Why is Cost Reduction even a 'thing' if we make every effort to get the design right?
With 75% of of the cost of a product being locked-in by the designers early in the development, it is critical that the design (and specifically the concept) is as right as it can be from the off. Why then is Cost Reduction even a thing then if we make every effort to get the design right?
Five Non-Executive Directors to bring wealth of leadership experience to CAM delivery company
Five candidates with a combined wealth of experience delivering major projects, managing big budgets and with a record of exceptional leadership across business and the public sector, have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of the Cambridgeshire Autonomous Metro (CAM) delivery company.
Salus Wellness Clinics move to new premises
After 10 successful years based in Norfolk Street, Salus Wellness Clinics have recently moved into a new building, still in the heart of Cambridge, near Cambridge railway station.
Students’ tough week living off foodbank parcel
Social Work students at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) lived off foodbank packages for a week to learn about food poverty and raise money for charity.
Next steps for Cambridge Climate Charter
Local MP Daniel Zeichner has backed a new push for Cambridge businesses to go green by adopting the Cambridge Climate Charter ahead of "From Ambition to Action", an online event taking place on Monday (30th November).
Cambridge University Department of Engineering joins £6.1m programme to transform the capabilities of silicon chips
Researchers from the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering have started work on a £6.1m UKRI-EPSRC programme grant to transform the way data is communicated and processed on silicon chips.
London Stansted eyes zero-emission aircraft in the next decade with new challenge to the aviation industry
Next-generation, zero-emission planes could be operating out of London Stansted within the next 10 – 15 years thanks to a new competition by the airport’s owner to drive advances in aviation technology.
Porotech launches groundbreaking micro-LED product
University of Cambridge spin-out Porotech has announced the launch of its first product based on its breakthrough gallium nitride (GaN) production technique that is set to transform the electronics industry. The company has launched the world’s first commercial native red LED epiwafer for micro-LED applications.
The Boat Race 2021 to be raced at Ely, Cambridgeshire
The Boat Race Company Limited (BRCL) has announced that The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge will be held on the Great Ouse at Ely in April 2021. The event will see the 166th Men’s and the 75th Women’s boat races.
Car-free co-housing community is the UK’s ‘Project of the Year’
Cambridge’s Marmalade Lane wins RICS’ Social Impact Project of the Year Award.
Enter the Cambridge Design and Construction Awards
The Cambridge Design and Construction Awards are open for entries.
Volunteer to make a difference and inspire young people
Could you spare some time to inspire young people and help them learn about career opportunities? Form the Future – whose mission is to connect young people to a world of career possibilities, inspire them to dream big and empower them to fulfil their potential – is looking for volunteers from local companies to assist with its events.
East Anglia employment marketing on the rise
As much of the country is trying to navigate new tier systems going into the Christmas period, a recent employment survey in East Anglia shows the employment market in the region is on the rise.
New South Cambridgeshire parish to be created to govern Northstowe
Northstowe – the South Cambridgeshire development which when complete will have around 10,200 homes and 26,200 residents – is to be governed by a newly created Northstowe Town Council.
Microbiomes help predict the future of the Atlantic
The world’s oceans are facing a worrying suite of threats caused by humans. Marine ecosystems are changing faster than ever before, as a result of overfishing, pollution, and global warming – which causes changes in ocean chemistry and threatens marine species. These silent shifts will have profound impacts on animals and people everywhere, so understanding them is crucial.
UK-German collaborative research projects announced
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG) announce 18 collaborative research projects.
Service sector optimism suffers in quarter to November – CBI
Optimism deteriorated across the service sector in the three months to November, according to the latest CBI Quarterly Service Sector Survey.
10to8's offers appointment scheduling software for free until Valentine's Day to help care homes arrange safe visits for their vulnerable
10to8 is providing its appointment scheduling software solution free for care homes until Valentine’s Day 2021. Any care home, nursing home, or long-term care facility can take this offer up.
National living and minimum wage increases confirmed
On 25 November 2020, the Chancellor confirmed as part of the Spending Review that the Government would be adopting the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission to increase the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage with effect from April 2021.
CPFT improves efficiency using AV Xpert’s video conferencing solutions
Find out how AV Xpert helped Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT ) to improve efficiency using its latest video conferencing solutions.
Tier 2 for Cambridge: Comments on tier decisions in East of England
Following the announcement that Cambridge will be put into Tier 2, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner commented: “The threat from the virus remains very real and it will be important that everyone in the city takes care to protect one another.
Wellbeing and work efficiency tailored into COEL's design and fit out for Crafted
Crafted is an award-winning digital agency. Having relocated to a larger purpose-built HQ, the agency sought to expand its office space to accommodate its increasing headcount and create a hub that supports flexible working and enhances staff wellbeing.
Paediatric HealthTech wins Accelerate@Babraham with AstraZeneca Start-up Pitching Competition to secure £10,000
The Babraham Research Campus’ third cohort of Accelerate@Babraham life science start-ups - ArkVax, Paediatric HealthTech, ConcR and Stroma Biosciences - went head-to-head yesterday (Weds); competing for £10,000 additional funding generously donated by CMS Ventures in the Accelerate@Babraham with AstraZeneca: Start-up Pitching Competition.
The Cambridge reintroduces low deposit options for customers in its heartland
The Cambridge has announced that it has reintroduced two products for customers who are only able to access a 10% deposit. These low deposit options are offered exclusively to customers in the Cambridgeshire area.