Plea to leave no uncertainty on organ donation
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is backing a new NHS campaign to urge families to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults in England have had the conversation.
Astronomers identify new method of planet formation
Scientists have suggested a new explanation for the abundance in intermediate-mass exoplanets – a long-standing puzzle in astronomy.
New COVID-19 saliva testing strategy could translate into easy-to-use home device
A new two-stage saliva testing strategy for SARS-CoV-2 virus infection that is simpler and easier to use than nasal swab tests has been developed by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators.
How to be creative, innovative and productive
If you need to be more creative, innovative and productive, here are five tips to help, writes Simon Hall.
Contract negotiation best practices every lawyer should know
How inside counsel can use technology to reduce risk and improve speed.
Experience the critical commodity in deal negotiation
Is a 5 year PQE lawyer worth double their 2.5 year PQE self? The answer is almost certainly yes, and perhaps triple that value if they can find a way to be more experienced than their years. Why is experience so important?
Location: the office or anywhere? Where will you be in 2021?
What on earth happened to us in 2020 and where does it leave us now? Many polls report that people have discovered real merits of working from home. The past year has seen an increase in digital nomads and working from home. Even before the pandemic, more people were seeking home-based roles for at least some of the week.
Governing catastrophes
Re-learning how to manage risk can be a template for the future governance of crises, say academics from the Centre for Business Research at Cambridge Judge Business School
Digital marketing together // flocc
If these last few months have shown us anything, it is that working together is something very important to all at flocc.
The Arm ecosystem ships a record 6.7 billion Arm-based chips in a single quarter
The Arm ecosystem continues to grow, with Arm partners signing a record 175 new licences in calendar year (CY) 2020, bringing the annual total to 1,910 licences and 530 licencees.
Is mental health and wellbeing part of your future scenario planning?
Is the mental health and wellbeing of your staff a priority and part of your future scenario planning?
What’s stopping your Direct to Consumer sales?
It’s a fair question, isn’t it? After all, we’re witnessing a surge in demand for DTC. Right now, eCommerce and rapidly changing consumer behaviour are aligning to power growth in direct-to-consumer sales.
Proper fit of face masks is more important than material, study suggests
A team of researchers studying the effectiveness of different types of face masks has found that in order to provide the best protection against COVID-19, the fit of a mask is as important, or more important, than the material it is made of.
Combined Authority sets up ‘A141 Community’ for road users
People with an interest in how the A141 road is to be improved will get a platform for their views on possible options when Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority launches its 'A141 – Have Your Say!' microsite later this month.
£340m Budget boost for Chancellor proposed through Enterprise Investment Scheme
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is presenting the opportunity for the Chancellor to attract £340m from private investors to support the country’s growing businesses by making some changes to the EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme) terms in the coming Budget.
Award-winning photographers to give ARU lecture
Two world-renowned photographers will speak at a free online lecture being put on by Anglia Ruskin University’s Cambridge School of Art.
Second breakthrough in Covid RECOVERY
A UK study involving Addenbrooke’s patients has found that a drug used to treat arthritis reduces the chances of severely ill patients dying from Covid-19.
The Rainwater Charitable Foundation announces partnership with Alborada Drug Discovery Institute
The Rainwater Charitable Foundation (RCF), one of the largest independent funders of neurodegenerative disease research, today announced that it has entered into a strategic collaborative partnership with the ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute (ADDI) funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK (ARUK) at the University of Cambridge.
Stellar panel of judges lines up for 'Future Workplace' competition
A few weeks ago, the Cambridge Independent invited all children aged 7-18 years old to enter 'Design the future workplace' competition. There has been a huge amount of positive feedback and interest, with many schools having already submitted entries.
Cambridge Ahead announces three new board members
Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation which promotes sustainable growth and quality of life, has welcomed three new members to its Operational Board.
BroadbandUK speed test performance January 2021
BroadbandUK's broadband speed test showed further solid growth in January 2021, running 192,457 speed tests in the month, putting the number of tests projected to be run this year at over 2.3 million.
Domino Printing celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
A Cambridge company is marking this year’s National Apprenticeship Week this week (8th-14thFebruary), by paying tribute to its Apprentices.
The macroeconomic factors affecting our supply chain
As the Coronavirus wreaks economic turmoil around the world, modern supply chains face unprecedented stress and are drawing an increased level of scrutiny.
Applying design thinking to developing a sustainable coaching culture
Level Seven suggests a conceptual model for applying design thinking to develop a coaching culture.
ThoughtRiver unveils Contract Acceleration Platform to help lawyers contract faster and with less risk
ThoughtRiver, the first mover and market leader in pre-signature contract review, today launches its Contract Acceleration Platform (CAP). ThoughtRiver’s CAP enables in-house legal teams and the law firms serving them to contract faster, with less risk.