The Place is blazing the trail for talented graduates

Recent graduate Reece McMahon is starting work at Knowledge Quarter partner The Place after landing a place on a prestigious nationwide programme promoting new talent in the arts. Reece is one of just 40 recent graduates from around the country picked to receive a Weston Jerwood Creative Bursary.

Exciting job opportunity at the British Library

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at Knowledge Quarter partner the British Library to join the dynamic Corporate Affairs Team as Public Policy Officer, working with a wide range of policymakers to maintain and enhance the reputation of a global knowledge institution. 

New Job opportunity at Somers Town Community Association

Somers Town Community Association is in a very exciting phase of its development. An ambitious and well respected ‘go to’, charity based in the heart of the Kings Cross ‘Knowledge Quarter’. The charity is now recruiting for a Living Centre Manager.

Paid Internships: Exciting opportunities for undergrads in the Creative Industries

Westminster Kingsway College and NextGen Skills Academy will be running NextGen Futures digital Bootcamps in 2018 and 2019 with support from the Mayor’s office. NextGen Futures is providing an exciting 8 week programme that leads to paid internships with prominent leading VFX/Games/Post Production companies in London.

Leading Women 1868–2018

University of London have officially launched their Leading Women 1868–2018 campaign. Throughout 2018 there are celebrating the 150th anniversary of women being first admitted to higher education in Britain with a series of events and activities. In 1868, nine women were admitted to the University of London. This was the first time in Britain that women had gained access to university education and this modest event was an immensely significant moment for the University, for women and for society as a whole.

Collections in Verse

Poet in the City has been awarded funding by Arts Council England to collaborate with the British Library in establishing a new approach to touring exhibitions. Poet in the City will commission new poetry and create events across England to tell the story of British Library exhibitions. Working with audiences in the North, South East and South West, they will present locally-specific versions of the tour. Libraries within the British Library's Living Knowledge Network will become homes for Poet in the City's ambitious live poetry programmes.

Crick Abseil 2018

Cancer Research UK's Crick abseil is back for a second year - bigger and better, spread over two days and aiming to double the incredible £46k raised last year. Sign up today to enjoy a discounted Early Bird offer of £20 as well as receiving a free t-shirt, simply for signing up. Early Bird entries are limited so to guarantee this discounted price and free t-shirt, sign up today before it's too late.

Recovery College seeks new board members

The C&I Recovery College is an educational establishment providing training courses around health & wellbeing. The Recovery College Board took over from the College advisory steering group which was formed prior to the opening of the college in September 2014. This year, three board members have come to the end of their elected term, so they are looking to elect three new members to these positions.

Share your views on Camden's plans for the borough!

Camden Council want to hear from the business community as they refresh their priorities for the next seven years. Let them know what’s important to your business and what you would like Camden to look like in 2025 by filling in their online survey.

C&I Wellbeing is offering a New Year discount for KQ partners on their Mental Health Awareness Training for Managers!

C&I Wellbeing is a local provider of expert mental health awareness training and workshops for organisations, and for the start of a new year would like to offer our Knowledge Quarter partners a discount on our services. C&I Wellbeing comprises psychologists and psychological therapists who also work for Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I), the largest provider of mental health services for residents in Camden and Islington. We are now offering our expertise to organisations who wish to support the mental wellbeing of their own staff.