Learning from wolves
Ecological theories of adaptation can help businesses adjust to unprecedented planetary shifts, says new study co-authored by Jennifer Howard-Grenville of Cambridge Judge.
Temporary closure of Newmarket Road from 26 March
As part of the works to install an underpass to construct the Chisholm Trail, a new foot and cycle route through the city, Newmarket Road will be closed to all traffic between 8pm on Friday 26 March and 6am on Friday 2 April 2021.
Commercial landlords and tenants need to communicate as footfall down almost 75% year-on-year
Landlords and tenants must communicate to resolve the cash flow problems caused by national lockdowns and persistently low footfall, says Partner in Birketts’ Commercial Property Team, Stuart Raven.
New smart signals being trialled to ease traffic flow in Cambridge
A new traffic signal control method is to be trialled at some of the busiest junctions in Cambridge to help cut congestion and improve air quality.
Cambridge Festival book club is giving away free books
Discover the incredible story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells enabled a scientific revolution and contributed to numerous incredible developments and life-saving treatments over the past 70 years.
Innovation and collaboration drive launch of new inkjet print engine
Chinese OEM, King Tau has launched a new industrial-grade print engine, incorporating Xaar's advanced printhead technologies.
PA Consulting announces sustainability commitment of Science Based Targets (SBTs) to 1.5°C
PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, today announces its commitment to setting Science Based Targets (SBTs) to ensure its environmental practices contribute to limiting the global temperature rising beyond 1.5°C. The SBT Initiative (SBTi) is a partnership between UNGC, Carbon Disclosure Project, World Resources Institute and the WWF to propel climate action in…
'New benchmarks set' in YTKO’s support for 50,000+ businesses and disadvantaged entrepreneurs
Over 22,000 businesses and nearly 31,000 disadvantaged entrepreneurs have been supported by Ely-based YTKO Group over a 14-year period, enabling inclusive economic growth from start to scale, according to the findings of a new independent full economic impact evaluation of its public-funded work.
Nokia invites innovators to enter the Bell Labs Prize 2021
Nokia has announced the launch of the Nokia Bell Labs Prize 2021, an annual global competition for researchers with disruptive innovations that have the potential to change the way we live, work and communicate.
Studio 24 launches the HS2 Job Brokerage platform
As full construction starts on HS2, thousands of jobs and supply chain opportunities have been created. Studio 24 worked with HS2 to develop a Job Brokerage platform, which brings together all HS2 related jobs from all contractors across the country.
Light Blue Fibre Q&A - Kao Data
Last month, Kao Data took part in a webinar to showcase the collaboration between it, bandwidth infrastructure provider euNetworks and Light Blue Fibre, the new full-fibre network for the research, life sciences and technology sector in Cambridge.
What's contract acceleration and how does it improve negotiation?
Contract negotiation is a lengthy, overly complex process. But adopting contract acceleration helps lawyers gain more control, reduce risk and close deals faster.
Professor Mauro F Guillén announced as next Director of Cambridge Judge Business School
Professor Mauro F Guillén, a prominent expert, award-winning scholar and teacher at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has been appointed the next Director of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Lockdowns linked to rise in eating disorder symptoms
New research indicates that lockdowns to help tackle the spread of COVID-19 could be linked to an increase in symptoms associated with eating disorders.
100 years and counting with the Lucas Family
Marshall is often described as a family but for the Lucas’ that’s quite literally the case. Dad Tim Lucas and his twin sons Matt and Joshua all graduated from the Marshall apprenticeship scheme and have gone on to forge successful careers within Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group.
Blood testing station closed until Monday
Patients are advised that the blood testing station at Newmarket Road Park and Ride in Cambridge will now be closed until Monday due to high winds, for public safety and repair work.
Stamp Free launches world’s first independent digital postage stamp targeting post and logistics sectors
Stamp Free Limited, the digital postage stamp company, is pleased to announce the launch of its Stamp Free Digital Postage Solution™. Initially targeted at postal and logistics sectors, the solution is the first in the world to be offered by a company that is independent of postal services.
Gautam Buddha International Airport deploys Sepura SC20 TETRA radios
Gautam Buddha International Airport has become the second airport in Nepal to deploy a TETRA communication solution, following on from Tribhuvan International Airport. The solution will be led by Sepura SC20 hand held radios, providing the airport’s security and operations team with the standard of secure, robust, reliable communications devices required to safely manage operations.
Darktrace bolsters Board with appointment of Paul Harrison
Darktrace, a leading autonomous cyber security AI company, today announced that Paul Harrison has agreed to join the Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.
Birketts advises leading office interior design company on management buy-out
Leading regional law firm, Birketts, has advised Cambridge Office Environments Limited (COEL) on a successful management buy-out for an undisclosed sum. It is hoped that this investment opportunity will give the experienced management team behind COEL more influence over the company’s future.
New investment to revolutionise microplastic and climate research
The environmental science community is set to tackle pressing global issues using new research infrastructures funded through the NERC 2020 Capital Call. The £10.8 million fund will support 11 new capital assets that will support research into fields such as air and water quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
World-first sustainable office retrofit begins at new CISL headquarters
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) has announced the start of works on its new visionary headquarters. This world-first for a retrofitted sustainable office building will set new standards for low energy use, carbon emissions and impact on natural resources as well as user experience and wellbeing.
Placenta is a dumping ground for genetic defects
In the first study of the genomic architecture of the human placenta, scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Cambridge and their collaborators have confirmed that the normal structure of the placenta is different to any other human organ and resembles that of a tumour, harbouring many of the same genetic mutations found in childhood cancers.
IDTechEx discusses opportunities for additively manufactured electronics
Additively manufactured electronics is an emerging approach that takes printed electronics into the third dimension. Printing both structural material and conductive traces offers benefits that include extensive design freedom, rapid development iterations, and more compact devices. IDTechEx divides the sector into two aspects: 'fully additive' and 'printing onto 3D surfaces'. Both have multiple…
Performers push the boundaries at this year’s Cambridge Festival
The past year has been a challenging one for the performing arts, but challenge breeds innovation and the Cambridge Festival will showcase an array of exciting experiments in distance performing from leading artists and thinkers.