'The next leap forward' – four Quantum Technologies Hubs to lead UK's research drive
Technologies that will allow fire crews to see through smoke and dust, computers to solve previously unsolvable computational problems, construction projects to image unmapped voids like old mine workings, and cameras that will let vehicles ‘see’ around corners are just some of the developments already taking place in the UK.
Improve your communication: invest in yourself
In this article, communication coach (and all-round show-off) Jon Torrens explains how investing in yourself can seriously help your communication.
Ashtons Legal Property Litigation team grows
Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce the appointment of Tim Kirkconel and Claire Smith to its Property Litigation team.
Local food projects may improve mental health
A new study indicates that participating in local food projects may have a positive effect on wellbeing and psychological health.
Biocair hosts workshop with The Wellcome Sanger Institute
Specialist global courier to the life sciences sector, Biocair, is pleased to announce that it hosted an interactive workshop at The Wellcome Genome Campus in Cambridge (UK).
Creating Cambridge Big Summer BBQ aims to raise money for homeless charity
Don't miss the opportunity to meet like-minded people from a diverse range of businesses at Creating Cambridge's popular BIG Summer BBQ , which takes place next Friday (19 July) - and help homeless young people in the process.
Insight from a very soggy Cereals 2019
It’s now a month on from Cereals 2019 – the arable industry’s leading technical event which brings together farmers, agronomists and others working in agriculture from all over the country. Key issues facing the industry are addressed by leading speakers in sponsored stages, and technological innovations are unveiled at the hundreds of stands that are neatly lined up in the huge field…
ROMIL expands UK customer support
ROMIL has appointed Paul Stubbings as its UK National Sales Manager to ensure the best possible service for its expanding UK customer base. This newly created role will help to ensure the highest level of customer service for UK customers, and allow Sales Director Anthony Lenk to dedicate more time to the company’s rapidly growing direct sales and distributor-based export markets.
Create a great Facebook ad in minutes
The Facebook ad platform has been maturing for years now and whilst it may still be buggy and suffer from a broken UI, it’s still a great way of reaching your audience. Growth Architects shares five valuable lessons its team has learnt from running Facebook Ads for its clients.
IT Governance releases data subject access request guide in response to demand for GDPR expertise
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber risk and privacy management solutions, has launched A Concise Guide to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) to help organisations get to grips with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).
The Next Agricultural Revolution approaches as technology comes to the farm
Recently, there’s been lots of talk about the 4th industrial revolution, which will harness the power of AI, robotics and big data to transform the way we live and work. This revolution is coming to agriculture too, with what people are calling the next agricultural revolution as tech comes to the farm.
Light Blue Fibre leads the way for full fibre connectivity in Cambridge and beyond
An innovative joint venture launched today (11 July 2019) by the University of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire County Council is opening up new opportunities for full fibre networks to expand Cambridgeshire’s digital infrastructure.
Cambridge firms get to know each other at Let’s Talk events
Cambridge law firm Stone King invites local businesses to monthly networking evenings.
Cambridge Heart and Lung Research Institute receives major funding boost
Chris Skidmore, Minister for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, has announced a £30 million award to the University of Cambridge to support the new Cambridge Heart and Lung Research Institute (HLRI).
Bango trading update shows continuing growth
Bango plc, the mobile commerce company, is pleased to provide an update on trading for the six months ended 30 June 2019, ahead of announcing its Interim Results on 17 September 2019.
Cambridge historian and family members announced as joint winners of one of the biggest cash prizes in world economics
A ‘radical’ plan by three members of the same family to boost UK growth has been named as one of the first winners of the £100,000 Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) Economics Prize, one of the world’s largest prizes in the discipline
June traffic sets new record at London Stansted Airport
London Stansted saw over 2.65 million passengers pass through its doors in June, the highest total for the month on record at the airport.
Kleinwort Hambros’ economic outlook: headwinds start blowing again
Mark Sinclair, Head of Kleinwort Hambros Cambridge Office, comments on the last quarter and looks ahead to Q3: “Following on from the first quarter, the second quarter in 2019 continued to see global equity and bond markets rally."
£9 million for research to improve health and care in the east of England
Communities with the greatest health challenges across the region are set to benefit from government funding awarded to run applied research projects, which can transform the lives of millions of people managing health issues.
Dr Neil Thompson appointed CSO of Healx to spearhead drug discovery expansion
Healx, the Cambridge (UK) technology company developing breakthrough treatments for rare diseases, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Thompson, PhD, as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
MP calls on Highways England in Parliament to make projects more bike-friendly following sudden busway closure
In a debate on cycling and walking in Parliament, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner called on Highways England to up their game when it comes to considering the needs of active travellers.
Study investigates privatisation and corruption
Privatisation of state-owned enterprises in IMF loan conditions can increase corruption through a ‘vicious circle’ of weaker institutions and increased incentives, says a new study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Investing in tax-efficient ways
Sarah Austin of independent financial advice firm Martin-Redman Partners comments on the tax-efficiency of certain investments and how to ensure they are best-suited for your attitude to risk, goals and budget.
Start Codon strengthens senior team with key appointments
Start Codon, a new model of life science and healthcare business accelerator, has announced two appointments to its senior team. Daniel Rooke has joined as Partner and Head of Operations, and Sakura Holloway as Partner and Head of Diligence.
CCS welcomes opening up of 60GHz mmWave unlicensed band for gigabit fixed wireless access (FWA) in Europe
New CEPT ECC recommendations pave the way for ubiquitous deployment of unlicensed 60GHz technology – including EU Type Approved CCS Metnet 60G mmWave Solution.