Don't take the risk with drones
You may have seen information in the press recently regarding the upcoming drone regulations that are shortly to take effect in the UK. But did you know that there is currently a whole raft of legislation in place that covers the use of drones?
Alcuin Lecture 2018 - 'Brexit: What happened and where do we go from here?'
Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs, Kings College London, and Director of UK in a Changing Europe, gives the Alcuin lecture next Tuesday (May 8th) at Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School, St John's College, Cambridge.
Syngene introduces new multi-application imaging range
Sleek, new blue G:BOX multi-application imaging range from Syngene produces real images for accurate quantification of DNA, visible proteins and Western blots.
Ashtons appoints three new partners
Ashtons Legal has appointed Colin Makin, Amy Richardson and Tom Bailey as partners in the firm. The firm now has 34 partners and 320 staff across East Anglia.
Birketts advises Stokke on flagship store at Westfield White City
Birketts has advised Stokke on its flagship store in the new £600m retail extension at Westfield London in White City: Europe’s largest shopping centre.
Lighthouse advises IRIS on acquisition of Star Computers
Technology M&A specialists Lighthouse Advisory Partners is pleased to announce that it acted as exclusive M&A advisor to leading UK business-critical software provider, IRIS Software Group, on its acquisition of Star Computers Ltd.
Onespacemedia welcomes new designer onto Internship Programme
Onespacemedia is excited to welcome graphic design student Klara Block who has joined the agency's Internship Programme at its Cambridge studio.
Productivity drops in May in the advent of 24 days of email mayhem – hello GDPR
Yes, GDPR will affect your business. No, you cannot ignore it. No, GDPR does not mean you can’t do any more marketing. Yes, GDPR can be a good thing, a really good thing.
Women 4 Technology highlights the need for greater emotional intelligence in AI
Bailey Fisher's forum for tech & life science leaders celebrates 10 years since its launch, with “The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on the Future of AI".
Virgin Hyperloop One: Creating the first major new mode of transport in more than a century
Imagine being able to travel from Dallas to Austin in 20 minutes. Or Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes. Virgin Hyperloop One is reinventing transport by developing the world’s first Hyperloop.
Paragraf closes £2.9m seed round to drive production of graphene based technologies
Paragraf, the graphene technology development company, a recent spin out from the University of Cambridge, has closed a £2.9 million seed round to support the development of its first major products. The round is led by Cambridge Enterprise, the commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge, with the participation of Parkwalk Advisors, Amadeus Capital Partners, IQ Capital Partners and…
Eagle Genomics announces senior leadership changes and raises $1m in funding first close
Eagle Genomics has appointed Executive Chairman Anthony Finbow to the post of Chief Executive, with founder Abel Ureta-Vidal moving to become Chief Product Officer.
Emirates opens the gateway from Cambridge to the rest of the world
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, starts daily routes from Stansted Airport this summer, connecting the Cambridge region with Emirates’ global network of over 154 destinations worldwide.
Crescendo Biologics raises $70 million in Series B financing
Crescendo Biologics Ltd, the developer of multi-functional biologics with a focus on novel targeted T-cell engagers, announced that it has completed a $70 million (€57 million) Series B financing. This is the largest disclosed Series B biotech financing in Europe this year.
Zettlex gets green light for Faraday Technology Centre
Zettlex has been granted planning permission to construct a 21,000 sq.ft. Technology Centre at its site in Foxton, Cambridge, UK.
Whitehill Pelham and talentdesk acquired by Sam Sales
Whitehill Pelham writes: We are very pleased to announce that Sam Sales, the entrepreneur behind the leading HR firm call hr, has acquired our recruitment consultancy, Whitehill Pelham (incorporating talentdesk).
The Dos and Don'ts of giving feedback after an interview
While it may seem that providing feedback to an unsuccessful candidate is an unnecessary task, providing a candidate feedback after interview or submission of their CV cannot only better them but also your business. This allows your company to understand the type of candidate you are looking for and what qualities are not required.
Don’t forget to vote in the City Council elections on Thursday
Elections take place in Cambridge this Thursday (3 May), for 15 of the 42 seats on Cambridge City Council.
Azuri Technologies ranked 230th in the FT1000
Azuri Technologies has been ranked 230th in the FT 1000 – the complete list of Europe’s 1000 fastest growing companies, annually compiled by the Financial Times.
Activinsights celebrates success in the 2018 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
Activinsights – a world leader in delivering lifestyle insights and behavioural data analysis for healthcare professionals – is enjoying success after winning Britain’s top business accolade, the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
Job Fair on Friday offers a world of opportunity
Cambridge Network's Job Fair on the afternoon of Friday 4th May - promises jobseekers a huge variety of opportunity to connect with leading local employers.
Merger means a new ‘Top 200’ law firm for Peterborough & Cambridge
In an exciting development, Greenwoods Solicitors LLP and GRM have merged to form Greenwoods GRM LLP.
UK’s position as a destination for renewable energy improves
The UK has climbed three places to seventh position in the latest Renewable energy country attractiveness index (RECAI) following the market’s adaptation to subsidy-free solar PV, onshore wind projects and moves to repower old wind farms.
Anglia Ruskin University seeks success stories from former students
Former Anglia Ruskin University students who have achieved success in their respective careers and fields are being sought for the 2018 Vice Chancellor’s Outstanding Alumni Awards.
Lighthouse Advisory Partners celebrates 1st birthday
Lighthouse Advisory Partners is celebrating a successful first year, with five successful tech deals completed.