CEO Scitech new ASPAC President
CEO of Scitech voted in as President of ASPAC Alan Brien, Chief Executive Officer of Scitech in Perth, Western Australia and CAMD member has been voted in as the new President of the Asia Pacific Network of Science Centers (ASPAC). Mr Brien has been CEO of Scitech for 13 years and has led the organisation […]
M&G National Awards entries extended
CALL FOR ENTRIES EXTENDED Museums & Galleries National Awards 2013 ENTRIES NOW CLOSE TUESDAY 1 APRIL We’ve had an excellent response to our new and improved MAGNA Awards 2014. We are extending the closing date by a week, so get your entries in fast! The MAGNAs encourage excellence and recognise the significant impact of Museums […]
Moral dilemma – the Shiva
Former NMA Director, Craddock Morton comments on the Shiva’s return and repatriation of objects.
International Design Communication Awards
Creatives and communicators, it’s time to submit your campaigns to the International Design & Communication Awards. View this email in your browser 2014 IDCA Awards Open to museums and cultural organisations, the International Design and Communication Awards celebrate creativity and communication in the art world. Now in its 4th year, the 2014 contest, which […]
Museum honours Earth Hour
Auckland Museum cuts carbon emission by 50 percent.
Vital Signs: National Cultural Indicators – March 2014
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Return of Shiva
Attorney-General’s/Ministry for the Arts Media Release 26 March 2014 Request for Return of the Shiva Nataraja Idol On Friday 21 March, the Attorney-General’s Department received a request from the Government of India under the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act) for the return of the Shiva Nataraja idol. This object was purchased […]
PM’s Prizes for Science open
Nominate Australia’s best for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science Each year the Australian Government rewards and celebrates the nation’s best scientists and science teachers through the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. Help us to identify Australia’s best scientists and teachers – we’re looking for: • An exceptional Australian scientist whose contribution to the nation […]
Lights! Camera! Science!
Young scientists are performing around the country. No jargon, no lab coats… and they’ve only got 3 minutes.
ACCELERATE with the British Council
Melbourne Museum’s Kimberley Moulton reports on her recent participation in the British Council’s ACCELERATE programme. I am a descendant of the Yorta Yorta Aboriginal people from the north-east of Victoria, Australia, and my heritage also extends to Mauritius, Germany, Scotland, England and Portugal. My people have lived and cared for their country, culture and each […]