How appraisals can help you develop your staff
A one-day workshop which shows managers how to use appraisals as a constructive and effective tool for staff development is available from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration next month.
Improve your personal impact and influence
Would you like to improve your impact on others - and your ability to influence them? A one-day workshop from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration will help you learn how to do just that.
Research reveals importance of EU membership for 9 in 10 UK SME exporters
The European Union is the most important export market for UK SMEs who are currently trading internationally according to research published for the last quarter by The Open University Business School (OUBS).
Gain insight into UK economy at this month's Cambridge Network Business Lecture
Don't miss the opportunity to hear Barry Naisbitt, Chief Economist at Santander UK, who will speak about 'The Economic Environment' at Cambridge Network's next Business Lecture on Tuesday October 21st.
Cambridge Index falls 2.9%
The Cambridge Index fell 2.9% or 447.22 points to 15,057.6, as seven of the top ten index heavy-weights posted weekly losses.
Onespacemedia shortlisted with Google in pan-European Lovie Awards
The Onespacemedia team is thrilled to have been selected for the shortlist of the prestigious Lovie Awards for its work on the Churchill College website.
Curious about the Living Wage?
Join Cambridge City Council on 3 November to find out what the Living Wage is and to hear from employers who've adopted it.
Help Headway Cambridgeshire get its gym fit for fitness!
“Today I took my first two steps without my stick! Tremendous!”
Conscious Communications brings on board its third new recruit in three months
Since taking on two new members of staff in the summer, Conscious Communications, the Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, has made a further appointment, continuing to expand the team to meet the demands of its growing client base.
DNAdigest spins out Nucleobase
Cambridge-based charity DNAdigest spins out social enterprise Nucleobase to develop Open Source platforms to support efficient data access and secure knowledge sharing for genomics research.
Santander's trade mission destination 2014: Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Delegates on Santander's forthcoming Trade Mission to the cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai will find out first hand just how much the United Arab Emirates can offer in terms of its diverse economy, ongoing growth and potential trade.
Kate Holden joins Somersault as Client Director
Somersault, the award winning Cambridge based video communications agency, is pleased to announce that Kate Holden has joined the team as Client Director.
Cambridge Filmworks teams up with leading product developers Cambridge Consultants
Cambridge Filmworks have teamed up with leading product developers Cambridge Consultants to meet the people behind their world-class technology solutions.
Lauterbach debug tool supports new ARM® Cortex®-M7 Processor
Leading debug tool company Lauterbach has announced that its µTrace debug and trace solution is now available for ARM's new ARM® Cortex®-M7 Processor.
Companies to place less emphasis on the market when setting executive pay
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has now issued its revised Corporate Governance Code, following a consultation period earlier this year. The revisions deal in part with executive remuneration, and are aimed at improving the alignment between executive pay and the creation of sustained business value. The new Code also introduces the requirement that companies should be able to claw back…
Acteon client awarded CIPD ‘Best Learning and Development Initiative of the year’
Healthcare provider HC-One was recognised by the Chartered Institute of People Development (CIPD) as the winner of the ‘Best Learning and Development Initiative’ on 30 September for its work with Acteon, the eighth award this transformational staff development programme has garnered.
New Xaar 001 printhead enables winning tile design
The latest Xaar 001 printhead played a key role in helping Colorobbia produce the winning tile at this year’s Tecnargilla Design Awards (TDA) announced recently. These awards recognise how innovative technology and materials can be used to expand the decorative potential of ceramic tiles.
Alumnus Daniel to have his ‘great day out’
A business expert who simply aims to give his customers a “great day out” will enjoy one of his own when he receives Anglia Ruskin University’s Alumni Success in Business Award.
Luck and lava
A team of researchers from Cambridge’s Department of Earth Sciences has recently returned from Iceland where, thanks to a bit of luck, they have gathered the most extensive dataset ever from a volcanic eruption, which will likely yield considerable new insights into how molten rock moves underground, and whether or not it erupts
WaveFX films cycle awareness film for Driving Instructor TV
WaveFX was commissioned by Carlton Reid, executive editor of BikeBiz magazine to film scenarios around Cambridge to help driving instructors understand the road from a cyclist's point of view.
Westar Energy and Landis+Gyr agree to comprehensive smart grid services contract
Westar Energy, Inc. and Landis+Gyr have agreed to a comprehensive smart grid infrastructure and services contract to support the utility’s grid modernization and consumer choice initiatives. The agreement includes 200,000 advanced meters and a five-year services contract.
Citrix positioned as leader in IDC MarketScape on Worldwide Enterprise Mobility Management
Citrix has been recognised for the strength of its current product capabilities and future strategies.
Online Marketing Part 2: Video
One of the best and fastest ways to grab attention - and keep it - is with video. The statistics are there to prove it: video is one of the most important things you can be doing with your website to engage visitors and start building a relationship with them.
BBSRC awards Cambridge £15 million to support next generation of scientists
The University of Cambridge is to receive £15 million over five years from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to support the training and development of 150 PhD students. Students will be trained in world-class bioscience that will help boost the economy and build on UK strengths in areas such as agriculture, food, industrial biotechnology, bioenergy and health.
EY UK revenues up 8.6% to £1.868 billion
EY, the professional services firm providing audit, tax, transaction and advisory services, has reported turnover growth of 8.6% to £1.868 billion for the year ending 27 June 2014, up from £1.721 billion in the previous year.