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"New College (University of Oxford)"
Wellcome Library funds a new partnership to digitise 800,000 pages of mental health archives
Over 800,000 pages of archival material from psychiatric hospitals in the UK will be digitised and made freely available online.
Wellcome Collection announces its new Advisory Committee
Three external members have been appointed to work alongside Wellcome senior staff to provide strategic guidance and advice for Wellcome Collection.
Dying Under Your Eyes: a new film commission by Oreet Ashery
'Dying Under Your Eyes', a new 25 minutes long film by Oreet Ashery will be shown for the first time as part of the exhibition 'Jo Spence and Oreet Ashery: Misbehaving Bodies' at Wellcome Collection.
Barts Heritage and Wellcome Collection present a new installation by artist Chrystel Lebas
'Regarding Forests' is a a multi-sensory installation within the Grade I listed North Wing at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in the City of London. It is part of Wellcome Collection's 'On Happiness' season.
Wellcome Collection presents Jo Spence and Oreet Ashery: Misbehaving Bodies, a major new exhibition opening in May 2019
Uncover the powerful narratives of chronic illness and identity in the major exhibition ‘Jo Spence and Oreet Ashery: Misbehaving Bodies’ at Wellcome Collection.
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The Coming of Age exhibition text
Our new exhibition explores experiences and perceptions of ageing, from adolescence to older age, and asks how societies can adapt to ensure everyone ages better.
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Sick of being lonely
When his relationship ended, Thom James first withdrew from the world, then began to suffer from illnesses with no apparent physical cause.
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The art of scientific glassblowing
Exciting things happen when art, craft, engineering and science collide. Glassblower Gayle Price is proof of that.
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Thirst: In Search of Freshwater exhibition text
This exhibition explores humanity’s vital connection with freshwater – an essential source of life and pillar of good health for people and planet.
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A symbol of a lost homeland
The story of one protective amulet from Palestine reveals a complex tale. Encompassing the personal history of an influential doctor and collector, it provides a window onto dispossession and exile, and the painful repercussions that are still felt today.
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Deadly doses and the hardest of hard drugs
The invention of the modern hypodermic syringe meant we could get high – or accidentally die – faster than before. Find out how this medical breakthrough was adapted for deadly uses.
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Rediscovering a love of the game
Sexism and homophobia in football prompted Lara Goodwin to stop playing the sport at 19. Today, while discrimination in the game is still rife, Lara has found hope – and like-minded players – in an inclusive east London club.
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Is shoegaze the loneliest genre of music?
Christine Ro explores the connection between shyness and shoegaze.
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Tracing the toxic story of tear gas
Investigating tear gas – from factory to Black Lives Matter protest – Imani Jacqueline Brown uncovers a toxic legacy where pollution, violence and racism are intimately entwined.
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The rise and fall of a medical mesmerist
Uncover the fascinating story of the doctor who popularised hypnotism as a medical technique, and could name Dickens among his famous friends.
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The Coming of Age audio highlight tour
Our new exhibition explores experiences and perceptions of ageing, from adolescence to older age, and asks how societies can adapt to ensure everyone ages better.
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The Coming of Age British Sign Language tour
Our new exhibition explores experiences and perceptions of ageing, from adolescence to older age, and asks how societies can adapt to ensure everyone ages better.
Exhibition highlight tour
Thirst: In Search of Freshwater British Sign Language tour
This exhibition explores humanity’s vital connection with freshwater – an essential source of life and pillar of good health for people and planet.
Exhibition highlight tour
Thirst: In Search of Freshwater audio highlight tour
This exhibition explores humanity’s vital connection with freshwater – an essential source of life and pillar of good health for people and planet.
Melanie Keen to step down as Director of Wellcome Collection in spring 2026
Wellcome has announced that Melanie Keen, who has been Director of Wellcome Collection since 2019, will step down in the Spring of 2026.
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