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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 14/05/2026

Huge congratulations to London Museum for winning a Museums + Heritage Award in the Learning Programme 🏆 ❤️ Congratulations also to all museums&heritage organisations shortlisted: Turner ContemporaryBeamish Museum, Historic England, Powderham, The National Civil War Centre & Newark Museum.

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 22/04/2026

Happy #EarthDay! Today to mark Earth Day, the GEM Environmentally Responsible Learning Practice Course has begun with a new cohort exploring how museums can support and challenge visitors to think and take action for a better future and how they can run sustainable learning programmes #GEMTraining

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 22/04/2026

Today we are delighted to be at the University of East London #UELJobsFair2026 #UELCareerZone to talk about the support GEM can offer to students and early career professionals. Come find us if you are here - we have tote bags! #Careers #MuseumLearning #InclusivePathways #Launchpad

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 13/04/2026

New GEM Supplier: Adam Goldwater – ASG Goldwater Consulting A consultant and with a particularly interest in the educational power of authentic objects, inclusive museum pedagogy, and the role of museums in an age shaped by digital culture. 🔗 Find out more: gem.org.uk/suppliers/ad... #GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 20/02/2026

📣 Launch of the GEM Cymru ‘How to use your local museum’ module Join GEM Cymru to explore the work Keystone Heritage have been doing to engage with their local education groups and the Curriculum for Wales. 🔗 Reserve your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-of-... #GEM #GEMCymru

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 02/02/2026

This self-guided eLearning course from @artswork.bsky.social Professional Development, developed with GEM, is designed specifically for museum, archive & heritage professionals. ⏱️ 2–3 hours 🔗 Find out more: gem.org.uk/training-and... #GEM #GEMCourses #heritagelearning #safeguardingcourse

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 30/01/2026

We are delighted to announce Dr. Afua Twum-Danso Imoh as the keynote speaker for our upcoming GEM Yorkshire event, delivered in partnership with @sheffieldmuseums.bsky.social 📅 March 24, 10am-2:30pm 📍 Weston Park Museum 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusivit... #GEM #HeritageLearning

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 05/01/2026

Career Reset is now open for bookings! This course has been specifically designed for those who have recently undergone change or a career shift, such as redundancy, parental leave, or prolonged absence from work. 📅 27 January - 24 February 2026 📍 Online 🔗 gem.org.uk/training-and...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 21/11/2025

Yesterday, the #SandfordAward ceremony took place at St Paul’s Cathedral. Huge congratulations to all the award winners! We admire your great work that engages and inspires learners through creative and inclusive programmes. Applications for 2026 are open until 1 December: lnkd.in/e3YCVkHS

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 12/11/2025

New #job ad Careers Coordinator: Formal Learning @hornimanmuseum.bsky.social Apply by 3 December 2025 Full details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/careers... #GEMJobs #HeritageJobs #museums

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 12/11/2025

GEM Midlands reps are at Museum Development #Midlands (MDM) #PowerofPlace event today at Thinktank Birmingham. Come and find the team to chat about what support GEM can offer and let us know what you'd like to see in your area #PowerofPlace

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 11/11/2025

Delighted to be at the University of Bradford during #Bradford2025 for Engage Gathering 2025. A packed programme exploring how we can remake our practice as art educators #Gathering2025 @shannenjjohnson.bsky.social

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 06/10/2025

☕ GEM South East: Coffee and Chat Grab a mug & a biscuit and join GEM SE Reps Phillippa and Rosanna for a Coffee and Catch Up - a chance for SE GEM members to check in. 📅 Monday, 13 Oct 2025 10:30 - 11:30 📍 Online 🔗 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/se-gem-cof... #GEM #GEMSouthEast

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 26/09/2025

📣 GEM London event - The National Saturday Club Join us to learn about the National Saturday Club and opportunities to get involved in London and the South East. 📅 Wednesday, October 15 · 1 - 2pm 📍 Online 🔗 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gem-london... #GEM #GEMLondon #GEMSouthEast

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 12/09/2025

Thank you to our first keynote of the day, Professor Olivette Otele, for a beautiful talk exploring museums as a place of collective remembrance through personal stories and insights and the importance of institutional accountability in addressing ‘the wrongs of the past.' #GEMConference2025

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 12/09/2025

GEM Conference 2025 day 2! As always, thank you to all the members who shared their work, delegates for their participation and keynote speakers for their insight into the important work of museum education in sustainability 🌱 #GEMConference2025

