As part of the National Archives' new research seminar series, Research Routes, I'll be hosting @arranjrees.bsky.social in October for a talk all about digital preservation and humour. Come join! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/no-laughin...

Oh wow! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated already! We've smashed £500 in less than a day!!! Freedom at OTR does really important work to help young people, how much more can we raise? www.justgiving.com/page/jack-sh...

This PhD opportunity is so good it is *almost* enough to make me want to do it again! “The Reg and George archive: co-creating stories about love, care and LGBTQ+ relationships in later life” Cardiff Uni and Amgueddfa Cymru www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgr...

Calling #museums and cultural heritage sector colleagues, if you are interested in learning a little more about the #MuseumDataService and help provide feedback to shape its future please visit this sign-up form for more details - bit.ly/MDS_UXWorkshop Free workshop taking place in Leicester 19/03

📜 This week I've started to do some research work with the amazing team at the Museum Data Service - we've recently uploaded a video to showcase how you can join up with your museum/museum service. The MDS is live with loads of info already, but help us enhance it! www.linkedin.com/posts/museum...

Would be fab to get some queer museum projects here!

I asked Liv, the Meta-Ai created “queer momma” why her creators didn’t actually draw from black queer people. Not sure if Liv has media training, but here we are.

Chilly and wet walk to start 2025 😊

#ObjectOfTheWeek has to be the absolute unit meme - acquired by the National Science and Media Museum as a digital born object. The museum's reopening on 8 Jan after an 18 month closure, and the meme will be on display for the first time Also, welcome to Bluesky @mediamuseum.bsky.social 👋 1/3 📜

Surprise media mention of my PhD research today - @mediamuseum.bsky.social has announced the acquisition of the Absolute Unit meme and its forthcoming display! Cc @themerl.bsky.social & @adamkoszary.bsky.social uk.news.yahoo.com/absolute-uni...

Breaking my year-long silence here to say hi @ukmcg.bsky.social - fascinating conference with lots to think about on centring user / people’s needs and motivations in digital projects. #MuseTech24

In Rome for the RO.ME Museum Exhibition where I’m hosting a panel on digital collections as open access resources. It’s pretty here.

I do find the name of this “Museum Superstore” somewhat misleading. It’s proximity to the British Museum gave pause for thought too… 👀

Alpacas at a wedding. So soft, so fluffy.