Speedwell offers a Free Trial of eSystem exam software
In this unprecedented time, the need to run secure exams remotely has become a priority. Those involved in education and assessment have found themselves reviewing exam processes sooner than planned.
When is a letter worth a thousand pictures?
Symbols are everywhere, and this is especially true in typefaces and typography.
Project 'Lockdown with kids' as a working parent
If you’re a manager working from home, as well as managing yourself and your team you now need to add the responsibility for home-schooling your kids, welcoming your boomerang university student fledglings back and installing technology-based communication strategies for staying in touch with isolated and shielded family members… and there you have the perfect recipe for multi-generational…
Webinar learning through Cambridge TV Training
See, hear and take part from home in two hour Cambridge TV Training sessions with small participant numbers.
Michael Wakelam 1955 - 2020
The Babraham Institute is devastated to announce the news of the death of Professor Michael Wakelam, the Institute’s Director.
Scientists on Standby portal launched to support the recruitment of overflow resource for the testing of COVID-19
Scientists on Standby has been rapidly conceptualised and launched in response to the COVID-19 crisis and in anticipation of the increasing pressure on UK diagnostic testing laboratories and facilities in the coming weeks and months. The portal enables scientists with relevant skills and experience to volunteer their time, expertise and support for COVID-19 screening and testing.
AstraZeneca donates 9 million face masks to support healthcare workers around the world in the fight against COVID-19
AstraZeneca is donating nine million face masks to support healthcare workers around the world as they respond to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) global pandemic. AstraZeneca has partnered with the World Economic Forum’s COVID Action Platform, created with the support of the World Health Organisation, to identify countries in greatest need.
Coronavirus prompts marked shift in UK households’ digital habits, EY study finds
COVID-19 is prompting a shift in UK households’ digital activity, a new EY survey reveals today. Due to the outbreak of coronavirus, many people are trying online services for the first time – video calling shows the largest uptick, with 18% of consumers trying this for the first time, ahead of online shopping (9%) and watching catch-up TV (9%).
British taskforce reinvents trusted technology to help solve NHS crisis
A body of British citizen scientists, medical clinicians, academics, manufacturers and engineers has developed an alternative model of ventilator to support the Government’s drive to equip the NHS.
Get funding for ideas to address COVID-19
Proposals are invited for short-term projects addressing and mitigating the health, social, economic, cultural and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Engineers needed to help fight COVID-19
TWI has been approached by NHS England and The Royal Academy of Engineering to ask for volunteers to assist in a range of engineering requirements to enable to continued delivery of frontline healthcare services in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using Artificial Intelligence to make business knowledge transparent and accessible
Do you want to have a say in designing the next generation of tools that support how work will be done in the future? Microsoft Research Cambridge is looking for workers across Cambridgeshire to participate in a virtual focus group for new research about how knowledge is used in the workplace.
Working from home? Self isolating?
If you’re one of the thousands of employees who are being advised to work from home, Management Learning & Coaching Ltd may be able to help with some tips and ideas that have helped it run its business successfully for over 16 years.
School assembly goes online
Cambriege MP Daniel Zeichner will hold his first online school assembly for students across Cambridge during the coronavirus pandemic tomorrow (Friday 3 April) at 10am.
Three new female partners tip the balance at Tees
Three new female partners have swelled the senior ranks at Tees Law, a Top 200 law firm with offices in Bishop’s Stortford, Brentwood, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Royston and Saffron Walden. Letty Glaister, Eleanor Burroughs and Kay Piper’s promotions to the partnership mean that female lawyers now comprise the majority of the firm’s partners. In a profession where women typically occupy less…
Managing workplace mental health during coronavirus
With many people now working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, employers face new challenges with managing workplace mental health. The HR Dept's latest blog addresses some of these issues.
Test your Accuracy Skills in April
The Scott Bradbury team have launched two new interactive accuracy challenges for April on their website. The monthly challenges are part of the usual offering from the training provider but these tests have been designed in an online format.
Drawing an income from your investments in an uncertain world
A message to clients, both current and prospective, from Benjamin Sear, Managing Director at Indepdendent Financial Advice firm Martin-Redman Partners.
Cambridge companies unite to meet the COVID-19 ventilator challenge
Leading medical device development companies have been asked by the UK Government to develop and manufacture ventilators at massive speed.
Demystifying RF - The CRFS Spring Webinar Series
CRFS, a leading manufacturer of spectrum monitoring and geolocation systems, today announced the launch of its Spring Webinar Series. Subject experts from the company will be conducting interactive webinars covering a range of topics of interest to current and potential users of RF spectrum monitoring and geolocation equipment.
Virtual training available from Illumine Training
Illumine Training is committed to putting together value-adding virtual workshops that build on the many modules it already has. The team will adapt the material to your needs, respecting the demands of virtual delivery.
Centre for Digital Built Britain launches the Digital Twin Hub
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) has launched the Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub), a new online community to promote best practice in digital twins for infrastructure and as a testbed for the Information Management Framework for the built environment to enable the future National Digital Twin.
US2U Consulting celebrates 14 years of making a positive difference
US2U Consulting is pleased to celebrate its 14th birthday - although this year, like the rest of the world, its team will be doing so in unusual circumstances!
The challenges facing UK tech in the Coronavirus crisis – scaleups surveyed
This week Tech Nation surveyed leaders from 116 scaling tech companies to understand how the sector is being affected by the global pandemic and to help inform the Government on measures that can be taken to protect and support the thriving tech industry.
TRB collaborates with Hitachi on major UK rail projects
TRB Lightweight Structures is working in collaboration with Hitachi Rail – a global transport specialist at the forefront of innovation in the rail industry – on major rail projects in the UK.