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UAL presents their climate strategy at a special summit of the KQ Net Zero Group, hosted at Springer Nature's King's Cross HQ. Read the LinkedIn recap here.
Hot on the heels of our KQ Net Zero Group Summit at Springer Nature in February (pictured above) - exploring the KQ as a world-class hub for innovation in sustainability - we're excited to continue the theme in our next Future London public discussion, examining the intersection of emerging technologies (including AI) and sustainability.
Also coming up: join us for an exclusive, early-morning private view of the 'Samurai' exhibition at the British Museum, and an after-hours private tour of the Aga Khan Centre, both open to all.
This March, we're also delighted to welcome five new organisations to our membership, including Genomics, who have just moved into the neighbourhood. Meet them below!
Finally, we're pleased to announce that the Knowledge Quarter is a lead delivery partner for London Data Week 2026. Interested in running a public data-science event with us? Read on to find out how you or your organisation can take part.
KQ Events
PUBLIC DISCUSSION SERIES
NEW! Future London: Technology & Sustainability
Tues 24 March, 5:30–7:30 PM @ Impact Hub London
Join us to cut through the hype and honestly examine how AI and emerging technology can drive London's net-zero ambitions while confronting the real environmental and infrastructure costs they bring.
This is the second event in Future London, KQ's new public discussion series running through Spring 2026, in partnership with The London Society. Tickets are £9.60, with free entry for KQ members.
Future London: Technology, Arts & Culture
Tues 10 March, 5:30–7:30 PM @ Impact Hub London
For the first event of Future London, we’re pleased to confirm the speakers for the opening discussion, 'AI, Art and London’s Cultural Institutions - Liberation or Loss?'
Chaired by Michael Harris, Director of Programming at Town Hall by Bottaccio, the panel features:
- Mark Farid | Artist, Senior Lecturer and PhD Candidate at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
- Léllé Demertzi | Research Project Manager at BridgeAI and AI & Arts Interest Group Organiser at The Alan Turing Institute
- Deborah Annetts | CEO of the Incorporated Society of Musicians
- Dan Patton | Director of Digital and Audiences at Outernet London
PRIVATE VIEW
KQ Private View: 'Samurai' at the British Museum
Tues 17 March, 8:30 AM–10:00 AM
Join us for a curator-guided morning private view of 'Samurai', the British Museum’s current landmark exhibition that cuts through centuries of legend to reveal the real lives behind Japan’s most iconic warriors. Free and open to all.
PRIVATE TOUR
KQ Tour: Aga Khan Centre
Tues 14 April, 5:30–7:30 PM
Back by popular demand: Discover the Aga Khan Centre after hours with an exclusive guided tour of this landmark by Fumihiko Maki, home to 3 KQ partners: the Aga Khan Foundation UK, the Aga Khan University's Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) and the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS). Free and open to all.
What's On
Events
3 March | Distinguished Speaker Series: Nicola Ranger, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing | University of London
Hear from one of the most influential leaders in nursing today, as she reflects on leadership from the frontline to the boardroom, exploring the realities facing today’s nursing profession and the role of values-driven leadership in shaping the future of care.
10-12 March | Community Health & Wellbeing Awareness Week | Somers Town Community Association (STCA)
During this week, take part in a range of free exercises, workshops, activities and health-related talks hosted by organisations such as the London Fire Brigade, Arsenal Football community team, and Camden NHS health services. Free and open to local residents and the wider community.
11 March | Crick Crash Course: Protein puzzles | The Francis Crick Institute
Discover the fascinating world of proteins in this accessible morning lecture, exploring how these molecular origami “puzzles” that fold up into intricate 3-D shapes form the building blocks of life.
11 March | Can we build a fairer world without destroying the planet? | Aga Khan University
Join Lucas Chancel, economist at Sciences Po Paris and Co-Director of the World Inequality Lab, to explore how inequality and climate change are intertwined, and what we can do about it. Drawing on his new book Energy and Inequality and the World Inequality Report 2026. At Impact Hub London Euston (also livestreamed).
11 March | UCL Engineering Inaugural Lecture Series: Professor Béatrice Baudet
Understand why soils remain one of engineering’s most complex materials in this UCL Engineering inaugural lecture, 'The multiple scales of soils: a tale of solids and spaces', linking microscale behaviour to large-scale engineering challenges while revealing new advances in soil mechanics.
