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Museums and Heritage Studies relating to: Community, Sustainability, Cultural Memory, Europe-Latin America Relations
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Hidden stories, entangled spaces: Contested island heritage and contemporary art curation
Brown, K. (Editor) & Gonzalez Rueda, A. (Editor), 29 Apr 2026, Paris: ICOFOM. 184 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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The growing role of museums and community-led cultural organisations as agents of social and environmental change
Brown, K., 1 Jan 2026, Voices for change: community action, biodiversity, and the future of food. Borrelli, N., Brown, K., Cena, H., Koch, P. & Schusler, T. (eds.). Milan: Ledizioni LediPublishing, p. 39-55 (Biodiversità, cibo e cultura).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Voices for change: community action, biodiversity, and the future of food
Borelli, N. (Editor), Brown, K. (Editor), Cena, H. (Editor), Koch, P. (Editor) & Schusler, T. (Editor), 1 Jan 2026, Milan: Ledizioni LediPublishing. 107 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Empowering museums in achieving the SDGs through youth by means of social inclusion and climate action
Brown, K. & Brown, J. A., 12 Nov 2025, 3 p. Paris : International Council of Museums.Research output: Other contribution
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Introduction: sea of islands and poetics of relation: rethinking islandness
Bertin, M. & Brown, K., 30 Jun 2025, In: ICOFOM Study Series. 53, 1-2, p. 7-18Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
Open Access
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Shared Island Stories from Scotland: Shared Island Stories from Scotland and the Caribbean, Past, Present, Future
Brown, K. (PI) & Brown, J. A. (Researcher)
16/08/22 → 15/08/27
Project: Standard
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Research Innovation Scotland International Collaboration funding grant
Brown, K. (PI)
30/03/25 → 30/06/25
Project: Standard
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Heritage Intersections: Youth Shaping the Nexus of Culture, Climate, and Community
Brown, J. A. (PI) & Brown, K. (PI)
University of St Andrews Impact & Innovation Fund
1/12/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Standard
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Making museums productive spaces for climate adaptation: a Peruvian and Guatemalan exchange
Davies, A. (PI), Brown, K. (PI), Laurie, N. (PI), Valdez, A. (Other), Palacios, M. C. (Other) & Calle, O. (Other)
University of St Andrews Impact & Innovation Fund
3/10/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Standard
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Community museums and well-being in time: Community museums and well-being in times of climate change and decolonisation
Brown, K. (PI)
1/09/22 → 31/08/25
Project: Standard
Activities
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"Museums and the Climate Emergency: Island Perspectives"
Brown, K. (Speaker)
22 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
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Association of Art Historians
Brown, K. (Chair)
9 Apr 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in or organising a workshop, seminar, course
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Museums, community museums, ecomuseums and food security: policies and practices
Brown, K. (Speaker)
24 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Shared Island Stories: From Research to Practice
Brown, J. A. (Invited speaker) & Brown, K. (Invited speaker)
5 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Keynote: Shared Island Stories: From Research to Practice
Brown, J. A. (Keynote/Plenary speaker) & Brown, K. (Keynote/Plenary speaker)
3 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Presentation
Prizes
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European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards ILUCIDARE Special Prize for Cultural Heritage-Led International Relations
Brown, K. E. (Recipient), Brown, J. A. (Recipient), Keohane, K. F. (Recipient), Miller, A. H. D. (Recipient), Cassidy, C. A. (Recipient), Oliver, I. A. (Recipient), Weil, K. (Recipient), Martinez, R. (Recipient), Hermosilla, J. (Recipient), Cummins, A. (Recipient), Repetto, L. (Recipient), Antas, M. (Recipient) & Conort, L. (Recipient), 23 Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Finalist for the ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums
Brown, J. A. (Recipient), Brown, K. (Recipient) & Hall, K. (Recipient), 15 Nov 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The Best In Heritage awards 'Project of Influence' (2022)
Brown, K. E. (Recipient), 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Winner of the Inaugural ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums
Brown, J. A. (Recipient), Hall, K. (Recipient) & Brown, K. (Recipient), 15 Nov 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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‘Silver Sounds’ Exhibition, Queen's University Belfast
Brown, K. E. (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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EU-LAC-MUSEUMS project celebrated its first year with international symposia in Scotland
20/12/17
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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EU-LAC-MUSEUMS: Youth Exchange
22/09/16 → 16/02/17
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Relating to Research
Impacts
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Resolution 4 – Empowering Museums in Achieving the SDGs through Youth by Means of Social Inclusion and Climate Action
Brown, J. A. (Participant), Brown, K. (Participant), Cummins, A. (Participant) & Davis, P. (Participant)
Impact: Public Policy Impact
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Touring art exhibitions: co-curation of contemporary art in the Caribbean
Brown, K. (Participant)
Impact: Cultural, Creative Impact, Economic, Commercial Impact, Public Discourse Impact, Social Impact