Implications of Brexit for Intellectual Property Rights in the UK
The UK Intellectual Property Office has just issued a guide to the implications of Brexit for IP rights owned by UK companies. While copyright and both UK and European patents are likely to be unaffected, the uncertainty with respect to EU Trade Marks (EUTM), Registered Community Designs (RCD) and the Unified Patent Court remains to be resolved.
Global leaders in technology engineering appoint digital agency Studio 24
TWI has appointed digital marketing agency Studio 24 to redesign its training and examination website, which helps deliver its mission to create value through knowledge transfer and the development of skills and competence for the global engineering community.
Retention and recruitment of LGV drivers: the challenge ahead
In the transport sector, there are diverse views about ‘driver shortage’. Some operators suggest it is exaggerated or does not exist, and they are not unable to operate through lack of drivers. Woodfines Solicitors' road transport specialist, Tim Ridyard, looks at the issues surrounding driver shortages.
Qualcomm powers next Generation Samsung Galaxy Note7
The Samsung Galaxy Note7 integrates new features, including secure iris scanning biometrics support
Innovation Forum 2016 - Leaders Conference
The third Innovation Forum - Leaders Conference - a world-leading conference on early-stage ventures and industry-academic relationships - is to be held on 21-22 September at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge.
Lines of Thought: From Darwin to DNA
Darwin’s stuffed pigeons, the letter which first coined the term ‘genetics’ and a paper by Crick and Watson which helped decode DNA all feature in the latest film to celebrate Cambridge University Library’s 600th anniversary.
Kind-hearted students win community prize
A pair of big-hearted Anglia Ruskin University students have won a prize for their endeavours in their respective communities.
Brookgate welcomes leading retail brands to CB1 Cambridge
Brookgate has announced that a trio of leading brands will spearhead the retail offer at Station Square, a new public space and focal point for CB1, the vibrant new city quarter being developed around Cambridge station.
The five things that will make your board a success
Want to know how to get the best out of your company’s board? Here’s what the experts say.
Stocks in Focus: Unilever
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on Unilever, following the recent release of its half-yearly results.
CRC engineering student is national Adult Learner of the Year
Engineering student Leigh Sessions from Cambridge Regional College has won the Outstanding Adult Learner of the Year Award at the National BTEC Awards.
Webmart Ltd achieves ISO 27001 certification with bespoke implementation consultancy service
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security and ISO 27001 expertise, is pleased to congratulate Webmart Limited on the successful certification of its ISO 27001 information security management system.
50% off for your first room booking in August at Allia Future Business Centre*
This August, Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge is offering 50% off your first meeting or conference room booking.
How would you feel if someone called you a ‘window licker’?
How would you feel if someone called you a ‘window licker’? That’s exactly what happened to married couple Chris Whitaker, who works for leading disability charity Papworth Trust, and his wife Fran, a former Paralympian, while at the Cambridge Folk Festival at the weekend.
£6 million grant fund launched for energetic businesses
A £6 million grant fund has been launched to help more than 200 companies unlock innovations in offshore renewable energy.
New figures signal increase in high value fraud against businesses in the South East
Commercial businesses in the South East came under attack from fraudsters in the first half of 2016 to the tune of £84.1m, according to research out today.
STEM students invited to apply for Science Group bursary
Sagentia’s parent company Science Group invites STEM students to apply for its annual bursary scheme, supporting the development of science, technology, engineering and maths skills.
Cambridge Index advances 0.6%
The Cambridge Index rose 0.6% or 127 points to settle at 22,787.3, as seven of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Nature makes us happier about our bodies
Research shows enjoying the natural environment improves body appreciation.
Leaders consider implications of Brexit for city
Leaders from the business, academic, NHS and political communities – including Cambridge Network’s CEO, Claire Ruskin – will come together this Friday (5 August) to discuss the implications of the leave decision following the referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union (EU).
Robots emerging as agricultural co-workers
Advanced engineering could be the solution for the sustainable intensification of agriculture, as technology for producing service robots reaches maturity. Experts in robotics from University of Cambridge, University of Lincoln and Harper Adams University will be discussing the latest developments during Agri-Tech East’s ‘Pollinator’ event on 11 October 2016.
Cambridge Declaration sets out the values and objectives of the city in the wake of Brexit
A manifesto for the Cambridge city region in response to the EU Referendum result has been finalised and released. The Cambridge Declaration is a values-based document originated by Lord Lansley CBE and developed as a result of a meeting of political, academic and business leaders from the city held on 8th July.
A day in the life of an intern at Money Mover
Callum, the latest Intern at Money Mover, takes us through his typical day.
The A14 Informal Networking Meetup
The A14 Informal Networking Meetup is a relaxed environment where business owners and professionals can meet over coffee on a Friday morning.
Qi3’s Concise Strategy Review steers companies through challenging times
Every few years, companies meet a major turning point in their development. It could be a new product launch to transform the company, the need for further fund raising or exit, a major change in the management, or a radical change in the business landscape such as Brexit...