Q&A | ‘Despite an increase in spontaneous memorials, little attention is paid to their impact’
Kostas Arvanitis on a new study that aims to support museums looking to collect material from spontaneous memorials
Ethics
Perspectives on human remains
Geraldine Kendall Adams delves into the moral and ethical arguments that surround the highly sensitive issue of human remains held in museum collections
Guide | An ethical approach to AI
Livi Adu sets out ethical principles to help museums with the complexities of AI
Are museums ready for the intelligence test?
Artificial intelligence will have a major impact on how museums work. But how can we maximise these new tools while mitigating against the ethical and practical pitfalls?
Policy column | MA seeks views on ethics
Have your say on the MA’s revised code of ethics, says India Divers
Ulster Transport Museum
A case study on the transfer of deaccessioned cars to Hydebank Wood Young Offenders Centre
Fishbourne Roman Palace
A case study on the reburial of archaeological material
Natural History Museum apologises for hosting National Conservatism gala
Institution says it was 'horrified to see hateful rhetoric being expressed’ at the event
Code of Ethics review
We're reviewing the code to consider recent changes in the sector and society and their ethical ramifications
Focus | Ethics and conservation practice
Conservators are increasingly engaging with the political dimensions of their work
Smithsonian puts ethics at the forefront of new returns policy
Restitution claims will consider ethical concerns over legal circumstances of acquisition
Tate becomes latest institution to drop Sackler name
Organisation takes down signage as litigation continues over family’s role in opioid crisis