Virtual training available from Illumine Training
Illumine Training is committed to putting together value-adding virtual workshops that build on the many modules it already has. The team will adapt the material to your needs, respecting the demands of virtual delivery.
Centre for Digital Built Britain launches the Digital Twin Hub
The Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) has launched the Digital Twin Hub (DT Hub), a new online community to promote best practice in digital twins for infrastructure and as a testbed for the Information Management Framework for the built environment to enable the future National Digital Twin.
US2U Consulting celebrates 14 years of making a positive difference
US2U Consulting is pleased to celebrate its 14th birthday - although this year, like the rest of the world, its team will be doing so in unusual circumstances!
The challenges facing UK tech in the Coronavirus crisis – scaleups surveyed
This week Tech Nation surveyed leaders from 116 scaling tech companies to understand how the sector is being affected by the global pandemic and to help inform the Government on measures that can be taken to protect and support the thriving tech industry.
TRB collaborates with Hitachi on major UK rail projects
TRB Lightweight Structures is working in collaboration with Hitachi Rail – a global transport specialist at the forefront of innovation in the rail industry – on major rail projects in the UK.
Optibrium and Intellegens achieve further success in Open Source Malaria initiative
Optibrium™, leading providers of software and services for drug discovery, and Intellegens™, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge with a unique Artificial Intelligence (AI) toolset, today announced they have reached a further significant milestone in their contribution to the Open Source Malaria (OSM) initiative.
Can Cambridge find keys to unlock 'lockdown' Parliament?
Parliament needs new tech tools so MPs can scrutinise ministers, quiz experts and pass laws whilst observing social distancing. Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has joined over 100 MPs from across the political divide to call for a digital parliament
High street benefits from £22 billion grants and business rates package
Thousands of high street firms are beginning to receive £25,000 cash grants and will be exempt from business rates from today (Wednesday 1st April 2020) – as they begin to benefit from a £22 billion package.
Cambridge companies unite to meet the COVID-19 ventilator challenge
Five leading medical device companies - all based in Cambidge - have come together to help meet the need for ventilators during the coronavirus crisis.
Planning and Environmental Law - the relevance of the Government’s coronavirus restrictions on legal tests requiring continuous uninterrupted use
The unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic is affecting every part of our daily working and personal lives. This includes the temporary closure of business premises under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020 and the social distancing and self-isolation requirements under the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020. Brendon…
TWI supports NHS with blood donation session
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is at TWI's onsite conference facilities, the Granta Centre, on Wednesday 8 April to run their latest donation session – donate to help give the gift of life.
Cambridge CAMRA presents awards despite Covid-19 shutdown
Last evening (Tuesday 31st March), was due to have been Gala Night for Cambridge & District CAMRA. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this event, along with all CAMRA gatherings nationwide until at least the end of June, has been cancelled.
Horizon Discovery and Pharmahungary report positive early-stage results for novel micro-RNA therapeutic for ischemic heart diseases
Micro-RNA compound is found suitable for further development following favourable pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study results.
15 tried and tested tips for working from home
Like it or loathe it, working from home is the new normal - at least for the foreseeable future.
COVID-19: An update on residential property transactions
The response to the Coronavirus epidemic, and the impact on residential property transactions, continues to evolve. Further guidance to the legal profession has been issued, following talks between various departments of Government, the Law Society, the Land Registry and others. Simon Cooper of Hewitsons explaiins.
Adapting to adversity: Maintaining deal velocity amidst disruption
The ability to guarantee a particular volume of successfully closed deals in any given quarter has always been an inexact science for companies. This is important because growth is a universal metric of success for businesses across all industries. It is also a core business goal that should align different functions within an organisation, with all teams pulling together to attract new customers…
Cambridge companies unite to meet the COVID-19 ventilator challenge
Team Consulting working on the UK Government's ventilator programme. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2yklO4c
Domino Printing supports vital sectors in current crisis
Domino Printing is demonstrating its commitment to supporting its customers in vital sectors in the current COVID-19 crisis – in order to maintain supply chains in the face of soaring demand for essential products.
New insolvency measures to help companies keep trading
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority has issued a further update for businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including information about new insolvency measures.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – protecting people in critical situations
Like so many essential workers across the UK, the team at Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is pulling out all the stops to support the global battle against Covid-19.
COVID-19 updates from Woodfines LLP
Woodfines LLP now has a page dedicated to all things COVID-19, providing regular updates and articles on how to get you and your business through these uncertain times.
Identification of viruses and bacteria could be sped up through computational methods
A new multinational study has shown how the process of distinguishing viruses and bacteria could be accelerated through the use of computational methods.
University uses spin-out company’s innovation to co-ordinate donations of equipment in fight against COVID-19
A logistics centre has been set up by Cambridge University to process donations of personal protective equipment - including face masks, gloves and visors from Cambridge labs – and make it readily available to NHS medics battling the COVID-19 outbreak.
CyanConnode publishes interim results: reduced operating costs and increased cash from debtors
CyanConnode Holdings plc (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in narrowband radio frequency (RF) mesh networks, today announces its interim results for the 12 months ended 31 December 2019.
XFT steps ahead with IDC designed foot drop device
IDC has worked with XFT to develop the fourth generation of its foot drop device, which helps patients with certain neurological conditions walk again. The device marks a great advance in technology, being the first device of its kind to have fully integrated electrodes moulded right into the strap in an all-in-one design.