British taskforce reinvents trusted technology to help solve NHS crisis
A body of British citizen scientists, medical clinicians, academics, manufacturers and engineers has developed an alternative model of ventilator to support the Government’s drive to equip the NHS.
Get funding for ideas to address COVID-19
Proposals are invited for short-term projects addressing and mitigating the health, social, economic, cultural and environmental impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Engineers needed to help fight COVID-19
TWI has been approached by NHS England and The Royal Academy of Engineering to ask for volunteers to assist in a range of engineering requirements to enable to continued delivery of frontline healthcare services in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Using Artificial Intelligence to make business knowledge transparent and accessible
Do you want to have a say in designing the next generation of tools that support how work will be done in the future? Microsoft Research Cambridge is looking for workers across Cambridgeshire to participate in a virtual focus group for new research about how knowledge is used in the workplace.
Working from home? Self isolating?
If you’re one of the thousands of employees who are being advised to work from home, Management Learning & Coaching Ltd may be able to help with some tips and ideas that have helped it run its business successfully for over 16 years.
School assembly goes online
Cambriege MP Daniel Zeichner will hold his first online school assembly for students across Cambridge during the coronavirus pandemic tomorrow (Friday 3 April) at 10am.
Three new female partners tip the balance at Tees
Three new female partners have swelled the senior ranks at Tees Law, a Top 200 law firm with offices in Bishop’s Stortford, Brentwood, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Royston and Saffron Walden. Letty Glaister, Eleanor Burroughs and Kay Piper’s promotions to the partnership mean that female lawyers now comprise the majority of the firm’s partners. In a profession where women typically occupy less…
Managing workplace mental health during coronavirus
With many people now working from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, employers face new challenges with managing workplace mental health. The HR Dept's latest blog addresses some of these issues.
Test your Accuracy Skills in April
The Scott Bradbury team have launched two new interactive accuracy challenges for April on their website. The monthly challenges are part of the usual offering from the training provider but these tests have been designed in an online format.
Drawing an income from your investments in an uncertain world
A message to clients, both current and prospective, from Benjamin Sear, Managing Director at Indepdendent Financial Advice firm Martin-Redman Partners.
Cambridge companies unite to meet the COVID-19 ventilator challenge
Leading medical device development companies have been asked by the UK Government to develop and manufacture ventilators at massive speed.
Demystifying RF - The CRFS Spring Webinar Series
CRFS, a leading manufacturer of spectrum monitoring and geolocation systems, today announced the launch of its Spring Webinar Series. Subject experts from the company will be conducting interactive webinars covering a range of topics of interest to current and potential users of RF spectrum monitoring and geolocation equipment.
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.