Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
Workers across the UK will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021, the Chancellor announced today, 5 November.
BBSRC backs projects producing high-value chemicals from biotech
Nine exciting projects using cutting edge biotechnology to produce high-value chemicals have received a total of £2.2m in funding, plus a further £555k support from industrial partners.
Riverlane wins Innovate UK Sustainable Innovation Fund grant
Riverlane, which featured in Tuesday's Cambridge Network webinar on quantum computing, has won an Innovate UK Sustainable Innovation Fund grant to create a quantum enhanced battery-materials screening product, which will be set up in a 'virtual lab' environment.
Further £134m business investment to support COVID-19 recovery
Nearly 1,200 companies across the UK will share £134 million of new Innovate UK investment through its latest dedicated COVID-19 innovation recovery fund.
How to spot mental health issues in the workplace
Everyone has been affected differently by COVID-19. Some people have been on extended leave from work, others have lost their jobs, many people have faced health concerns. The events of 2020 have had a significant impact on people’s mental health.
'Professional' communication
What does being 'professional' in your communication really mean? It seems, for a lot of people, to be 'leave behind all personality'. In this video, communication coach and highly 'professional' professional Jon Torrens shows you how.
Celebration of economics and social science returns digitally
The celebration returns as the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) festival highlights the impact of research, with over 300 free events available.
Don’t delay: Invest in skills, innovation and infrastructure now to rebuild our economy – CBI
The CBI is urging the Government to act now and use this Spending Round to lay the groundwork for the UK’s long-term future.
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.