Psyccess Voice: Trustworthy leadership
Thirty-one per cent of employees DO NOT TRUST their organisation's senior management; 58% of people DO NOT TRUST the government. These percentages are growing year on year, as is the growing demand for leaders, and people in influential positions of all types, to be more authentic and trustworthy.
Cambridge businesses object to proposed increases to off-street parking charges
A new survey has revealed deep concerns from Cambridge businesses at the City Council’s intention to increase off-street parking charges by 2.5% for 2015/16.
Big Yellow takes Henley Road warehouse in Cambridge after 14 year search
The Big Yellow Self Storage Company Ltd, represented by Bidwells, has exchanged contracts to buy the freehold of a vacant industrial unit on Henley Road in Cambridge from a private client advised by Savills.
Charity Woodwork Company succeeds in national business competition
Construction students at Cambridge Regional College have beaten hundreds of students across the country to take third place in a national business competition.
Determined supporter made Champion of Alzheimer's Research UK
Chris Elsley, from Croydon, near Royston, has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, based in Great Abington.
Time is only sometimes on your side
A paper that takes a provocative look at time, co-authored by Shaz Ansari of Cambridge Judge Business School, has been named Best International Paper by the Organization and Management Theory Division of the Academy of Management.
Drones, robotics, 3D printed designs, smart materials…
…these are just some of the ideas that the Mind Your Head Teams will be presenting at the final of 'Mind Your Head' on the evening of Friday 28 November at the University Technical College Cambridge.
Amgen and AstraZeneca announce positive results from final trial of psoriasis treatment
Study met all primary endpoints against Stelara® (ustekinumab)and placebo. Three pivotal studies form the basis for global regulatory filings, planned for 2015.
Profiles of leaders in salivary bioscience: 'The Stress Professor' Dr Angela Clow
Angela Clow is a Professor of Psychophysiology based in the Department of Psychology at the University of Westminster. Angela is trained in neuroscience and psychology and likes to work at the interface of these disciplines. Angela is known as 'The Stress Professor' based upon her extensive research on Cortisol. She is a National Teaching Fellow, frequent public speaker and broadcaster on the…
Effective use of the light microscope
New book, videos and downloads on using the light microscope give a rapid and accessible quick reference to life science professionals who need to ensure that they and other users of their light microscopes get the most out of this high precision optical instrument.
Hub will become home of veterans’ research
A research hub set to become the "recognised home of authoritative information on veterans" was officially launched at the House of Commons yesterday (Tuesday).
Dizzying heights: prehistoric farming on the ‘roof of the world’
Animal teeth, bones and plant remains have helped researchers from Cambridge, China and America to pinpoint a date for what could be the earliest sustained human habitation at high altitude.
Cambridge Summer Music Festival reaches 50% of fundraising appeal target!
Cambridge Summer Music Festival is thrilled to announce that - thanks to online donations through its JustGiving page and cheques through the post - it is halfway to the £35,000 target in its Save the Festival appeal.
Businesses can brush up on art of negotiation to drive sales growth
Local businesses will discover how improving confidence and communication skills are key to long-term sales growth at an event being held at Huntingdon Racecourse next week.
Morrison Utility Services appoints Provoke Me to manage their social media strategy
Morrison Utility Services knew that they needed a more comprehensive presence on social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Plus. But with neither the time, resources or skills in-house to manage them, they turned to the experts in the shape of Cambridge based agency, Provoke Me.
A course to help you master the written word
Writing fluently is a key skill in every business. A training course early next month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration will help you or your staff to master the written word.
Sepura launches a new revolutionary accessory
Sepura is delighted to use the platform of PMR Expo, one of the world´s largest events for Professional Mobile Radio and control rooms (Cologne, 25-27 November), to announce the launch of the Sepura Dynamic Controller (SDC).
'Surely someone else does that?' Latest from the Network's CEO
The Local Enterprise Partnership and the local authorities have increasing responsibilities to create the right infrastructure to support the business growth that we are seeing around Cambridge. Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network's chief executive, comments...
Read, drink and be merry
Why not start your festive season with a trip to Cambridge Literary Festival this weekend?
How to sustain manufacturing excellence in the UK
The latest Santander SME Summit focused on manufacturing. Company speakers in fields ranging from luxury knitwear to building products offered tips on market survival, while delegate entrepreneurs made face-to-face connections with potential business partners.
Julian teams up with scientist through unique pairing scheme
MP Julian Huppert is teaming up with Cambridge scientist, Dr Sadia Ahmed as part of a unique pairing scheme. Sadia, who works for Cambridge-based Microsoft Research, will shadow Julian for the week in Westminster beginning with a reception yesterday (Monday) attended by MPs, Peers and civil servants taking part in the scheme.
Birketts solicitors in Norwich expands corporate team due to demand
Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has expanded its Norwich corporate team with four recent appointments.
JDR wins steel umbilical order for West African deep-water field
Royal Niger Emerging Technologies, a leading Nigerian oil & gas service company, has awarded JDR a fast track contract supporting the West African Abo project for the manufacture of a 1.55 km hybrid of steel tube and thermoplastic umbilical.
Monash University, Australia, licenses Cresset's computational tools
Monash University Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Australia, licenses Cresset’s computational tools.
The best put-down ever...
Communication coach Jon Torrens explains the importance of responding correctly when it matters.