Other News from Cambridge Network Members

	'Space: the next business opportunity?' The entry deadline for the Galileo Masters Competition 2009 is the end of this month. Find out more about what it could mean for Cambridge companies at a joint Cambridge Network/Cambridge Wireless Open Meeting at Robinson College next Wednesday (July 8th), and learn from inspiring guest speakers from the Satcoms arena. more..	03/07/09
	Cambridge conference centre tops UK ratings The Møller Centre, has achieved the ‘Overall Highest Score’ across all business sectors in the Institute of Hospitality’s ‘Hospitality Assured Business Excellence Awards’. more..	03/07/09
	800th Anniversary Light Show visits China The light show which wowed thousands over four days in January at the start of the University of Cambridge’s 800th Anniversary celebrations, was one of the highlights of the opening ceremony of the 2nd China International Youth Arts Festival in Beijing. more..	03/07/09
	Cambridge professor wins IOP award for outstanding contributions to physics Professor Sir Richard Friend, Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge, has been awarded the prestigious Institute of Physics (IOP)’ Business and Innovation Medal for outstanding contributions to physics in an industrial or commercial context. more..	03/07/09
	CUER's new solar racing car launches at Goodwood Festival of Speed this Sunday The Cambridge University Eco Racing team's (CUER) new solar racing car - Britain's brightest hope for the Global Green Challenge - will be launched at Goodwood Festival of Speed this Sunday (5th July). more..	03/07/09
	Muck In4Life, urges Great Fen volunteer The East of England is being challenged to adopt a healthier lifestyle and, at the same time, do something positive for the environment by joining a new campaign just launched in Cambridgeshire. more..	03/07/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 3rd July 2009 How can we feed the world? more..	03/07/09
	Marketing quiz by mobile - last few days to book for digital conference Delegates at the Third Cambridge Digital Marketing Conference on July 9th will be able to show off their knowledge of digital marketing in a competition with a twist - it's all done by mobile phone! It's just for fun (and a small prize). more..	03/07/09
	ARKeX to perform first marine BlueQube survey in Greenland ARKeX has been awarded a contract to perform the first ever marine BlueQube gravity gradiometry survey off the western coast of Greenland. The survey is for the Cairn Energy group and its joint venture partner Nunaoil. more..	02/07/09
	Birketts’ Associate transfers to Cambridge Employment team Birketts LLP is delighted to announce the transfer of Lottie Seaborn, Associate in the Employment team, to its Station Road offices in Cambridge. more..	02/07/09
	Downloading one TV show abroad could cost more than your whole holiday According to the Cambridge-based independent consumer website Broadband Genie, downloading one television show via mobile broadband while abroad on holiday could cost more than the rest of the trip combined. more..	02/07/09
	Food industry executives gather for exclusive breakfast debate Last week, Anglia Business Solutions hosted and chaired an exclusive breakfast debate for the food industry on “Remaining Profitable in a Demanding and Highly Competitive Channel”. more..	02/07/09
	New recruit is a quality addition to the team LCG Bioscience has appointed Karen Bateman Head of Quality Assurance. more..	02/07/09
	Whitbread delivers annual report via video with WaveFX Whitbread is one of a growing number of companies large and small offering annual reports via the internet. more..	02/07/09
	Cambridge firm helping the meetings industry promote itself Cambridge based B2B media specialists 'Events and Publishing Ltd.' working with leading national trade association. more..	01/07/09
	UK's most advanced refinery goes live in Corby Greenview Environmental is to process 285,000 tonnes this year and rising. Today (Wednesday), Greenview will open its cutting edge organic refinery in Corby, the first of four it is to open over the next 12 months. more..	01/07/09
	What happens at lunchtime? Eating, snoozing, surfing, shopping, working through...? How refreshed and motivated are your employees when they start work after lunch? more..	01/07/09
	Quadro Design director gives keynote address Morag Hutcheon FRSA gave the keynote address at this week's British Female Inventors & Innovators Awards Reception in Cardiff. more..	01/07/09
	Let the raft battle commence! Previous winners Shearline are going for gold at Ely Raft Race. more..	01/07/09
	Touchdown! Deyton Bell announce US Government link and new international service Deyton Bell, the business development experts, are delighted to announce two important new international intitiatives. more..	01/07/09
	New research shows a global trend in nature-based tourism A new study has found that many nations throughout the world, including the United Kingdom, are seeing an annual increase in visitors to their conservation areas. more..	01/07/09
	Links into Languages A new regional centre offering professional support to the languages community in schools and FE Colleges in East Anglia has been launched this week. more..	01/07/09
	Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home: unravelling the story of an alien invader Scientists presenting at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, including Dr Remy Ware from the University of Cambridge, will discuss how the harlequin ladybird is likely to threaten over 1000 native species in Britain. The exhibition opened yesterday (Tuesday 30 June). more..	01/07/09
	Harriet Fear of ERBI delighted by investment fund pledge The announcement of a new UK Innovation Investment Fund* - aimed at supporting technology-based businesses with high growth potential - has been welcomed by Harriet Fear, CEO of ERBI, the membership organisation supporting lifescience and healthcare companies in the East of England and beyond. more..	01/07/09
	Making Matters: personally, culturally and economically AccessArt invites businesses and organisations to show their support for Making Matters, which aims to promote and raise the status of "making" as a series of processes and outcomes in schools. more..	30/06/09
	Where do you find support to resolve YOUR business challenges? Leading an organisation can sometimes feel an isolated place when you are facing difficult business challenges. Here's a way of keeping on top of them. more..	30/06/09
	Cambridge scientists cage chemical demon For centuries it has been known for its violent combustion upon contact with air – but a Cambridge-led team of researchers has revealed that it has tamed one of the most hazardous chemical substances. more..	30/06/09
	Government housing policy will damage the economy, says research The Government’s policy of concentrating new housing in existing urban areas and on ‘brownfield sites’ is not working and could build up problems for the future, according to new research into urban growth. more..	30/06/09
	Cambridge students embark on passage to India The emerging industrial power of India is to become the focus for students at the Cambridge University Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). more..	30/06/09
	Papworth Trust is set for summer music and drama schools Papworth Trust is looking ahead to summer with its music and drama schools. Now in their eighth year, the schools provide a fun-filled week of singing, music and drama for adults with a disability. more..	30/06/09
	The 'Future of Wireless' is out there Cambridge Wireless launches new report capturing the spirit of the age. more..	30/06/09
	Looking for broadband? It's best to research and compare independently online While there is much talk about the fixed-line broadband market being saturated, Cambridge-based comparison website Broadband Genie has found that almost 30% of their site visitors are first- time broadband buyers. more..	30/06/09
	Benefits of managed security services in a recession Dave Abraham, CEO, at Cambridge based Signify explains why resellers need to overcome their fears and embrace managed services more than ever... more..	29/06/09
	Anglia Ruskin creative writers secure four nominations for book prize Four students of Anglia Ruskin University’s Creative Writing Master of Arts (MA) degree have been shortlisted among a group of ten students - from universities across the UK - for a national book writing prize with a publishing deal as first prize. more..	29/06/09
	TTP win Home Office and Design Council funding TTP has been picked from 50 other companies for Home Office and Design Council funding. Part of ‘Design Out Crime’, an initiative from the Home Office’s Design & Technology Alliance Against Crime and the Design Council, TTP takes a £100,000 share of the £400,000 funding. more..	29/06/09
	East of England businesses find out more about the benefits of graduate internships East of England businesses last Friday found out more about supporting the new internship programme for the graduates of 2009. more..	29/06/09
	Ashcroft Enterprise Society is formed to provide city-wide activities A new society for students of enterprise and associated courses has been launched by the Ashcroft International Business School at a reception in the Ruskin Gallery. more..	29/06/09
	Susan Gritton, Ruth Padel and Iain Burnside to present Darwin in music and poetry Cambridge music lovers are set for a magical evening on 10 July when a trio of world-class performers take to the stage to present music and poetry that celebrates the creative spirit liberated in the wake of Charles Darwin’s ideas. more..	26/06/09
	Sassoon campaign launched by University Library A campaign to acquire and preserve for the nation the archive of Siegfried Sassoon’s personal papers – including a draft copy of 'A Soldier’s Declaration' – has been launched by Cambridge University Library at Sotheby’s. more..	26/06/09
	La Playa celebrates 10 years in style Cambridge-based insurance specialist La Playa celebrated 10 years in business last week, with a vibrant Spanish-themed party at the atmospheric Cambridge University Union Society. more..	26/06/09
	Where self coaching fails This article discusses how self coaching fails because of lack of accountability toward a second person as well as lack of clarity when taking important decisions. See how coaching can help in this whole process. more..	26/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 26th June 2009 - Transport technology: electric cars and alternatives - Green jobs - Latest Greenpeace stunt more..	26/06/09
	Brain food, Chinese cookery and judging at the International Wine Challenge more..	26/06/09
	100% of clients at Magdalene College say they'll be back... Magdalene College are delighted to announce the results of their on-going client feedback programme. more..	26/06/09
	Tube strike sees rise in safe home working Cambridge-based Signify reports a 20% increase in authenticated remote log-ins. more..	26/06/09
	Chosen as a centre of excellence, the Pitt Building joins an elite group… more..	26/06/09
	A modern, fresh look for Strathaird Rooms at Lucy Cavendish College and some summer space... Lucy Cavendish College has transformed its conference rooms in Strathaird, an elegant Victorian House, which forms part of the College, situated in Lady Margaret Road. more..	26/06/09
	‘What can we do to add value?’ – Murray Edwards College asks you! The conference team at Murray Edwards College are conducting a survey to add further value to their service. more..	26/06/09
	A new look for bedrooms and Christmas Menu is released… St Catharine's College is pleased to announce that they have just completed another phase of bedroom refurbishment. more..	26/06/09
	Queens' College special offer on day meetings and conferences in 2010 Looking for somewhere to hold your conference or meeting in 2010? Planning your annual conference or team away day for 2010? more..	26/06/09
	Robinson College is accredited twice in a month… more..	26/06/09
	Gas chromatography/Mass spectrometry training course 2009 New venue for the 2009 training course, The Open University, Milton Keynes. more..	26/06/09
	Quality insights – taking the HASSle out of reliability Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the reliability-enhancing production test technique known as HASS... more..	25/06/09
	3,000 years of experience to help East of England businesses thrive With 3,000 years of business experience inside the service driving it forward, there has never been a better time for the region’s SMEs and entrepreneurs to tap into the skills and expertise at Business Link. more..	25/06/09
	Jack Black is coming to Cambridge You are not mistaken. Jack Black is coming to Cambridge on the 7 July 2009 - not the American actor but more importantly, Jack Black, the peak performance expert who has used his MindStore system to coach over 300,000 people including over half the FTSE 100 and international stars from the world of sport. more..	25/06/09
	Home is where the heart (of the business) is The NFEA – the national enterprise network – will be running Home Enterprise Week from 6 -10 July. more..	25/06/09
	Conference Cambridge welcomes Anita Macdonald Conference Cambridge, the official free venue-finding service for the University of Cambridge has appointed Anita Macdonald as Events Enquiry Administrator. more..	25/06/09
	Ace offer from Restaurant Alimentum: free main courses during Wimbledon Dine anytime between now and the end of Wimbledon (5th July) and for every main course purchased from the á la carte menu you will receive another one absolutely free!! * more..	25/06/09
	Countdown to the Pink Ribbon Run 2009! This Sunday (June 28th) will see the fifth Royston Pink Ribbon Run/Walk at Royston Heath where men, women and children will run or walk a distance of 5km (3 miles) to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Everyone is welcome to come and join this very special day. more..	24/06/09
