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Could coronavirus alter attitudes to climate change?
As an act of nature, coronavirus may make people change climate change behaviour, says Lord John Browne, former CEO of energy company BP.
Centre for Strategic Philanthropy established at Cambridge Judge, dedicated to high-growth markets
A new Centre for Strategic Philanthropy has been established at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, dedicated to examining strategic philanthropy within and from the world’s highest-growth markets, including Africa, Developing Asia and the Middle East, at a time when philanthropy’s role in building social and environmental resilience is seen as increasingly essential.
Volunteer marketplace set to explode as workers battle to keep themselves relevant
The volunteer marketplace has never been so important, as people try and ensure they have the skills and experience necessary to keep themselves relevant.
Innovative new short course to give a Fresh Start
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched a new two-week course to help people looking for a change of career prepare for an undergraduate degree.
Mayor’s ‘road-trip’ shares A10 options with public despite Covid
Thanks to a ‘virtual road-trip’ which went live this week, people can have their say on the shortlist of options being considered to improve the Ely-Cambridge stretch of the A10, despite Covid-19 safeguards restricting public gatherings.
ARU named in top 10 for graduate employment
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named as one of the top 10 mainstream universities in the country for graduate employment.
Siemens acquires UltraSoC to drive design for silicon lifecycle management
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Cambridge, UK-based UltraSoC Technologies Ltd., a provider of instrumentation and analytics solutions that put intelligent monitoring, cybersecurity and functional safety capabilities into the core hardware of system-on-chip (SoC).
We need wet, wet, wet, says MP
From March 2020 to May 2020, East Anglia saw the fourth driest period since records began in 1892.
8power completes successful remote conditioning trial with Anglian Water
8power is pleased to announce that it has completed a successful remote condition monitoring trial with Anglian Water. The trial used sensors and analytic services on some large water pumping assets.
New programme to accelerate AI research capability at Cambridge
A new initiative at Cambridge will equip young researchers outside computer science with the skills they need to use machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to power their research.
Faulty brain processing of new information underlies psychotic delusions, finds new research
Problems in how the brain recognizes and processes novel information lie at the root of psychosis, researchers from the University of Cambridge and King’s College London have found. Their discovery that defective brain signals in patients with psychosis could be altered with medication paves the way for new treatments for the disease.
Do you use a hearing aid or find yourself hard-of-hearing...or does someone in your family?
Do you use a hearing aid or find yourself hard-of-hearing...or does someone in your family? If so, Cambridgeshire Hearing Help (CHH) is setting up a new online social group - just for you!
Birketts’ Legal Director promoted to National Chair Resolution
Resolution has announced that Juliet Harvey, Legal Director and Chartered Legal Executive in Birketts’ Family Team, has been elevated to National Chair.
Deadline for 2020 UK Technology Fast 50 Awards just one month away
Calling all technology companies! The deadline to apply for Deloitte’s prestigious Technology Fast 50 awards programme is less than a month away.
The clock is ticking: Landlords should be aware of the deadline to recover unpaid sums from previous tenants
In the current climate, there are many landlords that will not receive payment of the June quarter's rent and many who also did not receive payment of the rent due in March. Susanne Hinde of Hewitsons discusses the issues.
Why you should enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2021
Winning one of the prestigious annual Queen’s Awards for Enterprise is not only a chance for some positive publicity, but it can also boost sales and employee engagement.
Biocair transports COVID-19 antibody tests for the German Football Association
Biocair will transport selected blood samples to specialist laboratories for investigation to find out if an individual has developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
New £1.3 million national research programme to evaluate coronavirus tests in hospitals, GP surgeries and care homes
Testing for coronavirus infection could become quicker, more convenient and more accurate, following the launch of a multicentre national programme of research that will evaluate how new diagnostic tests perform in hospitals, general practices and care homes.
SmithsonHill looks at AgriWaterTech companies pushing the boundaries of technology
With agriculture accounting for 70% of water consumption globally, huge impact can be made with technology adoption by the industry. AgriTech is stepping up to bat.
Memorial Garden to ‘remember them’ and serve as South Cambs community hub
A Memorial Garden to serve as a tranquil hub for the community to meet and remember its wartime fallen has been created in Swavesey, thanks to the support of the Parish and District Councils and other partners.
Varied programme of online events for Cambridge's first South Asian History Month
Cambridge residents can join in with a virtual programme of talks, performance, demonstrations, articles, films and more during June and July, for the first ever Cambridge South Asian History Month.
Online event explores patient and public involvement in health research
Find out more about health research at NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre and how you can get involved.
Avacta provides update on COVID-19 rapid antigen test development partnership with Cytiva
Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that the first Affimer-based rapid test strips to detect SARS-COV-2 spike protein have been developed and evaluated by Avacta’s partners at Cytiva (formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences) and show positive initial performance data.
Case Study - Electrolux: Putting the consumer at the heart of aftermarket sales and service
Chris Dunn Consulting supported Electrolux Business Area Europe to complete an exciting transformation that put the consumer at the heart of their aftermarket operations.
A fishy issue - Borwick Development Solutions v Clear Water Fisheries
In May 2020, in the case of Borwick Development Solutions Ltd v Clear Water Fisheries Ltd, the Court of Appeal considered whether the sale of a commercial fishery included the fish being farmed in the lakes at the time of sale, and whether the seller continued to enjoy any rights to the fish after the sale had completed. Patricia Kempson of Hewitsons outlines the case.