Where are the practical and responsible people-centred applications of artificial intelligence in real-world learning and development?
In a recent webinar, Acteon’s Matt Borg explored how making smart use of AI can help provide colleagues with customised learning plans, personalised coaching and just-in-time micro content.
Are you setting your Mental Health First Aiders up to fail?
Do you have trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAider®) in your organisation?
Are they supported in their roles?
Intense interactions in public speaking
If there’s one trick to lift your public speaking and presentations towards excellence, it’s including interactions. But how frequently should you do so...?
Medical innovations, Sustainability, Agritech and AI dominate #21toWatch 2024 Awards
The 6th annual #21toWatch innovation awards have been unveiled at an awards ceremony at The Bradfield Centre in Cambridge, the UK Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation.
Exercising authority in public speaking
Simon Hall writes...One of my favourite public speaking and presenting tips makes sure you come across much more effectively to an audience, and even gives you some exercise as well...
Book your one-day ‘big ideas’ workshop for big ideas on a budget
You bring the team, we bring the energy – book your team’s 1-day ‘big ideas’ workshop with Borne, for big ideas on a budget.
Works begin on new homes site - It Takes A City
It Takes A City Community Land Trust break ground on site for modular houses for the homeless.
From female psychopaths to the future of mental health and dementia treatment: Cambridge Festival reveals latest research
Are there more female psychopaths than we thought? How can a new approach to mental health lead us out of the growing crisis? Could new combinations of repurposed drugs promote ‘brain repair’ in MS? What’s the latest in dementia research and treatment?
Climate Governance Initiative appoints new Associate Director for Communications and Engagement
The Climate Governance Initiative has created a new position of Associate Director to lead the team responsible for the Initiative’s communications, and engagement with its global network of Chapters, partners, and other stakeholders.
US2U Consulting E-news February 2024: Elevate your business success with US2U Consulting this Spring
US2U Consulting are pleased to share our February 2024 e-newsletter, recapping our latest news and video as we head into Spring.
Become a sponsor - Cambridge Open Studios
This year, Cambridge Open Studios, a thriving community of nearly 500 artists, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its biggest and best ever July Open Studios Art Festival.
Sable&Hawkes design new Paediatric Day Care Oncology Unit
Spending frequent, long periods of time in hospital place can be an intimidating and stressful reality for anyone. So when Sable were asked by Kingston NHS Trust to design a new Paediatric day care Oncology unit we were delighted to think, hope that in some way we could help. Our solution was Other Worlds. This is a short case study of the Other Worlds story.
Critical details of communication
Tiny details can make a big difference to whether you succeed or fail in important work, as I saw this week…
TR Events & Catering Announces George Nolan as New Head of Sales
TR Events & Catering, a leading multi-service event management provider in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, is thrilled to announce the appointment of George Nolan as the new Head of Sales. This appointment is a significant milestone for the company, signalling its continued growth and evolution in the competitive event management industry.
How to network (without being a soulless predator)
When you go to a networking event, don’t think ‘business’, think ‘personal’.
Home-grown Six Inches of Soil film released in cinemas across the UK
Cambridge-based DragonLight Films' much-anticipated environmental documentary begins its UK screening tour. The ‘green carpet’ launch will take place at the Arts Picturehouse Cambridge on 19th March, followed by screenings across the country.
The multiplier agency
KISS writes...Over the last few years our capabilities and the way we impact audiences has radically shifted.
Planning a Powerful Presentation
Want to know the easiest and most effective way to create a winning talk or presentation? I thought you might! In which case, read on...
Excite your audience
If you look bored, don't expect your audience to bring all the energy.
Making connections – the secret to networking
Experts like Harvard Business Review confirm that people who network more often land opportunities: interesting projects, better jobs, new clients.
Green Business Impact Programme - fully funded mentoring programme to help reduce your carbon footprint
Want to lower the operating costs of your organisation? Need to supply larger businesses or win contracts? Seeking to attract environment-conscious customers?
The SEO diaries: part 1 – mastering the dark art of SEO
Over two-thirds (68%) of online journeys begin on a search engine, and of all the clicks generated through search engines on desktop devices, 45.1% are organic, underscoring the preference users have for organic search results over alternative sources like paid advertisements.
Are you a rehearsal recluse or a wing it warrior?
You need proper presentation preparation! (To prevent you-know-what. Don't make me say it.)
Rowing and work – more to it than meets the eye
I love rowing. I surprise myself every time I say that as I came late to team sports. My school focused on academic results and had some pretty outdated ideas about girls and sport, so it wasn’t until I moved to Cambridge that I learned to row, and then joined a regular crew. I lean on it in tough times, and it’s taught me more than I can say.