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Join London Sinfonietta's ‘speaking chorus’ for The Gender Agenda

April 4, 2018

Want to take part in a London Sinfonietta world premiere? Join London Sinfonietta's ‘speaking chorus’ for The Gender Agenda by RPS-award winning composer, Philip Venables. London Sinfonietta are recruiting volunteers to be part of this new music/game show experience exploring gender issues, which premieres on Thursday 12 April at Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall.

KQ Instagram #TakeOverWeek

April 4, 2018

The Knowledge Quarter (KQ) Instagram #TakeOverWeek has proved hugely popular with Knowledge Quarter partners since launching last November. The #TakeOverWeek allows KQ partners the opportunity to share content with new audiences and is a great way for partners to collaborate and cross promote content on the KQ Instagram account. So far 10 KQ partners have taken part, giving us a snapshot of what's happening in their organisation with 152 photos already posted!

Call to KQ partners to host cultural visit

March 28, 2018

Working with Greater Manchester Higher, AccessHE a division of Knowledge Quarter partner London Higher will deliver a London residential summer school for 12 students from schools/colleges participating in the National Collaborative Outreach Programme in the Greater Manchester area. As part of this, we would like to expose the students to some of London’s rich cultural and educational organisations including KQ partner organisations.

Knowledge Quarter welcomes two new partners

March 27, 2018

The Knowledge Quarter welcomes a further two organisations as partners, bringing together over 85 cultural, research, scientific, business and academic institutions both large and small under one umbrella. The Knowledge Quarter is delighted to welcome Jewish Museum London and Global Generation.

Islington's Employment Service Offer

March 27, 2018

As part of the Islington Council Employment offer, The Islington iWork Team are offering a service to local employers that supports them to recruit and retain local talent through brokering opportunities which are then offered to local residents.

Historic Church Tours 2018: 9 May – 23 November 2018

March 22, 2018

The Churches Conservation Trust are delighted to share their 2018 programme of Historic Church Tours. This year they are offering 12 one-day and overnight tours which invite you to discover their incredible collection of historic churches and the extraordinary places, people and stories that can be found within them.

Join the British Library Advisory Council

March 22, 2018

The British Library Advisory Council exists to provide advice and guidance to the British Library’s leadership team on the development and operation of the Library’s services and relations with libraries, at home and overseas. We wish to add four more members to the Council, and are interested in hearing from people with an interest in the British Library and an eagerness to contribute insights from their own expertise in relevant fields.

Collaborate on the new Latesfest Festival!

March 20, 2018

In 2019 Culture24 will replace Museums at Night with a new museum/gallery after-hours events festival for London, Latesfest! This new festival is currently being developed in collaboration with London’s museums, galleries, libraries and historic houses, in fact all cultural venues that don’t normally open after 5pm. We are organising the festival into circuits based on location to make it easier for customers to navigate round and to facilitate collaborative working.

Make the most of apprenticeships

March 8, 2018

With qualifications now available up to degree level, and open to people of all ages, it’s a great time to consider how apprenticeships can support your organisation. Camden Apprenticeships offer a free employer service to help organisations employ the best talent.

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