AIM Chair awarded OBE for services to cultural heritage

“So pleased to see Andrew recognised for his extensive services to museums and culture, and particularly the role he and AIM played in supporting, representing and protecting the sector during Co…

Museum Profile – Scottish Crannog Centre

Striding into the future with confidence The replica at the heart of the Scottish Crannog Centre was destroyed by fire in June this year. Yet, as Managing Director Mike Bens…

Focusing on your mental fitness

We all know that looking after ourselves and our teams is more important than ever, but what can we all do to make genuinely positive steps for change and give ourselves the best chance of maintain…

Applications now live for Heritage Compass

Heritage Compass is delighted to announce that the final round of applications is open from now until 12noon on 16 December! Applications will be accepted on a …

Understanding hybrid working in the cultural sector

In February 2022, Culture24’s groundbreaking Let’s Get Real action research programme will focus the next phase on the hybrid workspac…

Are you experienced?

Experience design is the ‘user led design of products and services’ – but how can it help museums and heritage organisations integrate, improve and innovate? We spoke to Alison Pearce…

Welsh Resilience Network – supporting each other in challenging times

AIM spoke to consultant Nick Winterbotham and Carrie Canham, Curator of Ceredigion Museum about the many benefits of the Welsh Resilience Network. “It was a proposal from AIM supported b…

Heritage Digital Academy – register now

Heritage Digital Academy are offering free digital training to the heritage sector over the next 12 months and have launched their first two cohorts, which are now live for heritage organisations, …

Working safely as Covid restrictions are lifted

Staffing your business this summer Summer staffing can be a conundrum and this summer brings even more obstacles than usual. The HR Dept have shared the following advice with AIM members t…

Rebuilding Heritage – last chance to apply for support

Free specialist support, training and events for the heritage sector The Rebuilding Heritage programme provides free support and resources for the heritage sector throug…

Heritage Volunteering Group – Creating Capacity Report June 2021

The Heritage Volunteering Group (HVG) exists to help organisations and volunteer managers unlock the power of volunteering through collaboration and sharing best practice. Coronavirus has ha…

Rebuilding Heritage free consultancy and training

Applications are open – deadline 1 June https://rebuildingheritage.org.uk/bookingnow/…