The new world of webinars
After a steep learning curve of experience, communications consultant Simon Hall offers ten top tips on making the new world of webinars work in these days of coronavirus, homeworking and social distancing....
Zero emissions waste collections
People in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City will soon see an electric bin lorry collecting recycling, after the shared waste service between their Councils purchased one.
Drop in beef sales prompts urgent action
World’s first fully-traceable livestock marketplace, Breedr, launches free app to bolster beef producers’ profits.
The connected brain
Team Consulting's Ben Wicks discusses recent breakthroughs in brain science, how we can make progress in medical treatment of the brain, and the impact of regulations in this field.
How to scale a tech team
Something different and hopefully inspirational to listen to. Douglas Squirrel is the guest for episode 18 of the Scaling, Failing & Prevailing podcast and talks about scaling a tech team.
Coronavirus: Guidance note for clients (1)
The outbreak of Coronavirus or COVID-19 (CV) is gradually affecting all aspects of our work and life.
Manufacturing and COVID-19 – navigating the way forward
The global manufacturing community has been called upon to help bolster the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the United Kingdom as part of the Government's response to COVID-19.
IVF children make Huntingdonshire mother’s day
“I feel so lucky to have my two children,” says Hannah from near Huntingdon, who is sharing her story ahead of Mother’s Day to raise awareness of infertility.
Emergency protocols for public meetings: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combine Authority intends to to retain its responsibility for transparency and accountability. It is currently putting in place arrangements that revise the decision-making process in accordance with pending legislation and ensure that decision-making remains as accessible as possible for the press and public.
Help to keep your child's education going through the school closures
We are all concerned about our children’s education at the best of times, let alone when all of the schools are all closing, and possibly not re-opening for up to six months. People are starting to turn to online education as a way to keep the momentum going, and making sure that their children don’t suffer in the long run.
Funding available to support community organisations helping older and vulnerable people
The Cambridgeshire Coronavirus Community Fund is open to constituted community organisations throughout Cambridgeshire, who are supporting isolated older and vulnerable people at this time.
Engineering response to COVID-19: can you help?
The COVID-19 pandemic poses an unprecedented global challenge, impacting profoundly on health and wellbeing, daily life and the economy around the world. The Royal Academy of Engineering is keen to help identify potential solutions and facilitate useful contacts across its national and international engineering networks that could help our governments solve problems and assist the public health…
COVID-19: next steps for businesses
As businesses struggle to cope with the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak and the shifting sands of governmental advice and warnings, it is hard to know where to turn and what actions should be a priority. Below Hewitsons outlines key considerations for any business to take at this stage in the outbreak.
SmithsonHill explores lessons from Israel and how the UK can help with scaleup in AgriTech
The number of Israeli AgriTech startups has tripled since 2016. SmithsonHill explores why the UK's scaleup strength makes Cambridge the logical home for these companies to grow and commercialise.
In summary of Coronavirus Crisis Communications webinar, a word from the host
Yesterday saw Cambridge Network’s first online seminars, brought together by communications guru Simon Hall. The two sold-out sessions offered advice, support, humour and most importantly they brought the community together. Links to the recording and presentation are below.
It's business as usual at Langham Press
Langham Press has issued a service update today.
How applying supply chain thinking to healthcare can improve care quality
Supply chain management, usually associated with manufacturing, can address inefficiencies in healthcare, argues a team from Cambridge Judge Business School.
Covid-19 – respite for private housing tenants
Boris Johnson announced this week that the government would be bringing in emergency legislation to prevent landlords starting possession proceedings for at least a three month period. The measures will protect tenants in private and social housing, says Rachel Sims of Hewitsons.
Green bin collections suspended in city and South Cambs
Green bin collections across Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire will not take place between Monday 23 March and Monday 4 May.
HR Energy event explores how Relationship Intelligence can maximise influence and action
Fifty HR professionals from across the Eastern region attended the latest HR Energy event hosted by Pure and Mills & Reeve.
New date planned for postponed Awards dinner at Queens’ College Cambridge
The escalation of the UK’s battle against COVID-19 has prompted Business Weekly to postpone the 30th Anniversary Awards presentation dinner, due to be held at Queens’ College Cambridge on March 25.
Help for jobseekers during a time of uncertainty
Are you facing redundancy? If your future working life is looking uncertain, Cambridge Network's Recruitment Gateway team is here to help.
New online workshop: How to make your customer offer more Coronavirus resilient
This week, Customer Faithful and Level7 are launching Coronavirus Design Thinking workshops - an online programme, custom-built to specifically tackle the COVID-19 challenge of finding ways to adapt your customer offer in these uncertain times and beyond.
Hewitsons assists family firm in buyer’s biggest UK acquisition to date
Cambridge legal firm Hewitsons has played a key role in the sale of vehicle services provider C Walton Ltd (CWL) by the Walton family to Cox Automotive UK Limited (Cox) in what is its biggest UK takeover to date.
Working in uncertain times
Scott Bradbury's video ‘Working In Uncertain times’ is about accepting the challenge of uncertainty and achieving progress despite the unknowns.