Charity offers to take hassle of recycling Christmas trees in exchange for donations
Needles in cars and queuing at tips are symptoms of disposing Christmas trees that do not help when it comes to beating the post-festive blues, however, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is offering residents of Huntingdon, St Ives and surrounding villages a far more hassle-free recycling method this Yuletide.
Cambridge Network attends Bank of England briefing
Cambridge Network hears many views from its members every week, and frequently gets asked to exchange updates with organisations outside Cambridge. For example, the Bank of England had a detailed briefing session yesterday (Tuesday), which was attended by the Network's Executive Director, Claire Ruskin.
Google Ads introduces 'capture leads extension' - Beta
If you haven’t been fortunate enough to be provisioned with access to the new Google beta, you will be soon, say Growth Architects.
ARU retains HR Excellence in Research Award
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has had its commitment to the career development of researchers recognised by the European Commission, retaining the HR Excellence in Research Award.
Greater Cambridge Shared Waste boss named President of industry body
The leading professional body for the resource and waste sector, which aims to make ‘the best and safest use of resources to protect and enrich life on our planet’, has appointed a Greater Cambridge waste manager as its new President.
Cambridge Winter Beer Festival offers seasonal beers and new breweries
The Cambridge Beer Festival Winter 2019 opens today (Wednesday) at the University Social Club (USC) on Mill Lane.
‘Messy’ production of perovskite material increases solar cell efficiency
Scientists at the University of Cambridge studying perovskite materials for next-generation solar cells and flexible LEDs have discovered that they can be more efficient when their chemical compositions are less ordered, vastly simplifying production processes and lowering cost.
The Cambridge announces new Chief Executive Officer
The Cambridge Building Society has announced Peter Burrows as its next Chief Executive Officer after a summer-long search.
GB coach to deliver Excellence in Sport lecture
The head coach of the men’s Great Britain gymnastics team will deliver the ninth Excellence in Sport lecture at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge on Tuesday, 19 November (5.15pm).
REAP sets out technology roadmap for One Agriculture
A world-first hopping robot that can identify, map and kill weeds, and wearable cow-tech that can neutralise the greenhouse gas from cattle burps were just some of the cutting-edge agri-tech launched at REAP 2019 last week.
Stocks in Focus: Convatec
This week James Ross-Russell of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at Convatec, the global medical products and technologies company, which released third quarter results recently.
The audience you can’t do without
Today’s news is generally depressing and often divisive. As I write, the obvious candidates are Trump, Brexit and the climate. But there are enduring lessons here for us as brand marketers.
Cambridge University leads new research to create national measures for wellbeing
Researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Bennett Institute for Public Policy, partnering with the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, have launched a major new project to offer central and local government a set of simple, practical, and evidence-informed measures for wellbeing.
Scrutton Bland pledges support to Purple Tuesday
Scrutton Bland joins 2000+ businesses and organisations making changes to support disabled customers.
Cambridge firms get to know each other at Let’s Talk events
As part of an ongoing Let’s Talk initiative, colleagues at Cambridge law firm Stone King hosted a sociable event for members of Charles Stanley’s Cambridge office. The informal evening began with introductions by each firm followed by networking over nibbles and a drink.
GP clinics could help bridge mental health treatment gap, study finds
Patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues could be managed effectively by GP practices, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge. This could also help reduce the stigma faced by these individuals. However, specialist treatment may still prove more cost-effective in the long term, say the researchers.
Growth of Insignis Cash Solutions leads to office move
Cash savings platform, Insignis Cash Solutions, has moved office to St John’s Innovation Centre.The relocation comes as a result of the company’s phenomenal growth over the past year. The new facility will provide staff with much-needed space to accommodate astronomical growth.
Learn to film in unusual conditions
Underwater filming creates great shots, as Billy Pointon finds out at Cambridge TV Training.
20.1 billion RFID tags to be sold in 2019, finds IDTechEx Research
RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2019-2029, the global annual survey of the RFID industry by analysts IDTechEx, reveals that in 2019 the number of passive RFID tags sold will increase by 13% over 2018.
Hamillroad Software names Peret as approved Bellissima DMS partner for plate setup and quality control
UK based prepress company Hamillroad Software has extended its network of Bellissima DMS approved technology partners to include Peret GmbH.
Anthias Consulting announces first GC-MS book published by the Royal Society of Chemistry
Anthias Consulting has co-written a book published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. 'Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: How Do I Get the Best Results?' is a practical reference guide for analysts at all experience levels.
XJTAG launches million dollar product giveaway
XJTAG launches a million dollar product giveaway at Productronica to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the IEEE 1149.1 Standard for boundary scan.
TTP plc Desktop Biology enables development and manufacture of DnaNudge technology
TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, today announced that its Desktop Biology™ service has enabled the fast-track development of a novel technology in partnership with DnaNudge Ltd, the developer of the world’s first DNA-based service to “nudge” consumers towards genetically optimal buying behaviour.
Drone registration and education scheme opens for business
The much talked about drone registration and education scheme, that requires all owners and flyers of drones to register and take an online test, opened for business this week.
EY announces new Office Managing Partner to lead its Cambridge office
EY has announced the promotion of Stuart Wilkinson to new Office Managing Partner in Cambridge to lead the office and continue its growth in the East region. He takes over the reins from Nick Gomer who is retiring from the business after 40 years.