Glass display cabinet - with a block - on top of the block is a Steppe Bison Horn and a Br

KSLF - Stage with lecture theatre style seating - on stage is Imtiaz Dharker in front of a

White display table arranged in vertical collumns is five different creators textile works

White two tiered display table - top section lit from below displaying multiple sized and

UOG Grad - Me on graduation day, in my black graduation cap and gown. Wearing a green butt

Etsy - Chinese Water Deer Skull line art by me

A Multifaceted Journey: Exploring My Academic, Professional, and Heritage Stories Through Time

⏳ Interactive Timelines ⏳

Welcome to My Journey in Museums, Natural History, and Heritage 🗺️

This page offers a window into the different facets of my professional and personal exploration within the world of museums and natural history. Through a series of timelines, I invite you to explore the milestones, stories, and passions that have shaped my career and interests.

From Graduation to Gallery - Discover the key educational achievements, roles, and projects that have built my expertise and shaped my path in the museum and heritage sector.
Bones, Skins & Stories: A Timeline of Taxidermy and Natural History - Delve into the fascinating history and personal highlights related to taxidermy and natural history collections—an area close to my heart.

Each timeline offers a unique perspective, and together they paint a rich picture of my ongoing commitment to preserving and sharing our natural and cultural heritage.

Feel free to explore each section below, and thank you for joining me on this journey!

Textile tile with a man in a circle in the centre doing metal work with bells - With Bell

KSLF - Poetry of South Asia business card_

My left hand holding an artisan pen with wood and metal casing, with the tip being made ou

🧵 Research on 19th Century Textile Trade in Gloucestershire for the Threads: Belonging and Unbelonging exhibition with the Gloucester Folk Museum 🧵

As part of my university studies, I conducted in-depth research on the 19th-century textile trade in Gloucestershire, examining its economic and cultural impact, including the influence of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Key Skills Gained:

- Conducted in-depth historical research on Gloucestershire’s textile trade

- Developed skills in academic inquiry and heritage interpretation

- Contributed to accessible, public-facing exhibition materials

YNHM - A polished fossil of a gravid female ichthyosaurus displayed in a glass case_

HVH - Gustav Holst in a black and white picture_

From Graduation to Gallery: A Journey of Learning, Curating, and Creative Collaboration in Museums and Exhibitions

HVH - Taxidermy bird in large glass dome with a base - inside is a brown bird with blue wi

🎼 Digitising Gustav Holst Artefacts and Cataloguing with the Holst Victorian House 🎼
Digitised over 100 laminated paper artefacts related to composer Gustav Holst, ensuring accurate documentation and traceable cataloguing in line with ISAD(G) descriptive standards.

Key Skills Gained:

- Digitisation and metadata creation

- Application of ISAD(G) standards

- Accurate documentation and archival cataloguing

UOG Grad - My boyfriend and me from behind on graduation day in our black cap & gown_

UOG Grad - Me, my mum and dad on graduation day._

UOG Grad - My boyfriend and me on graduation day. Close up, seen from knees up._

🎓 Graduation Day with the University of Gloucestershire - Awarded with a Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in History and Religious Studies 🎓

Completed my degree, building a strong foundation in museum and heritage studies, research, critical thinking, and project management.

Key Skills Gained:

- Academic research and discipline

- Critical thinking and analysis

- Project planning and management

KSLF - Imtiaz Dharker - side view, on stage behind a podium_

KSLF - Seni Seneviratne on stage stood behind a podium_

KSLF - Rishi Dastidar on stage behind podium_

📝 The Poetry Archive: Research, Archiving & Event Support 📝

Conducted archival research and digital cataloguing using DCMI metadata standards. Supported the launch event by managing registrations and audience engagement.

Key Skills Gained:

- Archival research and digital cataloguing

- Metadata standards (DCMI) application

- Heritage interpretation and creative writing

- Event coordination and public engagement

Me in a selfie in front of huge tapesrty piece in the New Horizons exhibition display gal

🌅 New Horizons Exhibition: Editorial Assistant with the Sheffield Museums Trust 🌅

Proofread and edited interpretation text for 30+ display panels, ensuring grammatical accuracy, readability, and accessibility compliance.

Key Skills Gained:

- Proofreading and editorial precision

- Accessibility awareness and compliance

- Clear communication for diverse audiences

🎄 Crafted at Christmas Exhibition: Collections Care, Cataloguing and Exhibition Design with the Sheffield Museums Trust 🎄

Conducted archival research and digital cataloguing using DCMI metadata standards. Supported the launch event by managing registrations and audience engagement.

Key Skills Gained:

- Collections care and condition checking

- Cataloguing using museum standards

- Exhibition design and curation

- Object handling and teamwork

YNHM - Yorkshire Natural History Museum in Sheffield_

YNHM - Black square display shelf with a mummified shark head, megalodon tooth, and a anot

🦴 Archiving and Collections Work with the Yorkshire Natural History Museum 🦴

Providing professional archiving and collections care for natural history specimens, including detailed documentation, digitisation, cataloguing, and preventive conservation of fossils and bones to ensure long-term preservation.

Key Skills Gained:

- Archiving and cataloguing Natural History specimens

- Digitisation and accurate documentation of collections

- Application of museum standards for collections care

- Preventive conservation and storage management

For a detailed look at my journey from student to museum professional, including personal reflections and key milestones, please read my blog post:

From Student to Museum Professional: My Timeline 🕰️