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Creative Industries Federation launch Creative Education Agenda

May 22, 2015

Knowledge Quarter Partner the Creative Industries Federation has launched their Creative Education Agenda which aims to highlight concerns about the narrow focus some schools and policy makers have on science, technology and maths without art, drama, music, design or other similar subjects.

Aga Khan University Academic wins British Academy research award

May 20, 2015

Congratulations to Dr Sarah Savant, Associate Professor at the AKU-ISMC, who has been awarded over 13,000 pounds by the British Academy as part of its Rising Stars programme.

Knowledge Quarter - South Korea Visit

May 19, 2015

Since the Knowledge Quarter (KQ) launched last December, there has been plenty of interest in the idea, not only within London and the UK but also internationally. KQ recently met with partners in Sydney, Australia but last week I was invited to speak about the KQ in Seoul, Korea.

Podcast: Poetry and the Election

May 5, 2015

In this podcast Poet in the City ask whether poetry can give us another way of looking at the election and can tell us more about ourselves than the latest the poll-figures.

Camden continues to call for extra Low Emission Zone measures

April 13, 2015

Following the Mayor of London’s confirmation on 26 March that an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be introduced in central London in 2020, Camden Council has criticised the Mayor of London for not including Euston Road in the ULEZ scheme and will continue to campaign for further measures to combat poor air quality.

Disunited kingdom: London in a world of its own

April 8, 2015

Janan Ganesh, political columnist for the Financial Times has published a fascinating think piece about the regeneration of the Knowledge Quarter, as part of an article considering the disparity between London and the rest of the country.

Rethinking Bloomsbury Squares for the Knowledge Quarter

March 27, 2015

The Bloomsbury Squares are renowned worldwide for their rich architectural heritage, their association with the artistic 'Bloomsbury Group', and for creative, forward thinking individuals.

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Mayor unveils new plan to halt underselling of London's cultural riches

March 27, 2015

The Mayor of London Boris Johnson this week unveiled his vision to build on London's success as a top destination for culture hungry visitors.

Wellcome Trust appoints new Director of Innovations

March 4, 2015

Professor Stephen Caddick has been appointed as Director of the Innovations division at The Wellcome Trust. Professor Caddick, who is currently Vice Provost (Enterprise and London) at UCL, succeeds Dr Ted Bianco, who retires from the Trust later this year.

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