Open Cambridge to host virtual tours and tales of the city
The hugely popular Open Cambridge heritage weekend is set to go ahead this year on 11th – 13th September with a series of free online events, from podcasts and films to virtual tours, written stories, walks and talks. Each virtual event promises a unique insight into this fascinating city and its storied streets full of history and culture at every turn.
TR Global launches summer drive-in events
During these unprecedented times, a night at the cinema is possibly just a dream. However, TR Global Events can turn a dream into reality and create that Hollywood magic for your next event; 'a drive-through cinema.'
ARU graduate Elena wins the Queen’s Knickers!
Cambridge-based author Elena Arevalo Melville has been named as the inaugural winner of the Queen’s Knickers Award, which comes with a first prize of £5,000.
Birketts scores two wins at the CDLS awards for the second year running
Birketts was crowned “Commercial Property Team of the Year” and rewarded for “Excellence in Client Service” for the second year running at this year’s Cambridgeshire and District Law Society (CDLS) awards.
Johnson Matthey awarded methanol technology contract
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, is pleased to announce that its combined reforming methanol technology has been selected by JSC Technoleasing for the new Amur Oblast facility, located in Skovorodino, Russia.
Howes Percival's Cambridge office wins 'Commercial Litigation Firm of the Year'
Howes Percival has won ‘Commercial Litigation Team of the Year’ at The Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards.
Globally negotiated corporate accommodation contracts by TR Global
Do you have staff, contractors or suppliers traveling around the world on a regular basis? If so, TR Global can negotiate and contract preferred corporate rates on your behalf for when global business travel resumes.
The office in the age of Covid-19: Why we still need it and what to consider
The current global situation has led to speculation as to where we should work and the future of the communal office space. Those who have been forced to adapt part of their home to their new work station will have by now, in most cases, gained a positive insight as to how their lives could be made easier by reducing commuting time and cost of travel whilst working in the comfort of their own…
Domino Printing helps customers to meet business challenges during COVID-19
Cambridge-based Domino Printing is supporting its global customer base by responding to rapidly emerging needs – as companies are required to adapt their business models and to ramp up production to meet spikes in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lorna Carter, Head of Construction at Greenwoods GRM awarded Partner of the Year
On 18 June, Lorna Carter, Head of Construction at Greenwoods GRM won the Cambridgeshire Law Society ‘Partner of the Year’ Excellence Award.
New book looks at risk culture in business
New book Beyond Bad Apples looks at how organisations manage their risk culture, which is timely as firms examine their ethos on racial and gender issues.
TWI Innovation Network launches new subscription programme
Companies and organisations who are looking to propel their technology development to the next level – with the end game of creating a new market-ready product, system or solution – are invited to attend the 'Collaborate and Innovate: TWI Innovation Network (TWIIN) Subscription Programme' Launch Webinar on 9 July, 10am BST.
Study finds link between hoarding and ADHD
Researchers have discovered a link between Hoarding Disorder (HD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among UK adults.
XAAR and Maplejet mark 20 years of collaboration
The high performance and reliability of Xaar’s 128 printheads have made Xaar the printhead manufacturer of choice for the last 20 years, for global coding and marking printer provider Maplejet.
Update to DECIPHER brings power to clinical genomics
Update to rare disease database allows researchers and clinicians to input, interpret and share all types of genomic variants in all regions of the genome.
Virtual Whisky Festival streamed by WaveFX - LIVE from the Isles
This year’s Whisky Festival for one of the world’s largest producers of spirits and beers was streamed live to Facebook with surprising results.
Hot meals for vulnerable residents
A hot meal scheme to provide nutritious food to vulnerable residents has been established by volunteers and South Cambridgeshire District Council – and made possible by a grant from Countryside.
Taylor Wessing recognised as top firm for patents in four countries
Taylor Wessing has been recognised as a top firm for patents in four countries, in IAM Patent 1000.
Picocom selects UltraSoC in-system analytics and monitoring IP for 5G new radio small cell SoC
UltraSoC has announced that Picocom, the 5G open RAN baseband semiconductor and software specialist, has selected UltraSoC’s hardware-based analytics and monitoring IP for use in Picocom’s upcoming baseband system-on-chip (SoC) for 5G small cells.
Judith Krens ranks among Managing Intellectual Property's Top 250 Women in IP
Judith Krens of Taylor Wessing has ranked in Managing Intellectual Property's latest Top 250 Women in IP 2020 list. The annual list is compiled following an extensive research process and peer recommendations, and includes the world's leading women who have delivered exceptional performances for their clients.
IoT is not about technology, it’s about building a better business
Now, more than ever, organisations are looking for solutions which reduce costs and energy use, deliver new revenue streams, and help meet sustainability targets.
Secretary of State confirms the NPPF definition of 'Deliverable' is not a closed list
Cornerstone Barristers has recently reported (18 June 2020) that the Secretary of State has consented to judgment in an appeal under section 288 against an inspector’s decision that the definition of 'deliverable' in the Glossary to the NPPF is a 'closed list'.
BIC and Iprova launch Invention Lab
Clichy, France and Lausanne, Switzerland – June 18, 2020...BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, is partnering with technology company Iprova to launch the BIC-Iprova Invention Lab to enhance BIC’s Innovation and Research & Development (R&D) capability.
‘Heart-in-a-dish’ to study the effects of coronavirus
Cambridge researchers build heart muscle and blood vessels from human stem cells to understand the link between Covid-19 and the heart and circulation.
SLAMcore raises $5million to meet growing demand for robotics
SLAMcore, a UK company developing spatial AI algorithms for robots and drones, has secured $5million in a funding round led by Octopus Ventures and MMC Ventures, with participation from Amadeus Capital Partners and Toyota AI Ventures.