Is it okay to do background checks after I have hired someone?
Background checks are a staple of most recruitment processes. But performing these checks are not without their own issues. For example, in a competitive recruitment market, you may miss out on the best candidates if your vetting process takes too long.
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce regenerates legacy B2B event in Cambridge
The Cambridge & South Cambs Committee of the region’s Chambers of Commerce is revitalizing the legacy B2B event to meet an untapped need in the business community.
Cambridge Science Centre strengthens Board of Trustees
Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) recently strengthened its Board of Trustees with three new significant appointments.
Lucy Cavendish College wins two awards for leading-edge sustainability research
The College wins the Excellence Award and the Innovation Award and is praised for its pioneering dual-lab approach.
Automated Apparent Total Nitrosamine Analysis for the Carbon Capture Industry
Absorption, or carbon scrubbing, with amines is the most widely used commercial system for the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the exhaust of chemical plants, biomass plants or from burning fossil fuels. Carbon capture is seen as on
TR Global Events announces the launch of its Catering Division
TR Global Events, a multi-award-winning leading events company based in Cambridge, known for its innovative and immersive event experiences, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Catering Division. This expansion further solidifies TR Global Events' commitment to delivering exceptional and unforgettable events, now with an enhanced focus on culinary excellence.
Cresset's June 2023 Newsletter
Cresset are pleased to announce the release of Torx 2.0 and the Flare Python Cookbook V3.0, alongside a variety of new science in the latest Cresset monthly newsletter.
Cresset Creates New Vice President Role to Lead their Discovery CRO Business
Nick Foster appointed Vice President of Cresset Discovery CRO business
Cambourne Park Science & Technology Campus unveils new identity and welcomes first letting under new ownership
Rakon: Leading global precision timing designer and manufacturer chooses Cambourne Park Science & Technology Campus as location of choice for UK design hub. - Rakon secures 4,877 sq ft in Building 2020 with a ten year lease term. - New owner, Life Science REIT unveils new Campus identity and positioning.
Bailey Fisher celebrates 25th anniversary and opens Manchester office
Bailey Fisher celebrated its 25th anniversary in June with a party for 100 guests in Cambridge and the opening of an office in Manchester.
Source Genomics expands rapid Sanger sequencing services to the North of the UK
Cambridge, UK - Source Genomics, a part of the Source BioScience Group, announces their genomic laboratory expansion into the North of the UK for increased capacity of its Sanger sequencing services leading to faster turnaround times for data delivery.
Yourgene Health presents data demonstrating successful Fetal Fraction Enrichment in NIPT Workflows following prolonged blood storage in EDTA Tubes
• Extended EDTA blood tube storage offers improved flexibility and cost-saving in NIPT workflows • Collaborative study with Tommy’s Charity and St Mary’s NHS Hospital, Manchester • Data presented at ISPD 2023 in Edinburgh, UK
New ‘ready-to-use’ recipes in the Flare™ Python Cookbook enable chemists to quickly triage molecules and accelerate the drug design process
The Flare Python API gives full access to the scientific capabilities in Flare, enabling users to work more efficiently by creating their own workflows, automating common tasks, and expanding Flare with python modules and custom c
Torx® 2.0 - Unique molecule life cycle platform released
Cambridge, UK - Torx® Software Limited, announces the release of Torx 2.0, extending the platform’s scientific reach and capabilities to deliver unrivalled seamless integration across the drug discovery Design-Make-Test-Analyze (DMTA) cycle.
Marshall Land Systems enhances Australia’s deployable health capability with delivery of Containerised CT Scanners
Saab Australia (Saab) has moved another step closer to delivery of Australia’s deployable health capability (JP2060 Phase 3) with the acceptance of three award-winning Military CT scanners from key technology supplier and capability partner Marshall Land Systems.
Shanghai to set up Sino-German University of Science and Technology
This week the MOU was signed to start the set up of the Sino-German University of Science and Technology, to be located in Lingang, Shanghai. Lingang is the home of the Lingang Cambridge Network, which EFEC helped to establish in 2019.
Growing Peptides in Flare™
Therapeutic Peptides are a class of pharmaceutical agent composed of a series of well-ordered amino acids usually having the molecular weight between 500-5000 Da.1 The discovery of several lifesaving bioactive peptides like the 51-amino acid hormone insulin,2 and the 39-amin
Intellegens selected as AI company of the year
Intellegens has won the ‘AI Company of the Year’ award at the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards, selected by an expert panel from a strong shortlist of technology businesses following a record number of entries.
7th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition
The 7th China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition (“IEIC”) is the largest international innovation and entrepreneurship competition in Shenzhen, China and attracts startups and innovation talents from all over the world. Cambridge Hacklab Academy Ltd as co-organizer in IEIC UK division sincerely invite start-ups and entrepreneurs to join in the event this year!
Human capabilities vs skills: the answer to hard to fill vacancies?
Are hard-to-fill job vacancies keeping you up at night? If you’re struggling to find the right candidates for the right roles, you might be asking yourself where you’re going wrong. But the talent is out there – all we need is a fresh approach to finding them.
Smart cities and the Cambridge - Lingang, Shanghai contexts
EFEC and LCN hosted Cambridge Cleantech in a webinar for business leaders in Lingang, Shanghai, to learn more about smart cities, innovation, and cleantech developments in the Cambridge region.
IQGeo’s Raf Meersman elected President of FTTH Council Board
Cambridge - IQGeo, a developer of geospatial software that is “Building better networks” for telecom and utility operators, announces that Raf Meersman, Senior Vice President at IQGeo, has been elected President of the Board of Directors at the
Which platform is best to stream a live event, LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram?
Live event streaming has become a powerful tool for engaging audiences in real-time, and the various social media platforms offer unique features for hosting these events. In this blog post, we will explore the differences in live event streaming capabilities on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. By understanding their distinct advantages, you can make an informed decision about…
What does tech talent want in 2023?
Gearset Ltd writes...our recent report What do tech talent want in 2023, co-published with Hackajob, delves into the needs and aspirations of tech talent. We asked those in a range of different tech positions, from Software Engineers to UX designers, what they love most about their job and company. In this article, we explore the key insights from the report.
The importance of getting a workplace investigation right
The importance of conducting a workplace investigation correctly and fairly is paramount, with this only being achieved with the correct polices and procedures being implemented and followed.