	The District and The Frontroom present Luke Drozd The Frontroom has been launched by Cambridge based design agency The District. It is an ever changing space that champions new creative talent... more..	24/06/09
	Michael Marshall takes flight in a vintage de Havilland Vampire Following the recent AGM of Marshall of Cambridge, Chief Executive Michael Marshall was treated to a surprise flight in a de Havilland Vampire historic aircraft, the type of aeroplane he flew as a National Service Pilot with the Royal Air Force in 1952. more..	24/06/09
	Cambridge University portfolio companies buck the economic trend Cambridge University portfolio companies have raised more than £30 million since September. more..	24/06/09
	UK utility networks extremely vulnerable to disruption and failure Utility networks in the UK, including our electricity and water supplies, remain far too vulnerable to disruption and failure that could have enormous consequences for the general public, according to a major new inquiry released today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). more..	24/06/09
	New conference centre at Clare College wins major architectural award Clare College in Cambridge is celebrating winning a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Award for its new conference facilities, The Gillespie Centre. more..	24/06/09
	Academic venues = Added value In these uncertain times we recognise that many of you are planning events around very strict budgets. more..	24/06/09
	JANET(UK) meet in Cambridge When JANET(UK), the UK’s education and research network, decided to bring their Networkshop 37 event to Cambridge some 31 years after its last visit to the City, they approached Conference Cambridge. more..	24/06/09
	PA Consulting outlines novel approach to combined dissolution - 24 June 2009, London Jon Howells, Consultant in Technology & Innovation at PA Consulting Group, will outline 'A novel approach to combined dissolution and assay tests based on rapid extraction techniques' on Wednesday 24 June 2009 (14.50hrs), Day 1 of Vision Gain's Annual Dissolution Testing, Bioequivalence and Bioavailability Availability Strategies in London. more..	23/06/09
	Taxi advertising - how to approach the moving message Understanding the medium your message appears on. more..	23/06/09
	Danny gets set for GOfers GOfers Logistics Worldwide, established 1999, welcomes Danny Norris to the role of sales and operations manager. Danny, 40, joins the Bourn based global logistics firm following a long-term managerial role at AVIS Rent-A-Car. more..	23/06/09
	Kaonmedia moves to ANT Galio Platform for new set-top boxes ANT, the provider of software and services for the delivery of digital TV, today announced that digital multimedia devices manufacturer, Kaonmedia has licensed the ANT Galio Client for its latest range of set-top boxes. more..	23/06/09
	Leading author is speaking at Digital Conference Alan Moore, the originator of the term ‘Engagement Marketing’, and co-author of thought-leading books including 'Communities Dominate Brands, and 'Social Media Marketing'. is the latest speaker to be confirmed for the CIM Digital Marketing Conference on 9th July. more..	23/06/09
	China ICT Seminar takes place next month A special seminar entitled 'Understanding China’s ICT Market: exploring trends, issues and opportunities' takes place from 5:30 – 7:30pm on July 2nd 2009 in London - a thought leadership event by Asia Pacific Technology Network (APTN) in association with Cambridge-based China Business Solutions. more..	23/06/09
	Linx CompleteCare offers a revolution in coding from £10 a day Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has launched a revolutionary all-inclusive coding service, Linx CompleteCare, which promises to take the pressure off coding expenditure for a wide range of industries. more..	23/06/09
	lexican 3: new software version for knowledge workers vetafab Software is releasing a new version of its Windows application lexiCan, a simple yet powerful tool to manage knowledge. According to the developer, the upgrade improves productivity and collaboration. more..	23/06/09
	30% off video streaming production Filming, video production and streaming of your symposia, conferences, events or presentations - starting at £995. Save travel costs and still let the delegate view all the content, from less than £5 per delegate. more..	23/06/09
	Best foot forward for Eradicil on Radio 2! Drivetime star Chris Evans welcomes product to aid his ailing feet. more..	23/06/09
	Cambridge colleges walk is up and running Calling all walkers and heritage lovers – the University of Cambridge is offering people a unique chance to view some of its most beautiful colleges. more..	23/06/09
	FotoInsight opens the Internet Deco Shop for France and Ireland FotoInsight is expanding its “Deco Shop” service to Ireland and France. Matching natural wood frames can be combined with a mounted canvas or laminated poster. Large format prints from own digital photographs will then be delivered mounted and framed, ready to decorate the wall at home or in an office. more..	22/06/09
	PR or no PR? Cambridge-based PR consultancy, Phillips Profile, today launches its new PR audit. more..	22/06/09
	Couldn't make it to the meeting? Catch up online! If you’ve missed the chance to hear some of the great speakers Cambridge Network has presented this year, you can now catch up – thanks to Stream Projects, which has kindly filmed some of the Network’s larger events and made them available to members online. more..	22/06/09
	CamCreative meeting this Thursday - want to meet other creatives? If you're working in the creative industry around Cambridgeshire then please come along to the Cambridge Arts Picture House this Thursday (June 25th)! Robert Good will talk from 8.00pm about “Ideas into Artwork” – a look at the design process from the first scribble to the final flourish. more..	22/06/09
	What does it take to get your hands on free money these days?! 'In my work, helping businesses of all sizes to get the most out of their human resources in this challenging economy, I’m constantly asked one question,' says Katherine Wiid of Recrion. “I know that funding is available, but how on earth do I find it and get it?!?” more..	22/06/09
	Prospect Research hits a century of clients with local University It might not be Ashes time just yet, but Prospect Research, a b2b telemarketing company in Cambridge, is celebrating hitting a century of clients this month as they start to work with their 100th client, Anglia Ruskin University. more..	22/06/09
	MOD seeks innovative research into prosthetics and imagery extraction Are you involved in innovative research into prosthetics? Or perhaps you are working on new systems for automatic imagery extraction and processing? If so, you will be interested to know that the Ministry of Defence has announced two new SBRI competitions, due to open next month. more..	22/06/09
	Tick-borne encephalitis is endemic in 27 European countries Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is endemic in regions of 27 European countries and new risk areas are being discovered every year. Vaccination is recommended to everyone living in or traveling to areas where it is endemic, children as well as adults. more..	22/06/09
	Thrive and Survive – activities to help businesses and individuals sail through the economic storm Anglia Ruskin University’s Research, Development and Commercial Services (RDCS) team is launching a series of free of charge or subsidised seminars devised to help businesses and individuals adapt to the radically changed economic conditions. more..	22/06/09
	Tame your computer - preparing to print Software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer' in her weekly series for Cambridge Network members. This week she describes how to edit text in Print Preview (Word 2000-2007*) ... more..	22/06/09
	RFIDCAM technology used to prevent gate crashers at Trinity College May Ball Cambridge-based Camdata Limited provided RFID65 rugged reader/computers to Trinity College in Cambridge to help stop gate (ball) crashers at their huge 2009 May Ball. more..	22/06/09
	AlertMe secures £8m in Series B funding round AlertMe.com, the award- winning Cambridge provider of smart energy saving systems for homes, has secured £8 million in Series B funding by investors Good Energies, Index Ventures, SET Venture Partners and VantagePoint Venture Partners. more..	19/06/09
	Endurance supports the 11th Wilburton Beer Festival Endurance, a leading outsourcing provider to the digital TV and broadband industry, today announced its continued support, for the second year, of the 11th annual Wilburton Beer Festival. more..	19/06/09
	Could 'intelligent transport' transform Cambridge? With the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission currently holding public hearings to gauge local views on plans to reduce congestion – the next meeting is on June 25th* – Cambridge Network members are offered the opportunity to find out more about ‘intelligent transport’ at a unique event in London on July 1st. more..	19/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 19th June 2009 - Checking the facts - Ocean "acidification" more..	19/06/09
	All are welcome at Wandlebury free concert Come to the idyllic Wandlebury Country Park next Saturday (June 27th) and enjoy a free joint concert - the Championship City of Cambridge Brass Band welcome the Norwegian band Romsas Janitsjar. Bring a picnic - all are welcome! more..	19/06/09
	Innovative Anglia Ruskin knowledge transfer partnership wins a second award The first ever winners of The Impact Awards, organised by Unico, the UK’s leading knowledge transfer membership association, were announced last week at a glittering award ceremony. more..	19/06/09
	EMS UK Ltd drive the business forward with an on-time, on-budget Dynamics NAV deployment Anglia Business Solutions announce the completion of a Microsoft Dynamics NAV deployment for Swansea based automotive component supplier Electronic Motion Systems UK Ltd. more..	19/06/09
	Conference shines new light on Arab Jews A major conference, to be opened by Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan this week, will shed new light on the underexplored subject of Arab Jews. more..	19/06/09
	Ubisense and partners pioneer use of precise real-time location in development of robots Ubisense, the world leader in precise real time location systems, and partners of European FP7 research project REPLICATOR, have reached a major milestone to localise self-organising robots. more..	19/06/09
	Wysing Arts offers studio opportunities Wysing Arts Centre has two studios available from August 2009. Both are offered on a maximum three year licence period. more..	19/06/09
	Special offer for Cambridge Network members..... and even more for the first 10 lucky businesses to get in touch.... first come first served. more..	18/06/09
	Demo night is planned for Cambridge technology companies Cambridge is known for top science and engineering talent and research - and many of its innovations are leaving the lab and being commercialised by local startups. Tonight (Thurs) four of these exciting companies will showcase their technology at the first Cambridge Technology Demo Night. more..	18/06/09
	Workshop aims to help you get your ideas adopted Have you ever been frustrated because you just can't seem to get anyone to listen to your great ideas? A new workshop, presented by Anne Miller - author of the popular book, 'How to get your ideas adopted (and change the world)' and an authority on creativity and innovation - could provide just the insight you need. more..	18/06/09
	Understanding body language is key to global success British innovation still sells well overseas, says ARM founder Tudor Brown. He will be addressing the 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference – 'Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters' – on 23 September 2009 at Churchill College, Cambridge. more..	18/06/09
	New scholarship for pupils from the local area Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies (CCSS), one of the UK’s leading independent colleges, has announced a new scholarship for pupils from the maintained sector schools in Cambridge. more..	18/06/09
	Global Telecoms Business innovation award granted for Iridium OpenPort® Iridium Satellite LLC and Cambridge Consultants are proud to announce that 'Global Telecoms Business' (GTB) has awarded its prestigious 2009 GTB Innovation Award to the two companies for excellence in the Wireless Network Infrastructure Innovation category. more..	18/06/09
	“The Innovative Brain” - Darwin Festival lecture at Judge Business School on 3rd July The Cambridge Darwin Festival, in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) and La Caixa, invites Cambridge Network members to attend a special celebration lecture at Judge Business School on Friday July 3rd. more..	18/06/09
	Find the formula for business success at Destination Growth ‘09 Marking the British Grand Prix this weekend, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has unveiled former Williams F1 commercial director, Scott Garrett, as the latest high-profile figure to join the speaker line-up at Destination Growth ‘09 – the region’s biggest business and networking event. more..	18/06/09
	Engineering students work in partnership with e-Go aeroplanes LLP Two fourth year students at Cambridge University's Department of Engineering are working with e-Go aeroplanes LLP to create an aircraft that pushes the boundaries of design; not only high performance, but also very low weight and good fuel economy. more..	18/06/09
	Rapier Consultants helps start up through first year. A company in London that has been helped by Michael Wilton-Cox, has just celebrated its 1st birthday. more..	17/06/09
	Help for local businesses to ride out the recession With the number of recession casualties on the rise, South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is helping local businesses to survive the current market turmoil with its Ride the Recession event on Wednesday 1 July at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. more..	17/06/09
