Cambridge Consultants unveils its vision for bioplastics in food packaging
The global spotlight on the environmental damage caused by single-use plastics is driving business to consider the sometimes ruinous impact of products, processes and packaging. Breakthrough innovation specialists Cambridge Consultants today reveals a vision for the use of PHA bioplastics in convenience food packaging.
Crayfish makes a splash at China Business Conference
Cambridge-based Crayfish.io – the unique online platform dedicated to helping Western companies do business in China – made some valuable connections at last week's China Business Conference in London, organised by the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC).
Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry features in tonight's Science at 6 Lecture at CAST
The Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology is hosting some of the UK's leading scientists for this week's Science at 6 Lectures, as part of the Cambridge Science Festival. Tonight's Lecture will be hosted by Dr Richard Henderson, the Nobel Prize Winner for Chemistry for 2017, who will be talking on: 'Revealing the Wonders of the Molecular World.'
Primera Air offers US flights to help raise cash for EACH
Executives attending the Business Weekly Awards presentation dinner in Cambridge on Wednesday (March 21) have the chance to win return flights for two people from Stansted to North America on new services being launched by Primera Air.
Murray Edwards College draws inspiration from art collection
Murray Edwards College is enhancing its bedrooms for conference delegates and B&B guests with poster reproductions of some of its resident art collection, which has recently received formal accreditation from Arts Council England.
New osteoarthritis genes discovered
In the largest study of its kind, nine novel genes for osteoarthritis have been discovered by scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators.
Money Mover selected to exhibit at the UK Treasury's International FinTech Conference 2018
On 22 March 2018, HM Treasury will host the second International FinTech Conference in London. For the second year, Money Mover has been selected to exhibit alongside a select group of UK FinTechs.
Alzheimer’s Research UK announces record year fuelled by 44% growth in donations
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity, has announced record growth in 2016/17 with a total income of £30.5 million, an increase of 38% on the previous year. Growing public support for the Cambridgeshire-based charity’s work saw voluntary donations rise by 44%, 11 times the sector average.
CPL wins major project for the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
CPL has been appointed to redevelop the website for a research institute regarded as one of Cambridge’s biggest scientific success stories.
Hewitsons assists international client on multi-million-pound acquisition
A multi-award-winning provider of digital marketing services for the global iGaming industry has completed a £6.5million acquisition with assistance from law firm Hewitsons.
TWI signs Memorandum of Understanding with Saudi Aramco
TWI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a wider collaboration between Saudi Arabian Oil Company, commonly known as Aramco, and British business. The MoU was one of several agreements forged at the UK-Saudi CEO Forum held in London on 8 March to promote bi-lateral business and cooperation between the two countries.
New model measures bank default risk
A study co-authored by Professor Turalay Kenc, a Pembroke Visiting Scholar at Cambridge Judge Business School, develops a new model to measure bank default risk during volatile periods.
Council sets out 10 year vision for Hobson’s Brook corridor
The future of a historic Cambridge waterway is set to be boosted by a new 10-year plan from Cambridge City Council, which will help to conserve and enhance its heritage, environmental and amenity value.
Luminescence recognised for Marketing Campaign of the Year
Luminescence has been recognised by the national Education Resources Awards (ERAs) in its Marketing Campaign of the Year category. The agency was commended as a finalist at the ERA’s lavish awards ceremony at the National Conference Centre, Birmingham, on Friday (16 March 2018).
Calor launches £50,000 national grant scheme for rural communities
Rural communities throughout the UK could be eligible to receive funding via the Calor Rural Community Fund from energy provider Calor.
Five East of England projects chosen for top 200 that shaped the world
Five East of England civil engineering projects have been added to a hall of fame. The Willis building in Ipswich, Felixstowe Docks, the London Array, Mulberry harbours and the drainage of the Fens have been included in the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) top 200 projects past and present.
Stocks in Focus: Marks & Spencer
This week Neil Trickett of NW Brown looks at Marks & Spencer.
Cambridge Academy the only school in UK to make EDT Award finals two years running
Prince Charles has presented staff and students from The Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology with a certificate - to mark the academy becoming the only school in the UK to reach the finals of the EDT Industrial Cadet Awards two years running.
Kaizen Technology welcomes new recruits
Leading electronic manufacturing services supplier, Kaizen Technology, has recently appointed two young people from nearby Meridian School to its workforce.
Placenta defects key factor in prenatal deaths
The role of the placenta in healthy fetal development is being seriously under-appreciated, according to a new paper published last week.
Allia sponsors Cambridge News & Media Business Excellence Awards for another year
Allia together with Cambridge News & Media are delighted to announce this year’s shortlist for the 2018 Business Excellence Awards.
Making sure every girl’s right is given
“Investing in girls' education is a cost-effective solution, and benefits boys too - it creates a rising tide that lifts all boats.” - Lucy Lake, CEO, Camfed, speaking at the Global Education & Skills Forum The context within which Camfed works to create social change was highlighted in this article in a special edition of TES magazine, curated for the 2018 Global Education & Skills Forum
Social Business: Building the Future
Ken Dickson of Axiom-e has been invited to speak on "Social Business: Building the Future" at the African Business Platform Business Breakfast on 31st March 2018.
Second year opens on a high for A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon upgrade
The A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme has been shortlisted for its 11th national award since the start of construction in November 2016.
Cambridge Design Technology develops the ClubKaddy Golf Distance Recorder
Cambridge Design Technology was approached by Peter Englefield, who is a keen golfer.