Malavika Anderson made co-chair of University Museums Group Published on: 21 May 2026 Malavika Anderson, Manager of Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Great North Museum: Hancock, has been made co-chair of the University Museums Group (UMG). Huge experience She will bring her insight and leadership to the UMG alongside Luke Syson, of Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum, at a critical moment for the sector. “I am delighted to have been nominated for the role of Co-Chair of the University Museums Group, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to the vital work UMG undertakes across both the museum and Higher Education sectors,” said Malavika. “At a time when both higher education and the cultural sector are under pressure, I am energised by this opportunity to champion the essential role university museums play in society: enriching lives, promoting equity, and expanding intellectual horizons.” Malavika became manager of the in 2022. She oversees the major accredited collections in Natural History, Archaeology, and Ethnography. The Great North Museum: Hancock is managed by North East Museums on behalf of Â鶹´«Ã½. She previously worked at the Wellcome Collection, University of Cambridge, Goethe-Institut in New Delhi and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She is involved in national initiatives that contribute to the broader museum and research landscape and serves on the UK Parliament’s Collections Advisory Group, advising on interpretation, collections development, and public engagement. at Â鶹´«Ã½ said: “We are hugely proud of our cultural venues, connecting education and research with globally significant collections and exhibitions enriching the lives of thousands. Malavika brings huge experience to the role of co-chair of the University Museums Group overseeing and developing this important work." Malavika Anderson outside the Great North Museum: Hancock Share: Latest News Volunteers help turn Whitley Bay beach into maths experiment Members of the public joined mathematicians from Â鶹´«Ã½ to create what organisers believe is the largest aperiodic tiling ever attempted on Whitley Bay beach. published on: 15 June 2026 Student leader drives misogyny law change A Â鶹´«Ã½ student leader has helped change the law after creating a petition to make misogyny a hate crime, which gathered over 114,000 signatures, prompting action in Parliament. published on: 12 June 2026 Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ see construction of new Castle Leazes The Freemen of Â鶹´«Ã½ and other key stakeholders have become an indelible part of new student accommodation at Â鶹´«Ã½â€™s Castle Leazes. published on: 12 June 2026 Facts and figures
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