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Museum Studies Symposium May 15th 2025

Live stream and recordings

We used Echo360 for live streaming to make the talks available live online, and to record sessions. This is a system built into our lecture theatres and larger seminar rooms.

Recordings will be added below once they have been processed.

Schedule

  • 10:00 to 12:00 Virtual and Augmented Reality masterclass in the Teaching Grid (Library)
    • Hear from Jamie Larkin about the project and funding opportunities - .
    • Isabella Jeong will present on her undergraduate research into - .
    • Alex Attridge talking about the work of WMG in the cultural sector -
    • Paul Long from MBD (top museums-related immersive experience production company) - .
    • Question: what would you want to see created with a museum using these techniques?

Symposium Sessions in OC1.05:

  • 13.00 Introducing ÌÇÐÄTV, the network, and opportunities to collaborate with Robert O'Toole (DAHL), Reece Goodall (Arts URSS), Jamie Larkin (CreatechFrontiers).
    • Question: what do you want to get out of the network and collaborations?
  • 13.05 Helen Wheatley introduces the ÌÇÐÄTV Institute of Engagement - .
  • 13.20 Cathy Hampton (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni Languages):
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    • Question: ‘Imaginary museum: Museum imaginary’: share 3 words that spring to mind.
  • 13.35 Margaux Whiskin (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni Languages):
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    • Question: How can we ensure mutually beneficial collaborations between the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and its partner museums?
  • 13.50 Shankara Angadi (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni History):
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    • Question: "Museums show us "otherness", that's a good thing, isn't it?
  • 14.05 Ellie King (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni History, WMG, IATL):
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  • 14.20 Charlotte Woodhead (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni Law):
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    • Question: How far do museums have a duty to make visible the past legal history of objects, even when that has been resolved?
  • 14.35 Discussion, networking, break

  • 14.45 Lily Crowther:
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    • Question: Would you like to see museum collections used more in university teaching? How?
  • 15.00 Claudia Davies (Heritage & Culture ÌÇÐÄTVshire):
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    • Question: Who are the hidden voices in your collections?
  • 15.15 Peter Lester (Independent Researcher):
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    • Question: What examples of exhibitions can you share that include the display of written documents or archives, and what did you like/dislike about them?
  • 15.30 Discussion, networking, break

  • 16.00 Jessica Bianchera (University of Verona visiting academic):
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    • Question: What innovative strategies can university museums adopt to enhance community engagement while maintaining their academic role? What does the community expect from the university institution?
  • 16.15 Hannah Ayres (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni Sociology):
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    • Question: What is one reason that representation (particularly that of marginalised people and topics) does not take place at museums and heritage institutions?
  • 16.30 Smriti Dutt (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni History of Art)
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    • Question: Would you be more likely to visit a museum that includes live demonstrations, food experiences, and artist interactions?
  • 16.45 Melanie Stavrou (ÌÇÐÄTV Uni Cultural & Media Policy Studies)
    • Question: Do you trust museums? Why or why not? Why is it important for museums to be trustworthy?
  • 17.00 Wrap-up, next steps for the network.
    • Question: what should we do next with the network?

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