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,…
Investing in turbulent times
One of the challenging questions being asked by our clients has been “what should I be doing with my investments in these turbulent markets?”. One of Martin-Redman Partners' Independent Financial Advisers, Sarah Austin, wrote an article about this not too long ago which is paraphrased here.
Four Anglia Ruskin students make V&A shortlist
Talented Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) students have secured four of the five places on the shortlist for this year’s V&A Student Illustrator of the Year award.
Cambridge engineers scoop innovation accolade in Jaguar Land Rover Awards
Predictive touch technology developed by Cambridge engineers in collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover has won an innovation prize.
Bango completes investment from NHN Corp
South Korean mobile commerce leader becomes a strategic investor in Bango, expanding the partnership.
InsurTech Sprout.ai completes $2.5m seed funding
London-based claims automation platform BlockClaim rebrands to Sprout.ai and announces new funding from Amadeus Capital Partners.
Lighting the future for key workers
Last night saw the third secret venue in Cambridge’s #LightItBlue campaign revealed, as Anglia Ruskin University Nursing School was illuminated. This was in unison with the 8pm Clap For Carers movement to thank key workers for the fantastic work they are doing to help us all.
Plextek and Design Momentum enter into a strategic partnership
Plextek Services Ltd and Design Momentum Ltd are pleased to announce they have entered into a strategic partnership to develop scientific instruments and laboratory equipment for life sciences. The partnership brings together Plextek’s expertise in electronic engineering design & development at its ISO13485-certified premises with Design Momentum’s 25 years of experience in innovative…
COVID-19 and the implications for business immigration
The coronavirus outbreak has caused a great deal of disruption for all employers across the UK. However, for those that sponsor migrant workers under the points-based system, the closure of borders, the closure of businesses and remote working of staff has caused additional complications, says Gemma Hill of Hewitsons.
Shedding light on dark traps
Researchers pinpoint the origin of defects that sap the performance of next-generation solar technology.
TRB produces face visors for healthcare workers on the COVID-19 frontline
TRB Lightweight Structures is using its material science knowhow and specialist equipment to produce vital personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the Foster + Partners design in the fight against COVID-19. The company has redeployed personnel and machinery that normally create advanced composite components for electric vehicles to produce an innovative reusable face visor, and is now…
London Stansted pays tribute to NHS heroes
London Stansted has created its own special tribute to the heroes of the NHS with a giant ‘thank you’ message on its airfield.