At our 10th anniversary conference at the end of November, we felt the full force of our collective convening power on one stage – drawing together our local, national and global institutional neighbours. See the recap here.

As the year winds down, the Knowledge Quarter community continues to push forward and imagine better futures – from CSM’s radical new vision for creative education to Google's London AI Campus charting its next chapter after reflecting on its first year.

There’s still plenty to explore in the KQ before the year is out, including public lectures on AI and art history at The Courtauld Institute of Art, a tea workshop at the Royal College of Physicians using herbs from their own medicinal garden and Regent's C anal-side festivities at the London Canal Museum.

Scroll down for more – and for KQ Wrapped, a fun look back at the numerous connections we made together in 2025.

Whether you joined us for an early-morning private view, explored new paths at a careers event, added your voice to a roundtable, or followed along through this newsletter, thank you for being part of the KQ this year.

Every moment of connection counts and transforms the KQ from a series of postcodes into a thriving community of generous neighbours, committed to building a better world together.

Happy holidays, and see you in 2026!

The KQ Team

What's On

There's always plenty happening in King's Cross this time of year, from an outdoor spa experience to craft markets and free live performances.

9 & 16 Dec | Frank Davis Memorial Lectures: Art History x AI | Courtauld Institute of Art
This year’s series explores how digital tools are reshaping how we study the past through images. From medieval ideas of AI to digitised photo archives, join leading scholars as they reframe art history through the lens of computer vision. Watch recorded lectures here.

11 Dec 2025 | Summer 2026 Apprenticeship for Scientific Imagination – Info Session | The Francis Crick Institute
What if there were an apprenticeship for scientific imagination? Join Flagship Pioneering at the Crick to learn about their 2026 Summer Fellowship – a full-time, paid opportunity in Boston for creative, entrepreneurial scientists to explore disruptive biotech ventures.

17 Dec | Teas from the Garden: Seasonal Workshop | Royal College of Physicians
Join the RCP Garden team for a delightful evening of tea tasting and blending featuring ingredients grown in the Medicinal Garden. Led by our expert gardeners, create a blend to take home or give as a festive gift. KQ members get 20% off with code RCPExtra2025 (£20).

Until 21 Dec | Fabrica X Sustainable Festive Concept Market | The Mills Fabrica
At this month-long market right next to King's Cross Station, discover purpose-driven brands redefining sustainable fashion, design and eco-living. Enjoy hands-on workshops, panels, and fireside chats and shop for creative, sustainable gifts.

Until 30 Dec | Xmas along the Regent’s Canal | London Canal Museum
Celebrate the festive season with hot chocolate boat rides, mince pie cruises, and a chance to see the Christmas lights of King's Cross by water on 11 Dec, all part of a magical December programme. KQ members get 10% off on all events and boat trips with code KQXMAS.

9 Jan–25 Feb 2026 | Resolution 2026 | The Place
Discover tomorrow’s dance artists at the UK’s biggest festival of new choreography returns, with 60 companies over 20 nights of performances. If you book 2 or more nights in the same transaction, and save 20% on all standard tickets (£).

28 Jan 2026 | YCF January Business Breakfast | Young Camden Foundation
Join local businesses committed to social value at this New Year networking breakfast spotlighting Camden’s voluntary sector. Hear from three standout organisations supporting young people in the borough.

11–13 Feb 2026 | UCL Illuminated | UCL
Celebrate 200 years of UCL with a spectacular Son et Lumière transforming the Wilkins Building and Quad into a living canvas of light, sound, and story (£5 or free).

News

The London AI Campus marks its first anniversary with a new report highlighting key findings on student and teacher AI literacy, career confidence, the value of a dedicated ‘third space’ for learning, and the value of real-world learning through partners like GSK and Cognizant. As it enters its second year, KQ partners are invited to contribute to content and mentoring support.

Watch ‘The Thinking Game’, a feature-length documentary about Google DeepMind, Google’s AI lab, for free on YouTube. Released to mark the 5th anniversary of AlphaFold, the film follows Demis Hassabis and his team over five years as they pursue artificial general intelligence (AGI), capturing pivotal moments, including the moment the AlphaFold team found out they had solved a 50-year-old grand challenge in biology. This breakthrough went on to be awarded a Nobel Prize.

Central Saint Martins launches a radical new vision for creative education, reimagining how universities can prepare students for a world facing wicked problems, like the climate crisis and social inequality. The white paper calls for dismantling disciplinary silos and designing more holistic, collaborative learning environments. KQ partners are invited to explore partnership opportunities to help society develop future-ready creative practitioners.

MEET THE KNOWLEDGE QUARTER

Meet Monica Hundal, Director of CSM Innovation at Central Saint Martins, University of The Arts London – one of the only art & design higher education institutions in the Knowledge Quarter.

Jobs

Head of Commercial and Marketing – Charles Dickens Museum
Salary from £45,000 | Due 14 Dec | Apply here

Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner – Wellcome Trust
Salary from £70,500 | Due 14 Dec | Apply here

Full STEAM Ahead Team – Old Diorama Arts Centre
From £14/hour, freelance | Due ASAP | Apply here
A new out-of-school-hours informal learning programme, offering academic support with a creative twist.

Head of Community Partnerships – The British Museum
Salary from £43,317 | Due 23 Dec | Apply here

Programme Director, Youth Safety – Young Camden Foundation
Salary from £44,000 | Due 4 Jan | Apply here

Junior/Mid-level Software Engineer – AutogenAI
Salary from £40,000 | Apply here

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