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 11/09/2025

Thank you to @bridgetmck.bsky.social who delivered an inspiring talk, full of resources and frameworks to give ‘people courage to be planetary citizens, or inhabitants of a biosphere in trouble. Not as consumers for culture…’ 💫 #GEMConference2025 #sustainability

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 11/09/2025

‘It’s our job to bring nature to the people…’ Mary Colwell, campaigner and award winning author, delivered a stirring talk about what museum work can do for nature literacy and the fight for sustainability. #GEMconference2025

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 11/09/2025

GEM Conference 2025 day 1 recap! Thank you to our keynotes, members and workshop leaders for a rich and fascinating start to the conference. More to come from #GEMconference2025 🔗 for the full programme, visit: gem.org.uk/event/gem-co...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 10/09/2025

We can't wait to see you at #GEMConference2025 in Leeds & Online! Are you joining us this year?

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 29/08/2025

📣 New GEM Training: Learning Strategy Are you writing strategies for the first time or reviewing current strategies but wish to have a wider perspective? Then this online session is for you! 📅 Wednesday, October 22 📍 Online 🔗 Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-s... #GEM #museumlearning

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 22/08/2025

📣 GEM North West Networking & Social Join us for this opportunity to meet colleagues, share experiences, and explore opportunities for collaboration. 📅 Friday, September 5 📍 World Museum, Liverpool 🔗 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networking... #GEM #museumlearning

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 04/08/2025

Did you know you can attend the GEM Conference remotely? Book your online ticket and join in via our bespoke virtual learning platform and app! Book here: gem.org.uk/training-and... 📅 10 – 12 September 🔗 For more information, including the full programme, visit: gem.org.uk/training-and... #GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 31/07/2025

📣 Exciting GEM News! £30k Awarded to Action Research Exploring Inclusive Career Pathways in Museums. To find out the seven museums that have been selected to participate in their new Inclusive Pathways Action Research Programme, click below! 🔗 gem.org.uk/our-work/gem... #GEM #inclusivepathways

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 25/07/2025

✨ Creating inclusive career pathways for young people Join Kids in Museums and #GEM for an informal virtual briefing and discussion session about pathways for young people in museums. 📅 Tuesday 30 September, 2pm - 3.30pm 📍 Online 🔗 Book your place: kids-in-museums.cademy.io/creating-inc... #GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 16/07/2025

We are pleased to share that, with support from Welsh Government, we are launching a new bursary to fund school visits to museums in Wales. State schools can apply for up to £1,000 to cover all visit costs, helping more children access local heritage and learning. gem.org.uk/funding-secu...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 14/07/2025

GEM Webinar: Working with Children Educated Outside of School. Join us for an introduction to GEM’s newest toolkit! 📆 Wednesday, September 24 · 2:30 - 4:30pm 📍 Online 🔗 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 07/07/2025

Calling GEM East of England! Join us for a chance to meet in person, chat to other heritage learning professionals and find out more about Gainsborough's House! 📅 Thursday, July 24 · 11am - 4pm 📍 Gainsborough's House 🔗 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gem-east-m... #GEM #GemEast

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 07/07/2025

Today is your last chance to apply for GEM Inclusive Pathways Action Research 2025-26! We are interested in supporting projects that are aimed at unlocking barriers to work experience, work placements and inclusive pathways. 🔗 Find out more and apply: gem.org.uk/our-work/gem... #GEM #Funding

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 30/06/2025

Don’t miss your chance to apply for #GEM Inclusive Pathways Action Research! Application deadline: 7 July 2025 This new funding opportunity supports projects that are aimed at unlocking barriers to work experience, work placements and inclusive pathways. Apply: gem.org.uk/our-work/gem...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 19/06/2025

You can now download the 34th edition of GEM Case Studies, Career Pathways in Museums! Thank you to Rachel Moss for leading on this edition and to all contributors for sharing their insights. 🔗 You can download and read here: gem.org.uk/wp-content/u... #GEM #museumlearning #GEMcasestudies

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 19/06/2025

📣 Calling all freelancers! Join Dr. Laura Crossley, workplace culture specialist and freelance arts consultant, and explore ways of navigating the challenges presented by freelance work. 📅 Wednesday, July 2, 10 - 11:30am 📍 Online 🔗 Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/freelancer...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 16/06/2025

To celebrate National #RefugeeWeek, we’re proud to highlight GEM’s partnership with the Migration Museum’s Migration Network. Book now onto Engaging with Migration in Museum Learning. 📅 Wednesday, 9 July, 10am 📍 Online 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/engaging-w... #GEM #MuseumLearning #RefugeeWeek

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 12/06/2025

It was great to see some of the GEM team on a tour of The Historic Dockyard in Chatham ⚓ With 400 years of maratime history, The Dockyard is a fascinating place to explore. If you havent been yet, add it to your list! #GEM #GEMteam #MaritimeHeritage #ChathamDockyard

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 12/06/2025

🔔 Early Bird tickets for GEM Conference 2025 will be available until 30 June – follow the link below to secure your place. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted a proposal, we will get back to you shortly 📅 Early Bird deadline: 30th June 2025 🔗 Book your place: gem.org.uk/training-and...

