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Rebecca Atkinson

  • Director, Chiltern Music Therapy
  • Business Manager, Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research
  • Writer, Freelance
United Kingdom
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National Galleries of Scotland to focus on young people in new strategic plan

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By Rebecca Atkinson
| Museums Association Journal Verified
National Galleries of Scotland – which runs three sites across Edinburgh with plans to open a fourth in the next few years – has made a commitment to put children and young people at the heart of its planning in its new strategic plan. The charity, which receives direct funding from the Scottish Government, wants to increase the number of visitors under the age of 26 by 9% over the next four years.
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Lack of staff is biggest challenge facing museum directors this year

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By Rebecca Atkinson
| Museums Association Journal Verified
Staff shortfalls are the number one challenge currently facing museum directors – putting pressure on existing teams and leading to a long-term decline in core collections activity. That’s the finding from the Art Fund’s fifth Museum Directors Research report, which is based on insights from more than 320 directors representing museums and galleries across all four nations, from volunteer-led organisations to major institutions.
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Met Office responds to visitor attraction concerns about weather app

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By Rebecca Atkinson
| Museums Association Journal Verified
The Met Office says it has taken on board criticism of how its app summarises daily weather conditions, after concerns were raised that headline reports of rain have a negative impact on visitor figures at museums and other attractions. Research shows that about 70% of people check the forecast before making plans, suggesting that the predicted weather has a significant influence on decision making.
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