It was a pleasure to welcome our new PhD student funded by Arts and Humanities Research Council from School of Museum Studies to Ulster Folk Museum this week. As promised, she got to meet all of our lovely animals including the piglets and donkeys!

Yesterday's #sunset reminded me of F. Mannoia's song, 'Il cielo d'Irlanda' - "Il cielo d'Irlanda è un oceano di nuvole e luce / Il cielo d'Irlanda è un tappeto che corre veloce"(The sky of Ireland is an ocean of clouds and light / The sky of Ireland is a carpet that runs fast)

Morning walk #autumn #CastlewellanForestPark #countydown

We’re accepting applications to our new Climate and Mental Health Award! Successful projects will receive £1-3 million to investigate the factors that link heat with mental health problems – and propose ways to address them. Learn more and apply ⤵️

#COP16 🗣️We are investing in enhanced habitat mapping and species recording, including our local biological records centre, Centre for Environmental Data and Recording CEDaR COP16 National Museums NI #PeaceWithNature 🔗CEDaR: nationalmuseumsni.org/cedar

Can’t sleep and stumbled on an article about visiting #Lugano, my hometown.Suddenly spiraling into thoughts about what 'home' truly means-is it where you grew up or where you are now? I'll be back soon, but for now, I'm embracing life in my present home! cntraveller.com/article/ticino…

Well done, that The Guardian notification writer

Fabric embroidered installation by US artist Judy Chicago, 2020 #WomensArt

On 8 November, the Salvador da Bahia Declaration was adopted at the G20 South Africa Culture Ministers' Meeting, recognising museums' vital role in heritage protection, combating illicit trafficking, and fostering cultural diversity and inclusion in climate action. icom.museum/en/news/g20-br…

Captivating afternoon Lyric Theatre Belfast watching 'The Tragedy of Richard III.' Zak Ford-Williams and the cast delivered one of the most captivating performances I’ve seen in years. Very interesting stage design. #Shakespeare #disability and #inclusion

🔥 Kicked off Monday with a workout and a morning sauna that offered stunning views! 🌅 Ready to take on this busy week! 💪 #MondayMotivation #sunrise #Belfast

When you’re after local stories, do you think of museums? Our Senior Curator of History Victoria Millar was at @BelfastMedFest today talking ‘Local stories and where to find them’ alongside Jennie Browne BBC Northern Ireland, Helen Jackson UU Comms & Media & Joe Mahon @WestwayP Northern Ireland Screen. #BMF24

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The richness and knowledge of community generated digital content being transmissible to the wider public needs connected, collaborative sharing of data and not central control. National infrastructure needed. ⁦lorna hughes⁩ speaking ⁦Towards a National Collection⁩ #TaNC #AHRC

Stunning! 🤩 Well worth a watch! Excellently described by Valerie Wilson. 👏

Day out with our Arts and Humanities Research Council CDP PhD students to learn about the curatorial work and research of our colleagues Liam Corry & Victoria Millar at Ulster American Folk Park #Research #PhDLife #Museums National Museums NI

Home... #Switzerland #Ticino #OutOfOffice

Not sure I'm ready to leave this weather and places to go back to #NorthernIreland, but an interesting research-related project is waiting for me!🤫

Can’t wait for you all to see this new exhibition at the Ulster Museum Opening to the public on 21 Feb, Wild Ireland: Past, Present, Future showcases over 60 amazing wildlife paintings by Julian Friers and his collaboration with curator Dr Mike Simms.