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Launch of Museums Data Service

Museum Data Service launches, revolutionising access to the UK’s cultural heritage.  This ambitious initiative, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the UKRI Arts a…

Cybersecurity: Protecting your organisation without breaking the bank

In the digital age, cyber and data security pose significant challenges for organisations that collect and store it. While physical theft is tangible, data loss remains a hidden risk. Wheth…

Sounds great! New Croydon music trail launched

Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Mayor of London and part of a flagship project for Croydon’s year as London Borough of Culture in 2023, the Museum of Croydon celebrated t…

The responsibility to make a difference

AIM Director Lisa Ollerhead on developing AIM’s Climate Hallmark. At the 2023 Conference AIM shared a draft of a brand-new Hallmark for Prospering Museums – one for the …

Effectively reviewing and replacing your tech

Replacing technology can be daunting. How do you begin to define what your museum needs asks Associate Supplier, Rod Barlow. With technology changing so rapidly, it essentia…

Strong foundations for successful projects

Consultant and AIM Associate Supplier Colin Mulberg highlights the importance of solid groundwork to project delivery. In the early stages of a significant project, it is te…

Two AIM members collaborate on new exhibition

The Kent Archaeological Society (KAS), in collaboration with the Faversham Fleur De Lis Museum and the Lees Court Estate, has launched a new archaeological exhibition called “Lees Court Estat…

Round 3 AIM Brighter Day grants awarded

The third round of the Brighter Day grants, gratefully funded by the Arts Scholars Charitable Trust, have been awarded by AIM.  In the final round, we received twenty-two a…

Who is really in charge?

AIM Conference gold sponsors, Hayes Parsons Insurance Brokers, look at some of the key considerations when considering collaborating or working with partners. It’s incredi…

Is 2024 the year to review your museum’s IT systems?

Are your commercial technology systems truly offering you the best return on investment asks Rod Barlow, specialist in practical digital support for museums. …

Listen to yourself and your ideas

In our final interview with participants on the pioneering Curating for Change programme, we caught up with Jack Guy, Hastings Museum and Art Gallery and Claudia Davies, Black Country Livin…

Curating for Change

In part one of a series, we caught up with Amelia Silver – Fellow – Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds and Freya Purcell – Curatorial Fellowship Assistant – Bristol Culture from t…

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