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CERN is entering an exciting new chapter in 2026. After years of experiments and discoveries, the Large Hadron Collider has completed its latest physics run and is now entering a major period of upgrades and maintenance. The work is part of CERN’s Long Shutdown 3 programme, which will prepare the machine for its future High Luminosity phase. The pause does not mean that science at CERN is stopping. In fact, researchers are already looking ahead. The upgraded collider is expec

Science never really stands still, and the latest developments are giving researchers plenty to get excited about. From discoveries on Mars to new ideas about how technology could transform research, there is a lot happening behind the scenes. One of the more interesting recent developments comes from Mars. Scientists studying data from China’s Zhurong rover have identified ancient evaporite minerals in rocks in Utopia Planitia. These deposits could contain clues about water

This autumn, Tate Modern will take visitors on a journey through the history of Pictorialism, one of photography’s most influential movements. The major new exhibition looks at how photographers from around the world helped transform photography from a mainly documentary practice into a recognised form of fine art. Bringing together around 200 rare vintage prints by more than 80 artists, the exhibition explores Pictorialism across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Rat

One of Mike Leigh’s most memorable television plays is getting a brand new release this August. Nuts in May, first broadcast as part of the BBC’s Play for Today strand in 1976, has become a much loved cult classic over the years. Now, to mark its 50th anniversary, the BFI is bringing the film to Blu ray for the first time on 17 August, with a new 4K restoration. Starring Alison Steadman and Roger Sloman, the story follows Keith and Candice Marie, a couple who head to a Dorset

This summer, Tate Modern is inviting visitors to do more than simply look at art. The gallery’s vast Turbine Hall will become the setting for Serendipity Island, a new interactive installation and large-scale performance by internationally acclaimed artist and composer Lina Lapelytė. Part of the free UNIQLO Tate Play programme, the project encourages people of all ages to become part of the artwork itself. Rather than standing on the side lines, visitors will be guided throug

The BFI has announced an impressive programme of screenings, seasons and special events taking place across BFI Southbank and BFI IMAX from September into early October 2026, offering something for film lovers with a wide range of interests. A major highlight is a celebration of French filmmaker Claude Chabrol, exploring his influential career and distinctive approach to psychological thrillers. The programme will sit alongside a season dedicated to pioneering filmmaker Sarah

The BFI has announced the appointment of Isabel Davis as the new Director of its National Lottery Filmmaking Funds, placing one of the UK's most experienced screen leaders at the heart of independent British filmmaking. Joining from Screen Scotland, where she has served as Executive Director for the past eight years, Davis will take up the role in October 2026 on a five year contract. She will oversee around £20 million of National Lottery funding each year while leading the

Tate has announced that respected British curator Jessica Morgan will become its new Director, taking up the role on 1 January 2027. Currently Director of the Dia Art Foundation in New York, Morgan will become the tenth person to lead the organisation, succeeding Maria Balshaw. Morgan is no stranger to Tate. She previously spent more than a decade at the gallery, where she curated major exhibitions, oversaw Turbine Hall commissions and helped expand Tate's internationally rec

Waddesdon Manor is proving that even historic buildings can embrace modern technology. Thanks to a new partnership between the National Trust and the Rothschild Foundation, the iconic estate is set to replace its ageing gas heating system with a state of the art ground source heat pump, significantly reducing its environmental impact while helping to protect its remarkable collections. The current heating system uses almost one million kWh of gas each year. Once the new renew

Art lovers have plenty to look forward to this autumn as Gainsborough's House unveils three major exhibitions on the same day, celebrating established talent, rising stars and a pioneering printmaker whose work deserves a fresh spotlight. Leading the programme is Glenn Brown: Anatomy of Trees, the largest UK museum display of the acclaimed artist's work in more than a decade. Featuring paintings and drawings created over the last ten years, the exhibition explores Brown's fas

Christopher Nolan has done it again. The Odyssey has officially become the biggest opening weekend film in BFI IMAX history, proving that audiences are still eager to experience cinema on the biggest screen possible. Over its opening weekend, The Odyssey earned an incredible £219,867 from BFI IMAX's single screen, beating the previous record held by Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017). It is another milestone for Nolan, whose Oppenheimer now sits in third place on the venue's all

The Barber Institute of Fine Arts is going through one of the biggest changes in its history, and it's exciting to see such a well loved cultural space getting ready for the future. After a successful £14.8 million fundraising campaign, work is now underway on a major transformation of the University of Birmingham's iconic gallery. The aim is simple: to make the Barber more welcoming, more accessible, and an even better place to experience world-class art and music. Visitors

More than 180 years after her death, Mary Anning’s extraordinary life and discoveries are being celebrated in a major new exhibition at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery. Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter, guest curated by bestselling author Tracy Chevalier, will explore the story of the pioneering fossil hunter who transformed our understanding of prehistoric life. Running from 30 January to 2 May 2027, the exhibition will take visitors back to Lyme Regis, the Dorset coastline where Mary

The Berlinale World Cinema Fund (WCF) has announced its latest round of funding, supporting nine ambitious film projects from across the globe. At its 43rd jury session, the WCF awarded a total of €365,000 to filmmakers from Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Cambodia, Lebanon, Malaysia, the Philippines, Senegal, and Turkey, continuing its commitment to supporting diverse voices and bold storytelling. The selected projects represent a wide range of cultures, experiences, and

Three important sculptures by one of the most influential artists of the post-war era have been donated to ARTIST ROOMS, giving audiences across the UK the chance to experience Robert Rauschenberg’s groundbreaking work for years to come. The Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has gifted three sculptures from the artist’s celebrated Gluts series to the ARTIST ROOMS collection, which is jointly shared by Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland. The collection supports free tour

Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro is bringing his passion for cinema, storytelling, and preservation together with a new limited-edition art collaboration supporting the future of film heritage. The visionary director has teamed up with British artists The Connor Brothers to create four exclusive artwork editions, with all profits from sales donated to the BFI National Archive. Each hand-signed print celebrates imagery from del Toro’s acclaimed films Franken