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A global response to a global health crisis - where are we at with a Covid-19 vaccine?
By Luciana Scrofani Green of One Stop Language SolutionsInterpreting and translating complex medical language can be a challenge, but it's also hugely rewarding to work for companies that are active in the global effort against Covid-19 and making a real difference.
Birketts continues to offer support to education sector in light of recent Government guidance
Since the Government’s announcement about the reopening of certain year groups in schools, Birketts’ Regulatory and Corporate Defence and Employment teams have seen a spike in the number of enquiries from education clients concerned about the health and safety aspects of bringing staff back into the workplace and pupils back into school.
ARU sees spike in interest in Nursing and Midwifery
Anglia Ruskin University has seen a surge in interest in courses such as Adult Nursing and Midwifery during the COVID-19 pandemic, with web traffic to these course pages increasing by 114% year-on-year.
Cambridge residents challenged to inspire the city’s future during lockdown
Cambridge residents have been asked to share their revolutionary ideas for using digital technology to transform lives across the city in a challenge launched by CityFibre and The Skills Service.
Taylor Wessing advises The Rohatyn Group on investment in Optimapharm d.d.
International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised The Rohatyn Group on its investment in Optimapharm d.d. (Optimapharm), a contract research organisation headquartered in Croatia, with 14 offices across Europe, including a heavy presence in CEE. The investment establishes a partnership with the company’s founders Gordana Gregurić Čičak and Igor Čičak.
Achieving your life goals through financial planning
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners explains the firm's financial planning advice process; and how it could help you understand, plan and achieve your life goals.
A Cambridge kindness in blue
Last night the event professionals behind some of Cambridge’s brilliant blue installations returned to the city’s landscape with a focus on Mental Health Awareness Week.
Hackathons seek environmental solutions to Covid-19
People across disciplines are invited to take part in a series of hackathons to crunch data to gain new insights into the impact of Covid-19.
Daily internet use is linked to social isolation
New research has found that older adults who go online every day are more likely to be socially isolated than those who use the internet less frequently.
Business transformation – how to make the best of COVID-19
The Covi-19 pandemic has forced swift and radical business transformation on organisations, large and small, in countless sectors, right across the world.
Council adopts Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire
The first ever Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire pledges to lead a green local economic recovery out of lockdown and reduce the Council’s carbon emissions by at least 75% by 2030.
Council agrees grant to keep Milton Country Park open
Milton Country Park is being provided with up to £50,000 by the District Council, to ensure residents can keep enjoying the green spaces and paths.
What on earth shall I do now; I've got too much on my plate?
By Claire Vane of Integrated Resources Many CEOs, COOs, Practice Managers and Directors of Operations are pulling their hair out about what needs to be done and how to do it as we slowly begin to unlock the country. Many are feeling that they’re damned if they do and damned if they don’t. With so many competing priorities and demands, how do you even start building a plan, let alone implement it?
Back to work but not back to school
By the HR DeptThe reopening of schools to more children plays an important role in restarting the economy, but has understandably been the subject of much debate. This week's blog looks at what this might mean for employers who are getting back to business.
Breedr and Tru-Test integration reduces weigh-time to <20 seconds and enables smarter decisions live at the Crush
Join the ‘Weighing Made Easy’ webinar on 3rd June at 1pm for the chance to win an S3 weigh scale worth £395.
Get a grip if you’re not a gamer
By KISS Account Manager, Olly Cooper Video games have been around for years, but I feel attitudes and the understanding towards the gaming community has changed dramatically over the last five years. I remember when I was growing up, my mum would always tell me that video games would melt my brain or the classic ‘give you square eyes’.
10 ways to help Cambridge avoid return to pre-lockdown congestion
Sean Moroney, Founder & CEO, Cambridge Electric Transport, sets out ten action points to prevent a return to pre-Covid congestion and pollution levels. He proposes a public-private Transport Task Force to map out a sustainable transport strategy for Greater Cambridge.
Meet Cambridge lockdown videos selected for university’s ‘Collecting COVID-19’ archive
Meet Cambridge, the official, free venue-finding service for spaces at the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, hotels and other unique properties in and around the city, has been supporting its venues during lockdown by checking in on staff at its member venues in a series of video chats.
The Cambridge announces support for the Women in Finance Charter
The Cambridge has formalised its commitment to a gender diverse and inclusive workplace by signing up to the Women in Finance Charter.
Birketts advises The Milbank Group on the acquisition of pioneering plant bio stimulant business
Birketts, the leading law firm, has advised The Milbank Group on the acquisition of pioneering plant bio stimulant business Orion Future Technology Ltd.
Charity launches virtual balloon race across the globe
Join East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) this Coronation Day, Tuesday, 2 June, for a virtual balloon race, hosted by Ecoracing.
AstraZeneca advances response to global COVID-19 challenge as it receives first commitments for Oxford’s potential new vaccine
AstraZeneca is advancing its ongoing response to address the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, collaborating with a number of countries and multilateral organisations to make the University of Oxford’s potential vaccine widely accessible around the world in an equitable manner.
Intuitive design: lessons from my toaster
Team Consulting's Ed Slipper discusses intuitive design and why his new toaster looks more like a nuclear submarine...
Taking advantage of career uncertainty in 2020
If you looked back at 2020, what would you remember? It would be easy to look back and feel like 2020 was enshrouded in a dark cloud. But it’s important to remember that this is only a tiny chapter in our lives - by no means is it the whole book!
Hewitsons supports business community with its online event programme
The spirit of ‘business as normal’ throughout the pandemic continues at local law firm Hewitsons which has taken its programme of events, designed to support the local business community, online.