KQ Policy News: October Update
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
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.
The Alan Turing Institute Announces First Chief Scientist
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
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
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
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
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.
The Future of Knowledge 2021 - Digital Brochure Available to Download
Browse and download the full programme for the Knowledge Quarter conference, The Future of Knowlege: Building Back Together, taking place online from 6-8 July, 2021.
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