	Leading arts figures head to Darwin 2009 Festival, 5-10 July Authors Sir Terry Pratchett, Dame AS Byatt, Ian McEwan and poet Ruth Padel will join leading figures from the arts world at the Darwin 2009 Festival in Cambridge next month. more..	17/06/09
	New trustees wanted The Cambridge Preservation Society is seeking to recruit two new Trustees to join its non-executive Board in October 2009. more..	17/06/09
	Rapier offers advice and support for new and small businesses Rapier Management Consultants has developed a service that enables new businesses and small, owner-managed businesses, to access Business Advice and Consultancy services that may normally be too costly. more..	17/06/09
	Queen’s Birthday Honours list features Cambridge academics Five Cambridge academics were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced at the weekend. more..	17/06/09
	Art's debt to Darwin 'Endless Forms' – examining Charles Darwin’s impact on the visual arts – opened to the public this week at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum. more..	17/06/09
	Perfect gift for Dads that explore 'father' afield Award-winning ‘off road sat nav’ helps Dad lead in the great outdoors. more..	16/06/09
	DBA Group launches its business starter guide to help high-tech entrepreneurs DBA Group, Cambridge’s award winning Chartered Accountancy Practice has launched its ‘Technology Business Starter Guide’. David Blair, CEO of the DBA Group has written the book based on decades of experience assisting early stage technology companies to raise finance and make their money go further. more..	16/06/09
	Samian Solutions opens a new office in Kuala Lumpur Samian Solutions opened a new regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to service the growing awareness of environmental issues in The Asia pacific region. more..	16/06/09
	Holiday pay - House of Lords support the workers The long awaited House of Lords decision on holiday pay is not good news for employers. more..	16/06/09
	When mentoring still means ‘better business’ Anglia Ruskin University’s annual Mentoring Awards ceremony has taken place at the University’s East Road campus in Cambridge to mark the successful conclusion of the 2008-2009 Employer Mentoring Scheme which was very well supported by businesses from the area, despite the hugely challenging economic conditions. more..	16/06/09
	Web capability for distance learning A unique web site capability offering proven distance learning for Project Management and IT qualifications has been launched by Peterborough based training organisation Focus on Training. The launch responds to growing demand for E-learning as a route to professional development. more..	16/06/09
	ecm rides to Paris in aid of The Stroke Association Cambridge Network members are urged to support Garry Collis of ecm, in his cycle ride on Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2009 in support of the The Stroke Association. Stroke is the third biggest killer in the UK and Garry is proud to be associated with them, having lost his father to a stroke in 2006. more..	16/06/09
	Want to increase confidence in Cambridgeshire police? Cambridgeshire Police Authority is looking for a new member who wants to help increase confidence in policing in Cambridgeshire. more..	16/06/09
	Cambridge life sciences team take part in a new animal adventure series A team of scientists from Anglia Ruskin University’s Department of Life Sciences - led by Animal Behaviour and Ecology expert Guy Norton - has helped with the filming of a four part series in Africa for Five, due for transmission beginning 21 June (8.00pm). more..	16/06/09
	Information Transfer appoints Dr John Morris to its consultancy team Information Transfer is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Morris to its team of pharmaceutical and healthcare training specialists. more..	15/06/09
	Buy dad a special Father’s Day 'Buy Dad a day' is a fun, new, charitable online auction, raising money for men’s health at Addenbrooke’s. It gives anyone and everyone the chance to bid on unusual, once in a lifetime experiences that could make the dad in your life feel more loved than usual this Father’s Day. more..	15/06/09
	East of England businesses helped to find finance Small businesses across the East of England are being given a helping hand by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) to find critical forms of funding and finance during the recession. more..	15/06/09
	Camdata introduces rugged outdoor RFID reader/writer, the RFID65 Camdata introduces a rugged outdoor XP/Linux computer with integral or remote RFID tag reader/writer plus both a simple pass/fail indication, an LCD display and four programmable keys. Camdata can provide this as an OEM module or part of a complete system. more..	15/06/09
	Sopris partners with Camfed on Zambian mentoring project Chris Chapman at Sopris is pleased to confirm his involvement with Camfed as a UK based mentor, encouraging entrepreneurship and business skills for the young women graduates of the Leadership and Enterprise Training Programme. more..	15/06/09
	Tame your computer - shut that window! In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to close a window without clicking in the upper-right hand corner (Office 97-2007*) ... more..	15/06/09
	The Chancellor in Cambridge to confer Honorary Degrees Ten eminent individuals from the worlds of religion, business, science, music, history, philanthropy, politics and economics were presented to the Chancellor, HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh at Cambridge University's 800th Anniversary Honorary Degree Congregation at the Senate House on Friday (12 June). more..	15/06/09
	Restaurant Alimentum is nominated for top marketing award The marketing campaigns deployed in support of Restaurant Alimentum’s Jazz Club initiative have been recognised with a nomination for Best Marketing Campaign by the judges of The Cateys – the prestigious awards run by the industry bible 'Caterer & Hotel Keeper' magazine. more..	15/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 12th June 2009 Science, belief and rational debate more..	12/06/09
	DMB countries join forces for mobile TV push TTP joins forces to promote Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB). TTP's Martin Orrell, said "We believe that a blend of broadcast radio and TV with various forms of interactivity, plus converged free and pay broadcast and unicast services will be a winning combination for carriers, broadcasters, brands and viewers alike.” more..	12/06/09
	WHO declares a Pandemic: what does this mean for your business? With a global flu pandemic being declared, it is more essential than ever that businesses confirm that they are prepared for the potential impacts. Cambridge Risk Solutions has produced an initial checklist of simple steps to take that will help businesses with their pandemic planning. more..	12/06/09
	ViewRanger shows more to Isle of Man than motorsports Spectators at the Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle races can now follow the route using a detailed digital map displayed on their mobile phone. more..	12/06/09
	New version of Realvnc’s remote desktop control software VNC Enterprise Edition 4.5 first to provide cross-platform remote printing and chat more..	12/06/09
	Quality insights – HALT your reliability Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the reliability-enhancing design test technique known as HALT... more..	11/06/09
	Sopris partner with Doug Richard's School for Startups Sopris announce exciting new partnership with School for Startups, the UK’s leading provider of business training for entrepreneurs. more..	11/06/09
	Dolphins on display at Cambridge Enterprise Conference Entrepreneurs are being offered a fantastic opportunity to reach the media and potential investors by demonstrating at the 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference ‘Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters’ on 23rd September 2009. more..	11/06/09
	Marshall employees recognised for success in London Marathon Mr Michael Marshall, CBE DL, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Marshall Group of Companies will be presenting cheques to Marshall employees who took part in the London Marathon this year in a small ceremony in front of the Marshall Head Office today (Thursday 11 June). more..	11/06/09
	Art for art’s sake – installation wins prestigious prize An alumnus of Anglia Ruskin University, Dr Supanee Gazeley, has set up a prize to encourage young arts students from the Cambridge School of Art to excel in their chosen media. more..	11/06/09
	Comic capers as Footlights launch national tour at ADC Visitors to the ADC Theatre have the chance to see some of the UK’s finest comic talent in the making as Cambridge Footlights launch their 2009 tour – Wishful Thinking – this week. more..	11/06/09
	Influencing your world - getting women onto public boards Women are currently under-represented on Public Boards and the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology are keen to encourage and support more women to apply for Public Board membership. more..	11/06/09
	TTP announces record year for growth and turnover TTP Group plc (TTP) today announced details of its results for the financial year to the end of March. The results show that turnover and other income grew to £40m, up from £34m last year with profit before tax growing by 67% over the previous year’s figure. more..	11/06/09
	Global Inkjet Systems announces support for Xaar printheads Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) has added to the range of printheads supported by its Inkjet Operating System with the creation of a 4-channel Xaar Head Personality Board, the HPB-XR-C4. more..	11/06/09
	Small UK financial services companies oblivious to financial sanctions screening Small financial services firms believe sanctions screening is not applicable to them, and are confusing customer due diligence checks with screening against HMT lists more..	11/06/09
	Breakfast with Henry Cecil raising money for Campod - bid now! Champion racehorse trainer, Henry Cecil, is supporting cancer research at the Department of Pathology, with a personal breakfast invitation and a visit to his Warren Place stables in Newmarket. more..	11/06/09
	BrightSpark Recruitment launches ‘FastTrack’ & ‘Premium’ Service Following the huge success of our Summer Promotion, BrightSpark Recruitment are delighted to be able to offer our clients a brand new way of recruiting. more..	11/06/09
	Golley Slater PR Division Awards 2009 are presented Golley Slater rewards outstanding PR practice. more..	11/06/09
	Flynet is awarded EEDA grant to help local businesses Flynet, funded by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), are planning to help local companies discover and monitor their KPIs in the most cost effective way possible. more..	10/06/09
	Plextek launches lightweight, supercharged MALE UAV engine at Paris Airshow Plextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy has launched an advanced Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV engine that weighs up to 30% less than current solutions in its class. more..	10/06/09
	Women's Word: a new summer festival Carol Ann Duffy, recently elected as the first female Poet Laureate, will be among the many highlights of a new summer festival for Cambridge which starts this week. more..	10/06/09
	"Britain is not on its knees" states Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham This was one of the key messages which attendees took away from the seminar "Business Solutions for a Recession" held in Peterborough at the end of April 2009. more..	10/06/09
	Economic optimism rising amongst marketers in the East The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s latest Marketing Trends Survey (Spring 2009) reveals that many marketers in the East of England believe the worst of the recession is over, although the rest of 2009 will remain extremely challenging. more..	10/06/09
	New vaccine to prevent Japanese encephalitis available at The Travel Clinic A new vaccine has been released this month to prevent Japanese Encephalitis. IXIARO has shown during clinic trials to cause significantly fewer potential side-effects than previous vaccines. more..	09/06/09
	Full Blue Racing car design 2009 is unveiled Appearance is everything, at least in the Formula Student pit lane and Full Blue Racing is confident that their Sealub Alliance FBR09 car is guaranteed to be one of the most photographed cars at the UK and Germany racing events this summer. The launch of the Sealub Alliance FBR09 is on 12th June at Cambridge University's Engineering Department. more..	09/06/09
	Scientist wins prize for solving mysteries of the universe Professor Robert Kennicutt, Director of Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy, is one of three recipients of this year’s Gruber Cosmology Prize which recognises his work in determining the age of the Universe, around 14 billion years old. more..	09/06/09
	New regional leader needed to steer the East of England to economic upturn An exciting opportunity awaits one regional business leader, as the recruitment drive to find the next chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) gets underway on 14 June. more..	09/06/09
	Success is as sweet as Sugar With Sir Alan Sugar residing in the heart of the region and the much sought after words “You’re hired!” now ringing in the ears of Yasmina, this year’s apprentice, Business Link in the East of England surveyed the region’s entrepreneurs on their business inspiration and what they really think of 'The Apprentice'. more..	09/06/09
	The GradsEast Online Recruitment Fair 09: Open For Business Job Hunting or Head Hunting? For a fortnight employers in the East of England can connect to students, graduates and university careers advisors. Currently over 950 visitors have registered already - this exciting event is a great way to attract and select the right candidate. more..	09/06/09
