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NEMO presents 3 recommendations addressing the development of AI technology in museums

Together with experts and four of its members, NEMO has published recommendations for policymakers aiming to support museums to tap their full potential and to find their role in the rapid development of artificial intelligence…

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The EU Commission publishes report on disaster risks in the EU

The 2020 edition of the report “Overview of Natural and Man-made Disaster Risks the European Union May Face“ was recently…

UK medicine museum becomes Covid-19 vaccination hub

As vaccinations start in the United Kingdom, the Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds has become the first UK museum to assist by…

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British poll finds that Museum curators are…

A survey carried out by the Ipsos Mori’s Veracity Index indicates that museum curators are among the most highly trusted professions.

 
The UK Museums Association publishes open letter on England’s Covid-19…

In response to new Covid-19 restrictions in England on 2 December 2020, the Museums Association has written a letter to the UK…

Intellectual property and online access survey

In order to provide a focused assessment and evaluation of the current Intellectual Property (IP) rules governing the activities…

Museums in Ireland and Belgium re-open

NEMO is thrilled to learn that on 1 December museums in both Ireland and Belgium will open their door to the public after weeks of…

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Digital tools for museums during the pandemic

The American Alliance of Museums has published helpful tips to guide museum staff who are thinking through the pros and cons of potential digital strategies. Digital tools are an excellent way to stay connected with the museum…

 
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Applications accepted to the Rijksmuseum…

For the 2021-2022 fellowship, the Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) welcomes international, independent research proposals which open new perspectives on the museum’s collection, its history and activities. Apply by 17…

 
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NEMO’s first digital European Museum…

NEMO’s European Museum Conference 2020 – Museums making sense took place online from 16-19 November 2020. More than 1.500 participants from 80+ countries registered their interest to join the conference, which explored the…