Cutting-edge visual research goes on display
Topics as varied as the politics of resistance, forensic poetry, accelerated time and free time, and the lexicon of the internet will be covered at Theorem 2018, a PhD conference and exhibition dedicated to the visual arts and practice-based research.
Customer Faithful launches SME Workshop for marketing in a post GDPR world
For small businesses, GDPR regulations can be a daunting challenge - so many rules, so little clear guidance! So Customer Faithful's founder, Rick Harris, has launched a half-day workshop to help SMEs understand what they can and can't do with their client and customer data, and how to run marketing activities in an effective and GDPR-friendly way.
Final preparations underway for Parklife 2018
Final preparations are being made for Parklife 2018, South Cambridgeshire District Council’s free family fun day this weekend.
Insignis Cash Solutions bolsters Advisory Board with new appointment
Insignis Cash Solutions is pleased to announce that James Scott, group commercial director of Curtis Banks, a leading provider of self-invested personal pension schemes (SIPP) and small self-administered pension schemes (SSAS), is joining its advisory board. Having previously worked as cash management director at Jonathanfry Plc, James brings a wealth of banking and pensions knowledge to the…
IoT in agriculture: in-depth coverage at Sensors in Food and Agriculture 2018
The opening day - Wednesday 18th July - of Sensors in Food and Agriculture 2018 at the John Innes Centre, Norfolk Research Park, will comprehensively explore applications of the IoT in agriculture. Keynote speaker Professor Julie McCann, Imperial College London, will open the conference with "So you want to use IoT in Agri?"
Qualcomm helps accelerate 4G kid watch segment with dedicated Snapdragon Wear 2500 Platform
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 Platform Now Widely Used in Kid Watch Products by more than 10 OEMs Across more than 10 Operators in more than 10 Countries
Lord Mair visits A14 upgrade
The President of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Professor Lord Robert Mair visited the A14 improvements near Huntingdon last week.
Advertisers add to World Cup feel good vibes
The World Cup buzz is contagious, and advertisers have begun to jump on the feel-good bandwagon.
Cash for the Community campaign – grab a share of £12,000!
A share of £12,000 is available for good causes thanks to the Cash for the Community campaign which was first launched in January 2012.
Domino Printing celebrates 40th anniversary with event to recognise employees’ contribution
Domino Printing Sciences is celebrating a significant milestone in its history with a special event to thank staff for their contribution to its success.
University of Cambridge raises £600 million in pioneering bonds issue
The University of Cambridge announces that it has priced £600m of bonds.
WeWork returns to Cambridge as part of inspiring event series
WeWork hosts free to attend event to inspire creativity and entrepreneurship in Cambridge, in celebration of ‘The Creator Awards’.
Learn to communicate with confidence
Whatever job you're doing, communication skills are vitally important. Take advantage of a new opportunity to fine-tune your abilities at a one-day workshop this summer, organised by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration.
Entrepreneurs’ Relief: five major UK life sciences organisations lobby parliament
OBN, OneNucleus, BioNow, Medilink Midlands and MediWales, major not-for-profit life sciences membership organisations in the UK, which together represent around 2,000 active life sciences companies, sent an open letter last week (22 June) to the Chancellor of the Exchequer the Rt Hon Philip Hammond, MP in regard to the recently proposed changes to Entrepreneurs’ Relief.
‘Hidden Heroes’ of the IWF scoop up prestigious award
Cambridge-based charity the Internet Watch Foundation’s Hotline Analysts scooped the Hidden Heroes Award at the Comms Business Awards last week.
Cambridge Information and IP Meeting focuses on licensing and valuation
The 3rd Cambridge Information and IP Meeting (CIIPM) takes place on 11th July this year with a programme focused on licensing and valuation of IP. The CIIPM summer meeting provides an opportunity for knowledge sharing for those engaged with the commercialisation of technologies using intellectual property, and those needing information to make legal and commercial decisions.
Cleantech unites Cambridge and Oxford
Cambridge Cleantech, the UK’s leading cleantech network, will be collaborating with partners in Oxfordshire to establish a brand new cleantech network, combining world-class innovation from the two cities.
Simple tips for useful and sweet communication
Useful is good. Enjoyable is good. But both is the perfect style for your communication. In this short piece, Communication Coach Jon Torrens gives a few simple tips.
Philipp Man on watches, entrepreneurship and leadership
Philipp Man says his venture CHRONEXT isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, or even the watch. Instead, the goal of the luxury watches online marketplace is to cater to a traditional but sophisticated clientele who revere the precision of a mechanical watch.
Peterborough civil engineering extravaganza success
Cathedral Square in Peterborough was the scene for a successful engineering event on Saturday (23 June). From 10am to 3pm the public were invited to learn about the different aspects of civil engineering and career options.
IT Governance to sponsor and attend Holyrood's 7th annual public-sector ICT event
IT Governance, a leading provider of information security accredited training courses and ISO 27001 expertise, will sponsor and attend this year’s Holyrood Connect ICT conference as it continues to support Scotland’s public sector with its cyber resilience strategy.
Stansted awarded globally recognised carbon neutral airport status
Stansted has been awarded Level 3+ carbon neutral status by the Airports Council International (ACI), in recognition of its extensive work to reduce and offset carbon emissions at London’s fastest growing airport.
Ely Aviation scores another celebrity filming project
Ely Aviation, a leading provider of aerial cinematography and photography services, was recently selected by the Press Association to deliver aerial videography for a project involving celebrity Rebekah Vardy, who was being trained to become Betfair’s VAR expert for the World Cup.
Researchers help drive down freight emissions
Cambridge researchers, working with leading supermarket chain, Waitrose, have developed a more aerodynamic trailer design for articulated vehicles – cutting fuel consumption and pollution by around 7%.
Birketts celebrates 10 years in Cambridge
Top 100 law firm Birketts is celebrating its 10 year anniversary in Cambridge. Over the past decade, the firm has grown rapidly in the city, where it now has a headcount of 93 including 10 Partners who advise businesses, institutions and individuals in the UK and internationally.