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Robert Lowell and Marianne Moore: Back to the Beginning

October 18, 2017

Why do we revisit our pasts? In the centenary anniversary year of Robert Lowell’s birth and the publication of the New Collected Poems of Marianne Moore, Poet in the City partner with Faber Members to explore the processes of revision of these two seminal poets, and the impulse of humanity to revisit the past.

Knowledge Quarter Private Tour: Life on the London Stage at London Metropolitan Archives

November 28, 2017

The Knowledge Quarter (KQ) is delighted to invite staff and friends from KQ organisations to the next in our series of private tours and views. It will be on this occasion hosted at the London Metropolitan Archives. You are invited to an exclusive morning curator tour of the Archive's new exhibit Life on the London Stage.

San Diego Trade Mission | Building the Cities of the Future

October 17, 2017

EIT Digital is hosting a session on 'Building the Cities Of the Future' as part of the San Diego Trade Mission to London. EIT Digital is inviting UK delegates to join them for this event to discuss how companies of all sizes are collaborating to change the face of the modern city.

Impactful Social Science: Festival of Social Science Launch Event

November 7, 2017

This November Springer Nature is proud to partner with the Economic and Social Research Council to invite you to their launch of the 15th annual ESRC Festival of Social Science. Looking at the important role of research beyond academia, the speakers will be discussing how research can address real-world challenges including climate change, economics, race, migration, social health and interdisciplinarity.

Knowledge Quarter Private View: Scythians at the British Museum

November 10, 2017

The Knowledge Quarter is delighted to invite staff from Knowledge Quarter organisations to the next in our series of private breakfast views. It will be on this occasion hosted at the British Museum. KQ staff and partner organisations will have the opportunity to have an exclusive look at Scythians warriors of ancient Siberia, the British Museum's new blockbuster exhibition.

Animal CSI: What, how, when?

October 11, 2017

Dive into the world of veterinary pathology for an evening of mystery and intrigue, including a live-streamed dissection from the Royal Veterinary College’s laboratory and hands-on experiments and activities. Please note that due to the graphic nature of dissection, this event is suggested for ages 16+.

Makeright: Making bags to make good (22 Sep - 31 Oct 2017)

September 22, 2017

The Design Against Crime Research Centre at Central Saint Martins, UAL has set up Makeright, a ground-breaking design course for prison inmates. The programme aims to develop resilience and empathy among inmates, whilst giving them the opportunity to learn design skills and gain qualifications.

The Humane Body

October 21, 2017

The Humane Body is a project that investigates ways to create rich dance experiences for sighted, partially sighted and blind audiences. Over one day there are shows from across Europe in which all your senses are engaged in experiencing dance.

Thank God It's Social: Co-working Friday's for Social Entrepreneurs

October 27, 2017

Join Impact Hub on the last Friday of the month for a day of co-working and an evening of drinks with their likeminded community of social entrepreneurs. Whether you are interested in becoming a member, or just want to come in for the day, Thank God It's Social (or #TGIS for short) is a great opportunity to see the Impact Hub King's Cross community in action.

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