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As a leading practice-based business school, the Lord Ashcroft International Business School are committed to the relevancy of business and management education. From course design to our research agenda, our aim is to blend academic theory with the most modern business and management practice.
LAIBS hosts one of UK's most successful female entrepreneurs
Over 100 local businesses attended Lord Ashcroft International Business School Chelmsford campus last week to hear advice from experienced business leaders, including Ultimo founder Michelle Mone. One of the UK's most successful entrepreneurs, Mone's keynote speech provided an insight into how she developed one of the largest lingerie brands in the world.
XJTAG offers free boundary scan workshop at the MTC
XJTAG is running a free boundary scan training workshop at the UK’s Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) in Coventry, 12 June 2013.
The first book of fashion
Fashion conveys complex messages. The recreation of an outfit taken from one of an extraordinary series of Renaissance portraits reveals how one man made his mark on society.
Tender opens for Cambridge Folk Festival filming/web streaming
Cambridge City Council is inviting quotations from companies who could provide the necessary infrastructure and services to enable performances of main stage artists at the Cambridge Folk Festival 2013 (25th – 28th July) to be streamed live on the internet.
Bulgin’s Buccaneer® connectors now rated to IP69K
The popular Buccaneer range of advanced waterproof power and data connectors from Bulgin – an Elektron Technology connectivity brand – has been independently rated to IP69K – DIN 40050-9, further extending the potential applications of this robust circular connector range.
Meningitis outbreak in West Africa, warns The Travel Clinic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported that a meningitis outbreak has begun in West Africa.
UK Power Networks' £10m Flexible Plug and Play Project at Smart Grids 2013
Adriana Laguna of UK Power Networks, will give a talk on facilitating faster and cheaper distribution generation connections to the network (by trialling new technologies and new commercial solutions) at this year's Smart Grids Conference on 5 June at Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, UK.
'Dirty dozen' invasive species threaten UK
Parts of the UK are at greater risk of invasion by non-native aquatic species than previously thought, according to new research.
International business travel increases along with risks to executives
A 2011 survey of 4,700 international business travelers by International SOS found that 60 percent travel to high-risk destinations at least once a year, while 16 percent do so five times a year or more.
2idesign design new website for Magdalene ltd
All individuals and businesses take advantage of telecommunication services which are enabled by the type of work that Magdalene provides on a daily basis.
NPL Social Entrepreneur of the Year Jane Burston keynotes at Smart Grids Conference
At the Smart Grids Conference in Cambridge on 5 June, Jane Burston (2011 Management Today's ‘35 high-flying women under 35’ list and Square Mile magazine’s ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year'; World Economic Forum Young Global Leader) will talk about the NPL's approach to measurement and how this facilitates carbon reduction in grids and power sectors.
New report shows CBNL reach 50% share of growing point-to-multipoint backhaul market
The latest report from ExelixisNet shows Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL) has consolidated its leadership in the point-to-multipoint wireless backhaul equipment market – a market expected to surpass $500 million by 2017.
Salimetrics begin shipping newly developed Salivary Melatonin Assay
Salimetrics' new salivary melatonin immunoassay promises precise and accurate results in less time by utilizing an exclusive antibody engineered by Salimetrics. The propriety format allows melatonin assay results in four hours with a single sample and one wash step. It offers the most time efficient, easiest to use protocol, aiding studies that examine topics such as sleep regulation, insomnia,…
Hardware/software interfacing explained at UK technical conference
Pebble Bay has announced that they will be presenting a half-day workshop explaining the art of writing software to interface with embedded hardware at the UK Device Developers Conference.
New Cambridge structural integrity educational establishment welcomes its first PhD student
The National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) based at TWI near Cambridge, opened its doors for business today (1 May 2013) by welcoming its first PhD student.
Pirate utopias: a history of digital distribution
How the ‘Hacker ethic’ almost killed the music industry, then helped save it, but might spell the end of ownership as we know it.
Santander UK's Breakthrough programme
Santander UK’s Breakthrough programme is helping fast-growth SMEs achieve their full potential. The programme supports the UK’s fastest growing SMEs by providing advice and funding, as well as the chance to visit and learn from successful companies and leading entrepreneurs.
CPM works on an ELT series for the Middle East
In March 2012 Cambridge Publishing Management (CPM) was offered a part in an exciting-sounding project for Pearson, helping them to produce a version of their New Cutting Edge ELT series for a Middle Eastern country.
Cash flow concerns: UK SMEs worried for the year ahead
Cash flow remains a significant challenge to large numbers of UK businesses, according to new research from Santander Corporate & Commercial, which reports that nearly half of UK businesses say they are either ‘very’ or ‘quite’ concerned about managing cash flow over the next 12 months. Almost half also say their business has recently suffered from a cash flow challenge, while one in four cite…
The Great CPM Bake-Off
Even before the nation was inspired by Mary Berry, the team at Cambridge Publishing Management (CPM) were excited about their cakes: birthday cakes, especially those provided by their very own chef (Paul’s wife), were always met with great enthusiasm.
Google Chrome forks WebKit in the blink of an eye
Any news story that manages to involve Google and Apple is going to grab the headlines and attention, but is there much to get worked up about with their latest Rendering Engine development?
How to avoid objections and find real solutions
Overcoming objections is just about the most important skill (apart from listening) that a sales person has to perfect. The easiest method of satisfying objections is to avoid them in the first place! Ian Titchener, Director of Telemarketing Matters, looks at why and how.
Meet Cambridge Network
Calling all marketing, HR or L&D managers and directors working in larger organisations! Whether or not your company is already a member of the Cambridge Network, you could be missing significant opportunities if you don't know about or use the valuable services the Network has to offer. Come along to an informal lunchtime meeting tomorrow (Wednesday May 8th) to find out more.
Cambridge call to arms on Internet of Things
Cambridge UK technology leaders are uniting with US influencers in a power play designed to ensure that the potential of the Internet of Things isn’t thrown away. ARM CEO, Warren East is joining key figures from Weightless SIG in the UK and US-based The Van Heyst Group, Inex Advisors and Institute for the Future in a concerted call to action at the Nerve disruptive technology conference this…