Museums Association appointment for Alice Stevenson

The Ethics Review Working Group will review and assess the effectiveness of the UK's Museums Association Code of Ethics, supporting consultation with the sector and making recommendations for amendments.

The review will assess the effectiveness of the code, guidance and advice, and recommend any changes to improve support for members and encourage ethical practice in the sector. This could include: revisions to the text of the Code of Ethics; proposals for additional guidance or resources; and changes to how the Ethics Committee works and supports the sector.

Testing and engagement events are being organised in 2023, with the Working Group then making recommendations to the Museums Association Ethics Committee and Board for agreement at the Museums Association AGM in Autumn 2024.

Alice Stevenson, who was recently promoted to Professor of Museum Archaeology, undertakes research on the history of museums and collections of archaeology, anthropology and Egyptology as well as museums and source communities and the antiquities trade.

As Alice has indicated:

“I’m delighted to be able to contribute to this much-needed national review, as the museum sector and wider society has witnessed significant changes since the last code was issued. I look forward to working with colleagues and learning from museum professionals about how they use ethics in their daily practice."

The Museums Association is the oldest museums association in the world, established in 1889. Today it represents over 10,000 individual members, 1,800 museums and 260 commercial members and aspires to support Inclusive, participatory and sustainable museums at the heart of their communities.

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