MRS Qualification for Beth Walthew, Market Research Director
Prospect Research is very proud to announce that Beth Walthew, Market Research Director has passed the Market Research Society (MRS) Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice.
Cambridge companies compete, raising adrenaline and funds at The Stockmarket Challenge
High-octane event builds team spirit within some of Cambridge's most prominent businesses', whilst raising funds for the Hospice's new building!
Cambridge Regional College sponsors leading apprenticeship awards
Cambridge Regional College is sponsoring a top awards competition celebrating the achievements of apprentices and their employers.
Specialist nursing team empower families when they need it most
Specialist care, expert around the clock advice and detailed symptom management plans are just a few of the things that a team of highly trained, specialist nurses from East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) offer to families across the region.
Cambridge takes the top spot in the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016
East Anglia has the most satisfied students in the region. Norwich University of the Arts makes its first appearance in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide in modern university top 10.
Lookout Call achieves Platinum Award for customer satisfaction
Lookout Call has been presented with a coveted Platinum Award for customer satisfaction having achieved 90% Total Satisfaction rating. The accolade follows an in-depth survey of Lookout Call clients by Customer Survey Ltd.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal opens new laboratories at TWI
TWI is delighted to announce that HRH The Princess Royal has visited its Cambridge headquarters at Granta Park to open three new buildings dedicated to the advancement of engineering. During the morning, TWI Chief Executive Christoph Wiesner also presented Her Royal Highness with the Royal Fellowship of The Welding Institute.
Software Acumen and CamCreatives join forces to launch a practical conference
creativeConf Cambridge 2015 will provide participants with the tools needed to develop creative skills in an entertaining and inspirational way
Cambridge consultancy gear-up their fundraising for local hospice
Gleeds is raising funds for the Hospice as part of its anniversary celebrations, with some with some cycling themed activities across the month of September!
Woodfines recognised in 2015 Legal 500 Directory
Woodfines Solicitors has received excellent rankings in this year’s Legal 500 directory. The UK Legal 500 is a national directory of the best law firms and lawyers, and is split into two regions covering Woodfines’ offices; the South East (covering Bedford, Milton Keynes and Sandy) and East Anglia (covering our Cambridge office).
Bulgin launches new options for 6000 & 7000 Series Buccaneer®
Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has unveiled the latest additions to its rugged Buccaneer range, introducing solder contact options for the popular Buccaneer 6000 and 7000 series of environmentally-sealed connectors. Featuring quick and convenient locking without the need for specialist tools, these connectors provide rapid installation and a robust interface – even where…
TGAC ‘Train the Trainer’ programme launch: De Novo assembly with Australia
TGAC’s ‘Train the Trainer’ programme kicked-off with a three-day workshop of interactive and immersive training covering andragogic concepts, training methodologies and expert content on the topic of De novo genome assemblies. This is the first event as part of a wider collaboration between TGAC and Bioplatforms Australia together with their Australian partner CSIRO.
Two new partners join Penningtons Manches’ Cambridge office
The Cambridge office of Penningtons Manches LLP has further strengthened its corporate and real estate teams with the appointment of Ross McNaughton, a cross-border M&A and equity capital markets (ECM) specialist, and real estate partner, Sarah Coates.
Anglia Ruskin’s Bex Church wins ShortReel Award for film about her grandmother
A moving short film highlighting the impact of dementia has won this year’s ShortReel Award at the Cambridge Film Festival.
£150,000 to support local vegetable growers
One of Cambridgeshire’s most successful vegetable growing companies, Tompsett Burgess Growers, has just been awarded £150,000 from the Eastern Agri-Tech Growth Initiative.
Refugee-camp entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship initiatives can fill the ‘institutional void’ of long-term refugee camps, says paper authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Removing perceived barriers to increase the uptake of shared parental leave
The new shared parental leave legislation has been in place for six months now. But a report from the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) shows that while managers are generally supportive of all forms of parental leave, employees are not so confident of their managers’ support.
The three C's to ensure a cracking Christmas!
We can hear the groans as you read the title of this blog – yes, we’re ‘already’ talking about Christmas! However, it’s fast approaching folks and if you want to send out corporate gifts, arrange a Christmas party or run a festive campaign this year, you need to start now!
New Architectural History Of Downing College, Cambridge spans early days to present
A new history of a Cambridge College has been launched, written by one of its members and featuring many new photographs and drawings.
New species of human relative discovered in South African cave
The discovery of a new species of human relative was announced last week (Sept. 10) by the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University), the National Geographic Society and the South African Department of Science and Technology/ National Research Foundation (DST/NRF). Besides shedding light on the origins and diversity of our genus, the new species, Homo naledi, appears to have intentionally…
Over 22,500 council homes in the East of England face being sold off under government plans
Housing and homelessness charity Shelter has revealed the potentially devastating impact of government plans to sell off council housing, with new research showing that over 22,500 council homes in the East of England could face being sold on the private market.
Skype for Business top tips: Send an Instant Message (IM)
1plex writes - Following on from my last blog post here’s the second Skype for Business Top Tip taken from the Microsoft Office Support Website. Look out for more posts explaining some more of the basic functions in Skype for Business.
G:BOX Chemi XRQ gel imaging system used in cardiac research
G:BOX Chemi XRQ imaging system used to study mechanisms of cardiac myocyte function. Research could assist in developing stem cell therapy for heart repair
Advanced electronics will boost farmers’ incomes says speaker at Pollinator
Reducing downtime on farm equipment and improving resource utilisation are two areas where telematics is making an impact on agricultural production – but there is considerable scope for advanced engineering to make a greater contribution. A speed dating format at the next Pollinator will ensure all participants get maximum value from the meeting.
Chara Georgiadou, Country Manager at trivago
What do you need to survive and thrive at a start up? For Chara Georgiadou it was flexibility, commitment… and two weeks on the Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education General Management Programme.