Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool)

This morning, Codi and Rachel from our KQ Futures team visited TRY & LILLY LIMITED in the Fabric District and had the privilege of trying on some of their innovative headwear. The specialist manufacturers of hats and caps will soon be hosting visits from schools and colleges across the Liverpool City Region, as part of our Future Innovators Days. These inspirational visits are just one element of our #KQFutures programme, part-funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Innovation Zone. Find out more about this KQ Liverpool based business here: https://lnkd.in/eGPpdiPd #KQFutures | #LCRinnovation | Fabric District CIC

A fantastic accolade for one of our Partners, having been named as 'University of the Year'!

Had such a great time at the Innovate UK Talent and Skills Connect Annual Conference today. Some really inspiring talks from Tech She Can, The Careers & Enterprise Company and Resilliance to name a few. It's fab to see how much work is being done across the UK to inspire future generations into STEM related work. Talent pipelines are extremely important for economic growth and nurturing this talent is something we call get involved with, no matter what sector we are from. Today has reassured me that we are on the right path with the work we do at Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) and I look forward to connecting further with some of the fantastic people I have met today. Together we can make great things happen! Measuring the impact is something that was discussed a lot today and I have lots of ideas now on how we can showcase the amazing regional work we do within Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Special shout out to Codi Ellis for being her fantastic self as always and lovely to meet Nakia Bentham, James Phipps and Jamie Sloan.

🤩 We are celebrating 10 Years of Economic Impact - Over £100 million generated for Liverpool City Region thanks to our AMAZING ambassadors! 🤩   Since we started, together we have successfully attracted more than 100 prestigious conferences and events, bringing 56,000 delegates to the region and showcased Liverpool on a global stage. Our powerful network leverage their influence to bring colleagues and peers to the city they love. Our Chair, Howard Lewis said "When events come to Liverpool, the entire city benefits – from hotels and retail to hospitality and taxi drivers. It's rewarding to know that Liverpool's reputation as an exceptional place to do business is being talked about worldwide as a result of hard work and collaboration. Club Liverpool brings together a remarkably diverse network of ambassadors from across various sectors, all united by a shared vision and purpose." When an ambassador identifies a potential event, we provide comprehensive support, from submitting expressions of interest and preparing bid documents to coordinating site visits, finding suitable venues and suppliers and providing an accommodation booking service. These dedicated support services are offered completely free of charge. Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director, Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, commented: "In drawing global recognition, conferences provide a platform from which to shout about our strengths, and they ultimately have the potential to support trade growth, attract talent, and encourage investment. The impact of the work over these ten years cannot be overstated. We look forward to the next ten years of continuing to position Liverpool as a world-class destination for business and academia." Events brought to the city by the ambassadors during 2024-2025 include the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Annual Meeting, The 12th International Conference on Fluvial Hydraulics, European Low Gravity Research Association Biennial Symposium & General Assembly, European College of Equine Internal Medicine Congress, International Beam Instrumentation Conference and the 10th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology. ACC Liverpool | Liverpool Convention Bureau | Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership | Howard Lewis | Jane Fawley | Lisa Owen | Suzanne Watson | Roz Lloyd | Adrian Evans | Natalie Wyatt | Colin Sinclair | David Connor | Simon Reid | Liverpool John Moores University | Liverpool Hope University | University of Liverpool | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust | RCP Spaces at The Spine | Edge Hill University |

Our KQ Futures Team are in Manchester today for the Innovate UK Talent & Skills Connect – Annual Conference, which will be focused around attracting more young people into careers in #innovation, with a particular emphasis on ensuring equitable access to #STEM opportunities. ➡️Find out more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eU_a3bAP

At a time of increasing technological development through AI, increased employee mobility and yet increasing demand for ‘working from home’, what skills will be required to future proof STEM based business and retain staff within the region? At #BoSC25, our six-person panel will discuss these issues followed by an opportunity for conference attendees to ask questions. Our eminent panel members include (left to right) Tim Doggett, CEO of the Chemical Business Association; Ruth Morgan, Professor of Crime & Forensic Science at UCL; Steve Elliott CEO of the Chemical Industries Association; Dr Rehana Sidat, Trustee at the Royal Society of Chemistry; Emily Robson, Assistant Chief Executive at Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) Liverpool; and Mark Power, Vice Chancellor at Liverpool John Moores University. Book now at https://lnkd.in/dB-BFADX More info at https://lnkd.in/e69uPgyF #science #innovation #STEM #Stream #ScienceForAll #STEMCareers #BoSC25

We were delighted to have the #KQFutures Team take part in this session, highlighting #STEM career opportunities within our innovation district and the wider Liverpool City Region Innovation Zone. https://lnkd.in/dc-a9_Cs Liverpool City Region Combined Authority | Sciontec Developments Limited | Positive Footprints | Liverpool John Moores University | MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre | Harker | LYVA Labs

Today marks an instrumental milestone for Liverpool City Region's #innovation landscape, as we've signed a new memorandum of understanding with Sci-Tech Daresbury, reinforcing our commitment of working together to identify potential future projects, investment opportunities and access to facilities. ➡️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMQD-rZ7 Colin Sinclair | John Downes | Paul Vernon | John Leake - Sci-Tech Daresbury | Liverpool City Region Combined Authority | Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool) | Sci-Tech Daresbury | STFC | UK Research and Innovation | Sciontec Developments Limited

Our memorable March highlights. We've had a bumper March at KQ Liverpool, with many exciting development and special announcements across our innovation district. Here is just a few of them below: 🚺 International Women's day was celebrated at our In The Know event, all based around this year's theme of 'Accelerate Action'. ✏️ Our KQ Futures programme continued, showcasing the amazing careers opportunities here in KQ Liverpool to students across three visits this month 🔬 We had a major announcement regarding HEMISPHERE ONE, with Morgan Sindall Construction being appointed preferred contractor. 🌎 We visited MIPIM with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to showcase all the region has to offer for investors on the international stage. 🧑💻 We confirmed the opening of CENTRAL TECH in May, which will be the new home of tech innovation in Liverpool. Read more in our blog below: https://lnkd.in/eEjHcpub

It was a pleasure attending such an momentous and historical occasion today at the new Isle of Man Ferry Terminal. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Isle of Man signed a memorandum of understanding agreed that will help to improve wellbeing and communities through strengthening cultural, economic and political ties.