12 March | Wellcome Collection Lates: 1880 THAT | Wellcome Collection
Explore Wellcome Collection after hours at this free late-night event featuring performances, talks and workshops. The first in a new series, this deaf-led evening is inspired by the ongoing ‘1880 THAT’ exhibition (closing on 6 April).
16 March | Beyond the Exhibition: Collaborative Methods Behind 'Mughal Banaras' | SOAS Gallery
The curators of the ongoing 'Mughal Banaras' exhibition (closing on 21 March) discuss their interdisciplinary collaboration in history, architecture, and photography.
19 March | Back to Basics: Re‑centring Women’s Health in the Age of Big Tech | UCL at the Royal College of Physicians
This International Women’s Day (8 March), join a full-day event exploring how AI, digital tools and innovation impact women’s health.
25 March | Science on Screen: The Father | The Francis Crick Institute
Enjoy a screening of The Father, followed by a panel discussion on dementia research and care.
25 March | Time, Body and Building: Architecture and Timekeeping in Late Medieval Italy | The Courtauld Institute of Art
In this lecture, discover how medieval monastic and clerical communities used sunlight, stars, and architecture to measure time, shaping Italian church design and the visual experience of those inside. Check out other upcoming events at The Courtauld here.
New Exhibitions
Fairy Tales | British Library
Explore the dark and dazzling world of fairy tales in the British Library's family-friendly major exhibition. Discover how these stories have been retold and reshaped across cultures, centuries and media. From 27 March to 23 August 2027.
The Jolly Postman: 40 Years On | The Postal Museum
Celebrating 40 years of the beloved children’s book, this family-friendly exhibition invites visitors to follow the Jolly Postman’s fairytale delivery round, featuring original artwork shown publicly for the first time. Until January 2027.
Cubitt Community Distribution Centre | Islington Council
Bringing together material from Cubitt Community Press and Radio alongside historic independent press and community-led projects rooted in Islington, this new exhibition at Islington Archives explores how print and broadcast can support local organising, creative resistance and collective storytelling as part of a new three-year programme. Until 30 April 2026.
Royal College of Art x Camden Highline Exhibition
An outdoor exhibition of RCA student artworks inspired by the Camden Highline. Explore creative responses to urban space and enjoy the garden as an open-air gallery. From 11-12 March.
News
Welcome New Members!
This March, we're excited to introduce five new organisations joining the Knowledge Quarter membership. Learn more about each of them below:
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- Who? Flagship Pioneering is a life sciences venture creator. It conceives, creates, and builds breakthrough life sciences companies that transform human health, sustainability, and technology through a unique 'what if...' innovation process. Its ecosystem includes 40+ companies, including Moderna, developers of one of the first widely deployed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
- Why KQ? Flagship chose to embed its UK office in King’s Cross as a gateway to the KQ ecosystem, connecting its global venture creation model with London’s research, cultural and civic landscape.
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- Who? Genomics is a science-led transatlantic TechBio company combining large-scale genetic and health data with proprietary analytics to advance predictive and preventative healthcare and accelerate drug discovery. In October 2025, they launched Mystra, the first AI-enabled human genetics platform for drug discovery and development.
- Why KQ? KQ is a platform for Genomics to engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration and public engagement to amplify the expertise of its 60+ PhDs and the world’s strongest team in statistical genetics.
- Who? The King’s Cross Group is a real estate owner and asset manager that cultivates King’s Cross as a vibrant, inclusive place where people, nature and enterprise thrive together, stewarding 67 acres (including 26 acres of public space) as a global centre of innovation, learning and creativity.
- Why KQ? Joining the KQ strengthens collaboration across neighbouring institutions and supports The King's Cross Group's long-term ambition to reinforce our district as a leading centre of knowledge and innovation in Europe.
- Who? Lendlease is a real estate business, shaping cities and creating inclusive communities through large-scale regeneration - including the ongoing 60-acre transformation at Euston focused on advancing healthy life expectancy through frontier deep technologies, including quantum, digital twin and agentic AI.
Why KQ? Lendlease is keen to deepen connections with neighbouring institutions and community partners in the KQ, ensuring that growth at Euston builds on existing activity in the local area and supports collaborative, citizen-led innovation.