	Senior hire for Golley Slater PR Despite the recession, the PR consultancy industry continued to grow in 2008, according to PR Week's recent Top 150 Consultancies League Table and Golley Slater, a major PR network to set up in the region, is demonstrating confidence by making another senior appointment in just five months. more..	08/06/09
	Former President of India to speak at Judge Business School The former President of India, Dr Abdul Kalam, will address an invited audience of students, academics and practitioners at Judge Business School tomorrow (Tuesday) as a guest of the School’s Centre for India & Global Business. more..	08/06/09
	Birds use social learning to enhance nest defence Reed warblers live with the threat that a cuckoo bird will infiltrate their nest, remove one of their eggs, and replace it with the cuckoo’s own. This ‘parasitism’ enables the cuckoo to have its young raised by unsuspecting reed warblers. more..	08/06/09
	Waste heat from electricity production could be used to heat our homes and business The UK is missing out on the opportunity to recycle and reuse waste heat produced in the electricity generation process to heat our homes and business, a new report from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has revealed. more..	08/06/09
	‘Survive and thrive’ at the East of England’s biggest business event Destination Growth, the East of England’s biggest business and networking event, returns this year on Tuesday 3 November offering companies in the region the opportunity to ‘survive and thrive’ in the current climate. more..	08/06/09
	Orthomimetics selected as finalist for the MacRobert Award Orthomimetics, the UK based regenerative medicine company, has been chosen as one of four finalists from a record number of entries for the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award. more..	08/06/09
	Tame your computer - nimble naming In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to quickly rename or copy a file or folder name (Windows) ... more..	08/06/09
	Humax Select ANT Galio Platform For Next Generation Set-Top Boxes Humax Co. Ltd, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of digital set-top boxes, exporting its products to over 90 countries worldwide, has selected the ANT Galio Platform upon which to build a range of satellite, IPTV and Hybrid set-top boxes. more..	08/06/09
	Silk Pearce boxes clever for miniature medals launch Branding and design consultancy Silk Pearce has designed the perfect way of packaging and displaying the first miniature military medals to be produced by the Royal Mint. more..	08/06/09
	Visual Arts exhibition takes place at CCSS Students from Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies will be presenting their paintings, photography and textile work at the College’s annual Visual Arts Exhibition on 23rd June. more..	08/06/09
	Bring your own wine to Alimentum this Thursday – then bring your father on Sunday 21st Here’s a great way to explore the menus and ambiance at Cambridge’s most talked about restaurant ahead of selecting a restaurant for Fathers Day. Visit Alimentum this Thursday – our BYO wine night, and see why Alimentum would be the perfect place to celebrate with your family in style at the home of affordable, ethical, award-winning food. more..	08/06/09
	Champion racehorse trainer supports University charity Campod Champion racehorse trainer, Henry Cecil, is supporting cancer research at Cambridge University's Department of Pathology, with a personal breakfast invitation to his Warren Place stables in Newmarket. The lucky winner will also be taken on a tour and out to the gallops. more..	05/06/09
	CUE Grand Finale and 10th anniversary The CUE Entrepreneurs’ Challenge is coming to a close and you're invited to its Grand Finale, where winners of £5000 prizes are announced in the streams of Technology, Social Enterprise and Software. This year is particularly special since CUE is also celebrating its 10th Anniversary and has a series of live pitches from exciting entrepreneurs. more..	05/06/09
	It's so good, I could lick it..... No, it's not the latest Ben n Jerry flavour release. We know you'll all echo our thoughts and excitement (yeah, this is cause for even the dullest of accountants to sit up and take notice!); Finally we're able to say "sorry Sage, its the end of the line. Step aside for the new wave of web-based accounting..." more..	04/06/09
	UK businesses close to calling the recovery UK businesses expect the pace of economic decline to slow markedly over the next quarter, with the economy shrinking at just half the pace of recent quarters, according to the latest Business Trends report by accountants and business advisers BDO Stoy Hayward LLP in Cambridge. more..	04/06/09
	Cambridge on countdown to Darwin Festival: 5-10 July 2009 From 5-10 July 2009, the University of Cambridge and venues across the city are set to host a major international event to mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and 150 years since the publication of 'On the Origin of Species'. more..	04/06/09
	Patient provides snaps for Addenbrooke's CT scanner appeal Former Addenbrooke’s patient, Anne-Marie Farrar, is supporting a new appeal by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust to raise money towards an innovative mobile CT scanner for the Neurosciences department at Addenbrooke’s. more..	04/06/09
	Charitable fundraising benefits patients at Addenbrooke’s A grant of £23,557.20 by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to the Colorectal Surgery Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has enabled the purchase of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) equipment, which has proved to be a huge benefit to patients, enabling advanced surgery of the rectum to be carried out without major abdominal surgery. more..	04/06/09
	How Darwin changed the world ... of art The Fitzwilliam Museum is releasing a unique series of free podcasts offering an in-depth look at Charles Darwin’s vast impact on both science and art – to accompany a landmark exhibition opening at the Museum on June 16. more..	04/06/09
	Managing stress in your business In the current economic climate, stress is an increasingly important issue in most businesses. NorthgateArinso Employer Services offers some advice on how to spot it and how to deal with it. more..	03/06/09
	Pioneering content management system developed in Cambridge Media Creative have completed design and development of their new pioneering Content Management System, to be offered to all future clients. more..	03/06/09
	Just the ticket for leisure business Open Frontiers, owned by husband and wife team Oliver and Katy Wigdahl is tucked away in the Suffolk countryside quietly moving mountains for key players in the UK leisure industry. more..	03/06/09
	New centre for biomedical research opens Cambridge’s world-leading Biomedical Campus has been complemented by the opening last week of the West Forvie Building, which has just undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment. more..	03/06/09
	Effective Networking Matters JCI Cambridge and Aspire 2 have joined forces to present a workshop on Effective Networking. Speaker and author Kate Atkin will be giving insights into making the most of your networking opportunitites. 6pm for 6.30pm at The Ranch on Histon Road on Monday 15th June. more..	03/06/09
	Call for entries for 2009 Deloitte Fast 50 awards Entries have now opened for the 2009 Deloitte Fast 50 Technology awards. The awards, now in their 12th year, recognise and rank technology companies with an exceptional growth in turnover over the last five years. more..	02/06/09
	Help on offer for trouble-hit manufacturers in the Eastern region Manufacturers in the Eastern region are being offered free help to overhaul their business and improve their chance of success in today’s challenging economic times. more..	02/06/09
	'Why do smart people do dumb things?' Capable leaders sometimes make dumb decisions. At the next Cambridge Business Lecture on Wednesday June 10th, Jo Whitehead, Director of Ashridge Strategic Management Centre and prolific author, will explain why. more..	02/06/09
	The District develop campaign for Cambridge Leisure Park Following the success of the recent campaign to promote Riverside in Norwich, The District have been commissioned to develop a campaign for Cambridge Leisure. more..	02/06/09
	The District to rebrand Availl Healthcare Cambridge Creative Agency The District have been selected through a seven-way pitch to rebrand Availl Healthcare. more..	02/06/09
	Visitors come from far and wide for Cambridge software conference June's Code Generation conference is attracting worldwide attention and participation. more..	02/06/09
	William Hague delivers anniversary lecture MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a special lecture in Cambridge as one of the events being held to celebrate the 425th anniversary of the founding of Cambridge University Press. more..	02/06/09
	Charles Russell gives local rower a sporting chance for 2012 Olympics Leading East Anglian law firm, Charles Russell LLP, has spotted a regional sporting talent set for Olympic success in 2012. Rower, Sam Allen, is the Cambridge office’s selection for youth sports sponsorship, and they are expecting big things from him. more..	01/06/09
	netXtra enhance user experience on Suffolk Training Advice Point and LEAP websites Further to the recent launch of the Suffolk TAP (Training Advice Point) and Learning and Enterprise Access Point (LEAP) websites, netXtra of Long Melford, has further enhanced the visitors’ and users’ experience by adding new interactive functionality to both websites. more..	01/06/09
	Free wine tasting and food sampling at d'Arry's d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop at 2-4 King Street, Cambridge, will be launching its new Australian-style outdoor eating area where customers can cook their own food on grill plates on Friday 5 June with a food sampling and wine tasting evening from 6pm. more..	01/06/09
	Tempus fugit … but where to? Performance improvement specialist PI Consulting is pleased to announce an alliance with Pace Productivity Inc. of Toronto, Canada. more..	01/06/09
	Nobel Laureates call for global deal on climate crisis Nobel Laureates have called for urgent action for a ‘low carbon and equitable future’. The announcement, which is part of a larger memorandum, is the outcome of the St James’s Palace Nobel Laureate Symposium held last week in London. more..	01/06/09
	Top award for cool headed Cambridge University Air Cadet Officer Cadet Fern Adams has been recognised by the MOD’s Directorate of Aviation Regulation and Safety when she was awarded what is thought to be the first ‘Green Endorsement’ to a University Air Squadron Cadet. more..	01/06/09
	Joanna Eden Trio, at Alimentum Jazz Club next Tuesday "...Engaging singer-pianist performs vintage 60's material and jazz favourites." With a string of captivating albums under her belt, and accolades across the board, Saffron Walden’s very own singer, songwriter and pianist Joanna Eden returns by popular demand to Alimentum. See Joanna live at the Jazz Club on Tuesday (2nd June). more..	29/05/09
	Advantages of a coaching culture in the corporate environment In the medium and long term an established coaching culture will help your company to function better as a whole, improving key people retention, keeping a high morale and ensuring they are happy and motivated to work hard for the ultimate success of their employer. more..	29/05/09
	Save on corporate insurance with Cambridge Network discount scheme Cambridge Network members can make impressive savings on corporate insurance packages from NW Brown, thanks to the Network's discount scheme. The offer is one of several money-saving discounts on selected products and services, now available to people belonging to member organisations. more..	29/05/09
	Saving both the planet and the economy? The new generation of electric vehicles Interested in learning about new developments in hybrid, electric and high-performance cars? Here's your chance to hear the latest from Lotus Engineering at an Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network event - open to Cambridge Network members - which takes place on the afternoon of Wednesday June 3rd. more..	29/05/09
	Cambridge Blues have vision of Charles Russell Twenty20 On Wednesday 10th June defending champions, the Cambridge University Cricket Club prepare themselves for another clash with bitter rivals Oxford in the Charles Russell Twenty20 Varsity cricket match. more..	29/05/09
	Global business calls to governments from Copenhagen World Business Summit After the deliberations of global business in Copenhagen at the World Business Summit, just six months before COP15 also in the city, the following statements came through from discussions... more..	29/05/09
	Looking into the eyes of school pupils The children of Meridian Primary School in the village of Comberton near Cambridge have combined with the Department of Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing at Anglia Ruskin University to lend their eyes to a research project. more..	29/05/09
	Quality Insights – Corrective actions Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the problem-solving process known as Corrective Actions... more..	28/05/09
	GradsEast update - 800 pre-registered visitors for online fair Employers are invited to maximise the return on their recruitment budgets by taking part in the only online graduate recruitment event dedicated to the East of England. more..	28/05/09
	The District develop publicity for Edinburgh project Cambridge creative agency The District have been commissioned to design the on and offline publicity for 'East to Edinburgh'- a scheme developed by Arts Council East which each year takes up-and-coming artists to the Edinburgh Fringe. more..	28/05/09
	Professor Alison Richard honoured by Yale Professor Alison Richard, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, has received an Honorary Degree from Yale University where she served as Provost for nine years from 1994 to 2003. more..	28/05/09
