Cleantech and Environment
Extreme events driving innovation in agri-tech, REAP conference reveals
The NFU Vice-President, David Exwood, and Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Gideon Henderson, were the keynote speakers at Agri-TechE’s REAP Conference 2023, which also saw presentations from early-stage companies that are addressing increasingly urgent real-world problems fro...
Managing resignations – Following the eti-quit
At the height of the so-called Great Resignation (in the second quarter of 2021), 3.2% of employed people changed jobs. Annualised up that would be about one in eight employees. If your business has been around that long, the chances are you have experienced resignations in the recent ...
Cambridge based Anthias Consulting wins ‘Supplier Excellence’ Award
Local Cambridge woman-owned company Anthias Consulting Ltd was shortlisted for two awards at this year Lab Awards which were held at the Lab Innovations exhibition at the Birmingham NEC on the 1st of November. This micro-business was nominated alongside AstraZeneca and Leybold for ‘Best...
The role of prototypes in the product design process
With the growing popularity of digital product design and UX design the word prototypes is becoming synonymous with digital mock-ups and testing apps. The technological advancements in virtual prototyping are also providing a way to save time and effort in the prototyping stage which is...
EFEC CEO Lily Lin visits leaders of Danyang Investment Promotion Centre
As part of her business development work in China this month, EFEC CEO Lily Lin met with senior people at the DanYang Municipal Investment Promotion Centre in Jiangsu, China, creating new opportunities for China - UK innovation collaboration. ...
Time to plan the Christmas party! Tips from HR
A Christmas party can help prevent morale from flagging at this time of year. Here are a few tips from HR to help ensure your party goes without a hitch. ...
Call for agri-tech scale-up investment to be prioritised
Mansion House Compact offers opportunity to fast-track sustainability goals.
High prices continue to come at a cost to the planet, but sustainable products are a priority for consumers
Cost is a barrier to adopting a more sustainable lifestyle, with the majority of those not doing so saying it is too expensive (62%); One in three (30%) stopped purchasing certain brands and products because of sustainability-related concerns; However, one in four (26%) are st...
Cambridge-based electronRx to attend CES® 2024 in Las Vegas
Cambridge-based health tech innovator electronRx is attending the Consumer Technology Association event, CES® in Las Vegas in January 2024 The company will showcase its innovative technology that will revolutionise patient long-term and chronic condition management and understanding ...
The Ethical Jewellery Lily Arkwright tackles consumerism with their remarkable Black Friday Pledge.
Black Friday is an exciting time of year for many looking to find a bargain before the holiday season, however the environmental impact of the day and deceptive discounts that have long plagued the jewellery industry can leave us all feeling less festive and more frustrated. ...