Suffolk firms buoyant as new look top 100 business survey launches for 2015
Confidence among Suffolk businesses is strong, with the majority expecting to increase profits, investment and staff levels over the next 12 months, but the availability of skilled people remains a key concern, according to a new poll from business advisers Grant Thornton and regional law firm Birketts.
Ready or not, here they come… the top 5 marketing horrors
Making mistakes is human. However, for your marketing to be successful, you need to make as few errors as possible. That way, it’ll be more wonderful than witch-like!
Sensors in Food and Agriculture programme finalised
The programme for the Sensors in Food and Agricuture Conference on 1 - 2 December at the Møller Centre, Cambridge, has been finalised. Early registration closes on 6th November.
Businesses go a shade of pink for hospital charity
Members of a business community came together and showed their commitment to patients at Addenbrooke’s this month by taking part in the Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal.
Brand Recruitment celebrates its 10th birthday
Managing Director, Ursula Colman, looks back on the past ten years of Brand Recruitment...
How can the efficacy of auto-injectors be improved?
Incidences of allergic reactions are rising[1], with approximately 200-250 million people suffering with food allergies globally. Many rely on immediate treatment using adrenalin to deal with a severe allergic reaction[2]. In the UK alone there are over 200,000 people using the drug, and most will carry auto-injectors for use in emergencies[3].
Green fingered staff from The Cambridge show their support for Addenbrooke's
Employees from local building society, The Cambridge, joined Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) and Addenbrooke’s Hospital’s gardening team recently to complete two days of volunteering.
Bidwells team takes part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge
An intrepid team of 10 from Bidwells' Cambridge office took part in the gruelling Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for the East Anglia's Children's Hospice (EACH) - and they still made it to work the next day!
Are workers with a ‘male brain’ better off?
New research shows that UK workers with a “male brain” earn significantly more than those with a “female brain”.
Mobas Group launches new brand and website for cr360
Mobas Group has developed a new brand and website for cr360, formerly Credit 360, to support international growth into diverse markets.
Guilt, shame and pressure: the emotional toll of infertility
The emotional and psychological impact of infertility is being highlighted by fertility counsellors who support patients at Bourn Hall Clinic, to increase understanding of this medical condition during ‘Fertility Awareness Week’ next week (2-8 November).
Cambridge University Hospitals appoints new chief executive
Roland Sinker has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust.
'I am an imposter' - how to overcome confidence debilitators
“The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, and wiser people so full of doubts.” Bertrand Russell, British philosopher
EnSilica establishes analog and mixed-signal design centre in Bristol
EnSilica has established a new regional office and design centre for analog and mixed-signal design in Bristol (UK) to complement its existing headquarters facility in Wokingham (UK), and verification centre of excellence and design centre in Bangalore (India).
£20,000 grant on offer to support undergraduate placements in SMEs
Grants from the Royal Society of Chemistry of up to £20,000 - to fund a chemistry student during their placement year in a chemically based SME - are open for application. The deadline is Monday 9th November.
The 7 Transformations of Leadership
Leadership is complex, and it takes time and self-awareness to become a truly great leader. This article explains the seven Transformations of Leadership and how you can become a leader others aspire to become.
150M€ of Horizon 2020 funding available for ICT projects
If you run a business or are an academic brimming with innovative ideas you can now take advantage of the largest ever EU Research and Innovation funding programme. Find out more about Horizon 2020 funding for developments in Smart systems and ICT for Factories of the Future at a briefing event on Thursday November 5th.
Festival of Ideas culminates with another packed weekend
How has prejudice towards gay men evolved? What forms does Islamophobia take in Britain today? How much power do the media have in the science-religion debate? These questions and more will be explored during the final packed weekend of the 2015 Cambridge Festival of Ideas, which will see over 60 events across the weekend with many hosted at Anglia Ruskin University on East Road.
Apprentices and employers celebrated at top regional awards
The achievements of apprentices and employers from across the region have been celebrated at an awards night backed by Cambridge Regional College.
High-fives at Stansted as another major carrier joins growing cargo network
Turkish Airlines is the latest major airline to join London Stansted Airport’s growing cargo operation when it begins new services to Istanbul today (Thursday).
Awards recognise East of England apprentices and apprentice employers
The East of England top apprentices and apprentice employers have been announced in the regional final of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2015, with Cambridge-based Bango named Medium Employer of the Year.
Phone for a doctor
Worried you might be at risk from diabetes? Check your phone: it might help stop you getting the disease. And if you already have diabetes? Your phone might even help you monitor your condition at home.
Council shortlisted for living wage champion award
Cambridge City Council is one of three local employers to be shortlisted in the Living Wage Champion Awards, which take place during the national Living Wage Week from 1-7 November.
Guest bloggers sought for The Science and Management Blog
Scientists turned managers and human resource managers in life science companies are invited to contribute articles to The Science and Management Blog.
Bidwells hosts grand opening of new Stonecross residential office
More than 100 people gathered for the grand opening of the Stonecross residential office, which has undergone a major refurbishment programme to provide the Bidwells' team with a striking new venue fit for the 21st Century.