Hewitsons launches innovative dispute resolution and litigation group ‘The College’
In a move that emphasises its credentials as a leading specialist litigation practice, law firm Hewitsons has established ‘The Hewitsons College of Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lawyers’.
Surface lakes cause Antarctic ice shelves to ‘flex’
The filling and draining of meltwater lakes has been found to cause a floating Antarctic ice shelf to flex, potentially threatening its stability.
From unknowns to black swans
Professor Christoph Loch, Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School, explains why more positive ‘counterfactual reasoning’ is better than reactive ‘disconfirmation’ in dealing with extremely uncertain situations.
Ambitious research to help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
Scientists from across five countries will collaborate on ambitious research to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and their environment in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eddyfi Technologies launches the new TSC U41™ subsea inspection solution
Eddyfi Technologies announces the launch of its new product, the U41 - a subsea ACFM inspection solution for the detection and sizing of surface-breaking cracks, available as a single diver or as a remotely operated vehicle system.
Leading law firm supports children’s charity in new apprenticeship initiative
The Cambridge office of top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches has announced that it will work with local charity Break to part-fund, through the firm’s charitable foundation, an apprenticeship for a young person leaving care.
UKRI ‘One Health’ AMR research priorities showcased in Parliament
The UKRI Cross-Council AMR Initiative and Stephen Metcalfe MP, Chair of the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee and member of the Science and Technology Committee (Commons), yesterday (Weds) hosted a parliamentary panel and Q&A on Antimicrobial Resistance: How Research is Tackling the Challenge.
Meet Cambridge hosts event marketing masterclass
Thirteen event organisers from different businesses across the region have recently attended a marketing masterclass to enhance their skills in promoting meetings of all kinds.
Artificial Intelligence could help to foil online dating scams
Dating apps and websites could soon use computing algorithms that ‘think’ like humans to pinpoint fake profiles designed to con victims out of thousands of pounds.
The seven stages of influencer relationship management
Simon Fryer, CEO at KISS, writes: "I’ve been struck over the last few years about the way in which the profile of the influencer community has evolved.
Flying start to transformational year at London Stansted
London Stansted’s strong passenger growth of 2018 continued into the new year as a record breaking 1.9 million passengers passed through the terminal during its busiest ever January, an increase of 7.3 per cent over the same month last year.
Darktrace defends Italian retail giant
Kasanova Gains Unparalleled Visibility Across Entire Digital Infrastructure
How much could the average East of England worker earn if they worked during their commute?
Conference call provider Meetupcall has discovered how much a worker in the East of England could earn each day, year, and over a lifetime, if they spent their commute working
Super-fast-acting prandial insulin product receives £0.5m Innovate UK boost
Arecor Ltd, the specialty pharmaceutical company leveraging its innovative and proprietary formulation technology to develop superior treatments for a range of disease areas, including diabetes, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a £0.5m grant from Innovate UK to advance its proprietary super-fast-acting prandial insulin product, AT270.
Celebrity Cliff Parisi cuts the ribbon to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s new refurbished shop
Pop along to the newly refurbished Mill Road Arthur Rank Hospice charity shop and experience the new surroundings.
When the job you were sold at interview doesn’t turn out how you expect...
A little bit of humour!
What to do about an employee with a side hustle
There are good reasons to get to know more about an employee’s #sidehustle. Read HR Dept's latest blog to find out more.
Why engage with a life science marketing agency?
It can be really hard to choose the right life science marketing agency to work with. Annabel Sedgwick, MD of kdm communications, gives some insight as to why they might be a good choice!
Businesses ‘hung out to dry’ without answers in event of unwanted ‘no deal’
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, in association with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has published a list of 20 critical questions that remain unanswered for business in the unwelcome event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on 29 March.
Featurespace CEO, Martina King, receives Industry Achievement Award
Featurespace CEO, Martina King, has been recognised in the Card and Payments Awards. The Industry Achievement Award is presented to an individual or team or who has had an influential impact on the industry and recognises significant contribution to the advancement and success of the card and payments industry.
New research suggests a simple blood test could improve the early detection of lung cancer
New research led by scientists at the MRC Toxicology Unit suggests that by analysing levels of DNA in the blood, the early detection of lung cancer could be improved.
Biocair expands cryogenic services for cell and gene therapy
Biocair, the leading courier for global cell and gene clinical trials, has added new locations to the company's network of liquid nitrogen facilities worldwide, including several locations across the US, continental Europe and Asia.
Cancer comparison across species highlights new drug targets
Cancer genes in mucosal melanoma, a rare and poorly understood subtype of melanoma, have been compared in humans, dogs and horses for the first time by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators. Researchers sequenced the genomes of the same cancer across different species to pin-point key cancer genes.
Flexible barriers and encapsulations: is flexible glass the ultimate solution?
Glass is an excellent barrier. It offers processing temperatures as well as high dimensional stability. It is also smoother and more transparent thin plastic films. It is however, in its traditional form, rigid.
Visit Cambridge & Beyond equips businesses to get a slice of lucrative US tourism market
Visit Cambridge & Beyond (VCB) will be hosting a training programme at Kettle’s Yard on Monday 4th March, to help regional tourism businesses attract more US visitors.