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The pay gap between executives and ordinary workers continues to grab the headlines
Two separate publications have recently thrown more light on executive pay in practice at the UK’s largest firms.
Practice really does make perfect
New research into the way in which we learn new skills finds that a single skill can be learned faster if its follow-through motion is consistent, but multiple skills can be learned simultaneously if the follow-through motion is varied.
GCGP reacts to USAF closures
Yesterday (Thursday), the United States Air Force (USAF) confirmed it will pull out of three UK airbases – RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk and RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire.
Domino Printing Sciences partners with automation specialist Omron
Coding and marking specialist Domino Printing Sciences has joined forces with vision and automation business Omron, as part of Domino’s i-Tech Partner Programme, to assist manufacturers with the alignment of their printing and vision systems.
A Happy New Year for GM crops?
Soon, EU Member States may be able to permit the cultivation of GM crops, says The Scientific Alliance.
RFMOD launches new semiconductor package design service
New for 2015, Cambridge Semiconductor Packaging IP company RFMOD has launched a new "Semiconductor Package Design Service" to support companies in the successful co-design of chips and package through to end product.
Industry leaders join Michell Instruments at the Copacabana Beach
Twenty delegates from major Brazilian companies joined Michell Instruments Brasil at the Arena Hotel in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro during November to find out more about the company’s innovative humidity products and services.
Anglia Ruskin sticks together with hockey stars
National league stars of the future could be nurtured in Cambridge thanks to a partnership between one of the city’s hockey clubs and Anglia Ruskin University.
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust thanks supporters for ten years
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the dedicated charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, is saying thank you to all its supporters as it marks its tenth anniversary.
New children’s activity packs launched at Addenbrooke’s
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) funds children's activity packs initiative at Addenbrooke's.
AIXTRON consistently continues with its reorganization in 2015
Key focus remains on customers, growth fields and efficiency enhancement
Horizon Discovery Group plc acquires Haplogen Genomics GmbH
Strategic acquisition of high-throughput functional genomics platform aims to drive product development, revenue growth and enable broader market penetration.
Record proof-of-concept investment in new Oxford ventures in 2014
Over 20 new Oxford technologies and ventures received a record £2.6m in proof-of-concept funding in 2014, the University’s technology commercialisation company, Isis Innovation, has reported.
International Workplace announces FM Learning Hub alongside Facilities Show
Learning and development specialist, International Workplace – formerly known as Workplace Law – is to run an exclusive Learning Hub to run alongside Facilities Show, the UK’s leading exhibition for the FM sector.
HR Masterclass: Lowe Clothing delegate story
With a client list that includes John Lewis, Topman and Arcadia, effective recruitment is a top priority for Chairman of Lowe Clothing, Jonathan Lowe. So last month’s HR-themed Santander Breakthrough Masterclass was an invitation he couldn’t refuse.
Cambridge Rules public art work set to be recommended following consultation
A proposed art work by Neville Gabie and Alan Ward to commemorate the role of Parker’s Piece as the birthplace of the ‘Cambridge Rules,’ which helped establish the modern game of football, is set to be commissioned.
Open University and social partners get boost to support access to Higher Education
The Open University (OU) is delighted to announce it has received funding from HEFCE to extend the work conducted by its Social Partnerships Network.
Scientist to develop new Centre for Food & Health and to head the Institute of Food Research
Norwich Research Park partner, The Institute of Food Research, is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Ian Charles as its new Director and to lead the programme to develop the UK’s new Centre for Food & Health which will be based at the Norwich Research Park.
Illumina announces AOCC to receive Agricultural Greater Good Initiative
Project designed to improve food security in Africa
Domino invests in new facilities and development in India
Domino has opened a state-of-the-art factory in Manesar, India dedicated to the manufacture of inks and printers for coding and marking, and located in a leading business hub in the Delhi-Mumbai industrial corridor.
Silk Pearce designs for Honeybell Soap relaunch
Design and branding consultancy Silk Pearce has created new packaging designs for The Honeybell Soap Company as part of a product rebranding programme to help the company expand its UK and international sales.
Whitehill Pelham Ltd toasts first year at Milton Hall
Leading recruitment consultancy celebrates its first anniversary at independent serviced office provider, Milton Hall Cambridge.
Social enterprises - join Catalyst 2015 on 31 January
The Catalyst conference on January 31st will address a wide range of issues and approaches to social enterprise, including panel sessions, discussions with inspirational leaders in the field, and workshops to empower those who seek to build their own successful social enterprise.
Video calling between Skype and Lync available now
BJ Haberkorn, director of product marketing for the Lync Team, blogs about his experience of a video call between Skype and Lync...
Cambridge Wireless experts make 2015 predictions
Industry experts from Cambridge Wireless (CW), the leading global community for companies involved in wireless and mobile technologies, have made their personal predictions for 2015. CW Special Interest Group (SIG) champions comment on a wide range of topics, from the evolution of wearable devices and the promised launch of the Apple iWatch to the hype surrounding the Internet of Things and the…