ARU makes new Board of Governors appointments
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has appointed Keith Attwood to the position of Chair of the Board of Governors, with Alicia Shaw joining the Board for the first time.
Applications close soon for MBA market analysis projects
Could your business benefit from a market analysis around a new product, treatment or service? Has your business been disrupted by COVID-19, meaning you are looking to pivot into a different market segment or geography entirely? If so, you could benefit from the insight and support of a team of MBA students from Cambridge Judge Business School.
Anthias Consulting offers full calendar of virtual classroom analytical training courses
Anthias Consulting is pleased to announce a full calendar of Virtual Classroom courses scheduled throughout the remainder of the year, with many new courses now available online.
Woeful wodges of words
Woeful wodges of words: this is one of the most basic errors of communication - and comes with an easy remedy, writes Simon Hall.
Taylor Wessing advises on the sale of Cambridge AI company SciBite to Elsevier
Taylor Wessing has advised on the sale of SciBite, a semantic AI company headquartered in Cambridge, to the global research publishing and information analytics provider, Elsevier, part of the RELX group.
Research paper examines 'icebergs' and 'elbows'
The coronavirus pandemic has expanded the common perception of who is a “key” worker to include not only doctors and pharmacists but also cleaners, janitors and other unsung heroes of the past few months.
An overview of quantum dots and UbiQD
A conversation about modern nanotechnology will almost always include a discussion about quantum dots (QDs).
Can you help inform the future of funded skills training for Cambridge?
An opportunity for employers to influence the future skills development and available support in the region.
Genomics biotech pioneer, Global Gene Corp wins $1m "Star Trek" Roddenberry Prize
The Roddenberry Foundation today announced the winners of its $1 million biennial prize—designed to advance the vision of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry—to four organizations working to better humanity amidst the challenges of the global pandemic.
Biofidelity raises $12m in Series A financing to accelerate launch of disruptive cancer diagnostic technology
Biofidelity Ltd, a Cambridge cancer diagnostics company, today announces the successful completion of a $12m Series A financing. The round was led by BlueYard Capital and backed by experienced investors including Longwall Ventures and Agilent Technologies, a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics.
Cambond Ltd and Evolve Packaging launch project to help solve the world’s biggest environmental and climate change problems
Cambond Ltd, a Cambridge biomaterials company, and Evolve Packaging are launching a project funded by Innovate UK to help solve the world’s biggest environmental and climate change problems. The project will link existing expertise in retail, re-cycling and manufacturing to take plastics destined for burning or landfill and turn them into valuable products for consumers.
UK government seeks to recruit new Executive Chair for Innovate UK
UK Research & Innovaton (UKRI) is seeking an inspirational leader with extensive business experience, international standing and a proven track record to lead Innovate UK (IUK) as its Executive Chair.
Metro Bank gets kids set for back to school with free craft event
This Sunday (23 August), Metro Bank, the UK’s community bank, will be hosting its annual Back to School event, inviting children and their families to take part in a craft activity which can be completed in store or at home.
Cambridge boasts the UK's most eco-friendly high street
New research has revealed Saint Andrew’s Street in Cambridge to be the UK's most eco-friendly high street.
Speechmatics announced as a winner in the regional stage of the Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards
Speechmatics, based on the Cambridge Science Park, has been announced as a winner in the regional stage of the Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards. It has received the accolade in the Scale-Up category which seeks to recognise a company that is growing on a rapid scale.
Global Inkjet Systems launches new customer hub
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a world-leading developer and supplier of industrial inkjet solutions, today announces the launch of its Customer Hub, which provides 24/7 access to commercial and technical information on GIS Atlas® software, hardware and ink / fluid delivery systems. The Hub replaces the former ticketing system and so makes it even easier for GIS customers to work on projects using…
Have you looked at your purchasing terms recently?
Standard terms and conditions are one of those things, much like regular dentist check-ups or funeral plans, we all know we need but we’d rather not think about them on a daily basis. After all, who has the time to ponder their own mortality or whether they’re flossing enough every day? We’ve all got better things to do!
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst announces Professor Jackie Hunter as new Chair
Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC), a leading location for development and commercialisation of cutting-edge therapeutics, is pleased to announce that Professor Jackie Hunter is to take the role of Chair in September 2020.
Cambridge entrepreneur and investor has been announced as a winner in the regional stage of the Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards
Barclays’ Entrepreneur Awards highlight and recognise entrepreneurs who are transforming their industries, the economy and society. Dr Andy Richards, CBE, has received the accolade in the Icon category which seeks to recognise entrepreneurs who have successfully turned their vision into reality.
Drive-through blood tests being offered at Newmarket Road Park and Ride
Drive-through blood tests are shortly to be available at Newmarket Road Park and Ride in Cambridge to help reduce the number of patients coming onto the Addenbrooke’s site during Covid-19.
Understanding unconscious bias in the workplace
Unconscious biases are social stereotypes that can negatively affect recruitment and other areas of people management. This week's blog looks at how training can help.
Masks can block 99.9% of Covid-linked droplets, study shows
People who wear a face mask significantly lower the risk of spreading Covid-19 to others through speaking and coughing, suggests research co-funded by UKRI.
BBC’s Mike Dilger discovers the fascinating ecology of Alconbury Weald
Urban&Civic, the master developer behind Alconbury Weald, has teamed up with TV presenter and naturalist Mike Dilger to produce the first ecology-focused episode of its new podcast series, Alconbury Weald Stories.
Unsung heroes: New competition launches to honour the East's best
The East's unsung heroes of the pandemic – such as NHS workers, delivery drivers and supermarket workers – are at the top of Britain’s new pecking order and the most respected in society, a study shows.
Bollywood films throw light on energy research
Energy studies are often highly technical. A new study from the University of Cambridge takes a far more colourful approach, using 19 Indian feature films to document household energy and appliance use.