Cleanroom Christmas crackers – another fine year of brilliant builds
2021 was a great year for the controlled environment kings and queens at Guardtech CleanRooms– here are some of the highlights.
Net business borrowing over 2021 will be negative as UK firms repay COVID-19 debt at pace
Net UK bank to business lending is forecast to fall to minus £1.6bn over 2021, following £35bn net of corporate loans in 2020, as firms pay down debt far quicker than expected.
Early-stage tech companies from East of England featured as regional Rising Stars
Five tech companies from the East of England – two of them from Cambridge, working in health technology – have been announced as Rising Stars competition winners by Tech Nation.
Redgate survey reveals businesses are struggling to manage hybrid cloud environments
The big move to the cloud is bringing as many challenges as opportunities, a major database monitoring survey from Redgate has found. With 80% of organisations now using a mix of cloud and on-premises database environments, the survey shows that the focus of data professionals is shifting to addressing the difficulties of migrating to the cloud ahead of improving the performance of their database…
The rollercoaster of hiring and retention
Hiring and retaining new employees in this rollercoaster job market is full of twists and turns, ups and downs. Just when you’re not expecting it, and you've got your perfect candidate to sign on the dotted line, there’s a death drop awaiting you – they hit the eject button and leave you stranded.
Consortium trio secures place on central government legal panel
An innovative consortium of three law firms has been appointed to a prestigious central government panel to provide legal advice to government departments and their agencies.
Domino Printing sends seasonal thanks to staff and customers around the world
A Cambridge company is sending special thanks and festive good wishes to its staff and all its manufacturing customers located across the globe, for keeping production lines operational despite the challenges of 2021.
‘Get your boosters’ urges Cambridge MP
On Friday 10 December, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner received his Covid-19 booster jab as he saw first-hand the massive logistical operation underway at the NHS vaccination clinic at the Grafton Centre (CB1 1PS).
Statements, stories and memorable messaging
If you want people to remember your message – this is how, courtesy of a lesson in going viral, says Simon Hall…
Conscious Communications crowned for its community engagement at The Drum Social Purpose Awards 2021
Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, Conscious Communications, has won the Best in Community Engagement Award at The Drum Social Purpose Awards 2021, for its Digital Drive campaign.
New centre to foster global conversations about ethical issues raised by science
The University of Cambridge and Wellcome Connecting Science announce the launch of the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science, and the Public, to engage publics and scientists with the ethical implications of scientific discovery and its impact on society.
A quiet revolution: post-pandemic UK university system is refocusing itself around local social and economic needs
PA Consulting launches results of its 11th survey of higher education leaders.
Changing consumer values are redefining the ‘new normal’ – EY’s latest Future Consumer Index
Consumer values have changed permanently during the pandemic, driving a desire for a more responsible form of consumption, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index.
First detailed images captured of molecule associated with ALS
Scientists have determined the structure of the molecule associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple other neurodegenerative diseases.
An “immeasurable” difference: Birketts raises more than £35,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices
Leading law firm Birketts has raised more than their £35,100 target for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices – funding a vital Clinical Nurse Specialist for 12 months, and providing young people and their families with the care and support they need under the hardest of circumstances.
Business Park sells for £675,000 at Cheffins property auction
Springwater Business Park in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, sold for £675,000 at the Cheffins property auction this week.
Ride Voi’s ‘Golden’ e-scooters this Christmas to support cycling charity, Cycling Projects
Voi launches golden ticket Christmas campaign in Cambridge to support Cycling Projects charity, encouraging active travel for all.
Effective tech innovators programme aims to help corporates foster intrapreneurship
The renowned University of Cambridge Impulse Programme, created to nurture the brilliant minds of international academia, business and research organisations, is now offering its entrepreneurial course to help organisations develop an intrapreneurial ethos and accelerate innovative change.
EACH’s ‘unsung heroes’ join The Duchess of Cambridge for carols at Westminster Abbey
Volunteers and families who have received care and support from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) joined The Duchess of Cambridge for a special carol service at Westminster Abbey.
ARU goes global to encourage Women in STEM
British Council funding will see female students join from Brazil and Mexico.
Gift giving in the workplace with a reimagined Secret Santa
What's under your office Christmas tree? Is it going to end up in the bin? Has Secret Santa had its day? The HR Dept takes a look at how present buying in the workplace might be shape shifting.
Deloitte invests in next generation with new joiner intake in Cambridge
Deloitte in Cambridge has recruited 28 young people to its Audit, Tax, Economic Consulting and Intellectual Property (IP) advisory practices.
Career transition debates
Team Coaching Boutique (TCB) presents a short animated graphic on some considerations if you are thinking of leaving a company.
Children’s service to monitor Omicron impact
The impact of the Covid variant Omicron is being monitored by a new service at Addenbrooke’s Hospital helping with the treatment of children in the region with long Covid.
Solving the communication challenges in the education sector
With increased expectations on communication both between staff internally and also with parents, it is vital that schools harness the features a next generation phone system can provide.