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- Who? Women at the Well is a women’s day centre and outreach service supporting women facing multiple disadvantages, with a specialism in prostitution, trafficking and related forms of sexual exploitation.
- Why KQ? They are keen to connect with knowledge-economy neighbours and share their specialist data and insight on disadvantaged women’s lives, particularly with those working locally on health inequalities from a science perspective.
Opportunities
Get Involved in London’s Public Data Festival
The Knowledge Quarter is excited to join London Data Week 2026 - London’s public data festival from 6-12 July - as a lead delivery partner, celebrating the role of data and AI in improving the lives of Londoners.
Anyone, from any organisation, can apply to run events or activities, especially those promoting open, inclusive and collaborative data practices, and looking to engage communities who don't usually participate.
Need a venue? Partner spaces (including our own event space) are available to apply for.
Give Back Locally: Trustee (Treasurer) Wanted at STCA
Somers Town Community Association (STCA) is seeking to recruit an experienced Trustee to join its Board and help guide the organisation through an exciting new era in its long history as a community anchor and forward-thinking charity, in the heart of Somers Town, King’s Cross.
The charity is looking for someone with financial and bookkeeping expertise to help grow its reserves and exploit a host of exciting new opportunities effectively, such as the British Library extension and the influx of new scientific organisations in the Knowledge Quarter. Applicants can expect a rewarding challenge and a friendly, diverse Board.
Get in touch to register your interest in the role by 5 PM on 9 March.
Support Our Local Traders: Caledonian Road Flood Appeal
On 24 February, a burst water pipe caused severe flooding along Caledonian Road, leaving many much‑loved independent businesses facing disastrous damage.
The Caledonian Road Traders Association (CTA) is raising funds to help these businesses get back on their feet. Your support will enable local traders to replace essential items, carry out urgent recovery works, and reopen their doors as soon as possible, protecting the livelihoods that make our high street what it is.
Apply to LIFT’s New Entrepreneur 'Funding School'
LIFT’s latest entrepreneur programme 'Funding School' is open for applications, helping early-stage business founders gain clarity on funding. Over 5 weeks (11 March–15 April), participants receive practical tools and expert guidance through weekly sessions.
Open to 18+ residents of Camden, Hackney, and Islington with tech, digital, creative, or life sciences businesses. Applications close 2 March.
Apply to the Camden's Diversity Fund
Businesses led by people from diverse backgrounds can apply for £20,000–£500,000 in flexible, repayable finance to support creative industries, local employment, or community-focused initiatives in Camden.
Applications are reviewed by a Diversity Panel of residents and entrepreneurs. Applications close 6 April.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Knowledge Quarter is becoming one of the world's most significant emerging hubs for climate science and action.
As a climate hub, the KQ is particularly strong in the following areas:
Climate and Health, One Health and Planetary Health: the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), UCL, Wellcome, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) are all world leaders.
Sustainable Development: SOAS, Aga Khan University and Wellcome form a dense cluster working with communities across Central Asia and the Global South.
Materials Science: CSM and UCL's Institute of Making lead on low-carbon biomaterials and circular materials, while the Francis Crick Institute and agrifood enablers The Mills Fabrica and Kadans are driving biofabrication and food innovation.
AI and Digital Technology for Climate and Sustainability Innovation: The Alan Turing Institute, Digital Catapult and Google are applying AI and digital technology to climate and sustainability challenges.
Sustainable Built Environment: UCL's Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment and Bennetts Associates lead on research and practice, and UCL is the UK's top-ranked university for sustainability.
Climate Communication: From Springer Nature's esteemed journal, Nature Climate Change, and the British Medical Journal (BMJ)'s annual climate issue to the Institute of Physics' publishing arm gives the KQ an outsized voice in global climate conversation.
Jobs
Membership & Administration Assistant – The Mills Fabrica
Due ASAP | Apply here
Programme Coordinator (KQ Labs) – Francis Crick Institute
From £29,300 | Due 5 March | Apply here
Opening Doors Internship Programme – Springer Nature
Due 20 March | Apply here
Play a role in advancing global science and knowledge at one of the world’s leading scientific publishers, contributing to live projects across research publishing, sustainability, marketing and analytics.
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