What motivates a firm to manipulate earnings?
A strong CEO and an increase in institutional shareholding both play a role in the likelihood of earnings manipulation, linked to beating analyst forecasts, says a study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
IT Governance to exhibit at the GDPR Summit in London
IT Governance, the leading provider of data protection and information security expertise, is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the GDPR Summit in London this October.
Met Office media management is a breeze with Third Light
Ross Middleham, Content Production Lead, explains how Third Light's media library technology helps The Met Office communicate vital information on a global scale, as it collects and makes sense of massive amounts of data every day, using cutting-edge technology for the benefit of mankind - and our planet.
New oxygen analyzer targets combustion efficiency in boilers
Michell Instruments has announced the launch of the XZR250 oxygen analyzer for monitoring combustion control in industrial boilers. It was developed to meet customer demand for a cost-effective, easy to operate instrument with a probe designed to cope with the high temperatures in the flue.
Community mural adds a fresh burst of colour to Green End Road
A colourful new community mural painted by local artists on a side wall of the Co-operative store on the corner of Green End Road and Milton Road, Cambridge, has recently been completed and is now being enjoyed by the public.
Lab Innovations continues its successful partnership with the Royal Society of Chemistry
Lab Innovations – the UK’s only dedicated showcase for laboratory, analytical and biotech equipment – returns to the NEC, Birmingham, for its sixth consecutive year on 1st and 2nd November 2017. With the largest gathering of laboratory suppliers in the UK, this free-to-attend show has lots on offer for professionals across a wide range of sectors, from pharmaceuticals to food and drink.
Aurelius and University win Horizon 2020 grant to revolutionise lead-acid battery recycling
Aurelius Environmental, part of Aurelius Holdings, and Dr Vasant Kumar from the University of Cambridge Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, have won a grant worth over 1.3 million Euros to develop a novel hydrometallurgical process.
New Strem Chemicals catalogue available as digital download
Due to a large increase in the amount of materials and chemicals and in the rise of the growing digital world, Strem Chemicals is offering an entirely digital catalogue for 2017-2019. Catalogue 26 is available to view and download directly from the Strem Inc website.
Pure teamwork helps get a house ready for a family supported by Anglia Care Trust
A team from Pure’s Ipswich office has spent a day volunteering with Anglia Care Trust, decorating a house in Ipswich ready for a family supported by the charity and in need of a permanent roof over their heads to move in.
Financing growth in innovative firms: have your say
UK start-ups and entrepreneurs are invited to have their say in the setting up of a new national investment fund for innovation.
Cambridge students battle to be named the masters of LEGO in new TV show
Cambridge University engineering students James Gard and Jamil Jami are competing in a new Channel 4 series to win the title of ‘LEGO Masters’.
Atkins Gregory employees will shine for Arthur Rank Hospice
Commercial and industrial cleaning company, Atkins Gregory are polishing up their skills in running, walking and baking in support of Arthur Rank Hospice...
Appealing a civil penalty for illegal employment
If you are served a civil penalty notice for illegal employment, you should give serious consideration to making an appeal, either to lessen the fine or to challenge it altogether.
Cambridge Festival of Ideas puts truth under the spotlight
The Cambridge Festival of Ideas celebrates its 10th anniversary with a line-up of distinguished speakers and a host of exhibitions and events.
GTC announces new even better fibre-to-the-home deal for HBF members
A simplified rebate system and the inclusion of smaller developments from 40* plots upwards: the exclusive package agreed with the Home Builders Federation (HBF), provides members with GTC’s reliable, high-speed UltraStream300 Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) on new-build sites at discounted rates.
Thousands of goods vehicle operators entitled to compensation
Ashtons Legal is urging people who bought, leased or purchased new or used goods vehicles or small trucks weighing six tonne upwards to get in touch as they may be entitled to compensation.
Race goes the extra mile for city economy
The Cambridge Half Marathon contributed around £226,000 to the city’s economy this year, according to new research by Anglia Ruskin University.
Can apprenticeships help SMEs?
If you are an employer or an owner of a brand new start-up or SME, you have probably considered the pros and cons of employing an apprentice to assist you in your business. You are not alone, as there are 1000s of companies across the UK - from retail giants such as ASDA and Boots to small independent bakers - that have taken on apprentices and seen the real benefits they can provide.
Day Nursery joint venture launched by Paragon Land & Estates and Beach Babies
Paragon Land & Estates Ltd and Beach Babies Ltd are pleased to announce a joint project to plan, construct and run a Day Nursery at Cambridge Innovation Park, Waterbeach.
Police and Crime Commissioner launches new Chamber service at the Cambridge B2B Exhibition
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is to launch a new Cyber Security Essentials Programme to help protect companies from a cyber-attack.
MP nominates Clarendon Arms chef for the Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year Award
Daniel Zeichner, Member of Parliament for Cambridge, will visit the popular Clarendon Arms in Clarendon Street today (Friday) after nominating its chef, Rook Gouldie, for the Parliamentary Pub Chef and Young Pub Chef of the Year Awards.
Continue your professional development with CPD accredited courses
Swing back into work after the holidays by earning valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points with accredited courses on offer in September from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration. New managers will benefit from Transition to Management, while Effective Communication will help to further your career, whatever your role.
How to make more sales with Instagram
With a third of Instagrammers acting on an Instagram advert, brands are able to reach customers and make more sales like never before. So what can your business do to take advantage of this?
Cambridge Consultants develops a smarter way to recycle
Product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants has developed a smarter recycling concept which tackles the challenge of improving the efficacy of recycling and incentivising consumers to recycle, while addressing the end-of-life problem faced by consumer brands.
PBD Biotech closes oversubscribed seed investment round
PBD Biotech has closed a seed investment round through contributions from Anglia Capital Group and Cambridge Agritech to launch its proprietary Mycobacterial detection technology. The company uses phage technology for rapid detection of live bacteria with high sensitivity and specificity in animal tissues.