GALLER’DEKİ ÜNİVERSİTE MÜZELERİ: BİR KEŞİF ARAŞTIRMASI

Year 2024, Volume: 7 Issue: 2, 100 - 112, 30.12.2024

Baris Akgun

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Galler'deki üniversite müzelerinin çok yönlü rolünü inceleyerek tarihsel gelişimlerini, zengin koleksiyonlarını, kamusal etkileşimlerini, erişilebilirliklerini, eğitim ve araştırmaya katkılarını ortaya koymayı amaçlayan bir keşif araştırmasıdır. Nitel yöntem kullanılan bu araştırmada, Galler’deki üniversite müzelerinin evrimi, işlevi ve zorlukları hakkında temel soruları ele almak için kamu erişimine açık kaynakların içerik analizinden ve müze personeliyle yapılan yapılandırılmış görüşmelerden yararlanılmıştır. Bulgular, Aberystwyth, Swansea, South Wales ve Bangor Üniversitelerindeki müzelerin akademik mirası koruma, farklı kitlelerle etkileşim kurma ve disiplinler arası öğrenme ve araştırmayı destekleme konusunda kritik bir rol oynadığını ortaya koymaktadır. Fon kısıtlamaları ve kurumların değişen öncelikleri gibi devam eden zorluklara rağmen, bu müzeler, etkilerini artırmak için bölgesel ve uluslararası iş birlikleri de dahil olmak üzere yenilikçi stratejiler benimsemektedir. Bu çalışma, söz konusu müzelerin uzun vadeli başarıları ile Galler'in kültürel ve eğitim mirasına katkılarının garanti altına alınması için hem akademik kurumlardan hem de kültürel politikalara yön veren organizasyonlardan gelecek sürekli desteğin önemini ortaya koymaktadır.

Keywords

Üniversite Müzeleri, Galler Müzeleri, Galler, Müze Çalışmaları

UNIVERSITY MUSEUMS IN WALES: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Abstract

This exploratory study examines the multifaceted roles of university museums in Wales, focusing on their historical development, collections, public engagement, accessibility, and contributions to research and teaching. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research draws on content analysis of publicly available resources and structured interviews with museum staff to address key questions about the evolution, function, and challenges of these institutions. Findings reveal that museums located at the universities of Aberystwyth, Swansea, South Wales, and Bangor play a critical role in preserving academic heritage, engaging diverse audiences, and supporting interdisciplinary learning and research. Despite ongoing challenges, such as funding constraints and shifting institutional priorities, these museums are adopting innovative strategies, including regional and international collaborations, to enhance their impact. The study underscores the importance of continued support from both academic institutions and cultural policymakers to ensure these museums' long-term success and their contributions to the cultural and educational landscape of Wales.

Keywords

University Museums, Welsh Museums, Wales, Museum Studies

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