Podcast offers 'key’ business ideas from Timpson CEO
James Timpson, CEO of key-cutting and shoe-repair business Timpson, tells the Social Ideas Podcast at Cambridge Judge Business School why the company hires ex-prisoners and terms its 4,500 employees ‘colleagues’ rather than ‘staff’.
New Trustworthy Autonomous Systems projects launched
Six new research projects have been launched to tackle challenges to the development of autonomous systems.
The Cambridge opens new Cherry Hinton store - its largest yet
The Cambridge is putting customers first, following significant investment in its new location at the heart of the Cherry Hinton community.
Furlough to remain open until December 2020
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on 31 October 2020, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”), which was due to end, is being extended until December 2020 and the cost to employers will reduce compared to October 2020. The Job Support Scheme will be postponed until the CJRS scheme ends.
Voi offers free e-scooter rides to NHS and emergency service workers to get them to work during Lockdown 2.0
The micro-mobility company Voi is offering free rides to NHS and Emergency Service staff in the regions where it operates to help them travel safely, using a social distancing mode of transport during Lockdown 2.0. Free rides will be available to NHS and Emergency Service workers in the cities where Voi has trials, including Cambridge, Birmingham, Northampton, Liverpool, Bath and Bristol.
Crayfish is 4! Reflections from Ting Zhang, Founder & CEO
"We have just celebrated the 4th anniversary of Crayfish’s incorporation," writes Ting Zhang, Founder & CEO.
Opportunities for Science comms
The science communication landscape is one of many things that have been fundamentally upended by today’s pandemic. The role of that amorphous thing called ‘science’ in our lives has never been more public, more discussed or more appreciated. This is an opportunity for those marketing complex products but it’s also exposing the enduring tensions in science-based communications.
Virtual Oxbridge meet-up focuses on positive future for conferences and events
The first-ever virtual meeting of event professionals from Cambridge and Oxford has just taken place – with representatives from 60 venues, including Colleges, University facilities and hotels checking in to share ideas on the future hosting of conferences and events in their cities.
Where to start when navigating the recent COVID restrictions
The HR Dept breaks down some essential information for employers...
Here we go again!
Here we go again! Some of us bored of the topic and wishing life would go back to normal … others not in a good place … and some of us doing well. So many different opinions too.
Inside the world's first data-driven invention lab
Join a webinar on Monday 16 November to hear the story behind the BIC-Iprova Invention Lab. Want to know more about why BIC chose to open a dedicated invention lab, or the technology and thinking which lie behind the digital transformation of invention?
Featurespace named overall winner of Global Fast Track Programme at Hong Kong FinTech Week
Featurespace™, the leading provider of Enterprise Financial Crime prevention software, has been named the overall winner of the inaugural Global Fast Track Programme, a contest created to help local and global enterprises grow and accelerate innovation through Hong Kong's diverse fintech ecosystem.
Bango and BT partnership sees first launch with BritBox
Bango (AIM: BGO), the global platform for data-driven commerce, announces it is powering bundled subscription services for BT, the UK’s leading telecommunications company. BT has selected the Bango Platform as a key integration point to deliver a range of third-party products and services to its customers. The partnership between Bango and BT will open-up greater entertainment and commerce…
Tell your story
Your story is interesting, and a valuable resource for connecting with people. In this video, communication coach and story addict Jon Torrens explains how.
Form the Future’s conference tackles the impact of Covid-19 on young people – and how to help them prepare for the new world of work
Form the Future’s Annual Conference, which is the largest gathering of employers and school leaders in Cambridge and a unique opportunity to hear and contribute to the discussion on how we are preparing young people for successful transitions into work, will take place on Tuesday 1st December from 3-5pm. It will be a virtual event.
International talent: How to retain, recruit & motivate overseas hires
This month, all eyes fall on the Brexit transition period which is steadily creeping up on us. Join Enterprise Europe Network and KPMG for a webinar on retaining, recruiting and motivating international talent during the transition period.
Lack of understanding of common heart condition leads to missed treatment opportunities, study suggests
Poor awareness of a condition known as Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) – the cause of a half of all cases of heart failure in England – could be hindering opportunities to improve care for patients, say researchers from the Universities of Cambridge, Manchester, and Keele.
Cambridge business helps young people make their mark
The UK Youth Parliament is launching a new campaign with a special opportunity for 11-18 year olds across the UK to have their say on the big issues of the day - and it is all happening on a website designed in Cambridge.
Bamboo Systems hosts Fireside Chat and Tech Showcase at DCD>Europe
Bamboo Systems, a provider of revolutionary Arm-based servers architected to meet the needs of today’s software design and data centre demands, today announced its founder and Chief Scientific Officer John Goodacre will host a Fireside Chat and CEO Tony Craythorne will host a Tech Showcase during the 19th annual DCD>Europe Virtual Conference next week.
R&D investments spearhead push to block cyber security attacks
A pioneering programme of research and development to prevent the prevalence of damaging cyber security attacks is moving ahead at pace with the announcement of two new funding awards.
Communicating through Covid
If you're fearful of what the new lockdown will mean for your business or organisation, these four OARS can help, writes Simon Hall...
The medical device regulatory regime in Great Britain and Northern Ireland after 31 December 2020
The UK exited the European Union (EU) on 31 January 2020. A transition period exists until 31 December 2020, during which time medical devices continue to be regulated as if the UK is still a part of the EU.
New University of Cambridge study shows how personality can influence lockdown behaviour
Researchers from Cambridge, Columbia and Harvard universities surveyed more than 101,000 people in 55 countries to find out whether they had been staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak, beginning in late March.
Self-deprecation
Being self-deprecating could backfire, so it's best avoided in the opinion of lovably British communication coach Jon Torrens, who explains the details of this risky technique.
Focus on COVID-19 deaths in under-65s for better insights into infection rates across populations, say researchers
Simply comparing the total number of deaths across countries may provide a misleading representation of the underlying level of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, because of large differences in reported COVID-19 death rates in elderly populations in different countries.