Andy Harris appointed Head of Corporate law team
Howes Percival has announced a new of Head of its rapidly growing Corporate, Commercial and Banking practice. Andy Harris, a partner in the firm’s Milton Keynes office, has been promoted to Head the Corporate, Commercial and Banking (CCB) team.
Rapidly growing Corporate law team adds two new senior lawyers
Howes Percival has announced a further expansion of its Leicester Corporate, Commercial and Banking (CCB) practice, with two new senior appointments.
Apollo Therapeutics completes $145m financing to expand and advance portfolio-based drug development
CAMBRIDGE, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apollo Therapeutics, a portfolio-based biopharmaceutical company rapidly advancing potentially transformative treatments based on breakthrough discoveries, has completed a $145 million (over £100 million) financing. The financing was led by Patient Square Capital, which will take a controlling position in the business, with participation from additional…
Origami raises £20 million in Series C funding round led by Barclays
Cambridge based Origami has raised £20.5m of new funding to help drive its next phase of growth.
Wellness Wednesday – Embracing change in the workplace
We are living in a time where the pace of change, be that technological, social or environmental is increasing rapidly. So, to build resilience in your teams, business leaders must adequately communicate change and prepare their people to embrace it.
XYZ reality secures £20m Series A funding as it prepares for commercial launch
Transformational Augmented Reality (AR) platform sets a new standard in construction. Uses holograms to deliver megaprojects across Europe.
Another life-saving treatment discovered for Covid-19
One year on from its first breakthrough, the Recovery trial has found another life-saving treatment to prevent Covid deaths. The UK-wide trial has been running at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) throughout the pandemic, involving hundreds of Addenbrooke's patients.
Computer method to help predict outcomes and tailor treatments for patients with inherited heart diseases
An integrated, genomic computer system for precision cardiology has been created using clinical data that can help inform medical and surgical decisions to support future therapies for patients with inherited heart disease.
Voi launches City Guides to celebrate Clean Air Day with discounted rides and insider tips on getting around
Voi, the UK’s leading e-scooter operator, is launching city guides for eight UK cities – including Cambridge– as well as discounts for new riders to encourage people to get out and explore their local area as part of Clean Air Day today (17 June).
Six new modular homes help people move on with their lives
Another six pioneering modular homes have been installed in Cambridge to give six more people with a history of homelessness a safe place to live.
Has football fever struck your workforce?
From managing #flexibleworking requests to absences and keeping staff safe, the HR Dept has all the tips you need for managing employees during #EURO2020.
What is the difference between hiring a professional aerial photographer or using a mate and his drone for free?
There is a perception that anyone can just throw a drone up in the air and produce beautiful video, and that anybody can fly a drone. This is partly true - anybody can fly a drone, but people are so arrogant as to believe that they are actually doing the flying.
New sculpture is unveiled at Cambridge North Station
A new sculpture by artist Matthew Darbyshire is unveiled today in Cambridge Square, outside Cambridge North station. Part of a series of arts projects commissioned and supported by The Chesterton Partnership developing Cambridge North, the sculpture depicts Greco-Roman deities Hercules and Galatea and challenges traditional perceptions by portraying Galatea as the strong, dynamic and empowered…
You've completed your degree but you're still not sure what is next. How do you approach the career search?
So you’ve finished your Finals and enjoyed your graduation parties, but what does the future hold? The chances are that you’ll be looking for work, but how do you decide which career path to take?
Tech Nation launches new Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit
Tech Nation today launches the Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit; a comprehensive guide to address diversity challenges in tech companies and the UK tech sector, in order to help build a strong, diverse and inclusive tech sector.
Corporate Darwinism
Only 19 of 1,513 UK companies survived 70 years after mandatory consolidated accounts in 1948, says a natural selection-inspired study at Cambridge Judge Business School.
New quantum computing company will set the pace
Cambridge Quantum Computing, founded by Cambridge Judge Fellow Ilyas Khan, combines with Honeywell Quantum Solutions to create a new company.
Ride for Life across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire returns
All the beauty of the East Anglian countryside awaits cyclists who sign up to ride three counties in three days as part of a returning charity challenge.
Planning permission approved for ARU Peterborough research and development centre
A new milestone in the development of ARU Peterborough has passed with the approval of planning permission for a research and development centre which will form a second phase of the scheme.
Over 600 lots of antiques and artworks available at Cheffins Fine Sale
Over 600 lots of antiques and artworks will go under the hammer on 30th June and 1st July as part of the Cheffins Fine Sale at the firm’s salerooms in Cambridge.
HiveMind with Karl Jones - Revenge of the electric car
Marshall Aerospace and Defence’s Karl Jones, will be joining Marshall Centre for its latest HiveMind to talk about the revenge of the electric car and all things sustainable.
Digital accessibility barriers to making a free will removed
Is your website fully accessible for those with disabilities? Twenty per cent of people in the UK have a disability*, making it difficult for them to use websites as easily as everybody else.
Device for treating gait deficit caused by multiple sclerosis receives FDA marketing authorisation
Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini, and Helius Medical Technologies, Inc (NASDAQ:HSDT), have confirmed that a groundbreaking device they developed for short-term treatment of gait deficit due to mild-to-moderate symptoms from multiple sclerosis (MS) has received marketing authorisation from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stone King welcomes new equity share members to the board
Cambridge law firm Stone King is delighted to announce the promotions of four new Equity Partners. Andrew Banks, Jean Boyle, Sarah Lane and Helen Tucker will join their fellow Equity Share Members in shaping the direction of the firm, which operates nationally.
Impact Women’s Network delves into equitable drug development
Impact Women’s Network will be holding its next #ImpactWednesday session entitled ‘Towards Equitable Drug Development’ via Zoom on Wednesday 7th July 9:30-10:30am.