Metro Bank celebrates 10 years of bringing the revolution to UK banking with ‘M People-people’ concert
Next Wednesday (29 July), Metro Bank, the UK’s community bank, turns double digits as it celebrates 10 years on Britain’s high streets.
Men ‘less supportive’ in more egalitarian nations
A new 42-country study has found that the more gender egalitarian the country, the less likely men are to support women’s causes.
Why should we wear masks?
For the past four or five months, face masks have become the new norm. A necessity we keep in our bags, our cars, or wear almost every time we leave the house. At the beginning of the month, the Government announced from the 24th of July (today) onwards, masks will be a mandatory accessory when visiting the shops. This will hopefully prevent the spread of coronavirus even more than the earlier…
Ely Day Surgery Unit reopens to patients
Ely Day Surgery Unit is to reopen next week in an important step towards reducing the number of patients waiting for surgical procedures, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has announced.
Can you continue furlough payments during redundancy notice periods?
Caroline Illing, associate in the employment team at Howes Percival, explains the legality of using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to cover the cost of redundancy notice periods.
100% virtual should be the new normal
The pandemic is rewriting the rules of customer experience. But what do Covid’s sudden seismic shifts mean for marketers long term?
8power named by Gartner as one of the Cool Vendors in May 2020 'Cool Vendors in IoT Thingification' report
8power, a company bringing the benefits of vibration energy harvesting (VEH) sensors to industry is delighted to announce that it has been named as one of the Cool Vendors in Gartner’s “Cool Vendors in IoT Thingification,” Bill Ray, et al, 14 May 2020.
Abcam update reflects impact of the pandemic
Abcam plc (AIM: ABC), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, issues an unaudited trading update for the year ended 30 June 2020, ahead of reporting its audited results on 14 September 2020.(1)
How’s your horizon looking?
It’s interesting that, as pubs open and restaurants become cheaper (?) on certain days of the week, we all breathe a sigh of relief and yet still hold our breath. This is not the end but only the beginning of a new phase and we’re all slightly concerned about talk of a second wave. Who knows? So, although there is some relief, there is no certainty.
QUIBIM secures €8m for radiology AI platform that detects COVID-19 and other diseases early
Medtech company QUIBIM has closed €8M in new financing in a seed funding round co-led by Amadeus Capital Partners and Adara Ventures, with participation by Apex Ventures, Partech, Crista Galli Ventures and existing shareholders, including Tech Transfer UPV, managed by Clave Capital and Juan Roig.
Phone-based HIV support system repurposed for COVID-19 monitoring in Uganda
A cost-effective phone-based system developed by a Cambridge researcher and her Ugandan colleagues to support HIV patients has been rapidly adapted by the team to help the Ugandan Ministry of Health monitor those in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reunite with the beautiful City of Cambridge by taking part in a unique version of Bridge the Gap Walk!
This August and September you are invited to reunite with the beauty of Cambridge, by taking part in a novel alternative to the City’s traditional Bridge the Gap Walk. The walk with a difference can be completed in one day or over a number of days between Saturday 29 August and Sunday 20 September, raising funds for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill.
Birketts assists Aker Systems to secure strategic investment from LDC
Aker Systems has secured a significant minority investment from LDC, the leading mid-market private equity firm, as it targets further expansion to support the digital transformation of organisations across the UK. Financial details of the investment are undisclosed.
Health Lottery increases contribution to good causes by over 25%
The Health Lottery, which helps tackle health inequality and isolation across Great Britain, has announced that the level of funding to the thousands of charities and projects it supports will increase by over 25%.
Folk returns to BBC Radio Cambridgeshire with weekend of music
BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s weekly folk show is set to return - and it will kick off with a special weekend of music as part of the Cambridge Folk Festival At Home.
Why financial education for employees can be good for business
Financial stress can have a negative effect on the mental and physical health of your employees. The HR Dept finds out how financial education and well-being can play an important role in any workplace wellness strategy.
£3 million awarded to help tackle air pollution
UK Research and Innovation has awarded £3 million to support six research networks, including one at Cambridge, that will investigate solutions to air pollution.
Avacta provides update on clinical validation of Adeptrix COVID-19 diagnostic test
Avacta is to begin clinical validation of high throughput COVID-19 laboratory test in collaboration with the UK government CONDOR programme.
Jesus Green outdoor pool to reopen on 25 July
Cambridge's popular outdoor pool at Jesus Green will be reopened on Saturday 25 July by Cllr Russ McPherson, Mayor of Cambridge.
Time for research into corporate wrongdoing, says study
Management research can prove its relevance by investigating corporate corruption during an economic downturn, says a new study co-authored by Professor Shaz Ansari of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Nature’s epidural: Genetic variant may explain why some women don’t need pain relief during childbirth
Women who do not need pain relief during childbirth may be carriers of a key genetic variant that acts a natural epidural, say scientists at the University of Cambridge.
Health Enterprise East calls on regional businesses to support the NHS with Innovate Now R&D fundraising effort
Health Enterprise East (HEE), the leading NHS innovation hub, is calling on regional businesses to donate to Innovate Now, a new fundraising initiative that supports the NHS, paving the way for a safe and swift return to routine services as the initial acute phase of the COVID-19 crisis subsides.
Report highlights inclusivity and diversity challenges in business innovation
A new report published by Innovate UK outlines barriers, challenges, opportunities and support needs for minority ethnic groups and disabled people to participate in business innovation.
Qkine announces key appointments to strengthen leadership team in preparation for scaling commercial operations internationally
Rob Nixon joins Qkine as Head of Commercial and Dr Cassie Doherty is appointed to the board strengthening the company’s leadership team in preparation for scaling commercial operations internationally.
HMRC clarifies that furlough pay can be used for Contractual and Statutory Notice Pay
Following a series of requests to HMRC to clarify the position on notice periods, the government guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) has once again been updated.