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We're hiring a Marketing & Project Assistant

We're hiring a Marketing & Project Assistant

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic, passionate and self-motivated Marketing & Project Assistant to support our marketing and communication activities, as well as provide support for other projects like South Ken ZEN+.

The Royal Parks celebrated by Green Flag as among the best in UK!

The Royal Parks celebrated by Green Flag as among the best in UK!

The Royal Parks can wave Green Flags with pride after they retained the highest quality award for parks and green spaces, again, this year.

London's Royal Parks receives Green Flag award

London's Royal Parks receives Green Flag award

London's Royal Parks have been recognised as among the best in the UK, after all of them received Green Flag awards this year - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

South Ken winning teams revealed

South Ken winning teams revealed

The London Festival of Architecture and Discover South Kensington has announced the winning teams in the South Ken Green Trail design competition – a series of three ‘green interventions’ on Exhibition Road creating habitat to support biodiversity and the recovery of London’s arts and science district.

The Natural History Museum to transform five-acre London gardens into an urban nature epicentre

The Natural History Museum to transform five-acre London gardens into an urban nature epicentre

The Natural History Museum has been given the go ahead from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to transform its five-acre gardens into an exemplar of urban wildlife research, conservation and awareness

The Great Exhibition Road Festival Image credit: Brendan Foster

The Great Exhibition Road Festival

In June we welcomed the return of the Great Exhibition Road Festival - a celebration of arts and science from the cultural and educational organisations in South Kensingon.

Experience the Natural History Musuem's transformed gardens

Experience the Natural History Musuem's transformed gardens

Experience the transformed gardens at the Natural History Museum opened this Summer. The new gardens tell the story of change on our planet over time and allow visitors to explore the museum in new ways!

Sharing your views: Climate change in South Kensington

Sharing your views: Climate change in South Kensington

Do you care how climate change and nature loss affect South Kensington?  Earlier this summer we invited our local neighbourhood to share their views.

Urban Nature Project has been awarded for Sustainable design

Urban Nature Project has been awarded for Sustainable design

Urban Nature Project wins silver award in the European category at the Holcim Foundation Award for Sustainable Construction.

Discoveries and Innovations in South Kensington: Highlights from March

Discoveries and Innovations in South Kensington: Highlights from March

From the extraordinary cultural and educational institutions in South Kensington, we have put together some recent highlights of exciting discoveries, research, and news from the London's home of arts and science.

The Science Museum opens major new gallery

The Science Museum opens major new gallery

The Science Museum has unveiled a groundbreaking gallery focused on sustainable energy, aiming to address climate change by exploring innovative energy solutions.

Registration has now opened for the Great Exhibition Road Festival 2024

Registration has now opened for the Great Exhibition Road Festival 2024

The Great Exhibition Road Festival 2024 opens its registration!

January Discovery in South Ken

January Discovery in South Ken

To round up January we have curated a list of exciting discoveries and research that took place in South Ken this month.

Natural History Museum scientists described a record 815 new species in 2023 Image credit: Christoph Liedtke

Natural History Museum scientists described a record 815 new species in 2023

In 2023, scientists at the Natural History Museum achieved a remarkable feat by describing a record-breaking 815 new species. Documenting these new species are vital components in the efforts to protect, preserve, and reverse declines in biodiversity worldwide.

Exhibition Road Cultural Group announces the appointment of a new director

Exhibition Road Cultural Group announces the appointment of a new director

The Exhibition Road Cultural Group is pleased to announce the appointment of its new director, Susie Newbery who will be joining this summer from the National Theatre.

The V&A Opens its Completed Photography Centre

The V&A Opens its Completed Photography Centre

From pioneering historical techniques to dynamic contemporary practices, the Photography Centre is a place to discover photography's many histories and explore its extensive impact on our lives. Opening 25th May.