Step into the Future of Work – Late at the Museum Needs You!

A view into an Exhibition at Holburne Museum. A large screen reads "Made in Bath — FUTURES Up Late - Made in Bath

On Friday 26 September we are taking over the Museum of Bath at Work. As part of FUTURES, the South West’s free festival of discovery, we’re hosting a one-night-only late opening that dives into The Future of Work. This is your chance to bring your research to life in a truly unique setting.

Whether you're exploring how AI is reshaping industries, rethinking office design, or tackling the gender dynamics of remote work, this is your platform to connect with the public in creative, meaningful ways.

Why Get Involved?

Share your research in a relaxed, engaging environment
Develop your public engagement skills
Collaborate with fellow researchers and creatives
Inspire curiosity and spark conversations with the local community

To people carefully examine small potted plants and seedings set out on a table in a museum space — Plant life at FUTURES Up Late. Photo © Tim Gander. All rights reserved.

Got an Idea?

We’re looking for interactive activities, installations, or experiences that link to the theme and/or the museum’s collection. If you’ve got something ready to go – or just a spark of an idea – we’d love to hear from you!

Your proposal (250–300 words) should include:

A short description of your activity and how it connects to the theme
Any resources, space, or funding you’ll need
Whether you’ll need volunteers (and help recruiting them)

Deadline for proposals: Monday 4 August 2025

We have a small pot of funding available to support materials and expenses.

Need Help Shaping Your Idea?

No problem! Reach out to S.Daroczi@bath.ac.uk by Monday 28 July 2025, and we’ll work with you to develop your concept into something brilliant.

Time Commitment

Just a few hours on Friday 26 September (between 4pm and 9.30pm, depending on your activity), plus a couple of short prep meetings beforehand.

What do I get out of this work

With support from the Public Engagement Unit, I had the exciting opportunity to organise and coordinate three vibrant late-night openings at the Holburne Museum in Bath. These events featured interactive scavenger hunts, banner-making, open discussions, arts and crafts workshops, and participatory research activities, creating a dynamic space for visitors to engage with our teaching and research in fresh and meaningful ways.

Seven people in pink festival t-shirts hold up a large white banner full of images and text about women in art and museums — Community produced banner about women in art and museums

I'm thrilled to share that this work was recently recognised with the Vice Chancellor’s Engage Award in the Civic Engagement category, a wonderful honour that celebrates the impact and creativity of this initiative in connecting the university with the wider community.