	Public primaries and face-to-face hustings could reinvigorate democracy The recent public backlash against MPs' expenses is the perfect time for the reinvention of traditional election hustings to reconnect the public with politics, according to a University of Cambridge academic. more..	28/05/09
	SDC expands GUI development tool offering Embedded systems development tool specialists, SDC Systems have announced that they will now supply and support GUI development tools from Alt Software and Quantum 3D. more..	28/05/09
	Broadband Genie Road Trip Awards - winners unveiled The results are now available for the first Mobile Broadband Genie Road Trip Awards. The exercise, conducted by staff from Cambridge-based broadband comparison website, directly pitted dongles provided by six mobile broadband suppliers (O2, Orange, 3, T-mobile, Virgin Media and Vodafone) against each other on a 350-mile rail journey over two days. more..	28/05/09
	Dive masters to give entrepreneurs strategic insights The 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference - 'Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters' tales place on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 at Churchill College, Cambridge. more..	28/05/09
	Learn how to find out what your customers think Would you like to find out how to really know what your potential customers think about your products, your company and your services? Research Quorum is offering companies in high tech, bio and pharma a free seminar next week to show how you can use market research in a recession to make optimum use of your marketing resources. more..	27/05/09
	Dutch Bank, NIBC, standardises on Datanomic for global anti money-laundering compliance Dutch bank, NIBC, has selected Datanomic’s award winning dn:Director Sanctions & PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) screening software for systematic client screening to help mitigate risk, protect against money laundering, and comply with international Know-Your-Customer regulations. more..	27/05/09
	Learn more to earn more Anglia Ruskin University is showcasing two brand new postgraduate courses designed to leave their graduates streets above the rest on the other side of the credit crunch. more..	27/05/09
	Focus on materials at Armourers & Brasiers' Cambridge Forum On Tuesday 9th June, Cambridge University's Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy will host the Armourers & Brasiers' Cambridge Forum. Highlight of the day will be the 11th Kelly Lecture, by Professor CNR Rao FRS of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. more..	27/05/09
	Necessity is the mother of invention for clever birds Researchers at the Universities of Cambridge and Queen Mary, University of London have found that rooks, a member of the crow family, are capable of using and making tools, modifying them to make them work and using two tools in a sequence. more..	27/05/09
	Britten Sinfonia and David Crystal – ‘On Anniversaries’ Staff and students at the University of Cambridge have been invited to a special performance by Britten Sinfonia and lecture by renowned linguist David Crystal on the theme of ‘Anniversaries’. more..	27/05/09
	Scholarships offered by UK’s leading experts in ROI measurement of workplace learning and workforce development abdi are offering a scholarship (worth £750) to one candidate from a small or medium size organisation in the financial services sector for each of their workshops. This scholarship offers an opportunity for an experienced senior professional in Learning and Development to learn the framework, processes and standards of the ROI methodology. more..	26/05/09
	'What is being invented and patented in cleantech across the world?' A joint Cleantech/IP special interest group event for Cambridge Network corporate members, on the subject of intellectual property in cleantech, takes place today (Wednesday May 27th), in the Music Room at Downing College. more..	26/05/09
	Code Generation conference recruits extra support High-tech recruitment experts ECM Selection have joined as event supporters for leading European conference. more..	26/05/09
	R&D Management - the neglected skill R&D Management is a multidisciplinary skill, requiring a combination of technical expertise, an understanding of innovation, teamwork, problem solving, IP management and financial decision making. There appears to be no training programme in the UK for these skills, so Captum has developed a new MasterClass to meet this need. more..	26/05/09
	Supporting your colleagues – DisplayLink in Hello Dolly! Over Players are showing 'Hello Dolly' on the 3rd to the 6th of June. Lewis Turner, DisplayLink's Technical Recruitment Manager, is switching his HR hat for a Stage Manager’s hat for the production, and to complicate matters further for him, he is appearing in the second act as a ‘Galloping Waiter’ too. more..	26/05/09
	Research shows companies are using new marketing techniques in the recession Global survey of ICOM independent marketing agencies finds greater openness among clients to new ideas and experimentation. more..	26/05/09
	Open Day will showcase new technology company, Plarion Ltd Plarion Ltd, a new technology consultancy based in Melbourn, are holding an Open Day to demonstrate their key technology capabilities in the areas of thin films, micro- and nano-structures. more..	26/05/09
	Innovative technology sought to reduce British forces' use of fossil fuels The UK Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is looking for technology to help reduce the amount of fossil fuels used by Britain's defence forces. In conjunction with the British Antarctic Survey, it has issued a call for innovative proposals. more..	26/05/09
	Got an event? Bring in the press with Honey PR Are you planning a company anniversary celebration, a summer garden party or the launch of a long awaited product or service? Whatever your short term PR needs, Honey PR’s fixed price one-off event PR, Solo PR, can help get your event celebrated in the media. more..	22/05/09
	Population Genetics Technologies Ltd secures £2 million in Series A funding Population Genetics technologies (PGT) Ltd, a privately owned company based in Cambridge, UK today announced that it had successfully met the commercial and development milestones set by its principal investors, thereby securing its final £2 million of Series A funding. more..	22/05/09
	Tickets still available for The Co-operative Cambridge Folk Festival 2009! Full weekend and individual day tickets for this internationally renowned event are still available but will sell out fast as always! The line-up this year includes artists such as Lucinda Williams, The Zutons and even Adrian Edmondson. more..	22/05/09
	Beanstalk Management is nominated for prestigious M&A Award Beanstalk Management, the leading corporate advisory house, has been nominated for a prestigious M&A Award under the category of Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year. more..	22/05/09
	First Corporate Manslaughter prosecution The first prosecution under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act is shortly to take place. more..	22/05/09
	Staffords LLP Partner appointed to First Tier Tax Tribunal Julian Stafford, Senior Partner at Staffords Chartered Accountants has been appointed as a member of the First Tier Tax Tribunal, the successor to the General and Special Commissioners and the VAT tribunals. more..	22/05/09
	MindStore comes to East Anglia Your company can now be trained in the world renowned MindStore tools and techniques at your own premises. more..	22/05/09
	Cyclists' discoveries rewarded Cyclists explore their environment and get more out of life! A local partnership is offering cyclists a fun day out at Thetford Forest Park in return for their written cycling discoveries. Three lucky winners will follow easy to difficult trails through forest and heathland on mountain bikes at their leisure. more..	22/05/09
	Free 'dashboards' for SMEs in the East of England Twenty-five randomly chosen companies in the East of England that complete a short survey, will be chosen to receive a free business 'dashboard' as part of the proof of concept. more..	22/05/09
	RFID Global Solution, Inc. and Ubisense launch precise real time location solutions for aerospace and defence RFID Global Solution, Inc., the leader in real-time asset visibility solutions, together with Ubisense, the global leader in precise real time location systems, announce a partnership and immediate availability of applications for the aerospace and defence markets using Visi-Trac™ and Ubisense technology. more..	22/05/09
	Finalists announced in The Impact Awards Thirteen UK teams – and one Portuguese team - have beaten off stiff competition from 73 other entries to be shortlisted for The Impact Awards, organised by Unico. All the teams have made outstanding impact through innovation. more..	22/05/09
	Looking for a digital signage solution to resell with high margins and no upfront costs? signagelive is offering Resellers a free signagelive network for internal use and demonstrations. more..	22/05/09
	Civil engineering undergraduate wins best student project award Xina Li, who graduated from Cambridge University's Department of Engineering in 2008, was recently presented with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East of England Region prize for best student project in 2007-08. more..	22/05/09
	Fine art student’s images of war clinch the Searle Award for Creativity Anglia Ruskin University has presented the second set of awards to students of Cambridge School of Art who entered the Searle Award for Creativity. more..	22/05/09
	Christ's College celebrates the life of its foundress, Lady Margaret Beaufort On 27 June, Christ's College, Cambridge, will celebrate the life and generosity of its foundresss, Lady Margaret Beaufort, who died 500 years ago, almost to the day. An exciting line-up of talks, displays, tours and entertainment is planned, with outstanding speakers including David Starkey and Penelope Keith. more..	22/05/09
	Developers assemble for Cambridge software conference Momentum is growing ahead of June's annual Code Generation conference in Cambridge. more..	21/05/09
	Supporting technology transfer Cambridge Consultants advises Cambridge University’s tech transfer arm on IP strategy, identifying a potential multimillion dollar opportunity in a high growth drug discovery market. more..	21/05/09
	CamCreative - May 28th. Come and join us next week Next CamCreative is Thursday May 28th from 7.00pm at the Cambridge Arts Picture House. Come along and take part in a fun arts quiz session for 20 minutes! A bottle of wine for the winner. It'll be a broad selection of questions - so beware! more..	21/05/09
	New director for PEM Charities Leading independent Chartered Accountants and business advisers Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) are pleased to announce the promotion of Judith Coplowe to Director of Charities. more..	21/05/09
	Recruitment at any time – Communication! Getting communication right in the recruitment process saves candidates frustration and disappointment, and employers time and money. more..	21/05/09
	Speakers announced for the Belgian business seminars -'Doing business In Europe' Deyton Bell the business development specialists today announce the speakers for the East of England Seminars on “Doing Business In Europe” which they are organising on behalf of The Belgian Embassy. more..	21/05/09
	Honey PR expands its brand Cambridge based public relations consultancy, Honey PR is extending its offering with the creation of a new promotional division, Honey PRomotions. more..	21/05/09
	Scientists discover area of brain that makes a 'people person' Cambridge University researchers have discovered that whether someone is a ‘people-person’ may depend on the structure of their brain: the greater the concentration of brain tissue in certain parts of the brain, the more likely they are to be a warm, sentimental person. more..	21/05/09
	Carbon management makes good business sense Leading companies have developed a groundbreaking ‘Guide to carbon management’ for suppliers. more..	21/05/09
	Recruiting in a recession? It’s virtually the best time to cherry pick from the talent pool The good news for our region’s economy is a press report stating that the decline in jobs has started to ease; and whilst every penny still counts, employers can maximise the return of their recruitment budget by taking part in the only online graduate recruitment event dedicated to the East of England. more..	20/05/09
	Local ‘super brands’ feature in first episode of unique new TV series Suffolk brewer Adnams and Norfolk-based car-maker Lotus are two of the key brands featured in a unique new TV series launching on Sky television. more..	20/05/09
	Tips on how to recruit graduates and students effectively and successfully The good news for our region’s economy is a press report stating that the decline in jobs has started to ease; and whilst every penny still counts, employers can maximise the return of their recruitment budget by taking part in the only online graduate recruitment event dedicated to the East of England. more..	20/05/09
	Senior Accounting Officer sign off – who’s in the firing line? Many of the UK’s largest companies are concerned about the impact of the Finance Bill 2009 on the duties of senior accounting officers (SAOs), according to research from Deloitte. more..	20/05/09
	Scientists urge global action to preserve water supplies for billions worldwide Chinese, Indian, American and British scientists have released a conference declaration urging a region-by-region response to increased water scarcity and heightened hazards. more..	20/05/09
	800th Anniversary Scholarships launched in Pakistan A new national scholarship will enable students from Pakistan to study at the University of Cambridge without the worry of creating a financial burden for their families. more..	20/05/09
