Runway works underway at London Stansted as trucks replace take-offs
London Stansted’s engineering team is using the unprecedented grounding of aircraft across the globe as a unique opportunity to move planned overnight runway maintenance works to daytime hours.
Rewind! Catch up with Cambridge Network webinars
If you've missed any of the free webinars hosted by Cambridge Network during the past few weeks, you can catch up now – they are all available on the Network's YouTube channel.
Forming the UK's diagnostic industry for C-19
Cambridge Network's Executive Director, Claire Ruskin, has been asked to help the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) find the companies that are ‘forming the UK’s diagnostic industry’ in the context of COVID-19.
Taylor Wessing advises Gousto on £32 million fundraising round
Taylor Wessing advises Gousto, the UK’s largest online meal-kit manufacturer, on its latest £32 million fundraising round.
Join ARU experts for health and wellbeing event
Experts from Anglia Ruskin University’s School of Psychology and Sport Science will discuss how the COVID-19 lockdown is posing challenges for our health and wellbeing – as well as provide tips to keep physically and mentally active – during a live webinar on Thursday, 23 April (3-4pm).
IDTechEx publishes new report on COVID-19 diagnostics
Dr Luyun Jiang, Dr Michael Dent and Dr Ivan De Backer, leading industry experts and Technology Analysts at IDTechEx, have released a new report entitled 'COVID-19 Diagnostics: Technologies, Players and Trends'.
Virtual meetings & events (ticked)
The way we meet, share ideas and even socialise has undoubtedly changed and virtual meetings have now become the new normal.
Experts take part in free online event organised by Anglia Ruskin University
Major figures from the worlds of retail, marketing and behavioural science will join academics this week to discuss consumer behaviour during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as offer insights into how shopping habits may change once the pandemic is over.
Register for online training in GC & GC-MS
Following its very successful first virtual classroom training course, Anthias Consulting is looking ahead to the Complete GC & GC-MS course on 27th April. This course covers all the practical theory you need to know about GC and its related techniques including GC-MS along with strategies and steps for method development, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Free webinar: How to stand out to employers in the current climate
With the lockdown forcing many companies to lay off their staff, how do people pick themselves up and get back into the job market? A free Cambridge Network webinar this Wednesday (22 April) with Sharon Livermore, Director at Kameo Recruitment, aims to help.
Mologic launches new lab-based COVID-19 antibody tests
Mologic Ltd, a leading developer of lateral flow and rapid diagnostic technologies, today announced that it will begin manufacturing its laboratory diagnostic test for COVID-19.
Government launches Future Fund for innovative companies
A new scheme, due to launch next month, will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme now up and running
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.
Government launches Vaccine Taskforce to combat coronavirus
A new Vaccine Taskforce will drive forward, expedite and co-ordinate efforts to research and then produce a coronavirus vaccine.
The 2.6 Challenge: what can you do?
Kidney Research UK calls on supporters to join The 2.6 Challenge from Sunday 26 April 2020.
Coronavirus: the science explained
UK Research and Innovation has launched a new website for anyone interested in the science of COVID-19.
Funding secured for research into bespoke 3D printed support braces
Dr Sebastian Pattinson, leader of the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering’s Complex Additive Materials Group, has been awarded grant funding to develop bespoke 3D printed support braces.
Historic England announces Covid-19 emergency response fund
Historic England has launched an emergency fund to help tackle the impact of Coronavirus on the heritage sector.
How can we make better working environments for everyone, post Covid-19?
How is remote working affecting you and your business? Take part in Layrd Design's Workspace Review by completing a short survey: it aims to investigate the best ways in which to improve our working lives to promote better mental and physical health, post lockdown.
Starring on the screen
How to look your authoritative and beautiful best when running a webinar, holding a video call, or even being interviewed for the television. Ten top tips from Simon Hall...
Leading European cancer centres share guidance on making their operations ‘pandemic proof’
Seven of Europe’s leading cancer centres have published a report detailing how they have organised their healthcare systems at an unprecedented scale and pace to make their operations ‘pandemic proof’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
IIASA-NERC collaborative research fellowships awarded
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) have awarded three fellowships to support talented early career researchers in delivering challenging research and supporting collaboration between the two organisations.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme online service launches Monday
The online claim service for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be launched on GOV.UK on Monday (20 April). Any entity with a UK payroll can apply, including businesses, charities, recruitment agencies and public authorities.
COEL is on hand to help
COEL, the Cambridge based office design and fit out company, continues to help local businesses during the lockdown, operating a number of government approved essential services.
A winning way to make a brand more appealing…
Remember when you were a little kid playing with your friends? You probably still recall how grumpy you would get after losing a sports match, or how genuinely good you would behave if, instead, you won it. We’ve all been there. We then grow older and pretend to manage emotions and focus on cooperation rather than competition, but it seems that the human brain is still wired for the latter,…