Care Network Cambridgeshire seeks new trustees
Care Network Cambridgeshire, which supports local people in times of sickness and vulnerability, is looking for committed individuals to join its Board of Trustees.
Cambridge Children's Charity Week: busy behind the scenes
Cambridge Children's Charity Week (CCCW) enjoyed a variety of fundraising projects this summer with one more exciting team-building opportunity by Citrix to be launched in September. Here's an overview.
Are you a cycling Superhero?
Camcycle is seeking £2,500 in sponsorship to unlock up to £10,000 in funding this Christmas.
Deadline looms for project proposals from Cambridge companies
Time is running out for local companies to submit project proposals for Cambridge Judge Business School's Cambridge Venture Project (CVP 2018). If you are a company with a product, treatment or service that would benefit from 'real' market analysis from a team of bright and resourceful MBA students, the school would like to hear from you. But hurry - the deadline is 5 September.
No deal: preparing for post-Brexit state aid rules
State aid is the subject of one of the Government “technical notes” issued to help businesses and citizens to prepare for the eventuality of no deal being reached with the European Union when the UK leaves the EU. There is little in the note (published yesterday) which has not been trailed in previous public announcements, says Stephen Cole of Hewitsons.
UKRI joins international collaboration on Artificial Intelligence
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is joining research organisations in Canada and France to host a series of international workshops examining the social and ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Horizon 2020 underwrite guarantee update
The government has updated its information for UK applicants to Horizon 2020, the European Union’s flagship programme for science and innovation.
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group inspiring future generations
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group recently welcomed over 160 RAF Air Cadets from around the country.
Birketts recruits construction specialist
Katrina Bretten has joined Birketts’ Construction and Engineering Team as a Senior Associate.
Murray Edwards College hosts conference to tackle gender inequality in the workplace
A Cambridge College is the venue for an important conference which will explore the issue of gender inequality at work and create a strategy to tackle this high profile issue.
No risks here: IT Governance launches Business Continuity Risk Management Pack
IT Governance continues to provide the solutions organisations need when disaster strikes with the launch of its Business Continuity Risk Management Pack.
Venues Open Doors to showcase facilities for conferences and events
A total of 38 venues in and around Cambridge are showcasing their facilities for meetings, conferences and corporate dining as part of a series of Open Doors events.
EY comments on today’s 'No-deal' Brexit guidance
Mats Persson, EY’s UK Brexit Strategy Leader and former adviser to 10 Downing Street, comments on today’s 'No-deal' Brexit guidance:
St Mary's School, Cambridge celebrates best performance ever for GCSEs at A*
St Mary’s Girls, Cambridge, proved today that #yesshecan with record-breaking GCSE results.
Hewitsons Partners enter Legal 500 Hall of Fame
Three Partners at law firm Hewitsons have been inducted into the Legal 500 Hall of Fame, placing them among an elite group of individuals at the top of their respective practice areas.
Curiouser and curiouser: Exhibitions and displays during Open Cambridge 2018
Open Cambridge takes place 14-15 September and offers the public a chance to visit a range of stunning buildings and hidden curiosities. There are more than 80 events in this year’s programme, with over 20 events as part of Open Eddington.
Study examines narcissism and downsizing
Narcissism can help liberal-leaning CEOs in pushing corporate social responsibility, but it doesn’t help conservative CEOs translate their ideology into downsizing, says a new study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Brits fear the AI future as 60% are worried AI machines will hack them
New research from IP EXPO Europe uncovers the concerns the general public have about AI and cyber security.
Aggregate Industries invests £3.5m in new asphalt plant for A14 road improvement project
Aggregate Industries has opened its new £3.5m asphalt plant in Godmanchester, dedicated exclusively to supplying England’s largest road project, the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme – which will see 21 kilometres of the road upgraded to three lanes in each direction, cutting journey times by up to 20 minutes.
What's the difference between electrochemical and zirconia sensors?
Cambridge Sensotec's Rapidox 1100 and Rapidox 2100 range of oxygen analysers are particularly suitable for applications such as inert gas blanketing, additive manufacturing, glove boxes, metal heat treatment and research and development projects.
Succession buyout at Bailey Fisher to be a catalyst for further growth
Bailey Fisher Executive Search, a leading Cambridge and London firm focused on the hiring of senior executives to some of the most successful companies based in the UK, has announced changes to its ownership structure which will further strengthen the business.
Extended matching questions (EMQs) now available with Speedwell's eSystem
Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) have now been added to the eSystem – Speedwell’s online exam management software. This specific type of multiple choice question, commonly used in medical exams, allows for one question to have multiple variables or scenarios that can all be linked to a common set of answers.
Cambridge Festival of Ideas 2018 explores extremes
The 11th Cambridge Festival of Ideas runs from 15th to 28th October with over 200 mainly free events, from debates, discussions and talks to exhibitions, theatre and world cinema.
Apple chooses Cambridge company as a 'rising European gaming star'
Cambridge software company Virtual Arts has today been selected by Apple as one of its five 'rising European gaming stars'.
Best kept secret in exams: How Exam Bureau Services help you gain efficiencies
It’s no secret to those who work in the industry, that running exams and the associated processes can be time-consuming, complicated and often expensive. If you run MCQ or OSCE exams Speedwell Software can help improve your exam processes.