52N announces Integrated Resourcing partnership with Resource Central
Cambridge-based candidate engagement provider 52N has formalised its strategic partnership with sourcing and direct hiring expert, Resource Central - offering the option of a holistic resourcing solution that extends from attraction and engagement, right through to sourcing, hiring and talent pooling.
Bailey Fisher partners with Leuven Inc to present Regenerative Medicine Visionary Seminar
Bailey Fisher Executive Search is pleased to partner with Leuven Inc, a network of high-tech innovative entrepreneurs, companies and researchers based in Flanders to present a Visionary Seminar 'Joining forces in regenerative medicine: bringing implants and medicines to life'.
Restrictive covenants in employment contracts
Is your business protected against the risk of employees leaving and then competing against it? Being unaware of the benefits offered by restrictive covenants in employment contracts or using inappropriate covenants could cost your business as competitors encroach on long-standing customers and/or take your best people. Cambridge employment lawyer Nick Sayer of Woodfines explains.
St John’s Innovation Centre tenant spotlight: AMIHO technology MD David Blumstein
St John’s Innovation Centre, the leading early stage incubator in Cambridge, had the pleasure of interviewing David Blumstein, Managing Director and Co-Founder of AMIHO Technology, on the growing Internet of Things sector and the competitive advantage of providing both hardware and software.
Back from holiday? Time to deal with the 'unfinished business'
In his latest blog post David Willcock explains the psychology of 'unfinished business' and how it can impact on performance and working relationships.
Make new connections at Cambridge Network this autumn
The Cambridge Network kicks off the autumn term with a selection of networking events to help members gain new insights and make new connections. Choose from breakfast workshops on a range of topics, or come along to learn about the Network itself, or about National Quantum Technology Hubs.
How music therapy can tackle dementia crisis
The first international conference to be held in the UK examining how music therapy can help people with dementia is taking place at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge this weekend (4-6 September).
Chris Bishop begins role as new director of Microsoft Research Cambridge
Chris Bishop loved chemistry as a child, studied physics at university, worked in fusion research in his first job, then went on to become an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Taylor Wessing enters Netherlands with leading Dutch firm Deterink
Taylor Wessing has announced a merger with leading Dutch firm Deterink that sees it gain two new offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, covering the main financial and tech hubs of the Netherlands.
Divestments create significant value for corporates, EY study reveals
Corporates that divest selected businesses can create significant value, both for themselves and the carved-out entities these deals produce, according to a new EY report just published.
Stansted Airport announces plan to reduce aircraft noise for thousands of local residents
Stansted Airport has today launched a public consultation on an innovative new take-off procedure that will reduce the effects of aircraft noise for over 4,000 people living near the airport.
CCDC announces new CSD-Enterprise suite for academic users
Academic CSD and GOLD licensees now get free access to all Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) software.
AstraZeneca and Valeant Pharmaceuticals to partner on psoriasis treatment
AstraZeneca announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. under which it will grant an exclusive licence for Valeant to develop and commercialise brodalumab.
Scientists 'squeeze' light, one particle at a time
A team of scientists have measured a bizarre effect in quantum physics, in which individual particles of light are said to have been “squeezed” – an achievement which at least one textbook had written off as hopeless.
New software library changes the biological data visualisation world
Scientists at The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC), alongside European partners, have created a cutting-edge, open source community for the life sciences. BioJavaScript (BioJS) is a free, accessible software library that develops visualisation tools for different types of biological data.
A winning award from Glass Solutions
Glass Solutions has collaborated with production company Atom Ltd to manufacture a unique high quality glass trophy for a large multinational company.
RedRat develops new suite of RF and Bluetooth based devices for testing TV Set top Boxes
RedRat devices simplify the automation of routine soak testing and stress testing processes of set-top boxes and TVs.
Event focuses on business opportunities for quantum technologies
If your business or core interest involves quantum physics and its potential to change the world, don't miss a special Cambridge Network event coming up on Thursday September 24th, when you can learn about the National Quantum Technology Hubs and how you can take advantage of the opportunities for funding allocated to support business collaboration.
First online sales degree is backed by institute
A new Sales degree by Anglia Ruskin University will become the first of its kind in the UK that can be achieved entirely online.
Cambridge Consultants helps create the wow factor
A radical new radio design gives Northrop Grumman competitive edge in a technically demanding market.
Chariots of Fire Race: Prospecting for gold
Every year, Prospect Research raises money for EACH, a local charity that supports children with life-threatening conditions. So far the company has raised £12,000 for the charity and by racing Chariots of Fire hope to add to this value.
Cambridge Music Festival attracts international artists – tickets now on sale
The full programme for Cambridge Music Festival (CMF) is announced today and tickets are now on sale. Artists from the USA, Hungary and Italy feature alongside the UK’s best classical talent in a series of world-class events from Monday 9 – Thursday 19 November.
Cambridge Index rises 4.2%
The Cambridge Index rallied 4.2% or 686.9 points to settle at 16,873.7, as nine of the top ten index heavyweights ended in the green.
CCVS appoints a new CEO after a successful campaign managed by Whitehill Pelham
Whitehill Pelham are pleased to have successfully completed a search for a Chief Executive Officer for Cambridge Council for Voluntary Service (CCVS). Brad Stombock was appointed to the role in July 2015.
Carolyn Fairbairn talks about leadership
Carolyn Fairbairn, non-executive director of the Competition and Markets Authority, Lloyds Banking Group, the Vitec Group, Capita, the UK Statistics Authority and a Trustee of Marie Curie Cancer Care. From Downing Street to the Lloyds Banking Group, via the BBC, ITV and McKinsey to name a few, Carolyn Fairbairn knows that there’s no “one size fits all” approach to leadership.