Professor Alan Thompson Appointed as Chair of the Knowledge Quarter Board and Councillor Sabrina Francis Appointed as Deputy Chair

Professor Alan Thompson and Councillor Sabrina Francis have been appointed as the new Chair and Deputy Chair.

Job Opportunity: Strategic Lead, Knowledge Quarter Life Sciences

A joint Camden–Islington role driving the growth of the Knowledge Quarter's Life Sciences ecosystem. Closes 16 June 2026.

Knowledge Quarter partners with EarthFest to deliver The Future of Climate & Health Summit

The Knowledge Quarter is proud to partner with EarthFest on this year’s summit, taking place as part of London Climate Action Week.

Introducing 'Future London'

Introducing our new series of public discussions on the emerging technologies transforming London, delivered in partnership with The London Society.

December 2025 Newsletter

As the year winds down, the Knowledge Quarter community continues to push forward and imagine better futures.

November 2025 Newsletter

From honouring scientific integrity at Springer Nature’s John Maddox Prize award ceremony (pictured above), to co-hosting a life sciences roundtable with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and running a public forum on the future of ovarian health, we spent October ‘standing up for science.’

October 2025 Newsletter

October is full of opportunities to connect with others in the KQ – from our first KQ Masterclass with Google, to a World Menopause Day morning dialogue, and a private view at the Wellcome Collection's latest exhibition.

September 2025 Newsletter

In September, knowledge comes alive in the Knowledge Quarter. Across over 20 higher education institutions in the area, 100,000 students resume their studies, while 30,000 graduates take their fresh ideas and innovations into the world.

The Knowledge Quarter Launches The Future of Knowledge Conference to Celebrate 10 Years of Innovation

The Knowledge Quarter (KQ) has launched its flagship event, The Future of Knowledge: From Vision to Impact, marking the tenth anniversary of the innovation district.

Why the new UK Industrial Strategy Matters for the KQ

The UK Government's Industrial Strategy signals a new chapter for innovation clusters across the UK, and we’re looking forward to continuing working with our partners to ensure Knowledge Quarter's contribution remains visible, valued, and well-supported.