	TV stunt show features Cambridge engineering expert Cambridge University Department of Engineering's Dr Hugh Hunt will be featured on the TV programme 'Fifth Gear'- a Stunt Special show which will screen on Channel Five this Saturday (23 May) at 11.30am. more..	20/05/09
	Plextek’s Liam Devlin joins International Microwave Symposium’s advisory committee In recognition of his experience and expertise in the field of microwave and RF design, Liam Devlin, director of RF integration at Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy Plextek, has become an invited member of the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium’s Exhibitor Advisory Committee (EAC). more..	20/05/09
	Pocket Pubs for Papworth Trust A team from Taylor Vinters solicitors has launched Pocket Pubs, a unique pub guide that they will sell to raise money for leading disability charity, Papworth Trust. more..	19/05/09
	Hewitsons plays key role in buyout of UK’s leading manufacturer of park homes Hewitsons’ corporate team has advised on the buyout of Omar Homes, the leading manufacturer of park homes in the UK. more..	19/05/09
	Chariots of Fire 2009 launching mental health awareness Businesses, organisations and colleges around Cambridgeshire are gearing up for the challenge of another race through the historic city in aid of charity, with the launch of Chariots of Fire 2009. more..	19/05/09
	The District develop new identity for STARS Cambridge creative agency The District have developed the visual identity for Children's bereavement support charity STARS. more..	19/05/09
	Cambridge research to explore the origins of the universe Cambridge University researchers are casting their gaze back to the start of the universe following the launch last week of two of the most expensive scientific satellites ever built by the European Space Agency. more..	19/05/09
	EU funding boost for obesity research A new European research consortium, in which Cambridge will play a major role, is to receive 3 million Euros to conduct research into the escalating epidemic of obesity. The 'EurOCHIP’ project brings together a group of leading European experts to investigate how signals from the gut communicate with the brain to control appetite. more..	19/05/09
	Cambridge academics elected as Fellows of the Royal Society Nine of the 44 new Royal Society Fellows announced last Friday are Cambridge academics. Their election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society recognises their exceptional contributions to society. more..	18/05/09
	Books by leading Cambridge academics are up for major literary award Books by two leading Cambridge academics have been listed as contenders for the 2009 Samuel Johnson prize, an award named in honour of the 18th century lexicographer and widely seen as the UK’s most prestigious literary award for non-fiction. more..	18/05/09
	Companies unite to fight against hospital superbugs Universal Sensors Ltd and Cambridge Design Partnership (of Cambridge, UK) and Nottingham Trent University have entered into a strategic alliance to develop a hand-held system to detect the hospital superbugs, C.difficile and MRSA. more..	18/05/09
	Tame your computer - clipboard quirks In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to automatically display the clipboard when copying items (Office 2007*) ... more..	18/05/09
	HCI 2009 - register now for conference that celebrates people and technology The annual UK conference on Human Computer Interaction comes to Cambridge in the first week of September. HCI 2009 will include hands-on demonstration of the latest interactive technologies from commercial and university labs, as well as new design methods and recent user research results. more..	18/05/09
	PiR Interims launch on line book store Recognising the importance of continual professional development (CPD) for interim managers and senior leaders in the life sciences industry, PiR Interims has set up an online book store to offer a selection of interesting books at competitive prices. more..	18/05/09
	£5k award is on offer for low carbon collaboration East of England businesses now have the chance to win £5,000 to continue low carbon collaboration projects and further boost their company’s green credentials. more..	18/05/09
	Anglia Ruskin wins marketing accolade Anglia Ruskin University has picked up an award for marketing after recently being shortlisted for two awards for ‘outstanding marketing programmes’ designed to recruit more students into higher education. more..	18/05/09
	Latest release of Anglia LINKFresh is named as finalist in 2009 Re:Fresh Awards Anglia Business Solutions today announces that the latest version of its LINKFresh® business management suite for the fresh produce industry has been named as a finalist in this year’s industry Re:Fresh Awards. more..	15/05/09
	Papworth Trust scoops three awards Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has won three Community Care awards for its achievements in social care. The Trust has been recognised in three categories: User Involvement, Community Care Champion and Partnership Working. more..	15/05/09
	Arrive at lunch or dinner in style this summer - by rickshaw d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street is already known for somewhere you can wine and dine in style – well now you arrive there in style too. more..	15/05/09
	ACT's second Corporate Forum networking event coming soon The Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) Corporate Forum is an exclusive corporate club where members are invited to attend a lecture and networking evening twice a year, when they can connect with key local and national businesses, and directors and senior medical staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital. more..	15/05/09
	Mills & Reeve advises AIM-listed CMR Fuel Cells plc on restructuring Mills & Reeve has advised CMR Fuel Cells plc on a restructuring which involved a reduction of capital and the return of almost £4 million to shareholders. more..	15/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 15th May 2009 - Black carbon - The Thames Array - Farming's footprint more..	15/05/09
	Project Pebble Project Pebble, an innovative development by a team from Cambridge University's Engineering Department, aims to design and build a small, deep-sea photographic vessel. "Pebble" will be deployed onto the ocean floor, to document some of the exotic, undiscovered species that live more than a kilometre underwater. more..	14/05/09
	Quality insights – continuous improvement Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the feedback cycle known as Plan – Do – Check - Act... more..	14/05/09
	Malaria week 11-17 May 2009 - news from The Travel Clinic Holidaymakers are being put at unnecessary risk of malaria because the travel industry is not taking the issue seriously enough, health experts say. more..	14/05/09
	David Willetts MP supports innovative Cambridge businesses The Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, David Willetts, yesterday (Weds) met the owners of a Cambridge-based technology innovation company who have designed revolutionary new software to change the way health and social care is delivered. more..	14/05/09
	Leading clean energy business grows on in Norwich Achor International, the clean energy research, development and commercialisation company has successfully grown on from its home in the Norwich Research Park Bio-Incubator and into new premises at nearby Colney Hall. more..	14/05/09
	Baroness O’Neill of Bengarve to give prestigious Ashby Lecture This week the former Principal of Newnham College, Baroness Onora O’Neill will be giving the Annual Ashby Lecture, organised by Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. Her lecture is entitled Perverting Truth. more..	14/05/09
	Ythos announces CloudBurst™ - a technology that heralds a new approach to rapid applications development in health and social care On Monday May 11th Ythos welcomed Mr. David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, to the Cambridge Science Park to provide a pre-launch overview of their new technology that is aimed at making a difference to the delivery of health and social care services. more..	13/05/09
	Sensor related technologies take centre stage Some of the most exciting innovations in sensor related technologies - the results of novel interdisciplinary work within the University of Cambridge - will be showcased at a special CamBridgeSens event at Queens' College on Wednesday May 27th. more..	13/05/09
	Follow Improvements in the East with upgraded website itineris, the digital marketing agency, recently launched the new website for Improvement East - the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (RIEP) for the East of England, established in 2008. more..	13/05/09
	Golley Slater appointed as ICOM UK agency group Golly Slater can now provide international PR support. more..	13/05/09
	Datanomic integrates dn:Director data quality management application with Oracle Siebel customer relationship management Fit for purpose data specialists, Datanomic Ltd, today announced the integration of its award-winning data quality management application, dn:Director, with Oracle Siebel Customer Relationship Management (CRM). more..	13/05/09
	Business IT Unlocked - Keep it up Part I Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett explores ways of keeping your business running when part of your IT fails. more..	13/05/09
	PA Consulting to showcase LTE PHY technology at LTE World Summit PA Consulting Group, the leading international management, systems and technology consultancy, will showcase its flexible LTE PHY technology at LTE World Summit, Berlin, next week (18 to 20 May 2009). The PHY development forms an essential part of the LTE Multi-UE load test system, recently launched by Catapult Communications inc. more..	13/05/09
	Naked scientist ‘streaks’ ahead at Podcast Awards Cambridge University’s 'Naked Scientists' have won the inaugural 'European Podcast of the Year Award' for their world-leading weekly science radio programmes. more..	13/05/09
	Newton International Fellowships are awarded Congratulations go to Dr Francesco Bonaccorso and Dr Robert Gordon of Cambridge University's Engineering Department, who have been awarded Newton International Fellowships. more..	12/05/09
	Cambridge Ruskin International College is launched Cambridge Ruskin International College, part of the Navitas group of companies, will hold its official launch today (Tuesday 12th May) in the Ruskin Gallery on Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge campus. more..	12/05/09
	Recruitment in tough times - saving costs In tough times, when budgets are cut back and candidates plentiful (although some areas may still see skill shortages), spending on agency fees necessitates careful monitoring and management. There are a number of ways in which you can cut your costs and still see efficiency in the recruitment process. more..	12/05/09
	Pink Festival - everyone’s party needs your support On the back of the resounding success of last year's Pink Festival, where a record 12,000 revellers descended on the glorious sunlit grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge, this entirely volunteer run festival has announced its date for 2009 and is looking for support from businesses and individuals. more..	12/05/09
	Corporate manslaughter lecture is open to businesses The Open University Business School is inviting businesses to attend a free lecture in Milton Keynes on corporate manslaughter this evening(Tuesday), in the light of the new Corporate Manslaughter Act which has come into force this year. more..	12/05/09
	XJTAG boundary scan saves Haliplex over US$100k per year Haliplex, a leading manufacturer of next-generation edge access and multiplexing solutions, estimates that it is saving hundreds of thousands of dollars by using XJTAG’s IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan system to debug prototypes and to test production units. more..	12/05/09
	Your chance to find out about consulting projects and the Executive MBA, Judge Business School Judge Business School will be at the Trinity Conference Centre at lunchtime today (Tuesday May 12th) and invites you to come along to find out more about MBA Consulting projects and the new Cambridge Executive MBA. more..	12/05/09
	Broadband Genie speed tests make depressing reading for confused consumers Cambridge-based broadband comparison website reveals customers are getting just 46 per cent of expected 'up to' speeds and are confused about which package they are paying for. more..	12/05/09
	Safari so good for free recession-beating travel planning advice Cambridgeshire businesses are being invited to go on a free safari to help them pick up free recession beating tips that could help save money and the planet. more..	12/05/09
	Third Royal Academy sculpture loan for Cambridge Celebrated British sculptor Antony Gormley has unveiled one of his more unusual works on the University of Cambridge’s Downing Site. more..	12/05/09
	Brian Phillipson to join Marshall Aerospace Marshall Aerospace is delighted to announce that Brian Phillipson will be joining the company on 15th June 2009 as successor to Bob Ward in the Engineering Director role. more..	12/05/09
	Tame your computer - clever copying In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to copy and paste multiple items gathered from various programs (Office 2003-2007*)... more..	11/05/09
	CRFS completes first ever automated multi-vehicle spectrum monitoring for Ofcom CRFS, the developer and manufacturer of innovative RFeye® real-time spectral monitoring and management tools, has completed a project to generate a detailed spectrum survey of the UK for Ofcom, the UK telecommunications regulator. more..	11/05/09
	Changes to flexible working arrangements may have come at perfect time for hard-up businesses New flexible working arrangements introduced by the Government in a bid to help families may also assist businesses in the current economic climate. more..	11/05/09
