practices Curating for Change, the ground-breaking work placement programme for D/deaf and disabled curators in museums, is calling for the her…

Trustee vacancy – Bakewell Old House Museum

Bakewell and District Historical Society (Bakewell Old House Museum) This is an exciting time to join our team, with lots of fundraising opportunities, a rebrand in the pipe…

Trustee vacancy – Ware Museum

Founded in 1985, Ware Museum tells the story of life in the town from the Mesolithic period to the present day. We are looking for trustees who bring diverse voices to our board, hold strong connec…

Trustee vacancy – United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust

We are the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust and our aim is to connect people with the wonder of Antarctica and its stories of human endeavour to help promote a greater understanding of this …

Lisa looks ahead

AIM Director Lisa Ollerhead looks ahead to the potential challenges facing AIM members in 2023 and highlights the key areas where AIM is here to help.  As we look ahead, th…

Trustee vacancy – Treasurer – Torfaen Museum

Working to the Torfaen Museum Trust’s values the role of Treasurer will form a key member of the Board of Trustees and take a leading role in managing and reporting the Trust’s financial posit…

Launch of Scotland’s museums and galleries strategy 2023 – 2030

New strategy sets a vision for collective action. The new strategy builds on the achievements of the first strategy, which guided the collective work of the sector and Museu…

Pleasure, Connection, Purpose: How museums can leverage emotions to build greater public support

A new report shares novel research on how museums can leverage the power of emotions to build greater public support.  The report, funded by AIM and Art Fund and a…

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