5 ways to improve your high volume recruitment strategy
High volume recruitment may not seem like a hot topic right now, but plenty of businesses around East Anglia have had to continue recruiting throughout lockdown, and some of them have had to do so on a massive scale.
Pfizer and BioNTech conclude Phase 3 study of COVID-19 vaccine candidate, meeting all primary efficacy endpoints
NEW YORK and MAINZ, GERMANY, November 18, 2020 — Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE today announced that, after conducting the final efficacy analysis in their ongoing Phase 3 study, their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, BNT162b2, met all of the study’s primary efficacy endpoints.
New Timestrip indicators track vaccine cold chain specifications
Timestrip®, the developer of smart indicator technology, has released two new ranges designed to be used with the latest coronavirus vaccines now becoming available. The indicators track temperature and time, and will ensure that vaccines are fresh when administered to patients.
New rail tech roll-out set to bring more reliable journeys and boost jobs
The roll out of digital signalling – set to improve safety and slash delays – has been accelerated through £1.2 million of new government funding announced by Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris today (November 18).
Cambridge Innovation Capital leads £7.1M Series A investment in Seldon
Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), the venture capital investor enabling visionaries to build global, category-leading companies in the Cambridge ecosystem, is pleased to announce that it has co-led a £7.1M Series A investment in Seldon, the Open Source DevOps company providing enterprises with the tools to manage, serve and optimise their Machine Learning models at scale, alongside AlbionVC…
Cambridge tech leader joins Sorex Sensors
University of Cambridge sensor technology spin-out Sorex Sensors has announced the appointment of Martin Frost CBE to its board as a non-executive director. He is a co-founder and former CEO of surgical robotics company CMR Surgical, which he helped take from start-up to global commercialisation in just six years.
Multi-module approach sets PDH apart from the rest
The bane of both customers and patients, one module per platform has become the typical approach of many digital service providers. This approach only increases cost, lead time, and complication. But Priority Digital Health (PDH) isn’t like any other digital service provider.
Birketts assists with acquisition of high profile inn for leading hospitality brand
Top 100 law firm Birketts has advised one of the UK’s leading hospitality businesses, Chestnut, on its acquisition of high profile Essex-based inn, The Cricketers, for an undisclosed sum.
Blue Smile delighted to receive generous help from DS Smith to address Covid challenge
Blue Smile was delighted by the help received from a local company, DS Smith, to make it possible for children struggling with difficult emotions to have Covid-safe access to the play materials they use during their 1:1 sessions.
New green materials could power smart devices using ambient light
Researchers have developed environmentally friendly materials that could harvest enough energy from indoor light to power wireless smart devices.
Reviving the East 0f England: new approach can propel region beyond Covid recovery to fairer future - CBI
Targeted action to boost skills and develop physical and digital infrastructure is vital if the East of England is to build back better from the economic ravages of coronavirus, says a new report from the CBI.
UK researchers dial in to the sound of Mars
Researchers from the UK have used NASA data to create new mobile phone ringtones that are quite literally out of this world.
Adder does the double in 'The Manufacturer' Top 100 Awards
Adder has made the coveted Manufacturer Top 100 List for the second year running, and this time with not one, but two, of its manufacturing team. Designed to represent everything inspiring about UK manufacturing, the awards acknowledge individuals who have made a significant impact in the manufacturing industry while carving the way for a successful future in the businesses they represent.
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Oil and gas industry to benefit from new Cambridge-based permeation and ageing laboratory for composite pipe materials
The Non-metallic Innovation Centre (NIC), a partnership between TWI Ltd, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC) which is based at TWI’s headquarters building in Cambridge UK, has opened a dedicated laboratory that has the capacity to undertake specialist permeation and ageing tests.
Team Coaching Boutique welcomes new Senior Associates
Team Coaching Boutique (TCB) would like to welcome its two new Senior Associates, Deborah Russell and Elena Hinova.
Seasonal influenza vaccines - high on the global agenda
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines and infectious diseases, releases an updated global demand analysis for seasonal influenza vaccines.
AlgoDynamix launches Quantum Computing for more powerful forecasting
18 November 2020, London, New York: AlgoDynamix, the leader in behavioural based forecasting for financial markets, announced today the launch of powerful new Quantum Computing capabilities.
Healx’s Rare Treatment Accelerator 2.0 opens to unlock the power of repurposed drugs for rare diseases
Healx, the AI-powered, patient-inspired technology company specialising in treatments for rare diseases, has today opened applications to v.2.0 of its Rare Treatment Accelerator. Building on the success of their v.1.0 call last year, which was focused on patient group partnerships, Healx is now looking to build a global network of academic groups, patient groups and early-stage biotechs to…
Food for the soul: our award-winning pro bono partnership
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination (CCI) is an arts and well-being organisation that KISS has worked with on a pro bono basis since 2013. The team says: "We’re thrilled to say that together we won the National Arts Fundraising School #emcees award for the Best Corporate Partnership 2020."
Register your interest to join a peer network programme
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is considering launching a pilot of the Peer Networks programme which is funded by Central Government to support businesses across the region.
Kick Start Scheme explained
Rebecca Davies of HR Ready covers the ins and outs of the government funded Kick Start Scheme.
Legal challenge to new permitted development rights and changes to use classes order fails
The High Court has today dismissed the claim for Judicial Review of the introduction of new permitted development rights and amendments to the Use Classes Order brought by the Rights: Community: Action Group in August. Gemma Dudley of Hewitsons explains.
Trinity Hall offers students a taste of normality with 'Formal Hall at Home'
Trinity Hall launched a new lockdown-friendly 'Formal Hall at Home' takeaway dinner initiative this weekend to offer students a taste of normality amid the pandemic. The delicious three-course takeaway dinner was sold-out, proving popular and well worth the students donning their gowns for.
How to make lean business development work for you
Looking to grow more quickly with less risk and at a lower cost? If so, you should think and act more like a start-up. It's time to get lean!