Rebecca Atkinson talks to Shanaz Gulzar, the creative director of Bradford 2025, about her plans to surprise visitors with the rich heritage and contemporary vibrancy of this youthful city

Energetic, unconventional and brilliant, Paul electrified the cultural landscape of Bradford

David Silk, the learning manager at Newcastle Castle, reveals what his role embodies in the run up to the tour he's running as part of the MA conference

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Stacey Smith, part of the commercial services team at London’s National Gallery, talks about the things that can make a difference for disabled workers

Yasmin Khan talks to multidisciplinary artists Larry Achiampong and David Blandy

Simon Stephens talks to Annette MacTavish about her work at the Museum of Cornish Life

Giles was a bold and inventive exhibition designer who supported others in the profession throughout his long and successful career

The developers of The Museum Test, a new decolonisation tool for curators, on why this resource is long overdue

Bold Tendencies, the innovative annual art event in Peckham, has just relaunched its longstanding learning programme. Creative learning producer Misty Ingham talks through what the new programme entails

National Trust chief Hilary McGrady tells Museums Journal how the challenges of the past few years have helped to clarify the charity's mission

Ceramicist Emilie Taylor discusses Tubthumping, an exhibition that celebrates women’s stories in response to the collection at the National Civil War Centre in Newark