Report on Jobs: permanent placements continue to rise, but rate of growth eases
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.
More job opportunities - yet increased unemployment?
There are more job opportunities than ever before, yet unemployment has increased in 2015. So what’s going wrong? Recent research has found worrying evidence that unemployment rates have increased in the first half of 2015 (according to statistics from Trading Economics).
Chinese entrepreneurs visit The Møller Centre for Global Leadership Programme
The 'Oriental MIT' brings 50 Chinese CEOs and entrepreneurs to Cambridge for a science and tech-focused global leadership programme, with Nobel prize winner Professor Sir John Gurdon and William Hague, First Secretary of State, Leader of the House of Commons, as key speakers.
Generation Z tells media companies: 'Don’t share our data'
Ninety-five percent of consumers using catch up services are unwilling to allow media companies to share their personal data with a third party, according to the findings of the KPMG Media Tracker.
New generation microbial identification and colony counting software is launched
A new generation microbial identification and colony counting software now provides rapid results with E&O Laboratories' Chromogenic media.
Woodfines solicitor appointed as Panel Deputy
Nigel Ashton, Solictor and Partner at Woodfines Solicitors, has been appointed by the Office of the Public Guardian as one of only 68 panel deputies in England and Wales.
Innova Biosciences introduces range of conjugated antibodies
Innova Biosciences (Innova), a specialist provider of bioconjugation products and services, announced today the launch of a range of conjugated antibodies. The unique range leverages Innova’s Lightning-Link® and InnovaCoat® bioconjugation technologies, to provide customers with antibodies conjugated to an extensive range of enzymes, fluorescent dyes and colloidal gold, for improved flexibility in…
Top five tips on ‘future proofing your business’
A recent Santander Breakthrough masterclass hosted in conjunction with Crieff Hydro, Scotland’s leading leisure hotel, looked at future proofing your business while retaining the values that you believe in.
Active versus passive investment portfolios
Outside of the world of financial services there does not seem to be a personality cult for the investment manager, but Neil Woodford could be an exception. However, even the best of the active managers have a digital competitor that in right market conditions can and often has out-performed the recognised stars.
Strem UK Ltd offers custom synthesis and process development service
As part of its services, Strem UK Ltd is happy to organise custom synthesis and process development which are conducted under the strictest confidence.
Hills Road paves way for unified Carter Jonas Cambridge team
Carter Jonas’ Hills Road office has been refurbished to facilitate a unified Cambridge offering.
'Modest Massarella content to keep his RFeye on the long-term prize'
Wireless industry entrepreneur Alistair Massarella is not the type to walk the streets bawling his accomplishments through a loud hailer.
University of Sussex completes multi-million pound refurb of Attenborough Centre
The University of Sussex has announced the completion of building works on the newly renovated Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, following transformative work by R H Partnership Architects (rhp).
The advantages of designing high-resistance swirl chambers for use in dry-powder inhalers
An article written by David Harris, Team’s Head of Respiratory Drug Delivery was recently featured in issue 57 of ONdrugDelivery Magazine.
New study into how music affects the brain
A new study has been launched to investigate whether musical improvisation can help people with dementia. Sarah Faber, a music therapy researcher at Anglia Ruskin University, has received a £100,000 PhD Fellowship from the Music Therapy Charity to lead the three-year project.
CRFS exhibits at DSEI 2015
CRFS will be exhibiting at DSEI 2015, the world leading defence and security exhibition. The event takes place at ExCeL London, 15-18 September 2015.
CSRmesh® creates exciting home automation opportunities
CSR plc has announced the latest version of its Bluetooth® Smart solution for the smart home – CSRmesh® Home Automation. The latest software release adds sensor and actuator models to build on the original protocol that was designed for lighting control. This makes it possible for developers to deliver a wider range of home automation solutions including control of heating, ventilation, air…
Studio 24 stays on track with Crossrail
Cambridge-based digital marketing agency Studio 24 has just launched a brand new interactive map on Crossrail’s website as part of its ongoing work with this key client.
Cambridge Science Centre joins Tim Peake's 'Destination Space'
Backed by the UK Space Agency, Cambridge Science Centre has announced that it is one of 20 centres across the UK to be chosen to join forces with the European Space Agency’s first British astronaut, Tim Peake, to deliver Destination Space.
Streets website tops rankings for UK accountants in national survey
In a recent review of the UK’s top 50 accountancy firms’ websites by one of the profession’s leading magazines Accountancy Age, Streets' website not only received a score of nine out of ten but was ranked equal first place with only five other firms also scoring nine
Millions available to help small businesses reach their full potential
For the first time European Regional Development funds are targeted at Local Enterprise Partnership areas in a major shift to more localised spending. Local firms across the country will benefit from £2.6 billion funding that will help create jobs and boost skills, the government announced today.
Bidwells team completes Prudential 100 bike ride to raise money For EACH
A team of three from leading property consultancy Bidwells has used its pedal power to complete the Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 Peloton Relay last Sunday – and has already raised over £700 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice (EACH).
UK law firm leads tech trade mission to Singapore
Law firm Taylor Vinters announces its third TechConnection event, introducing high-growth UK technology companies to Singapore as a business gateway to Asia.
Cambridge Consultants delivers out-of-this-world technology
A milestone has been reached this month in product design and development firm Cambridge Consultants’ work with Iridium Communications on its next-generation satellite broadband service.
Success – John completes 55km amazing endurance run in California
Keen runner John West, from VLSI Research, has raised over £1000 for Carers Trust Cambridgeshire by completing the gruelling Lake Tahoe Endurance challenge.