Better late than never
With the announcement yesterday in the Enterprise Bill that the Small Business Commissioner will be given a budget of £1.3m a year to help resolve disputes over poor payment practises by large companies, My Credit Controllers has warned that small businesses don't just struggle to get payments from large businesses. Other small or medium sized businesses can be just as much trouble writes My…
42 Technology and Briton EMS join forces for pioneering wind tunnel system
42 Technology and electronics manufacturer Briton EMS have joined forces to help the Aircraft Research Association (ARA) develop and launch an innovative new research tool for use within its high-speed wind tunnel in Bedford.
Skype for Business top tip: Set up a Skype for Business meeting in Outlook
1plex writes - Here’s the next Skype for Business Top Tips taken from the Microsoft Office Support Website. There’s other posts to follow explaining some more of the basic functions in Skype for Business.
Leading seed technology business opens new R&D laboratory at Norwich Research Park
Norwich Research Park has officially welcomed one of the world’s leading independent seed technology businesses, Germains Seed Technology, to their brand new state-of-the-art laboratory.
Better luck next time C3PO
Spirus writes - I doubt you've missed this week’s biggest news story sweeping the internet and TV’s news channels telling us that robots are due to ‘take over’!
Cambridge marketing agency, Provoke Me, is expanding following a contract win
Social Media & Marketing specialist, Provoke Me, has expanded its team after securing a new B2B marketing support contract.
MRS Qualification for Beth Walthew, Market Research Director
Prospect Research is very proud to announce that Beth Walthew, Market Research Director has passed the Market Research Society (MRS) Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice.
Cambridge companies compete, raising adrenaline and funds at The Stockmarket Challenge
High-octane event builds team spirit within some of Cambridge's most prominent businesses', whilst raising funds for the Hospice's new building!
Cambridge Regional College sponsors leading apprenticeship awards
Cambridge Regional College is sponsoring a top awards competition celebrating the achievements of apprentices and their employers.
Specialist nursing team empower families when they need it most
Specialist care, expert around the clock advice and detailed symptom management plans are just a few of the things that a team of highly trained, specialist nurses from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) offer to families across the region.
Cambridge takes the top spot in the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016
East Anglia has the most satisfied students in the region. Norwich University of the Arts makes its first appearance in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in modern university top 10.
Lookout Call achieves Platinum Award for customer satisfaction
Lookout Call has been presented with a coveted Platinum Award for customer satisfaction having achieved 90% Total Satisfaction rating. The accolade follows an in-depth survey of Lookout Call clients by Customer Survey Ltd.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opens new laboratories at TWI
TWI is delighted to announce that HRH The Princess Royal has visited its Cambridge headquarters at Granta Park to open three new buildings dedicated to the advancement of engineering. During the morning, TWI Chief Executive Christoph Wiesner also presented Her Royal Highness with the Royal Fellowship of The Welding Institute.
Software Acumen and CamCreatives join forces to launch a practical conference
creativeConf Cambridge 2015 will provide participants with the tools needed to develop creative skills in an entertaining and inspirational way
Cambridge consultancy gear-up their fundraising for local hospice
Gleeds is raising funds for the Hospice as part of its anniversary celebrations, with some with some cycling themed activities across the month of September!
Woodfines recognised in 2015 Legal 500 Directory
Woodfines Solicitors has received excellent rankings in this year’s Legal 500 directory. The UK Legal 500 is a national directory of the best law firms and lawyers, and is split into two regions covering Woodfines’ offices; the South East (covering Bedford, Milton Keynes and Sandy) and East Anglia (covering our Cambridge office).
Bulgin launches new options for 6000 & 7000 Series Buccaneer®
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has unveiled the latest additions to its rugged Buccaneer range, introducing solder contact options for the popular Buccaneer 6000 and 7000 series of environmentally-sealed connectors. Featuring quick and convenient locking without the need for specialist tools, these connectors provide rapid installation and a robust interface – even where…
TGAC ‘Train the Trainer’ programme launch: De Novo assembly with Australia
TGAC’s ‘Train the Trainer’ programme kicked-off with a three-day workshop of interactive and immersive training covering andragogic concepts, training methodologies and expert content on the topic of De novo genome assemblies. This is the first event as part of a wider collaboration between TGAC and Bioplatforms Australia together with their Australian partner CSIRO.
Two new partners join Penningtons Manches’ Cambridge office
The Cambridge office of Penningtons Manches LLP has further strengthened its corporate and real estate teams with the appointment of Ross McNaughton, a cross-border M&A and equity capital markets (ECM) specialist, and real estate partner, Sarah Coates.
Anglia Ruskin’s Bex Church wins ShortReel Award for film about her grandmother
A moving short film highlighting the impact of dementia has won this year’s ShortReel Award at the Cambridge Film Festival.
£150,000 to support local vegetable growers
One of Cambridgeshire’s most successful vegetable growing companies, Tompsett Burgess Growers, has just been awarded £150,000 from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative.
Refugee-camp entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship initiatives can fill the ‘institutional void’ of long-term refugee camps, says paper authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Removing perceived barriers to increase the uptake of shared parental leave
The new shared parental leave legislation has been in place for six months now. But a report from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) shows that while managers are generally supportive of all forms of parental leave, employees are not so confident of their managers’ support.
The three C's to ensure a cracking Christmas!
We can hear the groans as you read the title of this blog – yes, we’re ‘already’ talking about Christmas! However, it’s fast approaching folks and if you want to send out corporate gifts, arrange a Christmas party or run a festive campaign this year, you need to start now!
New Architectural History Of Downing College, Cambridge spans early days to present
A new history of a Cambridge College has been launched, written by one of its members and featuring many new photographs and drawings.