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.
MicrobioLink: modelling how the microbiome affects us
MicrobioLink is a computational pipeline that unravels the complex interactions between the microbiome and humans, helping to identify proteins of key importance in health and disease. Having already provided some fascinating insights into Crohn’s disease, the pipeline - available open source - can be tailored to highlight potential therapeutic angles for COVID-19.
Thank Blue, Cambridge
Last night marked the last chapter in Cambridge's #MakeItBlue campaign which has seen the #ShineBright team illuminate over 20 of the city's most famous landmarks during the past nine weeks. Over the lockdown period, this group of event professionals has been secretly liaising with venues to bring a bit of colour to our city.
Birketts announces newly formed Litigation division
East Anglia’s leading legal powerhouse, Birketts, is to form a new Litigation division, with a focus on the core disciplines and skills of resolving disputes. Designed to enhance client service by improving knowledge sharing, expertise and best practice, the new division will come into operation from Monday (1 June 2020).
4,000 years of contact, conflict and cultural change had little genetic impact on Near East
The Near East was a crossroad for the ancient world’s greatest civilizations, and invasions over centuries caused enormous changes in cultures, religions and languages. However, a new study of the DNA of ancient skeletons spanning 4,000 years has revealed that most of these changes had no lasting effect on the genetics of the local population of Beirut.
Opportunities on offer for Innovation Scholars secondments
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) invites applications for individuals from any discipline wishing to spend up to 36 months (full or part time) on secondment in the biomedical sciences sector.
Tackling COVID-19: Professor James Wood
“Cambridge’s infectious diseases community is making a huge contribution to tackling the pandemic,” says Professor James Wood. He leads several large-scale programmes at the University that rely on his research expertise: infectious diseases that jump from animals to humans. This is, he says, a research area that was ‘colossally neglected’ before COVID-19 emerged.
Survival tips for small business owners
The coronavirus crisis is taking no prisoners as it decimates large swathes of the economy.
Turn the spotlight on your internal comms
If you’ve spent the past seven weeks ramping up your messaging and external comms, I hope you’ve also factored your internal comms into the mix too!