EVAWG & Museums: Sharing Approaches & Sector Dialogue
In Person EventSector Consultation Day
Museums, heritage sites, and cultural organisations across the UK and Ireland are increasingly recognised as trusted civic spaces where pressing social issues can be explored with care. As governments prioritise Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG), this project examines how museums can contribute meaningfully to prevention, awareness, and dialogue. The project has three parts: Literature Review and Practice Analysis (April–July); Sector Consultation Day (June); Translating Insights into Future Work (July–December).
Sector Consultation Day.
Hosted By Ulster University in partnership with the Northern Ireland Museums Council, this one-day event brings together a small group of practitioners, researchers, and sector partners to explore how museums can use collections, historical evidence, and public spaces to open conversations about women’s experiences of violence.
Across a series of discussions and short provocations, participants will consider sector readiness, workforce skills, relevant collections (and absences), examples of effective practice, safeguarding responsibilities, and opportunities for partnership working. On the day, each attendee will be invited to share initial reflections on these areas as well as on issues that emerge through conversation. We aim to support sustainable and meaningful EVAWG-focused work within museums.
Format
- 10:30am Arrival with Tea/Coffee & Scones (beside Belfast Room)
- 11:00am Welcome
- 11:15am – 12:30pm Workshop
- 1 12:30pm – 1:15pm Lunch (provided)
- 1:15pm – 2:30pm Workshop
- 2 2:30pm – 3:00pm Key Learnings and Next Steps
If you would like to get involved in this project, please contact either Elizabeth or Lisa.
Prof Elizabeth Crooke em.crooke@ulster.ac.uk
Dr Lisa Fitzpatrick l.fitzpatrick@ulster.ac.uk
The event is supported by the Widening Participation (WP) Plan at Ulster University.