What you need to consider when asking employees to work from home
Many businesses are turning to Remote Working in response to coronavirus. If you are about to embark on this major change you’ll need efficient processes that comply with #emplaw. Find out more to keep your business working well through covid19uk.
The ‘Dude with Sign’ is a sign of things to come!
I’m sure we’ve all seen the @Dudewithsign sweeping across our Instagram feeds (and if you haven’t, check him out) holding cardboard signs with a simple protest such as, ‘stop replying-all to company-wide emails’ and ‘that meeting could have been an email.’ Relatable.
CBI responds to school closing announcement
“Difficult decisions are having to be made each day and people’s safety must always come first. Today’s announcement on school closures feels necessary, but of course will present challenges for parents and carers,” said Matthew Fell, CBI Chief UK Policy Director, in response to the statement by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson about COVID-19 and school closures.
COVID-19 rapid detection – Iceni Diagnostics offers new approach
Coronavirus could be detected using Iceni Diagnostics’ rapid, point-of-care screening technology, and distinguish between influenza and Coronavirus.
EY comments on the Chancellor’s emergency stimulus announcements
Stuart Wilkinson, head of tax at EY in Cambridge, comments on the latest goverment actions to help mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cambridge research team working towards vaccine against COVID-19
The race is on to find a vaccine against the new COVID-19 coronavirus. Professor Jonathan Heeney, Head of the Laboratory of Viral Zoonotics at the University of Cambridge, explains why a cautious approach is needed and how his team is using new technology developed for influenza and Ebola viruses to target the new infection.
Trust – and the importance of accurate and timely information in the current climate
In the globalised world we live there is only one thing that spreads quicker than viruses: fake news. As we’ve (or should have) learned how anti-vaxxers and their misleading information brought back deadly, previously eradicated diseases, we must prevent misinformation about the novel coronavirus strain COVID-19 from spreading as quickly as the virus itself.
COVID-19 and empty premises
We are facing unprecedented circumstances at present with the spread of COVID-19 affecting the way we work and go about our business. Business leaders and owners are having to adapt their working practices to ensure that as much as possible it is “business as usual”.
Live online instructor-led training
Computer Tutoring Ltd is happy to announce 'Live Online' - its online live instructor-led training service. Helping you learn from anywhere!
Bango enables carrier billing subscriptions for Hatch gaming platform
Bango (AIM: BGO), the mobile commerce company, announces it has launched carrier billing payment services for Hatch, the monthly subscription based 5G games streaming platform.
Crisis communications webinar to be repeated due to popular demand
Cambridge Network's free Coronavirus Crisis Communications webinar tomorrow (Thursday 19th March), featuring the inspiring communications consultant Simon Hall, has proved so popular that a second session has now been added.
Podcast explores how history shapes the future of Wintringham
The latest podcast from the Wintringham team reveals the extent to which heritage is helping shape the future of a new development.
20/20 Recruitment Ltd company pledge
20/20 Recruitment Ltd has pleasure in supporting the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.
Free remote care support for older people and the most vulnerable using Activ8rlives App
The UK has announced that older people (over 70 years of age) and the most vulnerable may soon need to self-isolate for up to four months. Aseptika is offering its Activ8rlives4 Health+Wellness App free-of-charge for families to provide remote support for older family members that have to self-isolate.
New research on brain structure highlights cells linked to Alzheimer's and autism
New insights into the architecture of the brain have been revealed by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and their collaborators. The researchers discovered that cells in the cerebral cortex of mice, called astrocytes, are more diverse than previously thought, with distinct layers of astrocytes across the cerebral cortex that provide the…
Bango final results show profit and growth
Bango (AIM: BGO), the mobile commerce company, today announces its Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2019.
Sepura strengthens Southern European sales team
Sepura has hired Victor Rodrigues as Strategic Account Director for Southern Europe, confirming the company’s ambition to continue growing business in the region.
Cambridge sees a 35% increase in VC investment in 2019 as Healx and BenevolentAI join Tech Nation’s Future Fifty 8.0 programme
The annual Tech Nation Report today reveals key stats on the UK’s booming tech industry.
Report provides 'Methodology for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction'
CIRIA - the construction industry research and information association - and the Laing O’Rourke Centre for Construction Engineering and Technology, University of Cambridge, are pleased to announce the launch of a new guidance report entitled 'Methodology for quantifying the benefits of offsite construction' (C792).
Cambridge Index sinks 18.4%
The Cambridge Index tanked 4463.8 points or 18.4% to close at 19854.4, after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic.
Babel Cultural Newsletter: Ireland
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 Ireland which coincides with 'St Patrick's Day' today (17th March). Don't forget to enter the quiz for a prize!
TTP plc, NHS Highland and The University of the Highlands and Islands to partner on atrial fibrillation clinical data collection and analysis project
TTP plc (TTP), a leading independent technology and product development company, announced it has established a partnership with NHS Highland and The University of the Highlands and Islands, to use clinical data interpretation and machine learning algorithms to predict which patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are able to be successfully treated using electrical cardioversion (ECV).
Cambridge lawyers show generous support for local art charity
A Cambridge-based arts charity is set for a financial boost thanks to a year of fundraising by colleagues at a local law firm.
Network members learn how to get things done
Are you swamped by the demands of your daily life? Do you wish you could do more in less time with less stress?
How to livestream - Cambridge TV Training on open broadcast software
Are you looking to livestream? Cambridge TV Training shows you how for free in this latest tutorial, through its new YouTube channel called Cambridge Video Creators.