Ferens Art Gallery shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018 2nd May 2018 Ferens Art Gallery, the jewel in Hulls cultural crown, has been selected as one of the five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018, regarded as the largest and most prestigious museum prize in the world. The annual award celebrates innovation and exceptional achievement in museums and galleries across the UK. The announcement […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Additional Sea of Hull photograph to join Ferens’ permanent collection 2nd March 2018 An additional Sea of Hull image, by Spencer Tunick, will join the Ferens Art Gallery’s permanent collection as a result of generous donations made by the public with the support of the Friends of the Ferens. Three artworks were on display as part of the dramatic SKIN exhibition last year, and now a fourth image […] Read more Leisure & Culture
The Apprentice star: Hull is UKs best city for encouraging new entrepreneurs 2nd February 2018 A finalist on TVs The Apprentice has said Hull is the UKs best city for encouraging entrepreneurs to work with future businesspeople. Ruth Badger, runner-up on the second series of the BBC reality show, is again urging budding tycoons from the city to pitch their winning ideas to her. The well-known businesswoman, 39, created the […] Read more Business
Young people set to learn more about e-safety 2nd February 2018 Children and young people in Hull will be able to find out more about how to keep safe online as part of Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 6 February. Safer Internet Day 2018 is organised by three leading organisations Childnet International, Internet Watch Foundation and SWGfL, with one mission – to promote the safe and […] Read more Education and Learning
Introduction to YouTube and Instagram 2nd January 2018 An introduction to YouTube and Instagram is taking place at Hull Central Library on Tuesday 16 January 2018. Between 2 – 4pm, people will learn the basics of setting up and using YouTube and Instagram accounts and get the best from the social media channels. Participants taking part are encouraged to bring their own tablet […] Read more Leisure & Culture
New courses on offer for jobseekers 2nd January 2018 Free courses are on offer at Hull Central Library to support people who are looking for work and enhance their job seeking opportunities. Hull Libraries is offering four-week courses to help jobseekers with the basics of looking for work online, setting up and using emails, writing CVs and covering letters and searching for jobs via […] Read more Leisure & Culture
Make the most of your library 2nd January 2018 One-day courses are available for library users wanting to make the most of their library membership. The course will show participants the many benefits of being a library how to use the Hull Libraries catalogue and website from home. Library users will also be able to learn how to check your library card, renew and […] Read more Leisure & Culture