Study shows widespread self-censorship in philanthropy in the US

A recent report by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) shows a troubling trend among foundations in the…

EU report highlights the role of culture in health and wellbeing

A newly published report from the European Commission’s Open Method of Coordination (OMC) Group on Culture and Health highlights…

Report explores the role of Artificial Intelligence in culture

The Digital Innovation in Culture Observatory at Politecnico di Milano, Italy, has published a report 'Artificial Intelligence for…

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Toolkit for purpose-driven digital leadership…

How can museums approach digital transformation in a way that stays true to their values and societal role? The toolkit ‘10 ideas for purpose-driven digital leadership in museums’ offers inspiration and guidance for cultural…

 
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Sustainability benchmark report of cultural…

The ‘Cultural Website Sustainability Benchmark Report 2025’ looks at the carbon footprint of cultural websites in the UK. It aims to raise awareness and give cultural organisations the tools to take meaningful climate action…

 
Study shows that human factor is at the heart of IP management in European…

The study ‘Human factor in European museums’ intellectual property management through sociocultural, legal, political and economic…

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Study on work satisfaction in German museums

In 2024, ICOM Germany conducted a nationwide survey on job satisfaction among museum professionals. The findings show a workforce driven by passion but facing structural challenges that threaten the sector’s long-term…

 
Handbook on digital storytelling for intangible cultural heritage

The ‘Good Practices Handbook’, developed as part of the HIGHRES project (Helping Intangible Heritage Resilience through…

Germany’s first nationwide study on the economic footprint of museums

The Institut für Museumsforschung has published the first Germany-wide study examining the economic impact of museums. For the…