Council launches £200,000 fund to establish new Mobile Warden schemes in South Cambridgeshire
South Cambridgeshire District Council is to provide a funding boost of £200,000 for new Mobile Warden schemes to be established so that more South Cambridgeshire residents can be supported to live independently for longer.
Cambridge Index jumps 4%
The Cambridge Index advanced 917.1 points or 4% to close at 23690.9, as all of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Anthias Consulting celebrates 15 years sharing expertise in analytical science
This month (June 2020) Anthias Consulting celebrates 15 years sharing knowledge and expertise in analytical science worldwide.
Lite Access Technologies wins CityFibre contract as part of £20m investment in Cambridge
CityFibre, the UK’s third national digital infrastructure platform, has awarded Lite Access Technologies a city-wide build contract in Cambridge. The project is part of CityFibre’s £4bn Gigabit City Investment Programme, targeting full fibre rollout to up to eight million premises across the UK.
Picturing Lockdown Collection: Photographs from East of England enter the Historic England Archive
Today (2 June), Historic England reveals the 11 images from across the East of England that have been added to the Historic England Archive as part of the Picturing Lockdown Collection, now freely accessible online.
Staying connected – working from home
With home working as our new way of life businesses have had to think of innovative ways to keep in touch with employees. It’s become even more important for companies to ensure team morale remains high and ensure that there’s a consistent dialogue between employer and employee.
Mayor asks Board to open bidding for market town millions
Mayor James Palmer will this week ask the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board to trigger the process by which the region’s market towns can apply for millions of pounds to help them unlock opportunity and shape their own future. The Combined Authority has put £13.1 million on the table to support delivery of 11 market town masterplans.
Tame your computer - box clever
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to quickly add additional text on a slide (Microsoft PowerPoint).
TR Global adapts to the new age of virtual/hybrid events
With the arrival of COVID-19, lockdown and social distancing, the emergence and growth of virtual/hybrid events has been quick and necessary to keep the events industry alive. TR Global Events, like most event companies, has adapted to this and is now able to offer these events with a team of experts in delivering high quality online events which can fit the client's brief while keeping…
Birketts Corporate and Commercial Team welcomes new technology specialist
Birketts is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Priest as a Partner in its highly regarded Corporate and Commercial Team.
US2U Consulting supports businesses concerned about recent racist events
In addition to managing personal and professional situations in relation to the current pandemic, most of us will have been concerned about recent events concerning racial prejudice.
How to make difficult conversations easier
One of the unanticipated stressors of the current situation for some is the thought of having to conduct difficult conversations with team members, customers or suppliers remotely, by video call, phone or even email. A difficult conversation is difficult enough without introducing additional ‘noise’ into the communication channel.
Case study - Improving sales efficiency and effectiveness
Qualtex, a major supplier of spare parts and accessories for home and garden appliances, approached Chris Dunn Consulting for support to adapt its sales structure to a rapidly changing marketplace.
Taylor Wessing advises on acquisition of world-leading e-commerce platform Skimlinks
Taylor Wessing has advised the world's largest commerce content monetisation platform, Skimlinks, on its acquisition by leading customer acquisition platform Connexity.
Mask makers make thousands for NHS charities - and star in a film
Colourful face masks made for the community by a group of volunteers in Cambridge have raised an astonishing total of more than £17,000 for NHS Charities Together.
Top Cambridge dementia charity explores impact of isolation in those at risk
Alzheimer’s Research UK has announced funding of new research at the University of Cambridge and Newcastle University exploring the impact of coronavirus-induced social isolation measures on older people at increased risk of COVID-19.
Kodak moment as ARU filmmakers sweep the board
Student filmmakers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) enjoyed a Kodak moment as they won three awards at a national competition for their commercial The Gift of Time.
Birketts launches Equality, Diversity and Inclusion course online
While there are no shortage of equality, diversity and inclusion training solutions available in the marketplace, the fact remains that few of these meet the rigorous legal standards required in the employment sector.
ARU launches first ever online science festival
Have you ever wondered the secret to a marathon personal best? Or what makes people attractive to others? Or how to treat age as just a number? Fortunately, you can delve a little deeper into these topics and many more with the help of experts from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), which is putting on its first ever online science festival.
Seven simple ways to get staff on their bikes
As restrictions ease and more British workplaces reopen for business, commuting has become a key issue. Many people are concerned about using public transport, and there is a risk that the resulting rise in the use of cars will cause increased congestion and further cost to the economy.
James Cotton features in Leaders Council podcast with Geoff Hurst
The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to leadership figures from across the nation in an attempt to understand this universal trait and what it means in Britain and Northern Ireland today.
Round Peg Cambridge Ltd celebrates 25 years at the heart of Cambridge innovation …
Unsung heroes of the Cambridge tech sector, Round Peg Cambridge Ltd has been quietly supplying mechanical design and engineering expertise to some of the UK’s most innovative companies since 1995.
Chancellor extends Self-Employment Support Scheme and confirms furlough next steps
The government’s Self-Employment Income Support Scheme will be extended, giving more security to individuals whose livelihoods are adversely affected by coronavirus in the coming months, the Chancellor announced today (Friday 29 May 2020).
Check your COVID-19 Insurance claim
If your business has been closed due to the COVID-19 crisis, you may have been able to claim for some loss of income on your business insurance policy, although this does vary case by case depending on your insurer, policy details and the claim itself.
Marshall’s air cleaning unit paints an even cleaner picture
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (ADG) has reduced the Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) emissions of its paint shop by more than 50 per cent in the past year.