Ethical jewellery retailer Lily Arkwright designs Lionesses World Cup Winners Ring
As the Lionesses have taken to the pitch once again with hopes of bringing football home for the second consecutive year with a momentous world cup win; ethical jewellery brand Lily Arkwright, has taken to the drawing board in support and celebration of women's football.
Why every business should have a corporate sustainability plan
Companies are facing mounting pressure to operate responsibly and reduce their ecological footprints, given that sustainability has shifted from a "nice to have" to a business imperative. Whether a massive multinational corporation or a small local startup, every company needs a strategy for embedding sustainability into its operations.
Christmas Party Nights in Cambridge
The festive season is a time for making memories with family, friends and colleagues.
Half a million pounds in Zero Carbon Communities grants given to South Cambridgeshire community groups
The District Council is awarding green grants to 10 South Cambridgeshire community groups marking a £500,000 total since the scheme began four years ago.
The hidden dangers of free VPNs: Are you at risk?
Breathe Technology writes...Let's take a closer look at free VPN services. Scary stuff.
AlgoDynamix going for gold in Chartis’ STORM 2023 research & analysis report
London, Cambridge (UK) and Toronto (Canada): AlgoDynamix, the leader in behavioural-based price forecasting for financial markets is featured in this year’s prestigious STORM 2023 (QuanTech 50 ranking) market research report by Chartis Research. More details will also be covered on our next podcast, please make sure that you are on our mailing list for further announcements (see details below).
Climate champions selected to pitch at Dragon’s den-style Cleantech Venture Day
20 of the best cleantech startups to showcase their climate solutions to impact investors.
Open Cambridge: celebrating an iconic city
Open Cambridge, the annual festival of history and culture, is set to launch its 2023 programme of events on Monday 14 August. Bookings open on the same day.
Echion Technologies attains ISO 9001 certification, signaling quality management of XNO® fast-charging battery anode materials
UK based advanced materials supplier, Echion Technologies (Echion), has announced it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fast-charging XNO® battery anode materials.
ARU innovator joins Net Zero buildings organisation
Paul Bourgeois to help Passivhaus Trust to scale up delivery of ultra low-energy buildings
Welch’s Transport hosts Net Zero festival
On 20 July, Welch’s Transport hosted the Road to Net Zero Festival from its headquarters in Cambridge to promote a greener and more sustainable future haulage industry. Guests enjoyed round table discussions, talks from industry experts, and depot tours showcasing how Welch’s is supporting local businesses in reducing their carbon footprint.
Scary stat: 87% of organisations hit by this in the last year!
According to a recent report, almost two-thirds of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) suffered at least one cyber attack over the past year.
ARU expert helps shape new biodiversity policy
Institute and Faculty of Actuaries' policy focuses on risks and financial impacts linked to the loss of nature.
Planet-saving partnerships: collaborating on sustainable innovation
In the race to bring forward sustainable solutions, worlds are colliding and ideas are flowing. As global leaders gather in Glasgow to discuss climate change, Alex Eliseev speaks to three network builders who are making productive partnerships possible.
China's Manufacturing Industry & UK-China Collaboration
How important is the manufacturing industry to China’s economic growth and global competitiveness? And why is it still important for the UK and China to collaborate in manufacturing? This article details Chinese government policies and strategies and gives an overview of the current manufacturing conditions in China and the UK, with a focus on electronic products.
US2U Consulting share summer 2023 news and latest activity
US2U Consulting is pleased to share its July 2023 e-newsletter, featuring our latest news and activity from the last few months.
Allia's supporting social enterprises - whatever it takes!
What is a social enterprise – what do they do, and what support can they get? We chatted to Jane Thompson, Membership & Marketing Manager at SEEE to find out more.
Daniel Zeichner MP gets the latest evidence on intelligent farming and food supply
Daniel Zeichner (Member of Parliament for Cambridge) joined top researchers on the 4th July in Parliament to receive rapid-fire briefings on pressing policy issues, including hou
AstraZeneca announces $400 million investment in reforestation and biodiversity in support of climate action and human health
AstraZeneca announces $400 million investment in reforestation and biodiversity in support of climate action and human health.
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.
Strategic property consultancy Rapleys announces a raft of promotions across the UK
CAMBRIDGE, UK - Strategic property consultancy Rapleys announces a raft of promotions across the UK with Daniel Cook made Equity Partner and Alice Ray and Ali McInroy both become heads of Cambridge & Huntingdon. The Partnership also announces record turnover.
Farmers asked to ‘lean in’ to accelerate benefits of agri-tech
Opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs in Agri-TechE Innovation Hub at Royal Norfolk Show.
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.
Creating Nature’s Corridors appoints first brand ambassador
Creating Nature’s Corridors, the Cambridgeshire-based charity committed to rewilding corridors of land in the UK and planting 10,000 native trees and hedges every year, is delighted to announce its first brand ambassador, Matty Horkan.