Report highlights issues associated with synthetic biology and bioengineering
Human genome editing, 3D-printed replacement organs and artificial photosynthesis – the field of bioengineering offers great promise for tackling the major challenges that face our society. But as a new article highlights, these developments provide both opportunities and risks in the short and long term.
Kier staff swap the office for hands-on construction at Cambridge Regional College
Office staff at construction giant Kier swapped their desks for a hands-on bricklaying session when they visited Cambridge Regional College for a novel team-building exercise.
Major new study reveals the true ROI of database DevOps
DevOps is moving into the mainstream, and the database is now being included, but what holds many C-level executives back is the thorny issue of calculating the Return on Investment. They need to know that a change to the software development process as well as the tooling used will deliver tangible results.
12 step GDPR action plan to download
25 May 2018: Less than 150 days until GDPR. Are you ready?
Campus full of surprises for Mill Road Winter Fair
Anglia Ruskin University will host several stalls, performances and hands-on activities at its Cambridge campus as part of this year’s Mill Road Winter Fair on Saturday, 2 December.
Comment on the Autumn Budget 2017
The Chancellor has delivered his first Autumn Budget. This focused heavily on the wider economic position for the country, with a number of positive initiatives targeted at the housing market. There were no significant changes that affect mainstream investments or pensions.
New railway station will drive future growth
Today’s Budget announcement on the ‘accelerated development’ of a new railway station for the south of the city has been warmly welcomed by organisations on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC).
World Illustration Awards show comes to Cambridge
A collection of the world’s finest new illustration is sure to warm hearts in Cambridge this winter, with the prestigious World Illustration Awards Exhibition 2017 going on show in the city from tomorrow (Thursday 23 November).
EY East tax partner comments on Autumn Budget 2017
Stuart Wilkinson, tax partner at EY in the East comments on the measures announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and the impact for business and people across the region...
Hammond signals change with 5G upgrade for Gigabit Britain
Julian Rae, Technology partner at Deloitte in Cambridge comments on today's Budget: “5G will have a big bang impact. Its long fuse has today been lit following the Chancellor’s deployment of finances that will lay the foundations of 5G readiness. The UK’s demand for capacity is insatiable; 5G and fibre networks are required to quench that thirst as 4G capacity is exhausted.
Deloitte: Doubling of EIS relief welcome but still too complex for small businesses
Commenting on today's Budget, Lizzie Hill, tax partner at Deloitte in Cambridge, said: “The Enterprise Investment Scheme attracts investment into many of the UK’s fast growing and entrepreneurial businesses. Many high growth R&D companies will welcome the doubling of the limits for knowledge investment companies.
ICE welcomes commitment to investment in infrastructure from Government in the Autumn Budget
The Government’s commitment to a Construction Sector Deal and a pipeline supporting infrastructure and construction projects has been welcomed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Is AI the answer to UK’s productivity problem?
Paul Schofield, practice senior partner at Deloitte in Cambridge, comments on the Autumn Budget: “With the OBR downgrading the outlook for UK productivity, the Chancellor is hoping improving digital and construction skills will provide a much-needed boost.
Businesses look set to reduce CO2 emissions by 1,800 tonnes with help from BEE project
Since the Business Energy Efficiency (BEE) project launched in the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough area in spring 2017, the programme has supported 70 SMEs to identify cost savings of £411,233 and carbon savings of 1,801t. That's the equivalent of 535 flights from London to Sydney!
Increase in R&D Expenditure Credit announced in Autumn Budget 2017
The Chancellor has today announced an increase in the RDEC tax relief claimed by large and many SME companies.
GeoSpock appoints technology entrepreneur Richard Baker as CEO
GeoSpock®, the big data processing engine built to manage real-time, contextual data generated by machines, announces that Dr Steve Marsh and its Board of Directors has appointed Richard Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Richard has also joined the Board.
Photography department tickled pink by talk
British social documentary and portrait photographer Kirsty Mackay will deliver a free public lecture at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge next Monday (27 November).
New A14 pictures show first bridge beams lifted over major railway line
New photos of giant bridge beams being lifted over one of the country’s main railway lines have been released by Highways England, as the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement scheme successfully reaches yet another milestone.
Support autism research this Christmas
Christmas should be the happiest time of the year. And yet, for many children with autism and their families it can be a lonely, stressful experience. A big part of living with autism is the struggle with sensory overload and paralysing anxiety. The constant noise, stimulation and change in routine can be unbearable to cope with.
Cambridge Network Breakfast Networking: how to develop digital marketing tactics
HiTeam CEO Mark Layzell will present digital marketing tactics to a group of business owners at the next Cambridge Network Breakfast event tomorrow (Thursday 23 November).
Salus Wellness: interview with Rosanna Price
Rosanna Price, who has been working at Salus Wellness since July 2016, provides some insight into her work and practice.
Facebook do's and don’ts (infographic)
With Facebook having exploded over the past decade and people’s attitudes and behaviours online changing daily, it is difficult for users nowadays to grasp the unspoken rules of the social interactions within.
LEP Chair stands down
After more than four years serving as Chair of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP Board, Mark Reeve will be standing down from his role on 19th December 2017.
'Big Issue' vendors presented with National Extension College bursaries
Mark Siequien and Harry Bowyer have been presented with bursaries by Big Issue founder Lord John Bird and Ros Morpeth, CEO of the National Extension College.