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From left to right: KQ Masterclass, Roundtable on AI and the Future of Graduate Opportunities, and Future London, all wrapped last month.
What a spring!
- Our KQ Masterclass: Life Sciences series gave students from across Camden the chance to learn directly from experts at Novo Nordisk, Google Health, LifeArc, Genomics and more, via the London AI Campus in Somers Town.
- Our Roundtable on AI and the Future of Graduate Opportunities brought together experts from SOAS, the University of London, the Institute for the Future of Work and more.
- And Future London wrapped its first public discussion series!
Now summer begins with fresh ways to connect.
From a special evening reception at London Tech Week to a summit on Climate & Health at Earthfest to various London Data Week events, we're bringing you along for it all.
Plus, two exclusive morning private views at WM College and the Postal Museum this month.
KQ Events
LONDON DATA WEEK
Data Careers in Life Sciences
Tue 7 July, 14:00–16:00 @ One Triton Square
Attention all students and recent graduates, this one's for you!
Data Careers in Life Sciences brings together expert speakers from Genomics, Novo Nordisk, and more from across the KQ. Hear from people working at the cutting edge of life sciences and data, ask questions, and make some useful connections.
LONDON DATA WEEK
KQ Social: Data in the City
Tue 7 July, 18:00–21:00 @ One Triton Square
Join us and UCL Grand Challenges for an evening drinks reception focused on London's data.
We'll be hearing from expert researchers on cutting-edge discoveries, a panel of innovation trailblazers, and an open floor for conversation about how data is shaping London.
KQ PRIVATE VIEW
KQ Private View: Summer Student Exhibition with WM College
Wed 17 June, 8:30–10:00 AM @ WM College
Enjoy breakfast at this exclusive morning private view of the Summer Student Exhibition at Europe's oldest surviving adult education institute, WM College. Hear directly from CEO Dipa Ganguli OBE.
KQ PRIVATE VIEW
KQ Private View: 'The Jolly Postman' at the Postal Museum
Tues 16 June, 8:30–10:00 AM @ Postal Museum
Celebrate 40 years of Janet and Allan Ahlberg's beloved children's book with us at this morning private view of Postal Museum's newest exhibition, 'The Jolly Postman'.
KQ EVENING RECEPTION
Drinks in the Quarter
Mon 8 June, 18:00 - 21:00 @ Town Hall by Bottaccio
Join us for a special evening reception at Town Hall by Bottaccio to kick off London Tech Week 2026.
Come and connect with KQ members and cross-sector experts based across our innovation district.
EARTHFEST
The Future of Climate & Health
Wed 24 June, 14:00–18:00 @ Impact Hub London
This year, we're proud to partner with EarthFest on The Future of Climate & Health Summit, taking place as part of London Climate Action Week.
This industry-focused summit convenes businesses, thought leaders, innovators and policymakers from the Climate & Health sectors, to explore some of the global challenges and strategies for shifting to a net-zero future.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Fawzia Rasheed | Senior Advisor, Climate and Environment Lead, Aga Khan Health Services
- Dr Marina B Romanello | Executive Director of Lancet Countdown, UCL
- Anna Russell | Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Director, Bupa Global, India & UK
- And more!
Use code KQMEMBER15 at checkout for 15% off your ticket (£60).
Featured Partner Events
Wellcome Collection Lates: Shaping Age
25 June
An evening inspired by the Wellcome Collection's newest exhibition ‘The Coming of Age’ featuring performances, talks, workshops, music and tours which challenge and subvert expectations of age and ageing.
CSM Shows 2026
18–21 June & 1–5 July
A free celebration of graduating talent from Central Saint Martins, showcasing work across art, design and performance, all in pursuit of a more-than-human future. No booking required.
Somewhere the Sun Is Always Shining
20 June, 10AM-4PM
A free day-long celebration in Somers Town with the Somers Town Community Association (STCA)! Enjoy music, street food, cinema, crafts, kids' activities, creative workshops and more, spread across community hubs as part of the Melting Metropolis storytelling programme.
Dress for sunshine and watch their socials and local community community centres for the full map and programme.
Discover more partner events on our new webpage here, including:
- 4 June | Textile Workshop: Islington's Pride with Islington Archives, celebrating Pride Month by learning to sew with Recycle & Stitch Studio. Free.
- 10 June | June Business Breakfast with Young Camden Foundation to connect with fellow social value leaders and hear from community organisations tackling youth poverty in Camden, with speakers from Self Sufficient Women CIC and Mary's Charity.
17 June | Webinar Wednesdays with The Place for dance professionals, featuring cross-generational panel conversations.
News
Local elections
May local elections brought significant change across London, with Labour losing 40% of its councillors. Our home boroughs of Camden and Islington remain Labour-led, but with much-reduced majorities and a resurgent Green opposition now holding 20% and 37% of seats, respectively (Camden New Journal, Islington Tribune).
King's Cross in the press
The Financial Times recently described King's Cross as "a salutary example of what British innovation and enterprise can achieve with far-sighted policy and both public and private investment. It was difficult then [in the 1980s] to imagine what it could become and equally hard now to imagine London without it" (14 May 2026).
Opportunities
Design Futures 2026: Call for Businesses to Connect with Emerging Creative Talent
LIFT's Design Futures programme is back, offering design and creative businesses a flexible way to engage with pre-trained graphic design talent while supporting a more diverse and inclusive sector.
Delivered with Capital City College, businesses can host a 10-week paid intern (with 50% salary support available for SMEs), set a live brief, deliver a masterclass, or host a studio visit.
Businesses can register their interest via this short form.
If you're a local designer looking to get on the programme, sign up to the LIFT jobs newsletter to be notified when applications open here.
Fully Funded Postgraduate Scholarships for Camden Residents
Camden Council and Hult International Business School are offering two fully funded postgraduate scholarships, prioritising lower-income residents.
Eligible Camden residents can apply for either the one-year Master's in Management (starting September) or the two-year part-time Global Online MBA (starting October).
Applications close 5 June.
Jobs
Event Manager (Adult Programmes) – The British Museum
£35,928 per annum | Due 2 June | Apply here
Employer Engagement Officer – Islington Council
From £45,852 (fixed term) | Due 14 June | Apply here
Business Analyst – The Francis Crick Institute
From £43,467 | Due 15 June | Apply here
Enrolment Assistant – Capital City College
From £14.80 per hour | Due 19 June | Apply here
Euston Housing Project Manager – Camden Council
From £50,537 (fixed term) | Due 21 June | Apply here
Head of Programme – Old Diorama Arts Centre
From £42,500 (or pro-rata) | Due 22 June | Apply here
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