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Research
Social Impact: Evidence summary
We commissioned two literature reviews, published in 2020 and 2021, to collate the academic, peer-reviewed evidence of the impact museums can have.
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Research
National Survey for Scotland's Museums & Galleries
The National Survey for Scotland’s Museums and Galleries was commissioned by Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) and conducted by DC Research in mid-2022, to gather essential information about the museums and galleries sector in Scotland.
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Research
Empire, Slavery & Scotland's Museums Project Research
Read the project research and documentation from the Empire, Slavery & Scotland's Museums project. The project explored how Scotland's museums can contribute to our understanding of the legacies of empire, colonialism, and historic slavery.
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Evaluation
Skills for Success Vocational Training Programme - Evaluation
Evaluation of Skills for Success, MGS' award-winning vocational training programme.
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Research
Character Matters Attitudes, Behaviours, and Values in the Museums Sector Workforce
This research, funded by Arts Council England and MGS and conducted by BOP Consulting and the Museums Consultancy, examines the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours held by the UK museum workforce in 2016.
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Research
Evaluation of the Recognition Scheme and Fund
In 2014, MGS commissioned research to chart the development of the Recognition Scheme, which had 41 Recognised Collections across the country at the time of this evaluation.
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Research
Realising the vision together
Realising the Vision detailed how MGS and the sector would work together to maintain the momentum in building a sustainable future for the sector.