Increased measures to protect vulnerable children online welcomed by the IWF
The UK’s Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is welcoming an increased focus on “enforcing” children’s rights, including measures to help protect them online.
The Cambridge confirmed as the first lender to support new Legal & General Surveying Services digital survey
Legal & General Surveying Services have launched SmartrSurvey, a first of its kind digital survey platform - with The Cambridge confirmed as the first lender to formally use the innovative system with its borrowers.
Historic WW II-era Watch Office restored to former glory at Alconbury Weald
A remarkable World War II-era RAF Watch Office has been restored at Alconbury Weald near Huntingdon.
Repositive partners with Scientist.com to offer pharma and biotech researchers access to industry-leading directory of preclinical cancer models
Repositive announced that its directory of over 5,300 preclinical cancer models is now available on Scientist.com, the world’s largest marketplace for outsourced R&D.
Taylor Vinters and ThoughtRiver partner to offer premium automated contract review service
A new partnership between ThoughtRiver and Taylor Vinters has seen an automated customer review service be established.
Stocks in Focus: Liontrust Special Situations
This week Alastair Macdougall of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at the Liontrust Special Situations fund, an open-ended investment vehicle that operates within the UK All Companies sector.
St John’s College hosts first Chinese wine tasting
A Cambridge College has held an event to showcase a selection of wines from China, with a tasting session led by an international specialist in the field.
Cambridge engineers reveal what it takes to be an inventor
Cambridge engineers whose inventions have had a lasting impact on society have featured in a new book titled 'The Life Scientific: Inventors'.
IQGeo drives digital transformation for telecoms with Network Manager
IQGeo (AIM:IQG) announces the launch of Network Manager for telecoms, a new product that extends the IQGeo platform to design, maintain and edit networks, as well as host network asset data.
Irrational thinking and behavioural science
I recently attended a talk by the brilliant Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of global marketing agency Ogilvy. He discussed his first book “Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don’t Make Sense’, which blends cutting-edge behavioural science and a touch of branding magic.
Compandben looks at producing employee handbooks for several countries
Compandben has had a request from a potential client to produce EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS for employees in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland and eventually Australia and Canada.
Top tips for giving a candidate interview feedback…
While it may seem that providing interview feedback to an unsuccessful candidate is an unnecessary task, providing candidate feedback after interview or submission of their CV can not only better them, but also your business. This allows your company to understand the type of candidate they are looking for and what qualities are not required.
Top job perks to attract great candidates when recruiting…
Understanding the motivational drivers for candidates is crucial when planning your recruitment process. Busy Bee Recruitment suggests a couple of the top job perks that could be offered:
How much did you talk about money last week?
Sarah Austin; Independent Financial Adviser of Martin-Redman Partners, discusses “Talk Money, Talk Pensions Week” which was held by the Money and Pensions Service last week with the aim of improving the 'financial wellbeing' of the public.
Kleinwort Hambros launches digital investment tool and appoints new Chief Digital Officer
Kleinwort Hambros has today announced the launch of EVA, an interactive tool for exploring investment solutions with prospects and clients.
Scientists bring to light the secrets of a nanomaterial that is both twisted and untwisted at the same time
A new nanomaterial developed by scientists at the University of Bath and University of Cambridge could solve a conundrum faced by scientists probing some of the most promising types of future pharmaceuticals.
Withers launches venture capital and tech focused Cambridge office
International law firm Withers has recently celebrated the launch of its Cambridge office with an event at The Tamburlaine Hotel. The office, which is headed by Withers' tech partner Susanna Stanfield, supports entrepreneurs, innovative businesses and academic commercialisation in the Cambridge market.
Cambridgeshire college puts students’ Future First
Former students from a Cambridge college are being asked to go back to the classroom to inspire current students to career confidence and academic success.
Cambridge Index declines 3.6%
The Cambridge Index dropped 985.5 points or 3.6% to settle at 26760.3, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey and DS Smith posted weekly losses to their share prices.
ENVEA UK Ltd moves to new premises
ENVEA UK Ltd, leading specialists in the development, manufacture and supply of air quality particulate, industrial emission and velocity monitors, announce their relocation from St Ives to newly renovated premises in Swavesey, Cambridge
500,000 jobs to be lost as a result of Brexit. Is your company making redundancies?
A study commissioned by the Belgian government has found that if the UK were to leave the EU in a no-deal Brexit, 1.2 million jobs will be lost across Europe. And the UK will pay the largest price, losing almost 500,000 jobs.
Five things you should know about digital gender-based violence (DGBV), and ways to curb it
Dr Lilia Giugni, Research Associate at the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School and co-founder and CEO of GenPol, shares five insights everyone should know about digital gender-based violence (DGBV).
Special needs student lands a VIP tour at Stansted after impressing airline bosses
A student at Cambridge Regional College took a VIP tour of an aircraft hangar at Stansted after impressing airline staff attending a jobs fair.
Time to get serious about cancer diagnostic technology
Papers are invited for the Cancer Diagnostic Technology European Summit 2020.
Intensive care film wins national award for ARU
A filmmaker from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has won a prestigious national award for the best film on the topic of mental health or wellbeing.