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One of the surprises of the At the Frontier conference in Perth last year was the presence of items within the online collection of Museum Victoria which had a strong connection to Carnamah.

Images of the items and the corresponding story can now be seen on our blog,…

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So, it's another year of Museum Studies here at ECU, and we aim to make 2012 the best yet. We are no longer accepting new students to the assessed course, but if you are a volunteer at a museum, gallery or heritage site, or simply an enthusiast and would like to learn new skills, we have a host of weekend workshops available.

Starting March 10-11 you can explore preservation, conservation (including books and metals), disaster preparedness and recovery, collections management and much…

Its been over a week since the conference finished and we are now busy doing all the post-conference stuff including sending out an evaluation survey, and making the papers and presentations available on-line.

In the meantime please take the time to visit the confernence Twitter archives which are available at:

http://summarizr.labs.eduserv.org.uk/?hashtag=maia2011

There have also been a number of great…

I few people expressed interest at wanting to get a copy of the "Virtual Existence & Social Media" abstract I presented during the At the Frontier conference. To make this easy it is now online at:

http://andrew-s-bowman.blogspot.com/2011/11/virtual-existence-social-media.html

We're featured in the latest issue of Inside History magazine!

To find out more take a look at our blog post:

Inside…

Is the "Digital Stories" exhibition available online so those interested in the regions or remote communities can enjoy? If so what is the link?   Can't wait to see it.

The “digital frontier” is an important theme of At The Frontier 2011 conference and whilst the conference itself will focus on the why’s and where fore’s of the production of such material, it is important to showcase the end product, which is designed for the audience to see. What better way to do this than on a big public screen?

Anna Crane from Jäger Studio has curated a program of the vast range of digital material produced and presented by museums, galleries,…

With a possible blog addiction in progress we've been pumping out the blog posts over the past two months. Check out our most recent eight posts:

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Bookings essential

Tuesday 25 October Octagon Theatre, UWA, doors open 6.00pm for 6.15pm start

Book online…

Yes, everyone

Today is the last day for early bird registrations (except for those waiting on the outcome of bursary applications.)  The Early Bird price represents a substantial saving , so register now!!!  Also those from Western Australia applying for bursaries, these need to be in today as well.

Cheers

Anne

Good morning all

Yes, Early Bird prices to attend the At the Frontier;exploring the possibilities end this Thursday 29th September!!!  That is only three (3) days away.

So click on this link http://www.atthefrontier2011.com.au/register.html to access the rego page and make sure you save yourself some $$$$  to attend this fabulous conference, laden with stimulating and inspiring speakers, and held…

MA2011 Conference Bursaries are open for WA delegate to attend At the Frontier 2011.  Bursaries are available to assist unpaid workers (volunteers), part-time workers and full time students from local, regional, remote museums, galleries and keeping places to attend the full conference program.

Closing date:  Thursday 29th September 2011…

We are really pleased to announce the the WA Dept of Culture and the Arts are providing a special allocation of Art Flight funding for regional delegates to our conference.

To read more about this initiative go to Art Flight Grants

Download the…

Thanks to a wide range of generous supporters and sponsors, we are able to provide bursaries to assist you to attend the National Conference in Perth this year.

For the full details on the bursaries coordinated through the National Office of Musuems Australia follow the link. http://www.museumswa.com.au/page/conference-bursaries-atf2011

If you have any queries please contact Lee or Steph at the…

We are really pleased to announce that conference registrations are now open. 

Full information is available on the conference website http://www.atthefrontier2011.com.au/register.html

There is also information about the extensive bursaries we have been able to secure, and also the first of many of the additional optional activites such as field trips, workshops, tours,…

I know you're all dying to see this so here's a sneak peak at the conference program.

View Draft Program

You'll also be please to know we are just finalising the details on a raft of optional activites including tours, workshops, and symposium as well as lots of out of hours social…

Conference Early Bird registrations are opening on Monday.

The conference organising committee have been working overtime to ensure an exciting, encompassing, engaging and entertaining program.

If you have submitted an abstract for the conference keep an eye on you emails next week as the notifications will start coming through.

For a sneak peak at the conference draft program…

Are you there? A call from Australia!



100 years ago a call was put out for the British to buy a Ready Made Farm and immigrate to Carnamah, Winchester or Coorow. 20 families did, and for almost a decade their lives became entangled in a railway company who…