Rebecca Atkinson

2 weeks ago | museumsassociation.org | Rebecca Atkinson

The University of Leicester's Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) has announced a partnership with museums, galleries and heritage organisations to advance trans inclusion in the culture sector. Supported by Art Fund, the partners will work with experts in trans-inclusion, equalities law and ethics to develop new guidance and practical resources for the UK’s culture sector that will be launched in 2026.

3 weeks ago | museumsassociation.org | Rebecca Atkinson

The National Mining Museum Scotland has launched a major fundraising appeal to support its long-term sustainability and upgrade the site with new event and exhibition areas. Ahead of the 130th anniversary of the Lady Victoria Colliery where the museum is now located, the appeal aims to raise more than £450,000 by 2027 through major gifts, legacies and a sponsorship campaign. It has also launched an individual online giving campaign, called Be Part of Our Future.

3 weeks ago | tolerance.ca | Rebecca Atkinson |Anglia Ruskin

By Rebecca Atkinson, Researcher in Music Therapy, Anglia Ruskin University When we hear the word “dementia”, we usually think of memory loss in older adults. But there’s another, much rarer form of the disease that strikes far earlier in life – childhood dementia, also known as Batten disease. Batten disease is a rare but serious genetic disorder that affects the brain and nervous system.

3 weeks ago | theconversation.com | Rebecca Atkinson

When we hear the word “dementia”, we usually think of memory loss in older adults. But there’s another, much rarer form of the disease that strikes far earlier in life – childhood dementia, also known as Batten disease. Batten disease is a rare but serious genetic disorder that affects the brain and nervous system. It is unknown how many children in the UK are living with this heartbreaking condition, but recent estimates show between 150-200 are affected.

1 month ago | museumsassociation.org | Rebecca Atkinson

Wordsworth Grasmere, a visitor attraction in the Lake District, has announced a series of immersive experiences and a new cafe as part of its plans to move towards “a more sustainable future”. The attraction includes Dove Cottage, where the poet William Wordsworth and his family lived from 1799 to 1808, as well as a cottage-garden and museum.