Museums, Crisis, and Covid19: Vitality and Vulnerabilities is a UKRI-funded multi-partner research project based at Ulster University.
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Later in year, look out for the co-authored chapter by @MuseumStudiesUU and @D_FarrellBanks titled "Crisis and Engagement: the emotional toll of museum work during the COVID-19 Pandemic", forthcoming in "Making COVID-19 Knowable" @PandemicBeyond
In this thread, @D_FarrellBanks reflects on his time as Research Associate on @UlsterResMuseum #InternationalMuseumDay #IMD2023
@D_FarrellBanks "It’s as a direct result of that project, and the influence of people I met, that I find myself at the @FitzMuseum_UK, supporting new collaborative and participatory research projects and ways of working" #InternationalMuseumDay
@D_FarrellBanks "A stop in #Derry isn’t the standard route from Newcastle to Cambridge, but it was an unmissable stop on the journey!”
People working across the museum sector identified the #wellbeing value of museums, meaningful for museum workforce and museum visitors. Read the full Museums and Community Wellbeing report here ulster.ac.uk/museumscovid19/… #InternationalMuseumDay #IMD2023
The @UKRI_News funded project Museums, Crisis and Covid19 demonstrated the #wellbeing value of museums. Read our report on this topic ulster.ac.uk/museumscovid19/… #InternationalMuseumDay #IMD2023 #ICOM
(4) The museum sector needs local and national support in fostering new measures that acknowledges the qualities of wellbeing work.
Read our recommendations at ulster.ac.uk/museumscovid19/…
Research undertaken @UlsterUni with @MuseumsAssoc @NIMuseums @dcsdcouncil and @HeritageFundNI #InternationalMuseumDay
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#Donegal Co. Council #Heritage Office & @HeritageHubIRE seeking #oralhistory historian for 2 projects, Donegal lives in Scotland & Life in the Laurels (With Brian Friel Trust.) See: donegalcoco.ie/media/donegal…
*Read brief/contact Heritage Officer for more info.* #jobfairy #archives
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This exhibition is inspired by #mask cultures from around the world and has made use of a range of raw materials & techniques to represent the diversity of mask making. Each mask has been designed & hand-finished by @KingsroadStudio
More:linenhall.com/events/exhibit…
The latest issue if #MuseumIreland is out now, with a contribution from project RA @D_FarrellBanks and @LisRea of EastSide Partnerships, on co-creating exhibitions during the pandemic.
Huge credit goes to Lisa and all the exhibition creators, we hope you enjoy reading
The IMA's annual journal #MuseumIreland Vol 28 is out!
Freely accessible, capturing thinking and developments relevant to #IrishMuseums, it's essential reading for those working or with an interest in our sector.
Edited by @BrionyWiddis, with contributions by (deep breath)...
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And @NicoleRobertaUK who described her volunteering experience in her Blog @UlsterResMuseum
ulster.ac.uk/museumscovid19/…
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One to check out for leaders and trustees in heritage. Free workshop to exchange learnings about digital Check out info below @UlsterResMuseum @ECMFCM @dcsdcouncil @cliftonbelfast @ArtDecoBankBfst @ulsterahs @ArdsArts @ArdsArts @NIWarMemorial @LCorken
Are you a senior leader/trustee of a heritage organisation? Join our free #DigitalForHeritage in-person workshop with @Culture24 to learn about digitally literate leadership and governance.
📆 Mon 12 Sept
🕒 3pm
📍 @UlsterMuseum
Book your place 👇
eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-…
How has the pandemic impacted on newly qualified students taking their first steps into museum work?
@MuseumStudiesUU MA student @NicoleRobertaUK shares her experiences, from being a volunteer to a new graduate, in this blog:
ulster.ac.uk/museumscovid19/…
Some new blog posts coming this week.
First, the latest in @alan_hook's 'Desinging in/for/with the Museum' series.
Here, Alan showcases the work so far on an augmented reality prototype for museums, designed alongside the @MuseumStudiesUU MA students.
ulster.ac.uk/museumscovid19/…