Updated Green Book 2026
The Government has published its updated Green Book. While it may not apply to individual organisations it is useful to be aware of in terms of policy expectations.
The Green Book is intended for anyone involved in developing, reviewing or approving proposals that use public money. It is mandatory for UK government departments and arm’s length bodies to follow the Green Book and its accompanying business case guidance when developing proposals that involve significant public spending.
Museums’ Persistent AI Blunders are Both Embarrassing and Dangerous
Some interesting points about the place of AI in the context of museums.
So to museums I say this: a lot of people don’t care about AI usage. They might even like it. That’s even more reason not to use it. If the audience won’t be critical of museum AI usage because they view the museum as an unquestionable authority who would never present them with false information, or they’re self-filtering to only accept things that affirm their worldview anyway, or they just don’t care that much, that’s reason enough to leave AI aside.
Literature Review: The State of Us (Community strength and cohesion in the UK)
A must read for anyone interested in community cohesion.
A comprehensive literature review examining how well communities in the UK live together, the forces shaping trust, belonging and participation, and the policy responses needed to strengthen cohesion. Developed for the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, it brings together research, data and learning from practice to inform future action.
Telling Is Listening: Ursula K. Le Guin on the Magic of Real Human Conversation
A wonderfully reflective piece on the complexities and joy of human conversation.
Candor and clarity go a long way in fertilizing the soil, but in the end there is always a degree of unpredictability in the climate of communication — even the warmest intention can be met with frost.
Interview: Dr Daniel Fountain, author of Queer Crafts
Queer Crafts: Material Practices and the Making of Identity (Bloomsbury) is the result of Dr Daniel Fountain’s three-year exploration into how artists, designers and makers identifying as LGBTQ+ use craft materials to explore their identity.
Books on Books: Tony Broad
Shout out to one of my artists’ books buddies. Great to see Tony’s works featured in Books on Books.