News | Former global Frieze director to head up National Portrait Gallery (National Portrait Gallery) – Victoria Siddall to take up post of director this autumn Read: ow.ly/AKuI50T8FWk

News | Five architect teams shortlisted for British Museum design competition – major redevelopment will transform a third of museum’s gallery space Read: ow.ly/Mvxj50T9Ly5

Could you help other museum professionals realise their potential? 🤝 We're recruiting AMA and Mentoring for All mentors to support others through collaborative, reflective mentoring relationships 👥 Find out more and apply by 22 September 👉 ow.ly/wsjZ50T9Uxn

Two weeks left to apply for the next round of the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund 🗓️ The most recent round supported work across the UK, from Cambridge to the Orkney Islands – could your participatory project be next? 🤔 Get in touch by 16 September 👉 ow.ly/aOqy50Tcuf6

News | Modern Art Oxford (Modern Art Oxford) pushes back reopening to 2 November – postponement down to unforeseen building delays for £2m project Read: ow.ly/tjKW50TcxaU

News | National Trust aiming to improve workforce diversity – annual report shows progress is being made but more needs to be done Read: ow.ly/LuA950Te5q6

News | Plans unveiled for Scotland’s first fully digital museum – site will display digitised archives, 3D object scans and digital contemporary art Read: ow.ly/c43n50Te5HM Custom House Leith Scottish Historic Buildings Trust

News | V&A finishes moving collections to new east London storehouse V&A East – relocation project was the biggest in the institution’s history Read: ow.ly/VnWr50Te5UG

News | Last chance to respond to consultation on priorities for culture in Wales – submissions from museum sector sought by 4 September Read: ow.ly/6Lhi50TenO4 Welsh Government Culture and Sport

Last chance to apply for a FREE place at Go your Own Way: Successful Freelancing in Museums 🎟️ If you face barriers to inclusion in the workforce, you can apply for a free place at our online event on 18 September 🗓️ Fill in our form by noon tomorrow 👉 ow.ly/Je3650TevBF

❤️ Take Care: Putting Collections at the Heart of Climate Change Work ❤️ Join us on 4 December to explore innovative ways in which museums can use collections to educate on and engage communities with climate justice 🌍 Book now 👉 ow.ly/61ys50TfnUa #MuseumClimateWork

News | Reports of ‘large-scale looting’ at Sudan National Museum – satellite images show evidence of smuggling operation, says state broadcaster Read: ow.ly/Jam050TfvyU

Opinion | All aboard! Help us celebrate the birth of the modern railway 🚂 Museums across the UK are invited to mark the 200th anniversary of this historic milestone in 2025 🛤️ Read: ow.ly/JgSn50TfxXg

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New Museums for Climate Justice case study | Fashioning Our World at The Salisbury Museum 👗 This project worked with young people to discover hidden stories of sustainability told by clothes from the past 🕰️ Outcomes included an exhibition and fashion show: ow.ly/RctC50Tglg4

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News | Artists’ fund gets reprieve but Creative Scotland under review – Open Fund reinstated after warnings that closure would lead to 'cultural catastrophe' Read: ow.ly/u27950TgurB

News | Welsh museum and culture bodies get share of £5m funding boost – support comes after sectors warned of financial pressure following government budget cuts Read: ow.ly/9uty50TgwGR Welsh Government Culture and Sport Amgueddfa Cymru | Museum Wales National Library of Wales Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru | Arts Council of Wales Cadw CBHC / RCAHMW Sport Wales

News | Additional £50m pledged towards London Museum redevelopment – funding will come from City of London and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan Read: ow.ly/sEQ050TgGww

Could you help other museum professionals realise their potential? 🤝 We're recruiting AMA and Mentoring for All mentors to support others through collaborative, reflective mentoring relationships 👥 Find out more and apply by 22 September 👉 ow.ly/KNKu50TgGfk