UMG Spring conference 2026, Kings Hall, Newcastle University.
The Annual UMG Conference 2026 will take place at Newcastle on Monday 15 June.
Theme: University Museums: Today, Tomorrow, Together
This conference will ask how university museums respond meaningfully to changing academic, cultural, economic and social landscapes. How do we demonstrate value within universities? What opportunities and challenges arise from working at the intersection of disciplines, institutions and communities? Why do collaboration and partnerships matter now more than ever, and how can we be better collaborators? What kinds of leadership, creativity and experimentation do we need for our future?
We welcome ideas for talks that highlight innovative practice, research, imaginative approaches to teaching and learning, collaboration and impactful engagement. You may also choose to share new models, speculative thinking and bold practice that re‑envision what university museums can be.
If you have an idea, a case study or a provocation (10 minutes) you would like to share with colleagues in the University Museums world, please write to umg@fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk with the following details:
- Name
- Institution
- Title of Presentation
- A short summary (up to 300 words)
Please use the subject: UMG Conference 2026 Paper, and send in your Expressions of Interest by Wednesday 12 May. If your talk has been selected, you will be informed by 22 May 2026.
Early Registration for the conference is now open via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/university-museums-group-conference-tickets-1987996923313
We look forward to welcoming you all to Newcastle.
