More lab space snapped up at The Epicentre, Haverhill
Five new dedicated laboratory spaces at The EpiCentre in Haverhill have been snapped up before completion, due to the rapid upsurge in demand for biotech and life sciences laboratories in the Cambridgeshire area.
How to take customer service from a cost centre to a competitive advantage
Customer service and business performance are inextricably linked. The big question is… Does your organisation view it primarily as a cost to be managed or a source of competitive advantage?
How to get your message across
If you’ve got a talk or presentation to do, or you’re facing a media interview, and want to make sure it goes well, this simple trick can help...
AstraZeneca’s Pascal Soriot awarded British knighthood for services to UK life sciences and leadership in the global response to the COVID pandemic
AstraZeneca’s Chief Executive Officer, Pascal Soriot, receives a British knighthood for services to UK life sciences and leadership in the global response to the COVID pandemic in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022.
Housing market holding firm in Cambridge region, despite reports of losing momentum throughout the rest of the UK
Richard Freshwater, Director at Cheffins gives his views.
From code-breakers to playmakers: Join Newnham College to celebrate 150 years of pioneering women
The Cambridge college is throwing open its doors and ringing in its 150th anniversary with a free Festival of Arts, Science and Ideas on 2-3 July, open to everyone.
KISS announces exciting merger with Isle Interactive
KISS Communications announces its merger with digital agency Isle Interactive, adding significant resources and strengthening its position as a leading creative agency.
Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital announces patient-centred approach to care with the launch of Cambridge Reflux Service
A new private clinic led by three prominent consultants will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care as Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital becomes the first to perform Stretta therapy in the East of England. Leading the new specialist Cambridge Reflux Service at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital are Dr Corbett, Mr Hindmarsh and Mr Sujendran, pictured.
Tom’s Trust appeals to East Anglian businesses to take up last tables at charity Race Day
With just over a week to go, Tom's Trust is looking for businesses to take part in their charity Race Day at Newmarket Racecourse.
Recruiting school staff from overseas
Following the challenges faced and overcome by schools across the UK since 2020, there is a much-publicised concern that many existing teachers will choose to leave the profession as the world emerges from the pandemic. In response, the Department for Education has announced ‘retention bonuses’ for some teachers and raised recruitment targets for trainee teachers.
Eddisons completes sale of The Rosery Country House Hotel and Restaurant
Eddisons completes the sale of The Rosery Country House Hotel and Restaurant located in Newmarket to a private buyer.
What to do when an employee can’t return from holiday as planned
Employers may find out that an employee is stranded abroad due to recent flight cancellations, unable to return to work from their holiday as planned. If this is the first time this has happened, you may be wondering how best to manage this situation.
Herpes Simplex Virus vaccines - a much needed renaissance
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines and infectious diseases, releases new forecasts and global commercial opportunity analyses for prophylactic and therapeutic Herpes simplex virus (HSV) vaccines.
Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Benedetta Montagnini as Head of European Business Development
Expansion of European business development team supports next phase of growth for Metrion’s ion channel drug discovery services
Four for the price of five
Trials start this week for a four-day week. If successful, will it just change our schedule or how we think about change itself?
Developing an effective staff retention strategy: why personalisation is the key
Right now, employees hold all the cards. At least that’s what I’m hearing every day from my clients in businesses both large and small. With the UK facing a skills shortage, too many companies are chasing too few employees, and as a result, many tell me they’re struggling to attract the right calibre of candidates to fill their vacancies.
A volunteer's account of the Help at Home service from EACH
Hard-working volunteer Jo Dive says she feels a “huge sense of satisfaction” helping families caring for children with life-threatening conditions.
The Mettler Toledo team is hiring
Mettler Toledo, providers of measurement solutions across the value chain is hiring for a number of roles.
Reliance supply motion control parts to Malvern Panalytical
Reliance Precision Limited (‘Reliance’) are delighted to continue their relationship with Malvern Panalytical, with the supply of high precision motion control parts for their Zetasizer Advance instrument range.
Venner Shipley - cell and gene therapy industry news update
Kirsty Dolphin – Partner, Patent Attorney, Venner Shipley LLP says: We have previously discussed the cell and gene therapy boom in the United Kingdom. The industry is thriving not only in the UK, but around the world, and here we take a quick look at some of the major successes and deals that have taken place in the last few months.
PIER Chair recognised in Queen’s Honours list
Simon Bailey is awarded a CBE for his work to protect children from harm.
IQGeo receives Carbon Neutral Certification
IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that it has received Carbon Neutral Certification based on a detailed carbon footprint appraisal that followed the Defra/BEIS and Greenhouse Gas Protocol reporting standards and requirements.
Optibrium expands UK head office with new facilities on Cambridge Innovation Park
Optibrium™, a developer of software for drug discovery, announces the expansion of its UK headquarters with a move to larger office premises on Cambridge Innovation Park North. The new facilities accommodate Optibrium's accelerated growth and ongoing recruitment efforts to support the continued success and development of the company's innovative technology focused on improving the efficiency and…
Shanghai opens up
Significant well beyond the city and its citizens, Shanghai relaxed Covid lock-down restrictions this week and the fast pace of development of Lingang picks up.
Council invests in Northstowe to provide community facilities
Two homes and a sales office at Northstowe are being purchased by South Cambridgeshire District Council – which plans to modify them for use by community groups.