The annual conference of the UK University Museums Group takes place at the University of Cambridge on 3 July. It is a single-day event, including visits to both the (newly renovated) Zoology Museum and Kettle's Yard (the famous modern and contemporary art space) at the University. Theme: 'Foreign exchange?' Read more here. Registrations here.

2018 Conference of the University Museums Group, UK Foreign exchange? University museums and international engagement University museum collections originate from many countries. Over decades and in some cases centuries, they were created and curated through scientific fieldwork and collecting that ranged worldwide. In the present, those interested in studying collections and in borrowing art works and specimens for analysis and exhibition represent, like our students, many nations. International engagement is anything but foreign to us. Read more.

For over 100 years the UIA has been working to promote and facilitate the work of international associations. The UIA Associations Round Table is an opportunity to learn through networking and through practice: meet representatives of other international associations and share experience and knowledge gain practical skills and tools to help you do your work better This year the Round Table Asia-Pacific will take place Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.