Companies update – new requirement for a 'PSC Register'
As of yesterday (6 April 2016), UK companies will need to keep a new register of ‘Persons with Significant Control’, explains Hewitsons.
Cash for councils in the East of England to fill 136,000 potholes
Motorists and cyclists are set to benefit after the government today announced how £50 million of funding will repair nearly 1 million potholes across the country over the next 12 months.
'Into boundless space I leap': open day at the new Maxwell Centre
Explore new architecture, science, art and dance and celebrate the opening of the Maxwell Centre this Saturday (9 April 2016).
Global carnivore conservation at risk
A new study confirms that the global conservation of carnivores is at risk. The paper, published in the journal Scientific Reports, models future global land conversion and estimates this will lead to significant range loss and conflict with local people in regions critical for the survival of already threatened carnivore species.
XGA301 industrial gas analyzer ensures effectiveness of glove boxes
Glove boxes are used extensively to handle hazardous or sensitive materials, often with a protective or highly controlled atmosphere. Michell’s XGA301 industrial gas analyzer provides a reliable and cost-effective method to monitor for air leaks combined with moisture measurement.
Scientists and conservation charities join forces to track Spanish bluebell invasion
The Wellcome Genome Campus Public Engagement team has joined forces with the Eden Project and The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire to launch the first ‘Bluebell Barcoding Day’ today (Wednesday 6 April), which will help track the threat to English bluebells from an invasive Spanish variety.
Video introduces the international legal services offered by law firm Mills & Reeve
For over 20 years, Mills & Reeve has been building a worldwide network of trusted legal advisers, international lawyers who share their standards of specialist expertise and client service.
Checkit and Cambridge City Council partner to transform UK food safety
Food safety across the UK will be radically improved through an innovative new development created by a Cambridge partnership and announced today.
New potato facility is ‘SPot on’
A West Suffolk estate is set to become a Regional Research & Demonstration Hub for potato growers and suppliers, thanks to funding from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative.
Find out what it’s like to work at award-winning law firm Mills & Reeve
Managing partner, Claire Clarke, and HR director, Sandy Boyle, explain how Mills & Reeve has developed a truly collaborative, open and transparent culture.
KISS hosts MBA students from top US University
On Monday (4th April), KISS welcomed 26 MBA students from the University of Redlands’ School of Business, California, to its offices at St John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge.
EU audit reform: UK PLC underprepared and face rising costs
New EU audit rotation reforms, due to take effect in June, are going to have significant cost implications for UK corporates and yet one in five companies are ‘woefully unprepared’, reveals a survey of FTSE 350 business leaders by EY.
AMIHO Technology and ROHM Semiconductor launch new wireless M-Bus evaluation kit for IoT
AMIHO Technology, experts in wireless communications, and ROHM Semiconductor announce the launch of their latest Evaluation Kit, designed to get customers up and running rapidly with sub-GHz radio design for IoT and Smart Meter applications.
AIM Altitude takes virtual tour from concept to completion
AIM Altitude’s innovative stand at AIX 2016 this week takes visitors on an immersive journey from Concept to Completion. Using Virtual Reality, AIM Altitude is enabling people to experience the full possibilities of cabin design and build.
Why are law firms queueing up to be disrupted? Because it benefits their customers
Could legal services be the next big sector to face major disruption? If so, Filip Corveleyn’s Tools4Legal is well ahead of the curve.
IT Governance warns that SMEs underestimate the impact of cyber attacks on their reputation
The international information security experts IT Governance have warned that SMEs dangerously underestimate the impact of cyber attacks on their reputation, but can cost-effectively protect themselves with the government’s Cyber Essentials scheme.
So would Brexit solve Cambridge's problems?
Marcus Johnson, Chief Executive of NW Brown, explains why he is against Brexit, as seductive as UKIP's arguments might be.
Cool Muscle motors help to automate stem cell banking
Reliance Precision Limited is delighted to announce that its Cool Muscle motors have now been used in 500 Biosafe Sepax systems. The Sepax systems are used for automated adult stem cell banking and cell processing applications.
Unsung heroes are feeling the strain – new study
Ambulance dispatchers are feeling overloaded and undervalued, and have high sickness rates as a result, according to a study published in the Emergency Medicine Journal.
IT Governance updates catalogue with 'Selling Information Security to the Board – A Primer'
The international information security experts IT Governance have updated a key title in their portfolio: Selling Information Security to the Board – A Primer, Second edition by Alan Calder.
CambridgeSoup searches for pitchers
Inspired by the success of SundaySoup projects across the globe, CambridgeSoup offers a platform for local individuals, businesses or community groups to share and gather support for their new ideas to make a positive impact on people or the planet.
Free finance workshop provides advice and guidance for entrepreneurs
A free Accounting & Finance workshop organised by Watermill Accounting at Allia Future Business Centre, Cambridge, will invite expert speakers to offer guidance and advice to start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Sale of AIM Altitude to AVIC International on track to complete within 45 days
AVIC International Holding Corporation (AVIC), the leading Chinese multinational aviation company, and AIM Altitude have confirmed that the sale of AIM Altitude to AVIC International is on track to complete within the next 45 days.
Points of View: Quarterly review and outlook
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown reviews the first quarter of the year and considers the outlook looking forward.
Origami Energy raises £13.7 million series ‘A’ funding
Origami Energy has raised £13.7 million series ‘A' funding to bring its distributed energy technology platform to market. The company - which enables the intelligent management of distributed energy assets - has raised funds from existing shareholders including Cambridge Innovation Capital and Octopus Ventures together with a new investment from Fred. Olsen related companies.