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Job Listing: Press and PR Manager at The Place

October 21, 2021

The Place is looking for an ambitious, confident and enthusiastic person with experience in communications to oversee all Press and Public Relations for The Place’s full range of activity.

KQ Policy News: October Update

October 19, 2021

A selection of the latest policy announcements and news relating to Knowledge Quarter partners, including developments in the area, research commissions and report launches.

KQ Interview: New Diorama Theatre celebrates their 10th anniversary

October 7, 2021

New Diorama opened 10 years ago with a mission to develop and support early and mid-career theatre companies and ensembles. To date, the theatre has welcomed over 200,000 audience members to productions by the best theatre companies making work in the UK today.

Knowledge Quarter COVID-19 resources

October 1, 2021

A selection of the latest developments and resources relating to COVID-19 from Knowledge Quarter partners, including information on business support and the latest scientific and humanities research in the area. Updated monthly. Last updated 01 October 2021.

The Alan Turing Institute Announces First Chief Scientist

September 30, 2021

The Alan Turing Institutes is delighted to announce Professor Mark Girolami as its first Chief Scientist. This newly created role comes at a critical moment for UK science and technology, following the UK government’s first ever National AI Strategy which was launched just under a week ago.

University College London launch citizens’ assembly on democracy in the UK

September 22, 2021

Last weekend The Citizens' Assembly on Democracy in the UK was launched by the UCL Constitution Unit, looking at public attitudes towards democracy and examining the core question: how should the UK’s democratic system work?

Camden Council to receive £86M to build new council homes

September 16, 2021

As part of the Mayor of London’s Affordable Housing Programme, Camden Council has been awarded £86.4M funding to build over 550 new council homes. The new homes will be delivered as part of the The Community Investment Programme (CIP) which aims to invest over £1 billion in schools, homes and community facilities in Camden over the next 15 years.

Open Call: KQ partners invited to be a part of Bloomsbury Festival

September 1, 2021

This year, the KQ will present an hour of lightning talks at the Bloomsbury Festival exploring everything from enlightenment to illumination, from scientific, cultural, and historic perspectives.

Kwasi Kwarteng's Opening Plenary at The Future of Knowledge: 8 July 2021

August 4, 2021

At The Future of Knowledge 2021, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy gave an opening speech on the theme of Growing Together and the ways in which the government is focused on Building Back Better.

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