
Bethany Rex
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Bethany Rex
@bethanyrex
Leverhulme ECF @CCMPSWarwickUni. Interested in museums, austerity, museum closures, commercialisation, professional ethics and policy.







. @LGAcomms think piece—The case for "cultural infrastructure" @michaelkenny_, @OJGarling & @StephCoulter8 highlight the value & impact of culture, heritage & sport not only economically but also in shaping people’s sense of wellbeing & local attachment. local.gov.uk/topics/culture…




Analysis by @guardian shows between 2010-11 & 2022-23 real terms council spending fell in all areas bar social care: - cultural services cut by 43%, - roads & transport by 40% - housing by 35% - planning & development by a third And more planned cuts ahead…

CFP for an edited collection with @SDObjects from @LeicsMusStud on care and museum work. We welcome contributions from across disciplines, and reflections from practice To view our call for papers, visit: drive.google.com/file/d/1jHHk_U… @Crit_Heritage




So it turns out Blue Monday is when Culture, Participation, Policy and the Municipal Public Park is published @Palgrave Thanks to everyone who helped get it out - for all who love & understand the cultural importance of parks 💚 Link here (not yet OA): link.springer.com/book/978303144…