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 09/06/2025

📣 FREE Online Session: Museum Learning and AI 📣 Join GEM and Jonathan Munro, Digital Learning Officer, Leeds Museums and Galleries, to discuss the potential uses of AI in museum learning. 📅 Tuesday, 22nd July, 11 – 12 📍 Online 🔗 Find out more: gem.org.uk/event/museum... #GEM #Museumlearning #AI

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 04/06/2025

It’s Volunteers’ Week 2025! We want to say a huge thank you to our fantastic Board of Trustees and Area & Nation Reps for generously giving their time to support GEM’s work. It’s a pleasure to work alongside you all – we are so grateful for your enthusiasm, commitment and continued support.

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 30/05/2025

New #job Learning and Engagement Manager (Maternity Cover) at Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery Trust #London Apply before Mon 23 June 2025. More details here: gem.org.uk/jobs/learnin... #GEMJob #MuseumJob #HeritageJob #museumlearning #LearningandEngagementManager

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 27/05/2025

✨GEM Workshop: Community and Co-Design✨ Are you looking to effectively engage with communities? Join GEM and Beloved Adonai for a workshop on how to create sustainable partnerships. 📆 Tuesday, June 17, 10am - 12pm 📍Online 🔗 Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/gem-worksh... #GEM#museumlearning

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 22/05/2025

📣 Call for Proposals 📣 Case Studies #35: The Sensational Museum If you have embraced a multi-sensory approach, we invite you to share your experience. ⏱️ Proposal Deadline: Monday, 26th May. 🔗 For more information visit: gem.org.uk/our-work/pub... #GEM #sensationalmuseum #GEMcasestudies

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 16/05/2025

Big thanks to all who joined us at the 2025 Museums + Heritage Show! 🙌 GEM was proud to host a day of powerful, inclusive sessions—from AI in education to creative wellbeing + anti-racism in practice. 🔗 To find out what GEM has coming up next, visit: gem.org.uk/wp-admin/ #GEM #GEMevents

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 15/05/2025

A huge congratulations to the highly commended International Slavery Museum and the winner Attenborough Arts Centre in Leicester for Learning Programme of the Year. We are so honoured to continue to partner on this award #MuseumEd

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 15/05/2025

Congrats to Chatham Historic Dockyard for highly commended in the community engagement programme of the year category - Chatham is the home of GEM's office! Congrats to @suffolkarchives.bsky.social for winning in this category! #MuseumEd @museumsandheritage.com

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 15/05/2025

Delighted to be at @museumsandheritage.com awards celebrating the innovative and inspiring work across the sector. Good luck to all those on the shortlist and excited to find out who wins the Learning Programme of the Year!

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 02/05/2025

Thank you to all who attended our workshops at Visitor Studies Group conference on what learning colleagues need support on when it comes to evaluation. Some important conversations and insights!

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 02/05/2025

Delighted to be at London Transport Museum for the Visitor Studies Group conference 2025. We are running two workshops throughout the day with @jenniwaugh.bsky.social on what support learning colleagues need from evaluation and insight teams!

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 01/05/2025

A warm welcome to our new UCL Placement Student, Wuwei Wang 🎉 Wuwei is currently a Master’s student studying Museums and Galleries in Education at the University of London, focusing on enabling diverse groups to access art and culture. 🔗 To find out more, visit: gem.org.uk/about-gem/wh... #GEM

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 24/04/2025

📣 LAST CALL for proposals GEM Conference 2025: Sustaining our Practice, Sustaining our World 🌱 There is still time to submit your proposals for Members presentations and workshops. 📆 Application deadline is Monday, 28th April. gem.org.uk/training-and... #GEM #GEMconference2025 #Museumlearning

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GEM (Group for Education in Museums) @gem.org.uk · 22/04/2025

It’s Earth Day! 🌍 This year’s GEM Conference (10–12 September, Leeds City Museum) is all about Sustaining Our Practice – Sustaining Our World. Book your Early bird ticket today: gem.org.uk/training-and... #GEMConference2025 #EarthDay #museumlearning #Sustainability

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