	Buy Dad a special Father's Day This year you could make Father’s Day extra special, in more ways than one, with a helping hand from a range of famous people including Trinny Woodall, Stirling Moss and The Chippendales! more..	11/05/09
	Agile development expert speaks in Cambridge Joseph Pelrine, one of Europe's leading experts on eXtreme Programming as well as Europe's first certified ScrumMaster Practitioner and Trainer, will be the speaker for May's Software East event. more..	11/05/09
	Millet: The first Chinese takeaway? It’s a far cry from chow mein and egg fried rice, but the humble crop millet may have been the world’s first Chinese takeaway some 7,000 years ago, new evidence suggests. more..	11/05/09
	Open University offers drop-In advice sessions this week As part of Adult Learners Week, the Cambridge Regional Centre for The Open University is running advice sessions at lunchtime every day this week for anyone who is interested in finding out more about studying with the OU. more..	11/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 8th May 2009 Climate change: progress towards Copenhagen In the meantime, lack of knowledge is no barrier to action more..	08/05/09
	Galileo Masters Competition is open for business If you have an innovative idea around location based services and SAT NAV, you may want to think about entering the 2009 Galileo Masters Competition, which is now open for business applications. more..	08/05/09
	d'Arry's gets ready for "barbecue summer" With the Met Office forecasting a “barbecue summer” d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street has launched an Australian-style outdoor eating area where customers can cook their own food on grill plates. more..	08/05/09
	Limited places remaining for IOSH Cambridge course Workplace Law Training is running the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate course - the UK's most popular and accessible course for anyone who needs Health and Safety training. more..	08/05/09
	'Technology in the oil industry: past, present and future' A fascinating insight into technology in the oil industry is promised at a special BP Institute Lecture - marking the 100th anniversary of BP - which takes place this evening (Friday, 8 May 2009) at St John's College, Cambridge. more..	08/05/09
	Fractured approaches to sanctions screening put UK companies at risk, says new FSA report Fractured approaches to financial sanctions screening by UK companies have resulted in UK banks and financial services firms exposing themselves to enormous business and compliance risk, according to fit-for-purpose data and compliance screening specialists, Datanomic Ltd. more..	08/05/09
	Tamiflu for travelers? Advice from The Travel Clinic The Travel Clinic Ltd (Cambridge and Ipswich) has limited stocks left of Tamiflu and flu vaccines for local travelers, as there may be problems accessing antivirals while abroad. more..	08/05/09
	Join Rabbitsoft at Somesso - the Corporate Social Media Event - 20% discount for Cambridge Network members Rabbitsoft is exhibiting at Somesso in London next week (Friday May 15th). It's a conference dedicated to Corporate Social Media and has an amazing line up of speakers who will help you weather difficult economic times by using new technologies. Rabbitsoft, in conjunction with Somesso, is able to offer a discount to Cambridge Network members. more..	08/05/09
	Indian students selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarships Six Indian students have won prestigious Gates Scholarships to study at the University of Cambridge. more..	08/05/09
	Luck, clear vision and sheer hard work lead to success When starting a new business, having a little luck may be as important as coming up with good ideas and finding the right people. more..	07/05/09
	ARKeX win long term contract in Algeria On Monday (May 4th), ARKeX signed a long term agreement in Algiers with Sonatrach, the state oil company of Algeria, in the presence of Monsieur Chakib Khelil, the Minister of Energy and Mines. Sonatrach has awarded ARKeX a three year contract for a series of BlueQube airborne gravity gradient surveys across Algeria. more..	07/05/09
	BCS launches Green IT qualification As organisations look to demonstrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and reduce carbon emissions, BCS, in conjunction with QA, is launching the Foundation Certificate in Green IT. The qualification provides candidates with the necessary understanding of best practice in the burgeoning area of green IT. more..	07/05/09
	Papworth Trust pedal power A Papworth Trust director is cycling coast to coast to highlight the number of disabled people who are forced to live in unsuitable homes. more..	07/05/09
	90 new Gates Cambridge Scholars announced from 32 countries Ninety of the world’s leading students from 32 countries have been selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarships from a field of more than 6,700 applicants. more..	07/05/09
	Two Cambridge academics receive France’s highest academic honour Drs Emma Wilson and François Penz were to be presented with their medals for the prestigious Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques in a ceremony yesterday (Weds) with the French ambassador to the UK, M. Maurice Gourdault-Montagne. more..	07/05/09
	Boot camp delegates march towards business success Recent statistics from Barclays* show that more and more people are defying the credit crunch and starting-up their own businesses - and entrepreneurs in Cambridgeshire are being helped on their way by Business Link East. more..	07/05/09
	In this economic climate, employers need to be ready for Swine Flu... With the death toll in Mexico reaching 159, two reported cases in the UK, 23 cases being investigated in Scotland and the World Health Organisation raising the level of the swine flu alert from Phase Four to Phase Five, employers need to act fast to be ready for the arrival of Swine Flu. more..	06/05/09
	'Now is the hour' - the story of businesses that started up during the last downturn The Cambridge cluster has witnessed several downturns, and some of its best business successes have been born out of apparent disaster or extreme hardship. Two highly successful companies, Abcam and Ubisense, will be talking about their experiences at the Cambridge Network Open Meeting today (Wednesday 6 May). more..	06/05/09
	Special Cambridge Network midday event focuses on cleantech energy Don't miss a rare opportunity to hear a lecture from environmentalist Amory Lovins - Chairman and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute and one of the world's acknowledged energy experts - on the subject of 'Advanced Design Integration for Radical Energy Efficiency' tomorrow (Thursday May 7th). more..	06/05/09
	Tessella and Berry Consultants partner to produce a tool for trial designers Companies announce availability of fixed and adaptive clinical trial simulator – Tessella Berry FACTS™ - that allows trial designers to evaluate, compare and optimize adaptive designs. more..	06/05/09
	Cordic continues year on year growth Cordic Ltd announced today that it continues to experience substantial year on year growth and plans to increase its headcount by 40% by the end of this year. more..	06/05/09
	Cambridge Enterprise appoints new Head of Consultancy Services Cambridge Enterprise Limited, the commercialisation office of the University of Cambridge, has appointed Dr Paul Seabright as Head of Consultancy Services. more..	06/05/09
	Innovation in India and China The Director of IBM India Research Lab, discussing how Indian farmers are using mobile phones to improve their daily lives, and an Assistant Vice President from Sotheby’s New York, explaining why some Indian contemporary paintings have fetched millions of pounds in recent auctions, will be in Cambridge later this month. more..	06/05/09
	'High growth opportunities in India despite the global downturn' - THINKindia Webinar In an exclusive webinar hosted by THINKindia on 20th May at 12:30 GMT; Zenesys researchers (partner of THINKindia) will present “High growth opportunities in India despite the global downturn". more..	06/05/09
	India to open its mobile frontiers with UK innovation India is counting on wireless broadband to bring the Internet to rural India and foster economic growth and opportunity for its people, according to Mr NK Goyal, President of the Communications & Manufacturing Association of India (CMAI). more..	06/05/09
	New partnership created between arts and business Arts & Business, an organisation that sparks new partnerships between commerce and culture, has successfully brokered an exciting new relationship between the Ruskin Gallery at Anglia Ruskin University and Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge. more..	05/05/09
	Careful booking helps travellers to save the pennies and beat the credit crunch There’s no doubt that times are hard. We’re all beginning to feel the pinch so it’s no wonder we’re dying to get away from it all! One of the luxuries that we consumers are reluctant to deny ourselves is our annual holiday. But when money is tight, we want to be sure that we’re getting value for money. Enter Travolaa.com! more..	05/05/09
	InforSense and Tessella forge strategic partnership Companies partner to deliver scientific intelligence for improved drug discovery, disease understanding and productivity. more..	05/05/09
	Silk Pearce donates designs for ‘New Aldeburgh Anthology’ Design consultancy Silk Pearce has designed a major new book that will appeal to anyone interested in the east-coast fishing town of Aldeburgh and its surrounding Suffolk landscape. more..	05/05/09
	Tame your computer - get smart In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to convert an existing bulleted list to a SmartArt graphic (PowerPoint 2007*)... more..	05/05/09
	Deloitte calls on East of England entrepreneurs to share their views Deloitte, the business advisory firm, is set to launch its annual survey of UK entrepreneurs for a major report: ‘Entrepreneurship UK: 2009’ and is inviting entrepreneurs from across the region to take part. more..	05/05/09
	'Six of the best' help shape Centre for Business Innovation formula Walter Herriot; Alan Payne; Hannah Melia; Robert Morland and Tim Minshall have joined Peter Hewkin on the advisory group of the Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI) in Cambridge. They are contributing to exciting formulae including: "Entrepreneurs on the Move" and "Connected Cambridge" more..	04/05/09
	How do I measure my cashflow? Whilst many of us understand cashflow and its importance as the lifeblood of any business, there are many startups and small companies that see it as the dark art of accountants. more..	01/05/09
	New Chief Executive for PHG Foundation PHG Foundation has appointed Dr Mukesh Kapila CBE as its new Chief Executive, to succeed Ron Zimmern who will become the organisation's Chairman later in the year. more..	01/05/09
	EEDA welcomes help for rural businesses during recession The chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed the announcement by the Environment Secretary that will increase financial aid for rural businesses in the East of England and help them through the downturn. more..	01/05/09
	Innovative Cambridge businessman joins EEDA board to help prepare for the economic upturn Cambridge entrepreneur Dr Robert Swann has been appointed as a new board member of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	01/05/09
	Become a card-carrying fan of Cambridge University’s eclectic collections For children obsessed by Top Trumps, a new collection of free playing cards being handed out by Cambridge University’s Museums – starting with the Museums Fair tomorrow (Saturday) - could prove a hit. more..	01/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 1st May 2009 Sustainability, agriculture and energy more..	01/05/09
	Sensor technology company is new spin-out from University of Cambridge Cambridge CMOS Sensors Limited (CCMOS) has been launched with initial funding from Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds. The company is a spin-out from the Electrical Division of the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering and has in-licensed technology from the University of Warwick. more..	30/04/09
	'Now is the perfect time to innovate' Cambridge Consultants advises delegates at Cambridge Wireless International Conference to innovate now, or lose market share. more..	30/04/09
	Software Acumen helps launch International Software Conference Cambridge-based Software Acumen is co-organising October's Practical Product Lines conference in Amsterdam. more..	30/04/09
	Legal services can offer great value in these troubled times As we peer through the economic gloom, there is more than a glimmer of value to be found in a wide range of legal services, says Hewitsons' Dominic Hopkins. more..	30/04/09
	Collaboration helps Delivery Management manage growth Delivery Management’s activities in the fields of Postal Technology and RFID have increased dramatically over the past year. Richard Wishart, Managing Partner of Delivery Management has created a business relationship with Sarah Short of “Virtual Assistance For You” to help his company manage this growth and coordinate the increasing workload. more..	30/04/09
	Survey reveals change for workers in the public sector With the public sector becoming a more commercially driven workplace in these tougher times, Pure Resourcing Solutions has carried out a survey to 4,000 financial employees, asking whether the perceived gap between public and private is becoming smaller... more..	30/04/09
	Datanomic software now screening 208,000 customers every minute for sanctions and money-laundering breaches Fit-for-purpose data and compliance screening specialists, Datanomic Ltd, today announced that its Sanctions & PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) Screening software is being used by companies around the world to screen in excess of 208,000 customer records every minute. more..	30/04/09
