Research Fortnight - 5 to 16 March 2018

Research Fortnight is a 2 week programme of events taking place across all University of the Arts London colleges from 5 to 16 March 2018, bringing to the public's attention the extraordinary range of research being undertaken across the university.

New job opportunity at The Wiener Library

Knowledge Quarter partner The Wiener Library are looking for a Reader Services Librarian who will be responsible for all aspects of the delivery of the Library’s public services, ensuring an excellent standard of customer service. The candidate will lead the day-to-day management and development of reading room services and work with the Head of Collections.

Top professionals for trustworthy information revealed

A YouGov poll commissioned by CILIP, the library and information association, has revealed the professionals the public believe are most likely to provide trustworthy information. Medical staff topped a list of ten professional groups with 74% of British adults saying they would provide trustworthy information, followed by teachers and police officers (both at 49%), librarians (46%) and lawyers (39%). Bottom of the list were politicians, with 2% of respondents saying they would provide trustworthy information.

The Place is blazing the trail for talented graduates

Recent graduate Reece McMahon is starting work at Knowledge Quarter partner The Place after landing a place on a prestigious nationwide programme promoting new talent in the arts. Reece is one of just 40 recent graduates from around the country picked to receive a Weston Jerwood Creative Bursary.

Exciting job opportunity at the British Library

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Knowledge Quarter partner the British Library to join the dynamic Corporate Affairs Team as Public Policy Officer, working with a wide range of policymakers to maintain and enhance the reputation of a global knowledge institution. 

KQ partners meet with the Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP

Knowledge Quarter Partners had the opportunity to meet with The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and discuss the future possibilities for the Knowledge Quarter on its current trajectory and how this can benefit companies large and small nationwide in a post-Brexit Britain.

New Job opportunity at Somers Town Community Association

Somers Town Community Association is in a very exciting phase of its development. An ambitious and well respected ‘go to’, charity based in the heart of the Kings Cross ‘Knowledge Quarter’. The charity is now recruiting for a Living Centre Manager.

Paid Internships: Exciting opportunities for undergrads in the Creative Industries

Westminster Kingsway College and NextGen Skills Academy will be running NextGen Futures digital Bootcamps in 2018 and 2019 with support from the Mayor’s office. NextGen Futures is providing an exciting 8 week programme that leads to paid internships with prominent leading VFX/Games/Post Production companies in London.

Knowledge Quarter Conference 'The Future of Knowledge' image gallery

We are delighted to publish a small selection of images from the Knowledge Quarters inaugural conference 'The Future of Knowledge' held at the British Museum on the 12th February 2018.

Leading Women 1868–2018

University of London have officially launched their Leading Women 1868–2018 campaign. Throughout 2018 there are celebrating the 150th anniversary of women being first admitted to higher education in Britain with a series of events and activities. In 1868, nine women were admitted to the University of London. This was the first time in Britain that women had gained access to university education and this modest event was an immensely significant moment for the University, for women and for society as a whole.