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Conferences explore genomic science - from biodiversity to biomedicine
The Earlham Institute (EI) is hosting two prestigious conferences for leading scientists and industry in life sciences - presenting the latest ground-breaking research and technological developments in genomics.
UK consumer spending hit with new headwinds this year
Following a difficult year, 2018 offers some reasons for optimism for UK consumers, with the EY ITEM Club forecasting falling levels of inflation and a modest revival in pay growth. However, the EY ITEM Club says that the good news will be offset by new headwinds including weaker employment growth, rising interest rates and more reluctance among consumers to ‘live beyond their means’.
BeeBee Wraps tackles the plastic waste issue
Speaking with a friend, Kath Austin heard how people in pre-plastic days used cotton coated with beeswax to preserve food – and she wondered whether this ancient technology could help with a very modern problem: the tons of plastic wrapping that pollute oceans and pile up in landfills.
Redgate Software partners with PASS to deliver GDPR webinar marathon
In a move that demonstrates increasing concerns about the impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Redgate is running a day of back-to-back live webinars in conjunction with PASS, the organisation which supports SQL Server professionals around the world.
Innovate your business model for productivity gains
If you’re looking to gain an advantage over your competitors in 2018, then making changes to your business model could provide you with new ways to create, deliver and capture value.
Cofinitive captures the essence of #ConsultingRepurposed with CAP
Cambridge Advisory Partners (CAP) has been taking business consulting by storm, challenging the status quo, and they needed their branding and image to match. Fuelled by the passionate “pants on fire” effect that Cofinitive looks for in its clients, it was a natural fit for these two game-changing organisations to collaborate.
Where next for the agritech revolution?
The race is on to become the dominant digital platform in the agriculture sector, harnessing technologies that boost agricultural productivity through data capture and integration, according to new research from PA Consulting Group.
PA Consulting Group expands offer to the aviation sector through acquisition of Nyras Limited
PA Consulting Group has signed an agreement to acquire Nyras Limited, the international aviation consultancy. Nyras is the only consultancy in the air transport industry authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to undertake commercial and transactional advisory services in the aviation sector. Nyras will bring new capabilities to PA, and enable the global aviation team to offer…
PA Consulting Group and Barnet and Southgate College agree partnership to develop CETEC
PA Consulting Group and Barnet and Southgate College have agreed a partnership to develop the newly launched Centre of Excellence for Technology Enhanced Care (CETEC) into a world class care technology training centre and innovation hub.
Amazon encourages next generation of techies with Cambridge LaunchPad
Year 12 students from colleges across Cambridgeshire attended the first Cambridge LaunchPad Scholars’ event of 2018, which is managed by Form the Future CIC. Students travelled to the Amazon Development Centre at One Station Square, where they were introduced to the coding language Python and learnt how to build an Alexa skill.
Hunkvertising: karma or hypocrisy
When we talk about objectification, many people might assume that it’s a reference to women. But male objectification is just as important a subject for the gender equality debate, especially since it has increased within advertising.
Drones solve problems for the construction industry
It’s a well-known fact that there are hundreds, if not thousands of uses for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Over the past two years, drones have become a familiar sight in our skies, but thanks to a raft of new legislation shortly to be issued by the government, the industry is set to thrive over the coming three to five years.
TTP inspires Year 12s to consider STEM careers
Year 12 students from Hills Road Sixth Form College, Long Road Sixth Form College and Comberton Sixth Form were invited to apply for an activity day with TTP Group, a Founding Partner of Cambridge LaunchPad.
Claiming R&D Tax Credits - where to start
Whether you’re a young start up or an established business with a strong product development process, every little helps.
Health and care organisation Provide accelerates electric vehicle fleet adoption with Spark
Demonstrating the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) within business fleets, Spark EV today announced that Essex-based health and care organisation Provide has adopted its artificial intelligence-based journey prediction solution.
Agilent GC instrument & software training from Anthias Consulting is CPD-approved
Anthias Consulting is pleased to announce approval of its Agilent GC instrument training courses by the Royal Society of Chemistry for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Cofinitive helps create ‘one–voice’ for Camrosh
Camrosh, the strategy consultancy enabling businesses to innovate and grow by taking informed action, has helped many companies from its position at the forefront of innovation and technology. While they recognised their need to review messaging, Camrosh knew it could turn to Cofinitive as a trusted business partner to take care of both the messaging and execution. So they could continue focusing…
Solicitors for the Elderly appoints Ruth Pyatt to its board of directors
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) has announced the appointment of Ruth Pyatt of Birketts in to its board of directors.
‘Spinning’ workplace change is counterproductive
Workers are likely to see through employers who try to spin the positives of workplace change, according to a study published in the journal Organization Studies.
Enter awards at ease despite the big freeze
The SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards has announced an extension to its entry deadline due to the number of late requests. The new deadline is Thursday 8th March at 5pm.
Top marks for Price Bailey Tax
Charlotte Page, an Associate in the Price Bailey Tax Team, has been awarded ‘The Gravestock Medal’ for achieving the highest mark in the November 2017 sitting of the Association of Tax Technicians (ATT) VAT paper
Price Bailey advises on acquisition for major food manufacturer
The Price Bailey Strategic Corporate Finance team recently assisted with a successful acquisition for Pioneer Foods (UK) Limited, manufacturers of own-label and branded breakfast cereals to major UK and international food retailers.
First ever all-electric Jaguar unveiled at Magna
Magna's complete vehicle manufacturing facility in Graz, Austria, hosted Jaguar Land Rover for the automaker's presentation of their latest model, the new Jaguar I PACE.
Public Open Day at East Cambridge Lakes this Sunday
Cambridge City Council is hosting a public open day on Sunday 11 March at East Cambridge Lakes, the flooded chalk pits at the end of Mill Road which it is hoped will be turned into a local country park.
12 rules for life - webcast live
Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson is one of the world’s most popular public thinkers, whose talks have been seen by tens of millions of viewers.