Training and events

Elevenses – Thursday 4th March 2021

Yorkshire EMP Takeover!

Yorkshire Emerging Museum Professionals are taking over MDY Elevenses this morning to tell you more about joining them, and opportunities to join their committee. If you’re trying to get a job in museums, are new to the sector, or developing your career, join us this morning and check out their Facebook Page and follow @yorkshireEMP on Twitter.

4 March 2021

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Elevenses – Thursday 11th March 2021

Meet your new Museums Association Rep – hear news and share your views

Victoria Ryves, from Heritage Doncaster, is a new Museums Association Representative for the North of England. Join us this morning to find out more about the Museums Association’s focus campaigns for 2021, and feed back to Victoria on your current museum issues.

11 March 2021

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Elevenses – Thursday 18 March 2021

Accreditation Update

Shabeena Anait joins us from Arts Council England to provide an update on the Accreditation scheme, which was paused in 2020, and to answer questions on your museum’s situation with regard to Accreditation. Shabeena is Relationship Manager for Museums Accreditation in the North of England.

18 March 2021

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ONLINE North Yorkshire Museum Forum

Planning in Uncertain Times

In the past year, we have begun to inhabit an uncertain and constantly changing landscape. We may feel inclined to delay or avoid planning until the way ahead becomes clearer, but with funding and other opportunities on offer, planning remains essential.

Join us to think about why planning is vital in uncertain times, and how to approach it.

3 March 2021

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ONLINE West Yorkshire Museum Forum

Developing your Volunteer Practices

We’ll look at ways of staying in touch with volunteers, maintaining volunteer involvement during Covid restrictions, and diversifying volunteers.

How can we use this time to develop our relationship with volunteers and develop the range of volunteers we work with?

9 March 2021

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British Museum National Programmes – Psychological First Aid

Psychological First Aid – supporting people in mental or emotional distress

A live webinar with Q&A on Tuesday 16 March 2021 16:00 GMT.

16 March 2021

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British Museum National Programmes – Going Virtual

Going Virtual: Moving outreach work online during the COVID-19 pandemic

A live webinar with Q&A on Tuesday 23 March 202116:00 GMT.

23 March 2021

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Elevenses – Wednesday 24 March

Reopening Outdoor Spaces

Looking ahead to April and the planned re-opening of more outdoor spaces and discreet café and retail spaces at museum sites, we’ll be joined by Lisa Howarth from Rotherham Museums, Chris Winter from the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and and Louise Bragan from Wakefield Museums & Castles. They will share experience and advice based on their experiences of opening last summer or throughout. Join us to share your own experiences or gain tips and advice.

24 March 2021

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British Museum National Programmes – Colonial Countryside

Colonial Countryside: Heritage Research and ‘Cancel Culture’

A live webinar with Q&A on Tuesday 30 March 202116:00 GMT.

30 March 2021

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