Positive Disruption Talks

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Knowledge Quarter presents a series of three talks on the theme of positive disruption as part of the Bloomsbury festival on Sunday 25th of October 2015. The talks will take place at the Knowledge Quarter partner, Conway Hall.

 

The Knowledge Quarter Presents: Positive Disruption in Science and Medicine

This is your chance to discover, discuss and debate emerging practice, cutting edge research and creative approaches to disruption in in Science and Medicine. This lecture will examine the challenges and opportunities of disruption in these sectors and the positive impact it can have on our everyday lives.

Venue: Conway Hall (Library) 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL

Date & Time: Sunday 25th October 2015, 12:30 to 13:30

Panel: Professor Jim Smith, Director of Research at the Francis Crick Institute, Deputy CEO and Chief of Strategy of the Medical Research Council

The event is free but pre-booking is recommended. To book your place click here.

 

The Knowledge Quarter Presents: Positive Disruption in the Cultural and Creative Industries

This is your chance to discover, discuss and debate emerging practice, cutting edge research and creative approaches to disruption in the cultural and creative industries. This lecture will examine the challenges and opportunities of disruption in the arts and the positive impact it can have on our everyday lives.

Venue: Conway Hall (Club Room) 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL

Date & Time: Sunday 25th October 2015, 14:30 to 15:30

Panel: Dr Jamie Brassett, Subject Leader & Course Leader, MA Innovation  Management, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London

The event is free but pre-booking is recommended. To book your place click here.

 

The Knowledge Quarter Presents: Positive Disruption and Societal Impact

Join an expert panel of Knowledge Quarter Partners to discuss and debate the societal impact of disruption across science, medicine, arts, culture and technology. This debate will explore the challenges and opportunities of disruption and the positive impact it can have on our everyday lives.

Venue: Conway Hall (Main Hall) 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL

Date & Time: Sunday 25th October 2015, 16:00 to 17:00

Chair: Sarah Stein Lubrano, Researcher and Writer at the School of Life

Panel: Paula Graham-Gazzard, Director, Fossbox CIC; Professor Jim Smith, Director of Research at the Francis Crick Institute, Deputy CEO and Chief of Strategy of the Medical Research Council; Dr Jamie Brassett, Subject Leader & Course Leader, MA Innovation Management, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London; Domino Pateman, Festival Programmer,Women of the World (WOW) leading programmer at Southbank Centre.

The event is free but pre-booking is recommended. To book your place click here.