Knowledge Quarter’s partner, Central Saint Martins, University of Arts London, presents Brain Waves: the exhibition showcases the work of Central Sain Martins’ leading design graduates, exploring a variety of design intelligences as they engage with uncertain futures.
When: Wednesday, 14 September 2016 from 08:30 to 09:30 (BST) Where: Brunei Gallery SOAS – Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, WC1H 0XG The Knowledge Quarter is delighted to invite staff from […]
Designjunction (22 – 25 September) is proud to launch the inaugural King’s Cross Creative Quarter (KXCQ), in partnership with the London Design Festival, Knowledge Quarter and King’s Cross Development. This brand new initiative, which runs in conjunction with designjunction during the festival, will celebrate all that is creative and cultural in King’s Cross.
Westminster Kingsway and City and Islington Colleges have merged to form a dynamic and ambitious new Group on 1 August 2016. With a combined enrolment of over 26,500 students and a combined income of £85 million, the two founding colleges will create the largest FE institution in London and be able to lead the reinvigoration of the capital’s evolving further education sector.
Local education charity Inspire! are working with Carlton Primary School to deliver iDiscover: a high-impact, week-long programme introducing every pupil to a range of STEAM careers and experiences. And they need your help to make it happen!
Martin Sach, chair of the Knowledge Quarter Public Realm Environment and Sustainability Subgroup illustates the group tasks and on-going projects: the area-wide audit now reaching completion and the design charrette planned for September 2016. this would be an oportunty for KQ partner to share ideas, engaging with local authorities and seeking ways in which the Knowledge Quarter can be an enabler of progress.
Knowledge Quarter partner, The Conway Hall, in partnership with Sounddelivery presents Being The Story; one day event featuring the stories of ten inspirational individuals which will spark conversations, challenge perceptions and stimulate ideas.
The Knowledge Quarter is developing a series of private breakfast views for staff of Knowledge Quarter organisations; making the wealth of cultural resources within it accessible, providing opportunities to develop new networks and building deeper engagement with the KQ as a whole. We are looking for partner organisations to kindly suggest future possible exhibitions that would be suitable for a private view.
The Curious? festival of Futures the best and biggest Knowledge festival in London took place at King’s Cross Saturday 23 of July envisaging the future of King’s Cross and the Knowledge Quarter, through breakthrough research, tech and communities developments. King’s Cross was populated by a curious crowd made of adults, students and families who came to explore many activities, workshops and performances.
Knowledge Quarter partners are invited to apply for the Soft Power Destination Awards, a celebration of the influence and impact of a cultural destination in a city, virtually and beyond. Deadline for nomination is August 15 2016.