UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, PITT RIVERS MUSEUM- LEARNING DEPARTMENT First Year Postgraduate, MPhil in Modern South Asian Studies, A mixture of inperson and remote working Work Projects I worked on object identification and research on objects to help build a narrative for the Decolonising the Curriculum project of the Pitt Rivers Museum's Learning Department. I also learnt how to catalogue objects, object photography, and preventative conservation. The organisation was very flexible in where I worked. They were also very supportive in introducing me to as many members of the museum to enhance my learning and network. Daily Life When working in-person, I was able to walk or take the bus into town from Cowley to Queen's Lane and walk to the staff entrance of the Pitt Rivers Museum. I would settle in at a desk in the Learning department's offices and start working after chatting with and giving updates to my supervisor, and discussing the plan for the day. I interacted with the other interns, part of the same and different internships, as well as other museum staff, particularly during the lunch breaks. Lasting Impressions I believe this internship has strengthened my desire to work in museums. I really enjoyed this experience and do believe that it has improved my CV for future roles in this field.
Abigail Branford, Jesus College, Final Year Student, DPhil Education, A mixture of in-person and remote internship Work Projects I did background research on objects in the museum, worked with an anthropologist on a lesson plan to be carried out on her research by the museum staff, and made teachers notes
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