Cambridge Enterprise appoints new Chief Executive
Dr Jim Glasheen has been appointed as Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, the innovation arm of the University of Cambridge. Dr Glasheen will assume his post later in 2024.
Adoption of digital capabilities by existing companies is key to economic revival
Director of the Liverpool Centre for Innovation in Data Intensive Science says ‘Great North’ could play a leading role in upskilling existing businesses for the digital transformation.
Cambridge Film Festival and Anglia Ruskin University forge a landmark educational partnership
The Cambridge Film Festival (CFF) and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have announced a new partnership that aims to enrich educational offerings and foster innovative opportunities within the film industry.
ARU lecturer Kate Winter wins £5,000 book prize
Cambridge-based illustrator wins major award for picture book The Fossil Hunter.
Pioneering Cambridge VR project announces London tour
Innovative virtual reality platform rapidly transforms users into confident and skilled public speakers.
New exhibition launched to celebrate 50 years of barcode scanning
Fifty years ago, the first retail barcode was scanned, marking a pivotal moment in computing history by linking a physical product to its digital identity. To commemorate this milestone and in conjunction with Cambridge Tech Week, a new exhibition, ‘Celebrating 50 Years of Barcode Scanning’, launched today at the Centre for Computing History.
ARU research shows benefits of new policing role
Study looks at innovative support being offered to families following ‘the Knock’.
Lucy Cavendish College partners with WME Books to discover exceptional literary talent
Ahead of the Prize’s 15th anniversary, this collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for this celebrated literary award.
Olympic swimmers open refurbished swimming pool
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, proudly welcomed two former Olympians on Saturday 7 September to officially open its newly refurbished swimming pool. Kevin Burns and Margaret Kelly both attended the highly anticipated event, which featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony and inspiring speeches to the crowd.
Meet Cambridge helps to bring international neurotrauma conference to the city
The official bureau for conferences and events in Cambridge and the surrounding area is seeing the culmination of five years’ preparation as partner to the organising committee for one of the world’s largest medical conferences in its field.
Tailored strategies for international success
In a world where rapid market shifts are the norm, expanding your business globally requires more than just ambition — it demands a tailored strategy that aligns with dynamic market conditions. That’s where GlobalEdgeMarkets (GEM) steps in.
Experience AI expands to reach over 2 million students
Philip Colligan writes: two years ago, we announced Experience AI, a collaboration between the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind to inspire the next generation of AI leaders.
Cambridge Judge and the FT launch new strategy programme for execs
Cambridge Judge Business School and the Financial Times have announced a new strategy programme for mid-to-senior level executives featuring FT journalists and Cambridge Judge faculty. The collaboration marks the first partnership by the FT with an Open Executive Education programme at a business school.
ARU vision research shortlisted for national awards
Anglia Ruskin University nominated in two categories by Times Higher Education.
Price Bailey welcomes over 40 new trainees in 2024
The firm’s summer 2024 trainee intake brings 14 graduates, 15 school leavers and three 12-month industry placements.
Pure Executive unveils new report on Non-Executive Director appointments in the East of England
Pure Executive has released a unique and insightful report on non-executive director remuneration and best practice for non-executive director and chair appointments in the East of England.
Nordic Walking returns to ARU Writtle this autumn
New groups are launched after summer sessions attracted over 100 participants.
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire welcomes return of historic artefacts to Kimbolton Castle
Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire is pleased to announce the return of two original artefacts that were sold when the contents of Kimbolton Castle were auctioned in 1949. The items in question are two Venetian footstools, likely acquired by Charles Montagu, the 4th Earl of Manchester, during his tenure as the British Ambassador to Venice between 1707 and 1708.
My real-life Cinema Paradiso: how 80s films helped me become a Hollywood interpreter
One Stop Language Solutions writes: I'm delighted to be back with this month's edition of my newsletter, where I’ll share the story of my career as an interpreter, and how my high school teacher inspired my love of the English language. You'll also get a sneak peek at a new blog I've been writing where I discuss how remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI) platforms have evolved since they exploded…
The EpiCentre to host female angel investing seminar and pitching day
Anglia Capital Group (ACG) is holding a female Angel investing seminar and pitching day at The EpiCentre, near Cambridge, on Friday 27th September 2024, sponsored by the British Business Bank.
Who is looking after your Cyber Security?
Breathe Technology writes: We recently assisted a Cambridgeshire-based organisation that was the victim of a cyber attack. The systems were offline down for nearly a week and took almost a month to fully recover. They had security systems and backups in place. Or so they believed.
Creating Nature's Corridors celebrates success in five major 2024 awards
Cambridge-based charity Creating Nature's Corridors is experiencing a remarkable year so far, underpinning its impact and success through multiple award recognitions.
European Diplomats launches Training Academy offering B2G training courses
European Diplomats launches the 'European Diplomats Training Academy' in Tallinn, Estonia, offering B2G training courses to equip individuals with essential sales skills aligned with current market trends.
Kimbolton School celebrates exceptional 2024 GCSE results across a wide range of subjects
Cambridgeshire's Kimbolton School are thrilled to announce outstanding 2024 GCSE results, showcasing academic excellence across a diverse array of subjects. The talented Year 11 cohort achieved remarkable success, with 18% of grades at 9, 89% of grades at 9-4, and an impressive 55% at 9-7.