The fairground of life
Do you have a personal philosophy in life? If so, is it taking you to the right places, both in your work and leisure worlds? Maybe it's time to rethink your take on life...
Tipping points: anticipate them and win
I don’t often watch linear TV with ads anymore – but when I did recently the ad breaks were full of ‘book your summer flights now’. Meanwhile recent news has included climate crises, the demise of Thomas Cook and government help to save Flybe from the brink of collapse. I personally think this was a mistake: there are probably too many airlines and some real tipping points approaching in…
Multi-award-winning cofinitive rockets to 2nd position in prestigious ‘Image Makers’ rankings
cofinitive has rocketed to 2nd position in the 2020 ‘Image Makers’ rankings in Business Weekly’s coveted New Year Honours list.
Police platform patrols create ‘phantom effect’ that cuts crime in Tube stations
A major experiment introducing proactive policing to Underground platforms finds that short bursts of patrolling create a “phantom effect”: 97% of the resulting crime reduction was during periods when police weren’t actually present.
Dementia charity launches new walking challenge in Cambridge
Alzheimer’s Research UK, the Great Abingdon-based dementia research charity, has launched a new challenge in Cambridge for anyone who enjoys a hike in the great outdoors.
University of Cambridge is 5th in the UK for students to start or manage a business
The best university in the UK for starting and running a business has been revealed as the University of the Arts London.
Sleep linked to language skills in neurodevelopmental disorders
New research has discovered that Down’s syndrome, Fragile X syndrome and Williams syndrome are all linked to sleep disruption in very young children, and that sleep plays a crucial role in the development of these children’s language skills.
London Stansted boosts flights to India with new service to the country’s economic capital Mumbai
Trade and tourism industries across the East of England and London are set to receive a major boost from the launch of a new Air India service between London Stansted and India’s economic hub Mumbai next month.
Building plans for new University of Peterborough unveiled for the first time
Detailed proposals for a new University of Peterborough will be revealed to the public for the first time at a three day showcase event in February.
Optimism without euphoria: Kleinwort Hambros publishes January 2020 Monthly House Views
In 2019, nearly all markets performed positively. Equities were the most buoyant, with global markets up by more than +20% in the aggregate (i.e. in Sterling terms), led by the US. Other risky assets such as High-Yield credit and Emerging Market debt also performed well. However, contrary to intuition in a “risk-on” environment, safe-haven assets also produced positive returns, with UK gilts…
Kleinwort Hambros: Working with Independent Financial Advisors
Kleinwort Hambros writes: We understand the importance of creating strong relationships based on trust, service, and expert knowledge. We share one straightforward goal - to add value to the services that you offer your clients to meet their needs with imagination, skill, and attention to detail.
Arecor participates at PEPTalk 2020's Protein Science Week in San Diego, CA, USA
Arecor Limited, the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announces Dr Jan Jezek, Chief Scientific Officer, will present at PEPTalk 2020, in San Diego, California, USA next week (20-24 January 2020).
Chiral phosphoramidite ligands for asymmetric synthesis available from Strem UK
New ligands have been successfully tested in enantioselective conjugate addition.
Higher rates of post-natal depression among autistic mothers
Autistic mothers are more likely to report post-natal depression compared to non-autistic mothers, according to a new study of mothers of autistic children carried out by researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Decarbonising heating and cooling for net zero - survey of needs
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking input to understand how research, including training and demonstration activities, can best inform and accelerate the transition to net zero heating and cooling for the UK.
Quick, cool wash cycles gentler on clothes and microfibres
Shorter, cooler washes help clothes look better for longer and release fewer microfibres, shows EPSRC-funded research into washing machines’ impact on clothes and the environment.
The Cambridge introduces new mortgage range for borrowers with impaired credit history
The Cambridge has just launched its new Credit Assist mortgage range, designed to support borrowers who have an impaired credit history due to missed payments, CCJs or defaults on credit agreements.
Innovative business ideas for new products: apply for funding
A competition has just opened in which businesses can apply for £25 million of Smart funding to develop game-changing products and services in any area of technology, science and engineering.
Children design new leaflet to help others know what to expect in hospital
Children attending Addenbrooke’s Hospital will now have a better idea of what to expect when they visit – thanks to a new leaflet that has been co-designed by young patients and volunteers.
ARU research project looks at abuse of parents
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is carrying out the first study of its kind in England and Wales into the abuse of parents by their adult children.
New group leader joins the Epigenetics research programme at the Babraham Institute
Dr Maria Christophorou joins the Institute as a group leader in the Epigenetics research programme.
What is Integrated Financial Data and why do I need it?
Many lenders and investors will ask for integrated management accounts and forecasts. So, what is this and why is it useful?
SmithsonHill welcomes the government’s vision for the future of farming
SmithsonHill welcomes the speech by Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, DEFRA Secretary of State, at the Oxford Farming Conference last week. The vision for the future of farming she set out combines the need to deliver food security in the UK and globally at the same time as tackling climate change and promoting nature recovery.
cowmoonications, art & paying-it-forward: the cowfintive moo crew
When the team at cofinitive first herd about Cows About Cambridge, they knew they wanted to be involved.
Cambridge MP appointed to Shadow Front Bench
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has been appointed as a Shadow Minister in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.