Arts Catalyst - Instagram Artist-In-Residence opportunity

Knowledge Quarter partner Arts Catalyst is pleased to announce a new digital residency initiative for an Instagram artist-in-residence, the first of what is hoped will become a recurring programme of digital take-overs. From the 10th to the 30th of October 2017 there are looking for a contemporary artist interested in exploring the interrelationships between art, science and technology, to takeover the Arts Catalyst Instagram account.

Wellcome Trust is giving £13 million to UK science centres for public engagement

Knowledge Quarter partner Wellcome is giving £13 million in funding to five science centres around the UK to encourage new and different ideas that will help to make science more accessible. The funding has been awarded through the Inspiring Science Fund.

San Diego Delegation Visit to London

Kevin Faulconer, mayor of San Diego, will be leading a high-level trade delegation to London and Cambridge from October 17th-18th. As two of the world’s leading knowledge hubs, the San Diego and London/Cambridge regions possess highly innovative economies, with strong potential for partnerships and global trade. The goal of this mission to build on deep, pre-existing relationships between the two metro areas, more specifically in the industries of smart cities technologies and life sciences.

Become a member of the British Library

Knowledge Quarter partners can now get 25% off their first year of British Library Membership when paid by direct debit. Membership will cost £60 instead of £80 and joint membership will cost £90 instead of £120. The membership offers a wide range of benefits.

Knowledge Quarter: Report of the Public Realm Charrette

The Knowledge Quarter is pleased to announce the release of the Public Realm Charrette report. Following the audits in Spring 2016 which looked at the quality of the public realm of all the streets and roads in the Knowledge Quarter area, two streets, Phoenix Road and Randell’s Road, were chosen as the subject of two charrettes which were held on the 20th and 21st September 2016.

Commonwealth 2018-20: opportunities for Knowledge Quarter partners

The London School of Business and Management has in recent months engaged with key Commonwealth stakeholders including the Commonwealth Secretariat; the Association of Commonwealth Universities; the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London; the Commonwealth Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs; and various Commonwealth accredited organisations including the Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council.

New Job Opportunities at Impact Hub King’s Cross

Knowledge Quarter partner Impact Hub King's Cross are expanding its core team, following a series of successful years. There are looking for two energetic and highly motivated Community Café Hosts to join their core team. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about helping build communities of social entrepreneurs and who has ideally a background in hospitality.

New Job Opportunity at The Place

Knowledge Quarter partner The Place is looking for a Interim Marketing Manager, who will play a key role in the Communications department and will be responsible for devising, implementing and evaluating marketing and audience development strategies.

The king of King’s Cross by Dr Philip Carter

The past decade has seen the rise of a vast property development in the King’s Cross district of central London. As its residential zone nears completion, Dr Philip Carter considers the life of Henry Croft – founder of the Pearly Kings, and a late-Victorian resident of King’s Cross – who features in the development’s marketing campaign.

Knowledge Quarter Conference: The Future of Knowledge - call for papers

The Knowledge Quarter is marking its third anniversary with a one-day Conference of talks and workshops on the future of Knowledge in an age of untruth. A diverse range of speakers from across the fields of politics, media, philosophy and academia will convene for one inspiring and provocative day of keynote talks, discussion groups and workshops, looking at Knowledge in all its forms.