Find out what’s going on throughout the Knowledge Quarter and the wider city.

Liverpool shortlisted as Capital of Innovation
River of Light - the much-loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool's iconic waterfront into an outdoor art gallery - has announced its 2025 line-up with a brand new theme.
12th September 2025/by Martin Jones
River of Light returns with scientific glow-up
River of Light - the much-loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool's iconic waterfront into an outdoor art gallery - has announced its 2025 line-up with a brand new theme.
11th September 2025/by efarrington
He came, he ran, he conquered!
Colin Sinclair, chief executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec, has completed the incredible feat of running 52 miles across the Liverpool City Region in a single day.
8th September 2025/by KQ Liverpool
Colin sets out to run LCR in a day
Colin Sinclair, chief executive of Knowledge Quarter Liverpool and Sciontec, is today embarking on an epic double-marathon attempt to run across the Liverpool City Region in a day to raise money for local charities.
5th September 2025/by KQ Liverpool
BLOG – How Catapults help ideas fly in innovation districts
Established and supported by Innovate UK, Catapults help innovation organisations to turn their bright ideas into reality by providing them with a commercial interface between academia and the private sector.
28th August 2025/by efarrington
LCR in a Day – Our Chosen Charities
As our chief executive Colin Sinclair prepares to run the entire Liverpool City Region in a single day on September 5, we take a look at the charities who are set to benefit from his fundraising efforts.
5th August 2025/by efarrington
KQ Liverpool and Sciontec shortlisted for six awards
We are thrilled to announce that KQ Liverpool and Sciontec have been shortlisted for a number of national, regional and local awards.
29th July 2025/by efarrington
Col-ossal challenge hits the headlines
News of Colin's colossal quest is already running in the press, with coverage in regional media and across local digital channels.
28th July 2025/by efarrington
Key landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase
Liverpool’s flagship £1bn Knowledge Quarter development is set to enter a new phase – following the completion of the demolition of a key landmark.
28th July 2025/by efarrington
LCR In a Day Charity Run
We’re proud to announce a bold and inspiring fundraising challenge led by our CEO, Colin Sinclair, who will run 50 miles across all six boroughs of the Liverpool City Region in just one day.
21st July 2025/by Martin Jones
Landmark investment set to transform Liverpool’s Fabric District
A £3.4m Section 106 investment – the largest of its kind this century – has been approved by Liverpool City Council to kickstart the Monument Place makeover.
15th July 2025/by efarrington
IT’S TIME TO SHINE – AND WE NEED YOUR VOTE!
We are thrilled to announce that two of our most hard working colleagues have been nominated for the 23rd Annual “Livercool” Awards, and they need your vote!
9th July 2025/by efarrington
LCR announce £10m seed fund for small businesses
A £10 million LCR Seed Fund has just been launched, to accelerate the growth of innovative early-stage businesses across the Liverpool City Region.
18th June 2025/by Martin Jones
LSTM Vice-Chancellor Professor David Lalloo recognised in King’s Birthday Honours for services to global health
Professor David Lalloo, Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, has been appointed Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) in The King’s Birthday Honours List.
18th June 2025/by Martin Jones