Paragraf opens R&D facility to drive large-scale production of graphene-based technologies
Paragraf, the graphene technology development company, has rapidly followed its seed investment of £2.9m, announced in May 2018, with the opening of a groundbreaking new facility north of Cambridge. The site represents a turning point for graphene-based technologies, enabling Paragraf to drive large-scale development of mass-market, graphene-based electronic devices.
Brexit uncertainty casts shadow over UK IPO market
The UK’s IPO activity has seen a decline in volume and value in the third quarter by 47% and 71% respectively, according to the latest EY IPO Eye.
11 things I’ve learnt in 11 years of running an agency
KISS CEO Simon Fryer shares some of the secrets of KISS Communications' success.
How will Nike’s Kaepernick ad impact brand perception?
Anthea Hughes, KISS's Head of Account Services, considers what the long-term implications of the controversial Colin Kaepernick ad might be for the Nike brand
Holiday? What holiday? Refocusing on work after a spell in the sun
Getting back into 'work mode' after a holiday can be tough. Why not invest in a workshop to help your team refocus?
PCE Instruments keeps increasing range of affordable infrared thermometers
PCE Instruments, manufacturer and supplier of test, weighing, laboratory and control equipment with HQ in Germany and several branches around the world, e.g. in the UK and the US, offers lots of high-end instruments for industrial use but also quite a wide range of low-cost test instruments, especially infrared thermometers for private and professional use which are very popular.
Meet Marisa, Sookio's new Content Manager
Say hello to Marisa Crimlis-Brown who joins Sookio from Queens’ College, Cambridge, as its new Content Manager.
Training courses can take your team to the next level
Employees who receive training are more likely to feel valued, more confident and remain loyal to an organisation who has invested in their development. Speak to HR Dept. today about training your workforce.
Build your capabilities and confidence at work
RiverRhee has a whole portfolio of learning and development opportunities for managers and individual team members. Here are some of their upcoming courses.
Cambridge VC wins Seed Fund of the Year
Cambridge-based venture capital firm IQ Capital won Seed Fund of the Year at last week’s Investor Allstars 2018.
NW Brown publishes its September 2018 Market Review
The September edition of the NW Brown Market Review considers trade wars, Emerging Markets and Brexit.
Arthur Rank Hospice invites local community to ‘Heart My Hospice’ during Hospice Care Week
Come and enjoy afternoon tea tomorrow (Tuesday), admire the window displays in Arthur Rank Hospice charity shops, tell the team why you 'heart' the Hospice and discover more ways to get involved in Hospice Care Week...
Law firm Burges Salmon leads the way with triple certification in ISO 27001, 22301 and 9001
Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has achieved joint certification to three leading international management standards with the support of global specialists IT Governance.
Arts charity seeks trustees
New International Encounter (NIE) is keen to welcome new trustees with a passion for theatre and a commitment to its aims.
Meet the innovative companies which will pitch at Cleantech Venture Day 2018
Cambridge Cleantech has announced the names of the first group of companies selected to pitch at a high-profile investment event, Cleantech Venture Day, to be held in London on 31st October 2018.
25 UK species' genomes sequenced for first time
The genomes of 25 UK species* have been read for the first time by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators**.
Glamour and grit
Do you want to stage a successful event that really shines with glamour? You'll need plenty of an often unheralded, but very important ingredient which is pure grit, writes Cambridge based Communications Consultant, author, and former BBC News Correspondent Simon Hall...
Huntingdon’s Bubble Rush 5K raises £21,500 for Arthur Rank Hospice
More than 900 fun bubble runners raise £21,500 to fund essential care for patients at Arthur Rank Hopsice Charity...
Scale-up specialist launches on-demand B2B marketing service
Fast growing B2B businesses can now secure expert communications and marketing strategy and delivery, without recruiting staff or retaining an agency. The Scale Partnership has launched a ‘Virtual Chief Marketing Officer’ service for start-ups and scale-ups – senior resource on a pay-as-you use basis.
Improved anti-fade mounting media released in UK
Vector Laboratories' original VECTASHIELD® Mounting media, for immunofluorescent staining of tissue sections /cells, has become a market leader in the 20 years since its release and has over 60,000 citations. VECTASHIELD® Vibrance™ has been formulated to offer further benefits to researchers, including room temperature storage of slides, and is now available in the UK.
dB Broadcast adds to engineering team
UK leading system integrator dB Broadcast has added a new member to its Engineering team. Oliver Allgood joins the company in a Project Management role with immediate effect.
Steve Reich’s work for percussion comes to this year’s Cambridge Music Festival
Steve Reich has been blurring the boundaries of classical music for more than a generation and has influenced artists from David Bowie to M83. Now his music is coming to the Cambridge Music Festival for a special performance this November.
Scientists develop mouse ‘embryo-like structures’ with organisation along body’s major axes
A team of scientists at the University of Cambridge has developed an artificial mouse embryo-like structure capable of forming the three major axes of the body. The technique, reported in the journal Nature, could reduce the use of mammalian embryos in research.
Vigilant streamlines ISO 27001 risk assessments with vsRisk Cloud
Information security and compliance specialist, Vigilant Software, has announced the launch of a cloud-based solution for conducting information security risk assessments aligned with ISO 27001.
Local school children WOW Cambridge MP
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will join pupils in his constituency this morning (Friday 5 October) to celebrate the strides they’ve made to improve their health and ease local congestion.