Display Graphics pivots business model to react to Covid-19
The local design and build business, Display Graphics, utilises its skills and expertise to provide social distancing products for places of work and leisure after being hard hit by the decimation of the worldwide live events industry.
Cambridge Science Centre joins nationwide campaign calling for government funding
Cambridge Science Centre, along with over 40 members of the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres (ASDC), has joined the Science Centres For Our Future campaign, which is calling on the government to set up an Emergency Resilience Fund to support the UK’s world-class network of regional Science Centres.
What impact will Covid-19 have on the UK Government's loneliness strategy?
Graham Pendlebury, a former Director in the Department for Transport and a University of Cambridge Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP) Policy Fellow, discusses the impact of Covid-19 in relation to the UK Government's loneliness strategy.
Creativity in crisis
We’re more adaptable than we ever thought. Even in January this year the idea of working full-time from home, teaching our own kids or being unable to visit friends was unthinkable. Even in early March we were still carrying on fairly normally with life, at least in the UK. But with startling speed we have found ourselves in the grip of an unprecedented situation.
What is your purpose?
When reviewing your marketing plan, it is a good idea to go back to basics to understand what your business is about, what your company mission is and who you are trying to reach. Do you have a vision?
US2U Consulting uses emotional intelligence to help you develop high performing teams
One of the current priorities is to invest in Human Capital to deal with the many challenges that lie ahead. There is a need to develop Leadership and Management Skills and develop a culture of Lifelong Learning so that people can adapt to the new normal and make the most of the latest opportunities.
Chippers’ marathon effort raises hundreds of pounds for EACH
George Chipperfield, aged 11, a pupil at Ely College and Captain of Ely City Crusaders U12 football team, has run a marathon in seven days for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), raising £320.
Qkine secures £1.5M Series A funding from leading life science investors
Qkine today announced the successful closure of a £1.5M Series A investment round to accelerate the global scale-up of its commercial operations and make key hires to its leadership team.
Land’s End to John O’Groats and back for Cambridge’s specialist employee benefits consultancy
The Employee Benefits team at EBCam Ltd, has set themselves the challenge of walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats…and back again to raise money for two local charities, Cambridge City Foodbank and Suffolk Mind.
Babel Cultural Newsletter: Colombia
Each month Babel offers free briefings and expert advice for working with different cultures to its clients, learners and friends in the industry. This month the focus is on the Republic of Colombia.
Communicating your way out of lockdown
As we come out of lockdown, your business will need new digital and media relations strategies to reach your target audiences. Join Cambridge Network tomorrow (Tuesday 9 June, 2pm) for a webinar focused on effective communication in the post-lockdown world.
Onespacemedia designs logo and digital showcase for Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy
Cambridge web design and digital marketing agency Onespacemedia has created a new website for Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) to showcase their research, services and network.
Bidwells forecasts huge increase in demand for workspace in Oxford-Cambridge Arc as cluster leads UK’s fight against Covid-19
New Bidwells research has revealed that up to 20 million sq ft of new lab and office space will be required in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc within the next two decades to keep pace with soaring demand, twice the volume of the previous 20 years.
How advancements in plant science are helping to mitigate the impact of climate change
While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on public health and the economy, an unexpected side effect has been the positive impact that worldwide lockdown is having on the environment.
Chairman’s innovative fundraising helps charities at ‘challenging time’
A Council Chairman has found creative ways to fundraise – even in lockdown – and donate more than £4,000 to charities supporting South Cambridgeshire communities.
Working in changing times requires positive action
The current pandemic has meant we have all had to adjust to huge changes in our day-to-day lifestyle. For some people change is invigorating, for some scary, for some bewildering.
Engineering students’ social impact recognised by the Vice-Chancellor
Students from the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering are among the winners of the Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Awards 2020. One prize went to a group of Masters students for their efforts in supporting Addenbrooke’s Hospital during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the other prize was awarded to a student for his commitment to and involvement in sustainability projects.
Charity launches a new app offering legal and money advice
Foothold, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Benevolent Fund, has launched its own app, offering up-to-date legal and financial advice.
Policy change may make it more difficult for EU citizens to become a British citizen
Following a government policy update announced in May 2020, EU citizens with settled status in the UK may now find it more difficult to become a British citizen.
Is your employee experience (EX) preventing you from securing your next candidate?
It’s the time of year when there’s a spike in people applying for new jobs. But is your organisation’s employee experience (EX) preventing you from making the most of this opportunity?
CHR for Nature launch
Earlier this year, CHR launched its Corporate Social Responsibility framework with the goal of empowering individuals and society through four fundamental pillars: Health, Education, Environment, and Equality.
London Stansted donates £50,000 to local charities during COVID-19 outbreak
Charities offering a range of support to local residents through the Covid-19 pandemic, including mental health, domestic abuse and tackling social isolation are to benefit from a £50,000 donation by London Stansted Airport.
Agri-TechE announces winner of GROW agri-tech business plan competition
Following an exciting final, the winner of Agri-TechE’s GROW business plan competition has been announced as SilviBio, which is developing a ‘survival capsule’ that will improve the survival of tree seedlings by 40 per cent in drought conditions.
Webinar explores workplace interior design
How the workplace has changed over the years, what we need to do to keep our workplaces safe and what the workplace of the future will look like - these are all topics raised and examined during a topical and fascinating webinar hosted by the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry.
Call for mental health research to tackle effects of COVID-19
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is joining the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to boost its support for research investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health, by seeking to fund new research on the topic and offering priority delivery support for mental health research.