Institute for Apprenticeships consultation into T level occupational maps closes soon
The Institute for Apprenticeships has opened a consultation on its draft occupational maps, which will help shape the way that the new T level qualifications are governed.
Discourse, debate and disagreement: how to work in 2018
Perhaps one of the biggest conversations of 2017 was about conversation itself. What was allowed to be spoken and where? Who could speak about which topics?
Should you develop a mobile app for your business?
Mobile apps are the best way to keep your customer engaged with your products. For this reason, businesses are now using them to provide the best customer experience but also to develop a real competitive advantage.
If you want my attention, then mirror me
Writer Sathnam Sangeera talked movingly in a recent interview of visiting Wolverhampton public library at the age of ten and finding a book by Hanif Kureshi: “It was the first time I saw a book by a brown person and I thought ‘people like me write books!’”.
City Council budget plans biggest programme of asset investment for over a decade
Major capital investment including 500 new council homes, significant council land redevelopment, and investment in digital technology and CCTV are the centrepiece of the Cambridge City Council annual Budget Report, just published - the biggest council investment in its major sites and community assets for well over a decade.
Villages speed towards new rural travel hubs
Three South Cambridgeshire villages have been proposed as possible areas for new “rural travel hubs” to better connect residents with public transport, walking and cycling routes.
When your mind’s young and your body isn’t — you need Spring Chicken
What does it mean when your mind insists you’re still in your twenties and your body says, “Yeah, you wish!”? Easy — it means you need Spring Chicken.
Have your say on Local Plan modifications
A six-week public consultation has begun on proposed modifications to the draft Local Plans for South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge.
Babraham Bioscience Technologies' Technology Development Laboratory moves to Abzena
Abzena plc, the life sciences group providing services and technologies to enable the development and manufacture of biopharmaceutical products, has entered into an agreement with Babraham Bioscience Technologies Limited, (BBT) the company that manages and develops the Babraham Research Campus, to run and develop the services formerly provided by BBT’s Technology Development Laboratory (TDL).
Abcam continues to deliver double-digit revenue growth
Abcam plc (AIM: ABC), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announces an unaudited trading update ahead of its results for the six months ended 31 December 2017.(1)
dB Broadcast starts work on major IP-based facility
dB Broadcast, the UK’s leading systems integrator, has started work on a new world-class broadcast facility for BBC Wales. This project will provide the TV and media facilities at a new building in central Cardiff, which will be a new state-of-the-art broadcast centre for BBC Cymru Wales.
Recruitment consultants and HR – a match made in heaven?
Mark Ashton of Amazing Prospects explains how a HR or Hiring Manager can get the best from a recruitment consultant, in order to achieve a nice zen-like working relationship that will last and stand the test of time...
Launch your start-up with Serious Impact
Applications are open for the January 2018 Serious Impact accelerator in Cambridge - read on to learn more and apply! Applications are open until 15 January.
Veolia awarded a contract at Welsh Water’s Five Fords WwTW
Veolia Water Technologies (Veolia) has been awarded a contract to supply a flagship Liquor Treatment Plant (LTP) at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Five Fords Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), near Wrexham, North Wales.
Arecor and JDRF announce successful pre-clinical development of diabetes treatment
Arecor and JDRF announce the successful pre-clinical development of stable rapid-acting, ultra-concentrated insulin for the significantly enhanced treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Get your message across
Book your place now for a practical 1.5 day course this month and be trained to handle a video interview effectively. You'll also come away with a short video tailored to your company's needs.
Cofinitive selected to launch Impact Women’s Network
Cofinitive, a Cambridge-based corporate communications consultancy, was selected to launch Impact Women’s Network, a group for female entrepreneurs united in raising the public visibility of impactful women and instigating even greater change together.
Hospital cancellations – advice to patients
In line with national recommendations, Cambridge University Hospitals has today (Thursday January 4) cancelled all non-urgent elective adult inpatient surgery until the end of the month. This is as a result of winter pressures, aggravated by high levels of people attending A&E with flu-like symptoms.
Facilities boost as Cambourne extension agreements signed
Plans for 2,350 new homes and millions of pounds of new facilities at Cambourne have taken a major step forward, with the signing of key planning documents.
Dovetailed invites freelancers into its design studio
If you are looking for a friendly, central working space that helps you focus and get the job done, Dovetailed would be delighted to invite you to a hot-desk space at its design studio in central Cambridge.
CyanConnode trading update shows 'positive momentum'
CyanConnode (AIM:CYAN.L), the world leader in narrowband radio mesh networks, today publishes a trading update for the year ending 31 December 2017.
Successful local business relocates to Cambridge Science Park
Medical Device Usability (MDU), a human factors consultancy focused on testing pharmaceutical and medical devices, celebrates the New Year with a move to the desirable Cambridge Science Park.
Machine learning is the best tie to bind user experience and security
Dave Excell, Co-Founder and CTO at Featurespace, explores new hardware and software solutions to combat fraud attacks, and explains how some new technologies are driving fraudsters to different channels.
Cross-point Instagram stories to Facebook
Facebook has made some significant changes with an aim of becoming a more evident, cross-platform player. It’s all down to a new capability that allows users to cross-post an Instagram story to their Facebook profile.
The demise of stuff?
It’s a fact. We’re all buying less stuff. But we’re still spending more. The past decade has seen the gradual rise of the so-called ‘experience economy’. A new world order where personal and social engagement has grown and flourished, nibbling away at our insatiable appetite for ‘things’ on their relentless journey to the recycling centre, or landfill.