Zinc looking for founders for their second mission

Today Zinc announced the mission for their next programme: “To unlock new opportunities for people in places hard-hit by globalisation and automation”. They are looking for 50 people (termed Founders) who want to create new products and services that unlock new opportunities for people in hard-hit places.

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

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.

Wellcome support new animated film narrated by people living with dementia

Created Out of Mind is delighted to announce the launch of their new, short animated film narrated by people living with dementia and their partners. The film was developed in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and is supported by Wellcome.

Join The Place Board of Governors and help transform lives through dance

The Place is looking for talented, driven people with experience in finance and audit, property and regeneration, producing and touring, to join its Board of Governors.

New job opportunity at Paul Hamlyn Foundation

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

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.

Call to KQ partners to host cultural visit

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.

Islington's Employment Service Offer

As part of the Islington Council Employment offer, The Islington iWork Team are offering a service to local employers that supports them to recruit and retain local talent through brokering opportunities which are then offered to local residents.

Historic Church Tours 2018: 9 May – 23 November 2018

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.

Join the British Library Advisory Council

The British Library Advisory Council exists to provide advice and guidance to the British Library’s leadership team on the development and operation of the Library’s services and relations with libraries, at home and overseas. We wish to add four more members to the Council, and are interested in hearing from people with an interest in the British Library and an eagerness to contribute insights from their own expertise in relevant fields.