British Library

Guest Post: Digital Transformations for UK Public Libraries: Five Approaches to a ‘Single Digital Presence’

In 2017 the British Library began exploring the possibility of a 'single digital presence' for public libraries throughout the United Kingdom. In this guest post, Jake Millar describes the five areas of intervention required to make this a reality.
The Place is Hiring

Job Listing: Director of Dance Studies at The Place

The Place is looking for the best inspirational talent to join London Contemporary Dance School’s leadership team as Director of Dance Studies, a new role and a unique opportunity that rarely occurs within the marketplace. Salary: £60-65,000. Closes: 4 July.
Otis Smith Westminster Kingsway College

Supported Internship with Westminster Kingsway College

The Westminster Kingsway College “Supported Internship” Programme is a work-based alternative provision for young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and/or Mental Health Needs. Knowledge Quarter partners are encouraged to host students, like young Otis here, and engage in this exciting and rewarding project. Find out how to get involved.
Head of Children's Reading - Reading Agency

Job Listing: Head of Children and Young People’s Reading at The Reading Agency

The Reading Agency is looking for an ambitious and experienced strategic manager to head up its children and young people’s team. Join a national charity as it continues to develop and deliver its vision to champion children and young people’s reading. Salary: £42,000 p/a. Closes: 6 May

Bennetts Associate's pledge to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Bennetts Associates has become the first architects in the world to have Science Based Targets approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). The practice is also the first to commit to the UN’s Climate Neutral Now campaign.

Dar Group rewards Westminster Kingsway Students

Work from a trio of creative students from Westminster Kingsway College is set to be splashed across the hoardings of a global professional services company as it erects new headquarters in Holborn. Find out more and see the winning mural.

Job Listing: Public Affairs Manager at GuildHE

GuildHE, the representative body for UK Higher Education, is seeking to appoint a Public Affairs Manager. This new role is an exciting opportunity to lead GuildHE’s Parliamentary engagement activity and enhance GuildHE’s communications with members, the public and key higher education stakeholders. Closes: 2 May.

Job Listing: Team Administrator

The Reading Agency is looking to recruit a versatile administrator to support The Creative Team in managing and delivering their reading programmes and partnerships.
IOM3 celebrates 150 years

IOM3 Strikes Old

On 25 February, 2019, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) marked 150 years of service to materials science, engineering and geology, recognising its history as the foremost authority in the worldwide materials and mining community.
Open Call for Being Human Festival 2019

Submissions now open for Being Human Festival 2019

Submissions are now open to be part of the Being Human festival, the UK’s only national festival geared towards celebrating humanities research. The theme of the 2019 festival is 'Discoveries and Secrets'.