Cambridge Innovation Parks appoints Professor John French as Director of Sustainability
Cambridge Innovation Parks Limited has recently strengthened its Board by the appointment of Professor John French as Director of Sustainability. He is also Executive Director at Cambridge University's Institute for Sustainability Leadership, a globally influential organisation developing leadership and solutions for sustainable economies.
Babel Cultural Newsletter: Austria
Each month Babel offers free briefings and expert advice for living and working with different cultures to its clients, learners and friends in the industry. This month the focus is on Austria.
Marshall Leasing mourns the loss of an amazing founder
The very sad news of the death of Sir Michael Marshall CBE DL was announced at the weekend.
Students win prestigious annual awards
Three students from Cambridge Regional College (CRC) have been praised for their achievements during a presentation by a prestigious engineering institution.
£600k to help business in East’s hinterlands
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) plans to help small businesses in isolated areas unlock their potential, thanks to more than £600k of funding.
How can we overcome "Imposter Syndrome"?
We can all suffer from Imposter Syndrome - the inability to believe that our success is deserved or legitimately achieved as a result of one's own effort - and it's more common than you might think.
London Stansted Airport joins Cambridge Ahead
Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation dedicated to the successful growth of Cambridge and its region in the long-term, is delighted to welcome London Stansted Airport to its membership.
Sir Michael Marshall dies aged 87
Sir Michael Marshall, the President of Marshall of Cambridge, has died while on holiday in Spain, aged 87.
ProDrone Academy announces partnership with photography specialist Campkins of Cambridge
Industry-leading commercial drone training company ProDrone Academy has announced a strategic partnership with Cambridge based photography specialist Campkins of Cambridge.
Investment confirmed for next wave of industry and society challenges
The next wave of major industrial and societal challenges to receive investment through the government’s modern Industrial Strategy have been confirmed.
New Cambridge community shortlisted for housing award
Housing at the University of Cambridge’s Eddington development has been recognised by the Royal Institution for British Architects (RIBA), as Eddington competes with three other entries for the very first Neave Brown Award for Housing.
Downing College wins two awards in the Wildlife Gardening at Work Awards
Downing College Cambridge scooped the award for Best Wildlife Garden at Work 2019. Since last year’s highly commended entry, staff have worked hard to implement a host of new features and improvements for wildlife such as meadow areas, feeders and diverse planting.
Imagination and innovation
What's one of your most precious gifts in life? And how best to make it work for you? Because there's no innovation without it...
Brains work in sync during music therapy - study
For the first time, researchers have been able to demonstrate that the brains of a patient and therapist become synchronised during a music therapy session, a breakthrough that could improve future interactions between patients and therapists.
Deadline looms for entry to Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2019
It's time to finalise your entries to the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2019.
University of Cambridge adopts Science Based Target for carbon reduction
Cambridge has become the first university in the world to announce that it has adopted a 1.5 degrees Science Based Target for carbon reduction, committing itself to reduce its energy-related carbon emissions to absolute zero by 2048, with a steep 75% decrease on 2015 emissions by 2030.
Cambridge B2B Exhibition opens for exhibitor bookings
Exhibitor bookings are now being taken for the Cambridge B2B Exhibition, providing the city’s businesses with a unique opportunity to network and raise their profile.
How to start a career in tech
Finished your degree and not sure how to get into your dream tech career?
Sookio's love letter to Mill Road after the blaze
Moving into offices on Cambridge’s vibrant Mill Road was a big deal for Sookio. It's Cambridge, but not the Cambridge from the postcards. This is the real, the gritty, the boho underbelly of what can otherwise be a pretty straight-laced town.
Spread the innovation around
The UK economy needs greater diffusion of innovation, not just new inventions, says Michael Kitson, University Senior Lecturer in International Macroeconomics at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Redgate cements its position as the leading vendor of database DevOps solutions with Flyway acquisition
Redgate, the Cambridge UK based vendor of database development solutions, is investing US$10 million in the acquisition and ongoing development of the biggest cross-platform database migrations tool, Flyway. Already widely known for its SQL Server expertise, the move will accelerate Redgate’s plans to enable the database to be included in DevOps, whatever database its customers are working on.
Magna celebrates the signing of its first complete vehicle manufacturing joint venture in China
Magna, BAIC Group and the Zhenjiang government havecelebrated the signing of a framework agreement governing their electric vehicle manufacturing joint venture in Zhenjiang, China , which marks another milestone of their continued cooperation.
Nursing and Midwifery Council visits Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Andrea Sutcliffe CBE, the Chief Executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Director of External Affairs, Edward Walsh, visited Arthur Rank Hospice Charity recently.
The power of communications to change behaviour
We live in busy times and are bombarded with messages, but I have had a few reminders lately of the power of communications – especially images – to change behaviour, sometimes even globally.
Pure rewards hard work and progression with five staff promotions across the region
Pure, the professional recruitment company for the East of England, has promoted five team members at its offices across the region in recognition of their hard work and continued progression.