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No 143                                                                           August 2001

2006. Legal Update

Readers should be aware that the following legislation came into force on 1 April 2001:

Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000. This places a statutory duty on public sector bodies to consider and incorporate race equality into all their activities, and not to discriminate on race grounds (which includes colour, race, nationality or ethnic or national origins) in discharging their functions. The definition of ‘public sector body' is broad, and includes any organisation whose work is of a public nature, and includes charities, voluntary bodies and private concerns. Additional specific duties are likely to be imposed on local authorities. Further details can be found on the Home Office website. www.homeoffice.gov.uk/raceact/

2007. VAT and National Museums

The Government has laid before Parliament an Order to give effect to the announcement in the Budget that nationally-funded museums charging free admission would be able to recover their VAT expenditure on providing that admission. As expected, the list includes all those museums funded with the Department for Culture, Media & Sport, as well as the Ministry of Defence funded National Army Museum and RAF Museum (at Hendon). University museums have not been included.

2008. 24 Hour Museum

The 24 Hour Museum has won the New Statesman and BT New Media Award for Best Education Website. The award, focusing on Digital Divide issues, recognised the role that the 24 Hour Museum plays in helping to ensure that certain sections of society do not miss out on the benefits of new media access. The full story and pictures of the award can be seen at www.24hourmuseum.org.uk

2009. Postgraduate Apprenticeships for Smaller Museums and Galleries

The Department of Museum Studies at the University of Leicester has secured funding from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) in association with the Cultural Heritage National Training Organisation (CHNTO) to offer 20 postgraduate apprenticeships beginning in October 2001. The successful applicants will receive a course fee remission of £2650 for the PgDip/MA in Museum Studies, via either the part time or distance learning routes. The cost of the remaining fees will depend on the choice of route.

This venture aims to open up training and professional development opportunities to smaller museums and galleries that have traditionally been unable to invest in their staff in this way. Candidates must have either an honours degree or a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience of working in the sector. For further information, or to discuss the scheme further, potential applicants or employers should contact the Department of Museum Studies on (0116) 252 3963.

2010. Pilgrim Trust Research Grants

Research grants supported by the Pilgrim Trust are being offered twice a year alongside the project to establish a National Inventory of European Painting (NIEP) 1200-1900, supported by the National Gallery. Grants of up to £5,000 are offered to support museum research into non-British painting in public collections in England and Wales which will make a contribution to the establishment of the NIEP database. The next deadline for applications is 30 October 2001.

Further information on the grants will be available in October from: Pilgrim Trust Research Grants, Curatorial Department, National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN. Further information on the NIEP is available from Andrew Greg, Project Director, National Inventory of European Paintings, 26 York Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6ET.

2011. Science Year 2001

Science Year begins in September with a host of events taking place across the country. The campaign aims to make 10-19 year olds excited and stimulated about science, so that young people will be attracted to science subjects and careers. To take part in the national launch on 7 September, including a huge national experiment known as the Giant Jump, contact the Launch Co-ordinator Bobby Cerini on (020) 7808 1895. Email: bobby.cerini@scienceyear.com For further information about Science Year, contact Science Year, 11 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3QB. Tel: (020) 7233 4051/2. Fax: (020) 7233 4052. Website: www.scienceyear.com

2012. New Website

The Centre for Research and Policy in Disability at Coventry University has announced a website for everything you want to know about employing disabled people in tourism. www.employtourism.com

2013. Interact Trade Fair

Enclosed with this mailing is an invitation to a Trade Fair at which members of Interact, the East Midlands network of freelance educators, will be exhibiting tasters of some of their work. It will provide an opportunity to meet freelances and discuss how you can extend your educational programmes. Other organisations and suppliers of educational materials, which can be used in a museum context, will also have stands. All museum staff are welcome to attend the Fair on a ‘drop-in’ basis. It takes place on 1 October at Snibston Discovery Park, Coalville, Leicestershire, between 10.30am and 4pm.

2014. Registered Museums

Since this item was last reported in Hot News the following museums have been re-registered under Phase 2 of the Museums Registration scheme. Congratulations to:

• Foxton Canal Museum
• Museum of Entertainment, Whaplode St Catherine
• New Mills Heritage and Information Centre

The following museums have been Registered for the first time. Congratulations and welcome to the scheme to:

• Castleton Village Museum
• Guru Nanak Sikh Museum, Leicester
• Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum
  
  
2015. Forthcoming Events & Seminars

6-7 September SCIENCE COMMUNICATORS FORUM – The British Association. This forum takes place on the last two days of the BA’s Festival of Science. Topics include: social inclusion in science communication, how COPUS can work for you, science and the public in museums, and designing for science communication. Venue: Glasgow. Cost: £90 BA members, £120 non BA members. For details contact: Nicholas Hillier, Science Communication Officer, The BA, 23 Saville Row, London, W1S 2EZ. Tel: (020) 7973 3064. Website: www.the-ba.net

11 September MUSEUMS COMPUTER GROUP AUTUMN MEETING. This twice-yearly meeting provides an opportunity to hear about the latest ICT and new media projects and developments in museums, archives and related organisations. Venue: Norwich. Cost: free. For details contact: Colin Hynson, Education Officer, Norfolk Museums Service. Tel: (01603) 630214. Email: colin.hynson.mus@norfolk.gov.uk

18 September GET WISE ON THE WEB – NEW MEDIA MARKETING – The Campaign for Museums. This day conference will explore using the internet as part of museums’ marketing strategies. Topics include: how to create an effective website even on small budget, building email databases, online retailing and ticketing, and the development of cultural portals. Venue: The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. Cost: £55. For details contact: The Campaign for Museums, Grosvenor Gardens House, 35-37 Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0BX. Tel: (020) 7233 9796. Fax: (020) 7233 6770. Email: conf@campaignformuseums.org.uk

2 October Visit to the Sainsbury African Galleries at the British Museum – Museum Ethnographers Group. Includes talks by the Department of Ethnography’s Assistant Keeper, and case studies by staff from the conservation and education departments. Non-members welcome. For details contact: Tabitha Cadbury, tel: (01223) 337498. Email: tc10006@cam.ac.uk

2016. Welcome to …

… Heather Rayfield, who was recently appointed by Leicester City Museums as Education & Community Officer, based at Jewry Wall Museum. She previously held the post of Education Officer at Think Tank in Birmingham.

2017. Congratulations to …

… Jim Grevatt, who has been appointed Citizenship Co-ordinator at the Galleries of Justice. He previously worked for Nottingham City Museums as Study Support Project Co-ordinator at Angel Row Gallery.

2018. Farewell and Best Wishes to …

… Samantha Hunt, who is leaving her post as Marketing Officer with Nottingham City Museums and Galleries, to become East Midlands Regional Communications Manager for the National Trust, based at Clumber Park.

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