Information is power. Get your team to share information better
Are you happy to share information with your colleagues? And do they share their valuable information with you? A number of companies have realised that withholding key information within the organisational silos might happen more often that we might like to admit. Now a new study suggests how and when companies should restore meaningful communication across the organisation.
The Cambridge Building Society removes upper age limit for mortgage borrowers
Cambridge Building Society customers who are assessed as able to make repayments will be considered for a mortgage, regardless of how old they will be at the end of the term.
Funding to boost overseas trade for Ely seeds producer
A business in Cambridgeshire is set to boost its overseas growth thanks to a grant from the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
Is there a cure for nut allergies?
Cambridge Allergy's pilot peanut allergy clinic features on BBC 2's "Trust Me, I'm a Doctor" looking at immunotherapy treatment.
Cambridge Judge hosts biotech-focused Boot Camp
On 22 February Cambridge Judge will host the biotech-focused Boot Camp for Pitch@Palace, convened by HRH The Duke of York, KG.
Statoil signs new multiyear agreement with AVEVA for AVEVA Everything3D
AVEVA’s flagship, multi-discipline, 3D plant design solution defines a new strategy for Statoil.
Quy Mill Hotel & Spa crowned victors of Accumulator Challenge 2015
Twelve teams raise over £12,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity...
High-tech farming
New technologies will help assure food security, but there is continual resistance from some quarters, says The Scientific Alliance.
The District appoints Client Partnership Director
Creative agency The District appoints Stuart Anderson to build on existing dedication to clients and grow profile.
Working towards a hyper-connected region
Business Weekly feature on Cambridge Ahead activities includes an article by chair of the connectivity group, Faye Holland (page 15)
Fuel cell electrolyte developed to offer cleaner, more efficient energy
A new thin-film electrolyte material that helps solid oxide fuel cells operate more efficiently and cheaply than those composed of conventional materials, and has potential applications for portable power sources, has been developed at the University of Cambridge.
Families of volatile metal available for use in ALD applications
Strem Chemicals Inc in the US works with Roy Gordon’s Group at Harvard University, who produce transition metal amidinates for metal, nitride and oxide layer deposition, allowing Strem Chemicals UK to distribute them in the UK and Eire.
ARM unveils its highest performing, most power-efficient 4k-capable mobile display processor
ARM has launched its highest performing and most power-efficient 4K-capable display processor to offer cost-effective, highly efficient and superior viewing experiences.
Calling all vets! Salivary cortisol test measures pet stress
Researching biomarkers in animals or during human-animal interaction has uncovered individual behavioural triggers and accounts for some of the variability in animal behaviours.
AR and wearable tech is a marriage made for the enterprise, says Beecham Research
New report suggests that business applications will be the real drivers for augmented reality and wearable technology.
Search is on for the smartest company in Cambridgeshire
Are you the smartest company in Cambridgeshire? Bring your colleagues and find out at the EACH Charity Quiz on Thursday 14th April 2016!
Why Spiderman can’t exist: geckos are ‘size limit’ for sticking to walls
Latest research reveals why geckos are the largest animals able to scale smooth vertical walls – even larger climbers would require unmanageably large sticky footpads. Scientists estimate that a human would need adhesive pads covering 40% of their body surface to walk up a wall like Spiderman, and believe their insights have implications for the feasibility of large-scale, gecko-like adhesives.
Legal forum looks at marriage inequality overseas
Karl Dembicki of Woodfines Solcitors discusses South Australia's refusal to record David Bulmer-Rizzi's same-sex marriage on his death certificate and invites members of the Cambridge LGBTQ community to a forum led by Woodfines to discuss their legal rights.
Schools in the East shape up for Sport Relief 2016
Sport Relief is back and once again pupils and teachers from all over the East will be making every Mile count this March.
TWI appoints friction welding expert Mike Russell as Operations Director
TWI has appointed world-leading expert on friction welding Dr Mike Russell as its Operations Director. Mike takes up this new executive role to lead the company’s operational strategy and ensure the effectiveness of project delivery for TWI Industrial Members and associated stakeholders.
Stocks in Focus: Tate & Lyle
This week Oliver Phillips of NW Brown looks at Tate & Lyle following a Capital Markets Day it hosted last week for investors and analysts.
Give local people a say on buses
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner told the Commons yesterday (Tues) that local people are “being taken for a ride by many of the bus operators” and called for communities to be given “real, genuine power to plan fares and timetables, and to reflect local needs.”
New book debunks myths of attraction
A new book published tomorrow (Thursday, 21 January) reveals the scientifically-proven factors that shape the formation of relationships.
Lyn lands place on national award shortlist
An Anglia Ruskin University lecturer has been nominated for a national award for her innovative solution to connect with students on placement in far flung areas of East Anglia.
Meadows Consultancy creates new brand for well-being start-up
Alison Meadows’ boutique brand and marketing consultancy is behind the new brand identity created for one of the biggest Community Interest Company start-ups, First for Wellbeing CIC Ltd.