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Cambridge Building Society kicks off fundraising for The Sick Children’s Trust
The Cambridge Building Society staff got their fundraising efforts off to a choc-tastic start this month, with the Big Chocolate Tea for The Sick Children’s Trust as part of their 2018 ‘Homes and Housing’ charity programme.
Five ways to find a graduate job
Are you a recent graduate looking for your first role in the professional world? Here’s a handy guide to help you land your dream graduate job.
What can we expect from Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends Report?
Hugh Massam, Senior PR Associate at KISS, takes a look at what internet trends we should expect from Mary Meeker's 2018 report.
The menace of monolingualism
Cambridge University Professor Wendy Ayres-Bennett will speak at the Hay Festival about her research into the health and social benefits of multilingualism.
Resistance to antifungal drugs could lead to disease and global food shortages
Growing levels of resistance to antifungal treatments could lead to increased disease outbreaks and affect food security around the world, according to new research funded by the MRC.
Register your interest in running the London Marathon
Those interested in running the 2019 London Marathon for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) can register their interest now.
NHS research takes the pressure off for Cambridge accountant
This weekend could see a rise in blood pressure for certain wedding goers and footballers but, for some, high blood pressure can be an everyday concern. However, a new study led by Cambridge University Hospitals aims to help patients with the condition, and a local accountant is just one of those benefitting.
New events space brings classical style to the heart of Cambridge
A Cambridge College has unveiled plans for a new and innovative events space right in the heart of the city, offering huge potential for organisers of conferences, meetings and dinners.
Joseph’s 'Big City' masterpiece scoops big prize
Anglia Ruskin University student Joseph Namara Hollis has been named Student Illustrator of the Year at the V&A Illustration Awards for his work The Big City – a depiction of an urban environment crafted using several different techniques.
Staff wellbeing a priority for East Anglian businesses
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week which is being supported by the Mental Health Foundation. Tying in with the theme, delegates at yesterday’s Ashtons and HAYS Annual Employment Conference were asked if they were making the wellbeing of their staff part of their business strategy.
Mayor welcomes major investment drive for Wisbech and Ely projects
The Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has welcomed the announcement by International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox to attract more than £2.5 billion of investment into the local area.
Lack of contacts, confidence and cash stops SMEs taking off
New research shows Cambridge-based entrepreneurs are the most confident when it comes to turning a business idea into an actual business. The survey also identifies that 25-34 years is the age when most entrepreneurs get a moment of inspiration - but it takes them on average up to three years to launch.
Owlstone Medical is shortlisted for European Mediscience Awards 2018
Owlstone Medical is excited to be shortlisted for The Emerging Star Award of the European Mediscience Awards 2018.
Malawi takes vital step to remove online child sexual abuse
This International Child Helpline Day (17 May), a new system in Malawi for reporting child sexual abuse content launches with the Cambridge-based international children’s charity, the IWF (Internet Watch Foundation).
Charity shop customers asked to ‘make EACH day count’ in Children’s Hospice Week
Customers of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) shops across the region will be able to enjoy a special offer every day of Children’s Hospice Week - which starts on Monday - when the charity asks supporters to ‘make EACH day count’.
Remploy helps Paul manage his anxiety in work
Professor Paul Tucker thought being stressed and anxious most of the time was normal, until things eventually became too much and he sought help.
Civil engineers respond to Hackitt Review into building regulations and fire safety
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock has responded to publication of the Hackitt Review into building regulations and fire safety.
New mental health magazine 'a great piece of work'
In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, Recovery College East has published the latest issue of Speak Your Mind magazine.
Cambridge MP visits Marshall to support local Apprenticeship Training School
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will today (Friday 18 May) visit Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group to hear about its Apprenticeship Training School.
Have your say on revised proposals for new town north of Waterbeach
Residents and businesses are being encouraged to comment on revised proposals for part of the planned new town north of Waterbeach.
Thales extends distribution of data security solutions with Arrow
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces that it has extended its distribution agreement with global technology provider Arrow Electronics, to bring its advanced data security solutions and services to more territories across the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Disrupting the display industry with conformable and shapeable organic LCDs
FlexEnable, the leader in the development and industrialisation of plastic electronics for flexible displays and sensors, will present its disruptive, glass-free organic LCD (OLCD) technology at the Society for Information Display (SID) Display Week 2018 in Los Angeles next week. The company will exhibit a range of prototypes demonstrating OLCD’s unique features including thinness, lightness,…
Council hosts free workshop to help local businesses save on energy bills
Small and medium-sized companies can learn how to save money on energy bills and apply for grants of up to £20,000 at a free workshop next week.
PA Consulting Group acquires digital insight and strategy consultancy Sparkler
PA Consulting Group (PA) announced it has acquired Sparkler, a leading digital insight and strategy consultancy. Sparkler’s customer insight, brand strategy and service design expertise complements PA’s existing innovation, digital and strategy expertise.
Snooper’s Charter could cause GDPR headache
The Investigatory Powers Act, in its current form, could mean the UK will be unable to fully comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the event of a hard Brexit.