Parkwalk launches second HMRC ‘approved’ EIS fund following the success of Fund I
Parkwalk, the UK’s most active investor in world changing technologies from UK universities and research institutions, has launched its second Knowledge Intensive (KI) EIS Fund. This launch follows another successful year as EIS investors recognise the significant opportunity in knowledge intensive ’deeptech’ investments.
Laura Gardner joins Birketts as new Senior Associate and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
Trade Mark Attorney Laura Gardner has joined Birketts’ talented Intellectual Property Team.
How to use a Green Screen with MS Teams
With so many of us working from home, and using Microsoft Teams to conduct meetings, having a professional sharp background is something that has eluded many, but it is possible!
Finish your talk properly
Please don't finish your talk with a slow meander; give your audience something conclusive! This video from Communication Coach Jon Torrens shows you how.
Spirited Santas get up Claus and personal for a day of festive fun in Cambridge
There were Father Christmases left, right and Santa during a day of festive fundraising at Granta Park, in Cambridge.
Volunteer now and let’s get the jabs done!
As the government ramps up its efforts to ensure everyone in the country is able to access a vaccination or booster against Covid-19, local volunteers are urgently sought to help guide and support people at vaccination sites.
Darktrace reports ICT sector most targeted by cyber-attackers in 2021
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, today reported that the information technology and communications (ITC) sector was the most targeted industry globally in 2021, as uncovered by Darktrace’s security researchers.
Cleanroom Christmas crackers – another fine year of brilliant builds
2021 was a great year for the controlled environment kings and queens at Guardtech CleanRooms– here are some of the highlights.
Net business borrowing over 2021 will be negative as UK firms repay COVID-19 debt at pace
Net UK bank to business lending is forecast to fall to minus £1.6bn over 2021, following £35bn net of corporate loans in 2020, as firms pay down debt far quicker than expected.
Early-stage tech companies from East of England featured as regional Rising Stars
Five tech companies from the East of England – two of them from Cambridge, working in health technology – have been announced as Rising Stars competition winners by Tech Nation.
Redgate survey reveals businesses are struggling to manage hybrid cloud environments
The big move to the cloud is bringing as many challenges as opportunities, a major database monitoring survey from Redgate has found. With 80% of organisations now using a mix of cloud and on-premises database environments, the survey shows that the focus of data professionals is shifting to addressing the difficulties of migrating to the cloud ahead of improving the performance of their database…
The rollercoaster of hiring and retention
Hiring and retaining new employees in this rollercoaster job market is full of twists and turns, ups and downs. Just when you’re not expecting it, and you've got your perfect candidate to sign on the dotted line, there’s a death drop awaiting you – they hit the eject button and leave you stranded.
Consortium trio secures place on central government legal panel
An innovative consortium of three law firms has been appointed to a prestigious central government panel to provide legal advice to government departments and their agencies.
Domino Printing sends seasonal thanks to staff and customers around the world
A Cambridge company is sending special thanks and festive good wishes to its staff and all its manufacturing customers located across the globe, for keeping production lines operational despite the challenges of 2021.
‘Get your boosters’ urges Cambridge MP
On Friday 10 December, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner received his Covid-19 booster jab as he saw first-hand the massive logistical operation underway at the NHS vaccination clinic at the Grafton Centre (CB1 1PS).
Statements, stories and memorable messaging
If you want people to remember your message – this is how, courtesy of a lesson in going viral, says Simon Hall…
Conscious Communications crowned for its community engagement at The Drum Social Purpose Awards 2021
Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, Conscious Communications, has won the Best in Community Engagement Award at The Drum Social Purpose Awards 2021, for its Digital Drive campaign.
New centre to foster global conversations about ethical issues raised by science
The University of Cambridge and Wellcome Connecting Science announce the launch of the Kavli Centre for Ethics, Science, and the Public, to engage publics and scientists with the ethical implications of scientific discovery and its impact on society.
A quiet revolution: post-pandemic UK university system is refocusing itself around local social and economic needs
PA Consulting launches results of its 11th survey of higher education leaders.
Changing consumer values are redefining the ‘new normal’ – EY’s latest Future Consumer Index
Consumer values have changed permanently during the pandemic, driving a desire for a more responsible form of consumption, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index.
First detailed images captured of molecule associated with ALS
Scientists have determined the structure of the molecule associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and multiple other neurodegenerative diseases.
An “immeasurable” difference: Birketts raises more than £35,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices
Leading law firm Birketts has raised more than their £35,100 target for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices – funding a vital Clinical Nurse Specialist for 12 months, and providing young people and their families with the care and support they need under the hardest of circumstances.
Business Park sells for £675,000 at Cheffins property auction
Springwater Business Park in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, sold for £675,000 at the Cheffins property auction this week.
Ride Voi’s ‘Golden’ e-scooters this Christmas to support cycling charity, Cycling Projects
Voi launches golden ticket Christmas campaign in Cambridge to support Cycling Projects charity, encouraging active travel for all.
Effective tech innovators programme aims to help corporates foster intrapreneurship
The renowned University of Cambridge Impulse Programme, created to nurture the brilliant minds of international academia, business and research organisations, is now offering its entrepreneurial course to help organisations develop an intrapreneurial ethos and accelerate innovative change.