The business of loneliness
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Your 2020 essentials – trust and truth
Our hectic, 24-hour lifestyles have inevitably led to an increase in the number of stories required to keep up with our constantly ‘switched on’ demands, and unfortunately fewer people to produce those stories. This has unsurprisingly resulted in ‘less than accurate’ content being shared across different platforms. Add ‘fake news’ to the mix, and a multitude of channels to communicate across, and…
Abcam issues trading update
Abcam plc (AIM: ABC), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announces the following unaudited trading update ahead of reporting its results for the six months ended 31 December 2019 on 9 March 2020(1).
East Anglia Family Business of the Year 2020 shortlist is announced
Family Business United, sponsored by Birketts LLP, is delighted to announce the nominees for the East & East Anglia Family Business of the Year Award 2020.
New Google responsive display ads - what you need to know
Running a Google Ads Campaign can be time consuming and it wouldn’t be unusual for advertisers to miss new features as and when they’re released.
A catalyst for cross-coupling and hydrogenation reactions from Strem UK
Organic synthesis with graphene supported nickel-palladium nanoparticles.
Stansted Airport outlines £35m investment to drive improvements in Uttlesford’s transport, public services and quality of life
London Stansted Airport has outlined its plans to invest £35 million over the next eight years to help ensure that Uttlesford remains one of the best places in the UK to live, work and do business.
Ori Biotech announces a $9.4M seed round to advance innovation in Cell and Gene Therapy manufacturing
Ori Biotech Ltd (Ori), an innovator in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) manufacturing, announced that they successfully closed a $9.4M (£7M) seed round which will be used to bring their innovative manufacturing platform to market. The syndicate includes leading UK investors Amadeus Capital Partners, Delin Ventures and Kindred Capital.
Food textures affect perceptions of healthiness
New research has demonstrated how food producers could change the surface texture of products to change people’s perceptions and promote healthy eating.
Legalesign ranked lead providers of E-signature in the UK and Europe
Legalesign kicks off 2020 as lead providers of electronic signature in the UK and joint top in Europe, according to the latest figures from the G2 market comparison website, the leading global comparison site for electronic software.
School environments can exacerbate trauma of bullying
A variety of factors, including large class sizes, intimidating school environments, and time pressures on teachers are factors in children self-excluding from school, according to new research by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU).
The top five ways a recruitment consultancy could benefit your business in 2020
Have you started to plan your recruitment strategy for 2020 yet? Does it include reviewing whether you could benefit from additional recruitment support?
Timestrip goes electronic with temperature breach indicators
Timestrip® – the innovative developer of ‘smart indicator’ technology – has launched a completely new category of product: eTimestrip. The small, robust electronic Temperature Indicate and Report (TIR) devices provide a simple and reliable way to detect temperature breaches during product storage and transportation.
Reliance Precision announces brand evolution as part of 2020 centenary celebrations
Reliance Precision is launching a new brand identity in a year of celebration that will mark the company’s centenary in November 2020.
How to balance studying in the workplace
It can sometimes be difficult to balance studying while working. Finding the motivation to study in the workplace can be hard.
Birketts raises over £1,000 Walking Home For Christmas
Birketts once again rallied the troops by Walking Home For Christmas, raising over £1,000 for Norfolk-based charity, Walking With The Wounded, in the process.
How committing to saving a regular amount makes a real difference
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners, Cambridge, explains the power of time and compound interest when investing for your future.
Hikma and Arecor announce exclusive agreement to develop and commercialise ready-to-use medicine using Arestat™ technology
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, the multinational generic pharmaceutical company, and Arecor Ltd, the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announce they have entered into an exclusive agreement to co-develop a new, ready-to-use injectable medicine in the US through Hikma’s affiliate, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Cambridge MP to lead Universities Parliamentary Group
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has been elected to chair Parliament’s leading cross-party group that specialises in universities.
Short courses complement Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference (innoLAE 2020)
The 6th annual Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference (innoLAE 2020) will be held at the Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre, Cambridge, UK on 21-22 January 2020. It will be preceded by short courses on 20 January from IMI Europe and partners.
Cambridge Judge and Peking University collaborate on executive education programmes
Peking University HSBC Business School (PHBS) and the University of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) have announced that they will work together to launch two executive education programmes in 2020, focusing on innovation and international management.
New support service will benefit South Cambridgeshire businesses
A new team will be set up to increase support for local businesses – particularly small and medium-sized companies – in South Cambridgeshire.
Detailed genetic study provides most comprehensive map to date of breast cancer risk
A major international study of the genetics of breast cancer has identified more than 350 DNA ‘errors’ that increase an individual’s risk of developing the disease. The scientists involved say these errors may influence as many as 190 genes.
What the Queen’s Speech means for employment and immigration legislation
At the opening of Parliament last month (19th December 2019), the Queen set out details of the new legislation that the Government intends to introduce. Further detail has also been provided by the Government in the form of briefing notes. Within their legislative programme for the new Parliamentary session are changes to UK employment and immigration law.
Layrd Design launches free office design competition
Layrd Design is excited to announce its Workspace Design Competition. What better way to start the new decade than with a new office interior? This is your chance to win a concept design package worth up to £3000 in professional design fees.