Cambridge Network's CEO says the Autumn Statement tops a good week for business in the region
Yesterday's Autumn Statement from the Chancellor brought good news for business in the region. The Chancellor was clear that we can only spend more as a country if we earn more by trading. His investment seems to be targeting areas of the economy that can be world-class and Cambridge business is a highlight for future UK productivity.
LEP welcomes Science & Innovation boost for the East
In his Autumn Statement yesterday (Weds), The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that a Science & Innovation Audit (SIA) will be conducted in the East of England.
Event organiser commends new facilities at Churchill College’s Cowan Court
Organisers of the first conference to use the new facilities at a Cambridge College have given it top marks for its design and level of comfort – and were presented with a celebratory gift to mark the occasion.
Money Mover case study: The Big Journey Company
The Big Journey Company, based in Cumbria, provides escorted tours, both organised and bespoke, to ‘bucket list’ destinations across the globe
New review to boost innovation and help small businesses bring new technologies to market
A new review to help more small businesses access the support they need to take their products from innovative ideas to reality has been announced by the Prime Minister in her first speech to the CBI.
Have your say on the future of tech in Tech Nation 2017 survey
Members of the local tech community are invited to share their views in the latest Tech Nation survey.
Innovative Multiple Sclerosis treatment receives £1m funding boost
Cambridgeshire based impact venture LIFNano have been awarded £1m funding by Innovate UK in the Biomedical Catalyst competition, 2016.
Making sure it’s win-win: the IP issues when large and small firms join forces
The fourth Strategic Intellectual Property Forum, a half-day seminar designed to help companies better understand innovation and IP management, will take place next Thursday (1 December) at the University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). IP experts will share their knowledge on this Forum’s theme: Small meets large – IP challenges.
The Chancellor’s first and last Autumn Statement – was it all about treading water?
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, gave what was his first and last Autumn Statement. This time next year the Autumn Statement will become the Autumn Budget, with the first Spring Statement in 2018.
Double shot of success at Costa Book Awards
Anglia Ruskin University graduates Guinevere Glasfurd and Sarah Perry have both been shortlisted for prestigious Costa Book Awards.
Cambridge MP backs local group for ‘breadline challenge’
Could you live on £2.50 a day for a week? That’s the challenge being set by one local campaign group in Cambridge.
Insignis Cash Solutions appoints charity sector stalwart as first Advisory Board member
Insignis Cash Solutions, the new FinTech company delivering bespoke cash solutions for its clients which launched in June this year, has announced the formation of its Advisory Board along with the appointment of its first member, Guy Davies, advising on the charity sector.
How will the Paris climate agreement change your day-to-day life?
Dr Chris Hope, Reader in Policy Modelling at Cambridge Judge Business School, considers some of the less obvious ways the Paris climate agreement could change your life, including extra pay in your bank account, lower payroll taxes and lower costs of eating out.
New director for Anglia Ruskin’s innovation arm
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed Dr Michael Millan to head up its Research and Innovation Development Office (RIDO), which plays a key part in organising the university’s world-leading research and its renowned innovation and partnership working.
Imaging technique measures toxicity of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's
A new super-resolution imaging technique allows researchers to track how surface changes in proteins are related to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
Genomics reveals Hen Harrier has two distinct evolutionary lineages
Deemed as one species spread across different continents, scientists confirm that the Eurasian Hen Harrier and the American Northern Harrier are in fact two distinct species. Classification will help conservation work of the endangered bird of prey.
Nine more businesswomen from Eastern region graduate from Women’s Leadership Programme
Nine more businesswomen have graduated from the highly successful Women’s Leadership Programme, run by professional recruitment specialists Pure to help support more women across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire to develop their leadership style and progress on to more senior roles.
IT Governance urges UK-based organisations to comply with the GDPR to stay within the law
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security and data protection expertise, is urging UK-based organisations to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Is it all about price?
Price is far from the be-all and end-all for buyers. Even those that do buy primarily on price need some way to differentiate between suppliers offering similar quotes -and this is where printers need to go that extra mile to stand out in order to win work.
Pushing brand Cambridge globally should now be our focus, say leading figures
More than 300people from Cambridge’s business community flocked to the city’s Guildhall for answers about the challenges facing Silicon Fen in a post-Brexit world.
Nesta comments on the implications of the Autumn Statement for small businesses
Chris Haley, Head of New Technology & Startup Research at Nesta, comments on the implications of today's Autumn Statement for small businesses: "The Chancellor today recognised startups as something of a lifeline for an economy that has yet to weather a potential 'hard' Brexit, with these businesses vital for innovation and the creation of new jobs.
Councillors approve multi-millon pound devolution deal
Cambridge city councillors have given the go-ahead to a multi-million pound devolution deal that will see 500 new council homes built in Cambridge.
Cambridge authors shortlisted for 2016 Costa Book Awards
Costa last night (Tuesday) announced the shortlists for the 2016 Costa Book Awards, which this year includes two Cambridge authors – Guinevere Glasfurd and Francis Spufford – who both feature in the First Novel Award category.
Medtech Accelerator finance scheme introduced in a £1.5 million joint venture
The Medtech Accelerator, a new proof of concept financial awards scheme to progress medical technology and software innovations developed primarily from within the NHS, launches today. With awards on offer between £15K and £125K, this new joint venture brings together the NHS, local authority and local business.
Encouraging R&D is positive step to boost innovation and investment, says KPMG
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost Government investment in R&D by an additional £2bn by the end of this Parliament, KPMG claims there are other levers the Government should pull to reinforce the UK’s position as a leader in innovation.