Entries by KQ

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

May 3, 2018 in , /by

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

May 1, 2018 in , /by

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.

KQ Partners Meet with Tim Moss

April 11, 2018 in , /by

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

April 4, 2018 in , , /by

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

April 4, 2018 in , /by

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

April 4, 2018 in /by

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!

Call to KQ partners to host cultural visit

March 28, 2018 in , /by

Working with Greater Manchester Higher, AccessHE a division of Knowledge Quarter partner London Higher will deliver a London residential summer school for 12 students from schools/colleges participating in the National Collaborative Outreach Programme in the Greater Manchester area. As part of this, we would like to expose the students to some of London’s rich cultural and educational organisations including KQ partner organisations.

Knowledge Quarter welcomes two new partners

March 27, 2018 in /by

The Knowledge Quarter welcomes a further two organisations as partners, bringing together over 85 cultural, research, scientific, business and academic institutions both large and small under one umbrella. The Knowledge Quarter is delighted to welcome Jewish Museum London and Global Generation.

Historic Church Tours 2018: 9 May – 23 November 2018

March 22, 2018 in , /by

The Churches Conservation Trust are delighted to share their 2018 programme of Historic Church Tours. This year they are offering 12 one-day and overnight tours which invite you to discover their incredible collection of historic churches and the extraordinary places, people and stories that can be found within them.