Museum & Heritage Studies News & Updates

Recent Articles

1. 

   Robert Janes - Author Talk

   Robert Janes author of Museums in a Troubled World and Museums and the Paradox of Change will be speaking at the School of Museum Studies, Leicester University on the evening of February 19th.

   We are pleased to say that the University of Leicester Bookshop will be taking pre-orders of Museums and the Paradox of Change and will have a small number of copies of Museums in a Troubled World for sale.

   Bookings are not being taken for the event, but if you would like to attend please get in touch with the School of Museum Studies on: +44(0)116 252 3963. Please also enquire for times.
    

2. 

   2012 Museum and Heritage Studies Online Catalog now available

   You can now view our 2012 Museum and Heritage Studies catalog online! Browse the e-catalog here.

3. 

   Research & Reference Book of the Month

   The Routledge Companion to Museum Ethics, edited by Janet C. Marstine, is now available in paperback! Find out more about the book here...

4. 

   Textbook Spotlight - Interpreting Art in Museums and Galleries

   In this pioneering book, Christopher Whitehead provides an overview and critique of art interpretation practices in museums and galleries. Find out more here...

5. 

   Book of the Month - Transforming Museums in the 21st Century

   In Transforming Museums in the 21st Century, Graham Black argues that museums must transform themselves if they are to remain relevant to 21st century audiences. Find out more here...

6. 

   Series Spotlight: Leicester Readers in Museum Studies

   Studying or teaching Museum Studies? Find out more about our Leicester Readers in Museum Studies series here...

7. 

   Series Spotlight: Key Issues in Cultural Heritage

   Studying or teaching Heritage Studies? Find out more about our Key Issues in Cultural Heritage series here...