Zinc looking for founders for their second mission

Today Zinc announced the mission for their next programme: “To unlock new opportunities for people in places hard-hit by globalisation and automation”. They are looking for 50 people (termed Founders) who want to create new products and services that unlock new opportunities for people in hard-hit places.

Digital Catapult announces Augmentor programme to stimulate AR and VR investment in UK start-ups

On the 19th April 2018 Digital Catapult announced the next open call for Augmenter - a 10 week programme to discover and support early-stage businesses working in immersive technologies, aimed at the next generation of augmented and virtual reality businesses. Up to ten selected companies will receive 10 weeks of support from Digital Catapult and its partners, to help them shape their businesses ahead of pitching at an investor showcase in September.

Knowledge Quarter Community Champions Launch

Yesterday Knowledge Quarter Partners and Local Community Organisations/ Charities came together to launch Community Champions - a project developed by the Knowledge Quarter's Community Engagement subgroup. Attendee's listened to case studies of well established Community Champions as well as discussing more ways that our partner organisations can work with the community, based on what is needed most.

Knowledge Quarter Recruiting: Operations and Content Coordinator

The Knowledge Quarter is a partnership of knowledge-rich organisations based around King’s Cross, St Pancras, Bloomsbury and Euston. This is a great opportunity for someone to join the Knowledge Quarter team.

Wellcome support new animated film narrated by people living with dementia

Created Out of Mind is delighted to announce the launch of their new, short animated film narrated by people living with dementia and their partners. The film was developed in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and is supported by Wellcome.

Join The Place Board of Governors and help transform lives through dance

The Place is looking for talented, driven people with experience in finance and audit, property and regeneration, producing and touring, to join its Board of Governors.

KQ Partners Meet with Tim Moss

A continued focus on the reasoning behind Intellectual Property (IP) law and the cultivation of innovation and creativity were key themes from the latest Knowledge Quarter breakfast. Knowledge Quarter partners met with Tim Moss, the Chief Executive Officer and Comptroller General of the UK’s Intellectual Property Office; a discussion facilitated by Margaret Briffa, a leading IP Solicitor and founder of Briffa.

New job opportunity at Paul Hamlyn Foundation

Knowledge Quarter partner Paul Hamlyn Foundation are looking for a Grants Manager, with a focus on investing in the development and growth of organisations supporting young people. This is an exciting time to join the Foundation as they are over two years into a new strategy, with an increased grants budget to manage.

Join London Sinfonietta's ‘speaking chorus’ for The Gender Agenda

Want to take part in a London Sinfonietta world premiere? Join London Sinfonietta's ‘speaking chorus’ for The Gender Agenda by RPS-award winning composer, Philip Venables. London Sinfonietta are recruiting volunteers to be part of this new music/game show experience exploring gender issues, which premieres on Thursday 12 April at Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.

KQ Instagram #TakeOverWeek

The Knowledge Quarter (KQ) Instagram #TakeOverWeek has proved hugely popular with Knowledge Quarter partners since launching last November. The #TakeOverWeek allows KQ partners the opportunity to share content with new audiences and is a great way for partners to collaborate and cross promote content on the KQ Instagram account. So far 10 KQ partners have taken part, giving us a snapshot of what's happening in their organisation with 152 photos already posted!