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News & Events
The latest news and upcoming events from The Visitor Studies Group (VSG). To find out more or make a booking please see the events posted below.
Big data toolkit
As part of the VSG 2018 Conference, ‘Big Data, Big Opportunities’, delegates were invited to contribute ideas to a ‘Big Data Toolkit’. We have compiled notes collected from the conference into the toolkit, which we are sharing with VSG members. This includes examples of ‘big’ and ‘bigger’ data used in the sector, examples of ‘big… Continue Reading
Masterclass -Commissioning audience research: a practical guide
23 January 2019, 15:00 – 17:30, Dana Research Centre and Library, Science Museum Tickets are free for Visitor Studies Group members or cost £30 for non-members and £20 for independent freelancers or students. Book via Eventbrite . The amount of audience research that the museums, culture and tourism sectors commission from external evaluators and agencies is ever… Continue Reading
Conference 2019: Bursary opportunity
*** The deadline for this bursary has been extended to Friday 25th January*** At VSG we always like to support the visitor studies community where we can, and we are pleased to once again offer a conference bursary, which will cover the cost of one person to attend the conference for both days. To apply… Continue Reading
Conference 2019 – programme announced!
We are delighted to announce the programme for the Visitor Studies Group conference 2019. VSG Conference 2019 Programme “Visitor studies: reflecting the wider world, advocating for change?” will take place March 7th and 8th, 2019, National Gallery, London. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite . Use discount code ERLYBRD at checkout by 18th January for 10% off.
Early bird conference tickets until 18th January!
We are offering an earlybird discount of 10% on all of our conference tickets until Friday 18th January 2019. ***Book via Eventbrite and use discount code ERLYBRD*** “Visitor studies: reflecting the wider world, advocating for change?” will take place March 7th and 8th, 2019, at the National Gallery, London
#VSGConf19 tickets on sale!
Tickets for the Visitor Studies Group conference, 2019, have been released. Book via Eventbrite . ***Use discount code ERLYBRD for 10% off before 18th January.*** “Visitor studies: reflecting the wider world, advocating for change?” March 7th and 8th, 2019, National Gallery, London As visitor studies practitioners seeking to understand the broad identities of our visitors, how can… Continue Reading
Alison James Professional Development Bursary 2019 – applications open
In honour of Alison James, a keen supporter of professional development in the museum sector, a bursary of £500 is offered by VSG annually. We are delighted to open applications for this year’s award. Please find further details and the application form on our bursary page . The deadline is 11th January 2019.
Networking drinks – Sept 2018
Please join us on Tuesday 11th September at the Somers Town Coffee House from 6.30-8pm for networking drinks. Meet members of the committee and other audience researchers to discuss the latest happenings in the world of visitor studies as well as ideas for #VSGConf19’s call for papers . If you are planning on attending, please email: m.hobson@nhm.ac.uk so we can… Continue Reading
#VSGConf19 – Call for Papers
We are delighted to open up submissions for our 2019 conference: “Visitor studies: reflecting the wider world, advocating for change?” Taking place March 7th and 8th at the National Gallery London, we are looking for sessions that explore, interrogate and understand how emerging trends – especially those borne from audience research both within and outside the… Continue Reading
#VSGConf19 – what would YOU like the theme to be?
We are currently brainstorming themes for our next annual conference and we’d love to hear from you. Tweet @visitorstudies or email admin@visitors.org with any potential themes.