Meet Cambridge’s new venue-finding portal delivers benefits for event planners
The conference and events bureau for Cambridge has just launched a new online portal for event organisers, streamlining the process of finding suitable and available venues for their conferences, meetings and dinners.
The gift of failure
The road to success is rough, dimly lit and has more bends than a plate of spaghetti! Therefore, it is wise to expect failures along your journey.
Conscious Communications crowned champions at CIPR Awards 2019
Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, Conscious Communications, scooped two awards at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) PRide Awards 2019 on Thursday 19 September; achieving Gold in the Low Budget Campaign of the Year category and Silver for the Regional Campaign of the Year.
Tomorrow’s healthcare one step closer with hospital funding pledge
The rebuilding of Addenbrooke’s Hospital as a state-of-the-art environment, underpinned by the world-leading research of Cambridge, has been endorsed by the Government as part of funding announcements made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock.
The nourishment of nerves
Do you get nervous before a big event? What's the best way to deal with a sudden storm of the shakes? Here's an idea...
IQGeo receives double honors from 2019 Diamond Technology Reviews
Cambridge, 26th September 2019 – IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a market leader in geospatial software for the telecommunications and utility industries, announced today that its Network Revenue Optimizer™
AgriTech Company of the Year finalists challenge waste, increase profitability and productivity in the food chain
It’s that time of year again, when the Cambridge Independent announces the finalists for the Science & Technology Awards. As proud sponsors of the AgriTech Company of the Year award – Smithson Hill was very keen to see who made the cut this year. It was no surprise to see both Herdsy and Kisan Hub appearing again on this year’s list, joined by new entrants COGZ and Smartbell.
St George Street Capital agrees deal with AstraZeneca to drive science to patients in need
St George Street Capital (SGSC), a UK registered charity, has signed a licence agreement with AstraZeneca to develop two compounds in the clinic: one for idiopathic male infertility, and the other for renal transplant rejection. The agreement enables additional compounds to be added in the future.
From couch to first film in four weeks: join an evening class at Cambridge TV Training
Cambridge TV Training is running a four week Wednesday night course starting on 9 October to teach behind the camera skills. You'll learn to make YouTube and social media videos, documentaries or just improve your family videos.
GCP reports Cycle September success
Thousands of people have been taking to two wheels as part of Cycle September – and covered more than 220,000 miles.
Councillors agree independent recommendation for 2% increase in basic allowance in bid to 'open up the role to more people'
A £98 per year increase in basic member allowance has been agreed by Councillors at South Cambridgeshire District Council, following an independent panel making recommendations after comparing the rate to other similar councils.
Yoko Ono exhibition heads to ARU in Cambridge
Legendary artist Yoko Ono will be taking over Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) next month, with an exhibition, performance, symposium and film screening staged on the Cambridge campus.
Pure supports Birketts annual Employment Law Conference
This year’s Birketts Employment Law Conference will be sponsored by professional recruitment specialists Pure.
Battle to find Britain’s best curry is hosted at Cambridge Regional College
The heat was turned up when the battle to find Britain’s best curry was hosted in the restaurant and kitchens of Cambridge Regional College.
Zoopla Cities Index: Cambridge sees largest decline in cash buyers after 2016 stamp duty reform
Cambridge registered the highest fall (-30%) in cash buyers of all UK Cities between April 2016 and April 2019, according to the latest Zoopla UK Cities House Price Index. What’s more, cash buyers have fallen in 90% of UK Cities since 2016.
Storytelling needs to be at the heart of what you do
At KISS we’re firm believers in the power of engaging with audiences and doing this through emotional brand storytelling. We host workshops with clients to help them tell their own brand story, however a couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of being participants in one – rather than the facilitators – and it was very refreshing!
Birketts advises leading utility infrastructure provider BUUK on strategic partnership with Sky
Top 100 law firm Birketts advised the UK’s leading provider of last-mile utility networks, BUUK Infrastructure on the formation of a strategic partnership with Sky which will open up significant opportunity for growth in the new build residential fibre market.
How 'big' a pension pot do I need for a comfortable retirement?
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners, discusses how to calculate how 'big' a pension fund you will need to meet your lifestyle needs in retirement.
Babel: European Day of Languages
Today, Thursday 26th September, we are celebrating the European Day of Languages and this year Babel wanted to focus on the origins of the English Language. Did you know that the word 'Ombudsman' was introduced in to the English language from the Swedish or that 'robot' was a contribution from Czech? Read Babel's blog to find out more about the origins of the English language.
Meteor Inkjet embraces Korean market with new distributor
Recognising the enormous and growing opportunity for industrial inkjet in Korea, Meteor Inkjet, Inkjet, a leading independent supplier of industrial inkjet electronics, software, tools and services, is pleased to announce the selection of Meson as its Korean distributor.
Sky and BUUK agree strategic full fibre partnership
Sky and BUUK Infrastructure announce a strategic partnership that will see Sky obtain wholesale access to BUUK’s full fibre networks across the UK, opening up significant new headroom for growth in the new‐build segment of the residential market.
Updated vision for thriving new village published
An updated vision for a thriving new village at Bourn Airfield has been published which takes into account more than 300 views from a recent public consultation.
The genetic testing maze: who is there to support you? Free public talk and exhibition
Have you or someone you know had a diagnosis for a genetic condition and received support from a genetic counsellor? Find out more about genetic counsellors and the critical role they play in helping people make decisions at a free event on 2nd October at the Wellcome Genome Campus, and ask the experts.
Kreditech eyes expansion after securing €20million in equity financing
Kreditech is ready to scale globally in the near-prime customer segment – declares David Chan, Kreditech CEO. The company has raised EUR 20 million in its latest equity financing round.
Domino Printing celebrates major production milestone
A global leader in the development and manufacturing of coding, marking and printing technologies is celebrating a major milestone at its Bar Hill headquarters.