Looking forward to this event tomorrow - plenty of interesting conversations to be had. Queer Frontiers

Read this earlier today. Some really thoughtful helpful scenarios explored and worked through. Fab job to all folk involved in this.

Ooo, the Contemporary Collecting and Power conference on Nov 1st looks brilliant, and it’s FREE! Thanks to Ellie Miles is no longer using this site, Arran J Rees and colleagues for organising. eventbrite.com/e/contemporary…

The Sensational Museum ‘Strand A: Collections’ survey on collections, multisensory and accessibility in heritage practice, data models and user interfaces of collections management software now open: bit.ly/3ESAQNH Check it out if you work in UK heritage or for CMS providers

Do you work with collections information in a UK museum? Would you like to contribute to research about how the history and practice of #MuseumDocumentation has impacted #DigitalCollections and #MuseTech? Please complete this survey & share with colleagues leicester.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/history-and-pr…

I am happy to have contributed to this anthology published by Routledge History, Heritage Studies & Archaeology - my chapter on participatory archiving is based on the results of the Nordic CollectSocialPhoto project @kajsahartig Anni Wallenius @eboogh Arran J Rees

Much Wow Melbourne! We’re announcing a world first: an official art exhibition devoted to the internet’s favorite dog(e) 1/7 🧵👇

📌 Mark your calendar for April 11th, and join us! Dr Arran Rees Arran J Rees will give the sixth online talk of the series entitled: “Social media as a site for contemporary collecting”. Register here: bit.ly/3weUDpD Further info: museumsocialmedia.com/11-april-2024

Fab cfp for a conference on Born-Digital Collections, Archives and Memory here. Submissions by 15 May, with the conference taking place at School of Advanced Study, University of London in London April 2025. easychair.org/cfp/borndigita…

Very interesting funding stream from Arts and Humanities Research Council - developing a devolved community-led Heritage Research and Skills Hub - can be an IRO or University as the lead applicant. ukri.org/opportunity/ah…

One week to go! ⏳ Don't miss out on #2024ICOMUKconf at the @‌UlsterMuseum Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Belfast by exploring the captivating exhibitions & galleries at the @‌UlsterMuseum #ICOMUK #UlsterMusuem #Belfastheritage buff.ly/49C20Gf

Where is a good place to share a short term, quick turn around, semi-freelance museum cataloguing job these days?

Excited to be recruiting a Research Associate for our Synthetic Pasts project (from Sept 2024). Any queries - feel free to get in touch! krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search… More about Synthetic Pasts here: syntheticpasts.com

We are looking for a Digital Culture ~ Digital Heritage ~ Digital Memory postdoctoral researcher for ‘Synthetic Pasts’ @CardiffJOMEC starting Sept 2024 for 2 years. Deadline: 2nd June. krb-sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search… More on Synthetic Pasts: syntheticpasts.com Queries? get in touch!

Support is needed to help the Newport Medieval Ship create a new animation video to show in the visitor centre now archaeological research has provided new insights into the origins of this wreck which is older than the Vasa + older than The Mary Rose crowdfunder.co.uk/p/newport-medi…

At #DPASSH24, Daniel Belteki, Anna-Maria Sichani, and Arran J Rees opening DPASSH Conf and discussing the landscape for cultural heritage collections data infrastructure in the UK through an empirical and critical perspective #CollectionAsData #DataAsCollections

Congratulations to Cara Krmpotich, Alice Stevenson and their contributors! Their new #openaccess book Collections Management as Critical Museum Practice publishes today! Read and download it free`: ow.ly/oqRY50SGWAF #museumstudies

ICOM UK seeks a new Strategic Director as Kate Arthurs heads back to other sector commitments. If you're passionate about shaping the future of museums & think you are the right fit, we hope to hear from you. Deadline Mon 4 Nov: uk.icom.museum/icom-uk-strate… #ICOM #Museums #Strategy