Building projects and coronavirus
Hewitsons is founder member of an international group of law firms, LawExchange International and discussions with members of the Construction Law teams of those firms have resulted in a number of thoughts about what needs to be considered in regard to how the coronavirus (COVID-19) could impact the construction industry.
Can AI help farmers mitigate the impact of weather?
New global land use mapping, jet stream-led forecasting and novel agricultural insurance to off-set price volatility will be discussed at the Agri-TechE event ‘De-risking Agriculture Through Weather-Tech’.
Business podcast explores the state of tech in East Anglia
The latest episode of Scaling, Failing & Prevailing talks to Tim Robinson, COO of Tech East.
Always ask
The old saying has it that, "If you don't ask, you don't get", and, writes Simon Hall, here's an example of how asking shows the very spirit you need to succeed... and can bring great results.
How the Raspberry Pi Foundation is responding to the novel coronavirus
Philip Colligan, CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, shares an update on how the Raspberry Pi Foundation is responding to the novel coronavirus and what it means for its work to support people all over the planet to change their world through technology.
Birketts’ Senior Conveyancing Executive nominated for National Paralegal award for second consecutive year
Top 100 law firm Birketts’ Senior Conveyancing Executive Kelvin Cooper has been nominated as a finalist for the title of Best Conveyancing Paralegal at the National Paralegal Awards for the second year running. Kelvin has also been asked to join the advisory board for the eastern region.
The March 2020 Budget through an agricultural lens
On 11th March the Chancellor carried the famous red briefcase from 11 Downing Street to the Houses of Parliament and delivered the UK’s first budget since October 2018. The budget contains a number of notable items from an agricultural perspective.
Cambridge Science Festival cancels remainder of its scheduled programme
Cambridge Science Festival, which is run by the University of Cambridge and attracts thousands of visitors from across the region and nationally, has issued an official statement:
Feabhas introduces training by remote delivery
Feabhas, the UK’s leading independent provider of embedded software development training announces that it is offering courses through remote delivery.
Cambridge spin-out Kalium Health secures £950k investment
Kalium Health, which aims to transform the lives of patients with kidney disease, announces the completion of a seed investment round. Cambridge Enterprise led the over-subscribed round with participation from Kidney Research UK, Cambridge Angels and Martlet Capital, the investment arm of Marshall of Cambridge Group.
The Budget 2020 – what does it mean for me?
Cambridge-based Independent Financial Adviser firm Martin-Redman Partners comments on the Budget, and what it could mean for you.
Don't let the coronavirus stop you learning and developing!
With more and more companies locking down travel, promoting home-working, and the government announcing further restrictions on person to person contact, training and development could easily get put on hold. Yet if we put everything on hold then we become stagnant which isn't good for ourselves or our businesses. So don't stagnate.... innovate.
Cambridge’s Silicon Valley generated more tech investment per head than London in 2019
Cambridge outstripped London in terms of investment per head in 2019, suggesting that the famous university city could be the UK’s new Silicon Valley.
Cofinitive shortlisted in 30th Anniversary Business Weekly Awards
Cofinitive are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted in the upcoming Business Weekly Awards.
Opening up cryoEM: The Rosalind Franklin Institute commits to fund a new detector for low energy cryoEM
The Rosalind Franklin Institute has committed to developing a multi-million pound technology which enables a more accessible form of electron cryo-microscopy.
UK police forces continue to choose Sepura’s SC20 radio
Three more UK police forces have jointly upgraded to Sepura SC20 TETRA radios, significantly improving their front line officers’ ability to communicate with colleagues.
Final call for free Business Energy Efficiency Audits
Businesses now have one final opportunity to take advantage of fully funded energy efficiency reviews, allowing them to become more carbon and cost efficient.
New data shows Cambridge technology companies accelerated hiring last year, despite uncertainties of Brexit debates
New data from the Centre for Business Research (CBR) in the University of Cambridge, commissioned by Cambridge Ahead, shows significant growth in the region. Employment has risen by +5.9%. These corporate figures contrast with the performance of the UK economy as a whole, where employment grew by just 0.7% (ONS’ BRES).
Budget 2020 - R&D Tax Relief changes
Good news for companies claiming the R&D reliefs!As part of yesteray's Budget policy changes, the Chancellor has announced four changes affecting those companies that claim or will claim the R&D tax relief. The changes will affect claimants under both the R&D Expenditure Credit scheme and the SME scheme.
Redox shuttles improve the electrochemical performance and stability of lithium-ion batteries
Redox shuttles are electrolyte additives capable of reversible oxidative-reductive reactions at a certain potential, thus providing overcharge protection and safe operation of lithium-ion batteries. Overcharge of lithium cells can give rise to undesirable chemical and electrochemical reactions between battery components and lead to thermal runaway, cell malfunction or possibly explosions.[1]
R&D investment is good news for innovative businesses and region's universities
Stuart Wilkinson, EY’s Head of Tax in Cambridge, comments on today's Budget: "The Chancellor’s announcement that he is set to increase R&D investment to £20bn, contributing 2.4% to GDP, is good news for the region’s universities and for the wealth of innovative businesses operating in the East of England.
Cambridge councillor welcomes Cambridge South station annoucement
Leader of Cambridge City Council Councillor Lewis Herbert welcomed today’s Cambridge South station funding announcement.
European SMEs to benefit from new UK-Spain partnership focused on accelerating 3D printing adoption
Two international research and technology organisations, TWI Ltd and the Spanish based Leitat, have teamed up to share their joint ambition of helping industries on their path to digital transformation, particularly utilising 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM).
Horizon37 offers ad-hoc 'Ninja Coaching' sessions during March
Horizon37 is committed to coaching business leaders, building alignment and optimising team performance, in the face of the Covid-19 uncertainty, disruption and anxiety.
Ready Fire Aim - Avanti Projects Newsletter Issue Mar20
Our March 2020 Newsletter, Ready Fire Aim, features How to Stand Out, Rise Above the Competition and Win More Sales.