The Folio Academy Sessions
The British Library presents a weekend devoted to the art of storytelling exploring how stories have the power to transform us: how they can impact individuals and effect social change.
Entries by KQ
Exceptional & Extraordinary: unruly bodies and minds in the medical museum
Acclaimed writer Julie McNamara and filmmaker David Hevey present exciting, new and provocative works examining our attitudes towards difference in a society that values some lives more than others.
The Nuclear Culture programme 2016/ 17
The Nuclear Culture Project is a curatorial exploration led by Ele Carpenter, Associate Curator at Arts Catalyst, in partnership with Goldsmiths College, University of London which brings together scientists, engineers and community activists with artists and ethicists to consider the conceptual and cultural challenges of dismantling nuclear submarines in the UK and develop new opportunities for creative practice.
Alina Velias appointed PhD researcher at the Knowledge Quarter
The Knowledge Quarter is pleased to announce the appointment of Alina Velias, who has joined the Knowledge Quarter for a 3-month research project on the the Knowledge Quarter economic impact.
Camden STEAM Commission
The Knowledge Quarter in partnership with Camden Council and the Wellcome Trust is launching a commission to raise aspirations and improve access to the great opportunities for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) careers within the borough.
King’s Cross Musician in Residence
Knowledge Quarter’s partner, PRS for Music Foundation and King’s Cross, local residents, businesses and schools across N1C are currently voting to the King’s Cross Musician in Residence. Take a moment to watch the short videos and vote for the music creator and project that interests you the most.
Butterflies and Bones: the Casement Project by Fearghus Ó Conchúir
Artist and choreographer Fearghus Ó Conchúir writes about his research at the National Archive curating the Casement Project. Including performances and talks, this collaboration between the Place and the British Library explore Roger Casement’s legacy.
Collaborating for the benefit of the local community by Hannah Camm, the Francis Crick Institute
The Living Centre sits at the heart of the Francis Crick Institute’s local community engagement programme aiming to help improve health and wellbeing locally. In this blog, Hanna Camm, community engagement manager at the Crick’s, provides an insight on this collaborative enterprise for the benefit of the local community .
The BMA Mind Garden
The British Medical Association and BMJ invites Knowledge Quarter partners to ‘The BMA Mind Garden’ at BMA House.This is a platform for new thinking and collaboration on the important role that gardens play in delivering fresh and innovative approaches to mental health.
Knowledge Quarter and UCL presents Creating Connections Networking Event
Knowledge Quarter partners are invited to Creating Connection, a networking event which aims to find areas of common interest and collaborative working between academics and the voluntary & community sectors.