Measuring the Social Value of Collections

Across the University of Cambridge Collections, we have long evaluated our public programmes, generating rich evidence of their value. However, this evidence has often been produced using different methods and terminology. This variation makes it difficult to draw connections across the Collections, tell a story about our collective impact, and communicate that impact in ways that support shared learning, inform… Read full article

University of Cambridge Museums Activity Update, April – June 2024

Following a year of change, transition and new ways of working, this period was one of reflection and consolidation as we focussed on the planning and delivery of a second year of programming. Our well-established themes of Social Justice, Our Planet, Creating Opportunities, Health and Wellbeing, and Programme Enablement provided a focus for activity and audience development; and building on… Read full article

University of Cambridge Museums Activity Update, January – March 2024

The beginning of the year got off to a flying start for our Collections in Action programme.  Working with local partners, creative practitioners, schools and audiences, our museums have delivered a whole range of events and activities under our themes of Social Justice, Our Planet, Creating Opportunities, Health and Wellbeing. Behind the scenes we’ve also been hard at work planning… Read full article