Survival guide to becoming more agile
The COVID-19 crisis has laid bare that being in business is fraught with risk. Companies that survive are not necessarily the biggest, but they are the most agile.
Drug resistant neglected tropical disease tracked by genomic surveillance
Genome sequencing has shed light on the re-emergence of the bacterium that causes yaws, a neglected tropical disease of the skin, bones and joints. The re-emergence followed a mass drug administration (MDA) campaign that aimed to eliminate the disease in Papua New Guinea.
Vertical farming: how big is too big?
Vertical farming is growing quickly. The concept of vertical farming, the idea that crops can be grown far more efficiently indoors under controlled environmental conditions than would be possible on conventional farmland, has captured the imagination of entrepreneurs and investors alike, with dozens of start-ups being founded across the world raising ever-increasing amounts of investor capital.
New research finds respite care reduces stress and leads to fewer GP visits for parents of seriously ill children, as EACH joins call on ministers to give families a break
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is calling on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to give families of seriously ill children a break. The campaign comes as new research estimates more than one in 10 (11%) parents of children who need respite delivered by children’s palliative care providers, like EACH, would experience significantly less stress and improved mental and physical health if they could…
Birketts advises on sale of global heavyweight food coating specialist
Top 100 law firm, Birketts, acted in the sale of leading food coatings company, Bowman Ingredients Holdings Limited (Bowman), to the primary European producer of savoury ingredient solutions for the food industry, Solina, for an undisclosed sum.
Pandemic has fast-forwarded need for business rate change in East of England says CBI and Avison Young
In a new joint report, “Over-rated - Making the case for business rates reform”, the CBI and Avison Young reveal that the burden of business rates in England – at nearly 50p in the pound – will continue to climb without reform. New analysis reveals that would cost businesses at least an extra £6bn over the next 5 years.
TTP Ventus and Sensirion collaborate on high-performance microfluidic driver
Micropump manufacturer TTP Ventus Ltd today announces its collaboration with Sensirion AG – a leading manufacturer of high-quality sensor solutions – on the design of a compact high-performance microfluidic driver.
Six tips for managing difficult conversations remotely
The HR Dept. share some tips for managing difficult conversations while working remotely.
A cautionary note on the association between meteorological parameters and COVID-19 pandemic
The countries and individuals, that were indifferent in their approach to COVID-19, are now paying a huge price. In the absence of vaccine and pharmacological therapy, stringency and, human behaviours are the most effective ways of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Multisensor Plant Phenotyping System Delivers Standardised Data
Configurable with a wide range of sensors, the new HyperAixpert multisensor plant phenotyping system from Analytik draws upon advanced machine-learning based analytical software with an intuitive experiment driven design to ensure that your data acquisition is both standardised and repeatable.
Birketts’ webinar covers Housebuilding and COVID-19
Birketts has held the latest in its highly regarded series of Housebuilder seminars. Steven Kay, Head of our Housebuilder Sector Group, hosted this webinar with speakers Tom Newcombe, Head of the Planning and Environmental team, and Stefan Harris-Wright, Partner in the Construction team.
Further details on the £1,000 Job Retention Bonus
The Chancellor announced the Job Retention Bonus (“JRB”) as part of his ‘Plan for Jobs’ in July 2020. The JRB is a one-off taxable payment of £1,000 to employers, for each eligible employee who was claimed for under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”) and who remains continuously employed through to 31 January 2021, subject to conditions.
IDC excels with user-focused massage gun
International product design company, IDC (Industrial Design Consultancy), has developed another successful product for Chinese medical company, XFT. This latest product is a Percussive Massage Gun, the XFT-2020A. It was designed to take on market leaders with an improved design and attractive price point.
Marshall announces new lease for land at Cranfield
Marshall of Cambridge has confirmed that, as part of the ongoing work to find a new home for its Aerospace and Defence business, it has signed an Option Agreement for a 150-year lease on a parcel of land on Cranfield University’s proposed Air Park development.
Moonworkers' founder entrepreneurial journey cited in lepetitjournal.com
lepetitjournal.com has dedicated its cover to Moonworkers' founder, Nicolas Croix, as an example of a successful expatriation to the UK. The article relates his journey from France to Cambridge and London.
Squeezing light inside memory devices could help improve performance
Researchers have developed a method to ‘squeeze’ visible light in order to see inside tiny memory devices. The technique will allow researchers to probe how these devices break down and how their performance can be improved for a range of applications.
We’ll Meet Again: Meet Cambridge Supports Local Venues To Re-Open For Events
Cambridge’s official conference and events bureau which helps event organisers find suitable spaces for meetings and conferences through its free venue-finding service, has unveiled a support strategy to help venues re-launch their facilities following closure during the lockdown.
Leading UK bank strengthens fight against rising payments fraud and financial crime with Featurespace
As banks around the world continue fighting fraud, scams and false positives, Featurespace™, the leading provider of Enterprise Financial Crime prevention software for fraud and Anti-Money Laundering, has announced that NatWest is protecting its customers with the ARIC™ Risk Hub through enterprise-wide transaction monitoring and payments fraud detection – including threats posed by Authorised…
5 symptons that could mean you have been hacked
Would you know if you’d been hacked?
Vice-Chancellor’s awards showcase impact and engagement during the pandemic
Academics, students and professional members of staff from across the University of Cambridge have been recognised in this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Research Impact and Engagement Awards for their work in areas including COVID-19 testing, PPE production and online engagement.
Varied programme of online events celebrates Black History Month in Cambridge
Cambridge residents can join in with a programme of online and real life talks, exhibitions and events for Black History Month during October.
Oxford to Cambridge Arc: a global asset and national investment priority
The Oxford to Cambridge Arc, which the Chancellor of the Exchequer described as a “key economic priority” for the country, has unveiled its bold vision in a prospectus that has been submitted to Government. The Arc’s ambition is to unlock the potential of its assets to create a world-leading innovation economy.
OKRA raises ambitious target to 6 million predictions in Life Sciences by end of 2020
OKRA empowers the pharma industry with real-time insights amid Covid-19 uncertainty.
Birketts celebrates internal talent with round of promotions
Leading regional law firm, Birketts, has announced the promotion of 31 of its talented lawyers across four of its offices.
Cambridge Index climbs 3.3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 786.3 points or 3.3% to close at 24788. Four of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.