	Sword of Honour for former St Catharine’s student Christopher Judge, a former student at St Catharine’s College and member of the Cambridge University Officers’ Training Corps (CUOTC), was awarded the Sword of Honour during his passing out parade at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. more..	30/04/09
	The whole nine yards - perfectly measured! Shearline Precision Engineering has invested in two new Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to ensure stringent accuracy both at the intermediate stages of manufacture, and in finished products. more..	30/04/09
	Pandemic 'flu guidance for businesses Given the current concerns regarding the rapid global spread of swine 'flu and a potential pandemic, Cambridge Risk Solutions has produced an initial checklist to help businesses with their pandemic planning. By taking simple steps to prepare for a possible pandemic, organisations can be prepared to be able to continue to supply their services. more..	30/04/09
	Ambitious projects likely to be broken up and quality compromised following reassessment of college rebuilding projects The decision to put more than 140 college building projects on hold across England could lead to the fragmentation of ambitious campus redevelopment plans and a potential drop in quality standards as colleges are forced to look for savings if works are to proceed, says Hewitsons' construction lawyer Tim Richards. more..	29/04/09
	The Belgian Embassy hires Deyton Bell to organise East of England business seminars Deyton Bell, the Cambridge business development specialists, have been appointed by the Belgian Embassy to organise a new initiative supporting international business development in Belgium. more..	29/04/09
	ADC Theatre redevelopment wins regional design award The recent redevelopment of the ADC Theatre has been awarded a Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Award for ‘Best Technical Design and Construction in the East Anglia region’. The award was presented this week at a gala dinner at the University Arms Hotel. more..	29/04/09
	Sculpture promenade gives new look to Fitzwilliam Museum The grounds of the Fitzwilliam Museum have been transformed by a stunning new display of sculpture – by some of the most accomplished artists working today. more..	29/04/09
	Prism builds on long-standing contract to help develop low energy lighting St Ives (Cambridgeshire) based Prism Electronics Limited has won a contract which will help to create the next generation of high brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) – highly energy-efficient lighting which can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions when used in place of conventional lighting. more..	29/04/09
	East of England is the first region in the country to end IVF treatment lottery Couples in Cambridgeshire desperate for a child are being given new hope by the launch of a ground-breaking initiative that will provide free access to a comprehensive package of fertility treatment. more..	29/04/09
	New business venture brings serenity and health to the people of East Anglia 'Balance Your Energy' is an exciting new business that brings together the health benefits of Yoga and Tai Chi, providing classes, workshops and holidays that aim to develop and balance an individual's physical, mental and emotional well being. more..	29/04/09
	Alimentum Jazz Club Season 3 starts Tuesday 5th May The Alimentum Jazz Club is now entering its third season with another fabulous 12 week run featuring the cream of today's UK jazz talent, including established artists and award-winning rising stars. Why go to London when you can enjoy a fabulous three course meal in our award winning restaurant for just £29.50 with jazz thrown in for free? more..	28/04/09
	Recruitment in tough times: the candidate’s tale How do you give yourself the edge when applying for jobs? How do you improve your chances of getting an interview when maybe there are several hundred applicants for each job? more..	28/04/09
	Cambridge Network extends into the Greater South East London Business School (Regents Park, London) and BP (Sunbury-on-Thames) have just joined as members of Cambridge Network, adding to a number of other London companies who are already members. more..	28/04/09
	DBA Group sweep the board at SFEDI UK Enterprise Awards Cambridge based DBA Group has won two national UK Enterprise Support Awards. David Blair, CEO of DBA Group, picked up the platinum award in the category for the “Best Business Owner and Supporter of Other Enterprise Owners’, and the team also collected the gold award in the category for “Best Financial Services Start up Product.” more..	28/04/09
	Cambridge leads the way in fight against recession 'Nerds man the defences as Cambridge fights recession,' proclaimed the headline in 'The Times' on Saturday - and it seems the city is well placed to overcome the economic downturn, with the Cambridge Network leading the fight. more..	28/04/09
	Should you employ your own people for cold-calling or use a telemarketing agency?? Cold-calling is a proven way for many small businesses to generate leads. But for many businesses, there’s always the question of who actually does it. Even for larger companies with dedicated sales teams, this is a valid question: should you use your own people or turn to a specialist telemarketing agency? more..	28/04/09
	Innovation and telecommunications visionary to give BT Lecture This year’s Pembroke College BT lecture is to be given by Matt Bross, CEO BT Innovate and BT Group Chief Technology Officer, a man regarded by many as a visionary in both innovation and telecommunications. more..	28/04/09
	Cambridge launches new Department of Politics and International Studies The official launch of the University of Cambridge’s new Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) will take place on Tuesday, May 5th. more..	28/04/09
	East Asian countries emerging as new design 'powerhouses' East Asian countries such as South Korea and Singapore are beginning to shift their economic emphasis away from low-cost production and into design, new research suggests. more..	28/04/09
	Strictly come Cambridge The University’s ballroom dancers were the toast of the Empire Ballroom in Blackpool last month when they won the national universities competition there for an unprecedented fourth year in a row. more..	28/04/09
	Swine flu alert from The Travel Clinic One thousand people have been infected with swine flu in as many as 14 of Mexico's 32 states and 68 have died. Since March 2009, eight human cases of new strain of influenza A (H1N1) virus, the swine flu, have been confirmed in California and Texas. Tamiflu is available from The Travel Clinic in Cambridge and Ipswich. more..	27/04/09
	Deputy Minister for Higher Education introduces the Advanced Diploma at special event for Malaysian entrepreneurs The University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the innovation catalyst organisation Warisan Global Sdn Bhd, introduced the Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship at a special event in Kuala Lumpur last week, with guest of honour YB Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah, The Deputy Minister of Higher Education. more..	27/04/09
	A new way to find who you're looking for: Actual People Actual People is an innovative new service from Actual Marketing Ltd. The service includes writing and placing your job advertisement across the internet and then filtering and interviewing the stream of candidates that apply for your role. more..	27/04/09
	Antenova’s M10264 GPS RF antenna module selected By G-CORE Antenova announce that G-CORE Ltd., the GPS Golf navigation leader, has selected Antenova’s M10264 GPS RF Antenna Module for G-Core Pro – the ultimate portable GPS golf range finder. more..	27/04/09
	International success for Master’s in Bioscience Enterprise students HivioSense, a business conceived by students from the Master’s in Bioscience Enterprise Programme at Cambridge University, has recorded success in an international business plan competition based in the Netherlands. more..	27/04/09
	God, Darwin and Intelligent Design American evolutionary science expert Professor Ken Miller will give a talk tomorrow (Tuesday) about the increasing support of the anti-evolutionary Intelligent Design movement at the Faraday Institute’s termly public lecture. more..	27/04/09
	Quality insights – what do we mean by 'quality'? Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In his new regular series for Cambridge Network, starting today, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell gives some insights into improving a company’s quality performance in a low-cost, low-bureaucracy way... more..	27/04/09
	International Cafe Scientifique Darwin Festival, British Council and Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies present: International Cafe Scientifique more..	27/04/09
	Images of Change: calling all photography fans Budding photographers are invited to enter the Darwin Festival and 'Cambridge Evening News' photography competition. more..	27/04/09
	Artists sought for Darwin Fringe Festival Do YOU fit the description of any of the following: carnival performer, walkabout magician, street entertainer, parade band/musician, individual performer or group of performers? more..	27/04/09
	Writing a successful Arts and Business awards application Nominations are open for the 31st annual Arts & Business awards. If your organisation has a partnership with a business which is worthy of nomination, you are invited to a special workshop on May 5th, aimed at helping you to write a successful Arts and Business award application. more..	27/04/09
	Who needs a coach? In sport having a coach is a fact taken for granted in order to guarantee performance, focussed effort, attention to detail and continuous stretching of your personal motivation to succeed. Many of the top performers in show business or in politics are using the expertise of a professional personal coach more or less regularly. more..	24/04/09
	Signify showcases latest 2FA hosted services at Infosec 2009 At Infosecurity Europe next week (28-30 April 2009), Signify, the Secure Authentication Service vendor, has announced that it is extending its flexible, fully hosted two-factor authentication (2FA) service to include software tokens. more..	24/04/09
	Packaging recycling company Enval completes Series 'A' funding round Enval Limited, the environmental technology company, is pleased to announce the closing of its series ‘A’ funding round. The funding round was led by the East of England Co-Investment Fund (COIN) which is managed by IQ Capital Partners, and supported by Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds, Cambridge Angels and Cambridge Capital Group. more..	24/04/09
	takeITon guide to e-procurement now online! A new video aimed at helping businesses exploit public sector tendering opportunities has been launched today by the East of England Development Agency as part of its takeITon campaign. more..	24/04/09
	Cambridge offers Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship The University of Cambridge is offering an exciting new opportunity to aspiring entrepreneurs to gain a recognised qualification in Entrepreneurship. more..	24/04/09
	Deloitte comments on Budget measures “The Budget is full of lots of headline-grabbing measures, however, many of them will actually apply to relatively few people," says Richard Blackwell, tax partner at Deloitte in Cambridge. more..	24/04/09
	New home for Institute for Manufacturing The newest building on the University of Cambridge’s developing science and technology campus at West Cambridge has opened its doors. more..	24/04/09
	Cambridge begins its search for a new Vice-Chancellor The search has begun to find a successor for the University of Cambridge's current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Richard. more..	24/04/09
	Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning contributes to World Economic Forum report on the importance of entrepreneurship education Dr Shai Vyakarnam, Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, is one of the co-authors of the World Economic Forum’s report, ‘Educating the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs’ which raises awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship education in meeting global challenges. more..	24/04/09
	Linguamatics integrates ChemAxon technology to provide enhanced chemical text mining capabilities Linguamatics, a leader in enterprise text mining for the life science and other markets, today announced a partnership with ChemAxon, a leading provider of cheminformatics software, which has seen the integration of ChemAxon's substructure and structure similarity search capabilities into the I2E semantic knowledge-discovery platform. more..	23/04/09
	Cambridge Research Biochemicals to be part of groundbreaking European initiative Research support company Cambridge Research Biochemicals (CRB) Limited has secured a key role in a European initiative to bring together experts in scientific research from across Europe. more..	23/04/09
	CamCreative - April meeting - Creative hub for Cambridgeshire The next CamCreative is Thursday April 30th, with speaker Mark Desvaux - a recording artist (Urban Myth Club), social entrepreneur and BBC Radio broadcaster. more..	23/04/09
	Discover who funds and benefits from early-stage proof of concept programmes Peter White, Programme Director of YTKO, will be giving a presentation about “Best practices to ensure research commercialisation opportunities are validated and moved towards the market” at the Technology Innovations International (TII) Annual Conference today (23 April), in Thessaloniki, Greece. more..	23/04/09
	£2.2m funding for redundant East Anglia workers As the Europe-wide recession continues to tighten its grip on the UK economy, more and more workers and families are being hit by one of the hardest consequences: redundancy. However, for companies and workers in the East of England, there is finally some respite from the storm. more..	23/04/09
	Enhanced capital allowances The Government has announced the introduction of an enhanced capital allowance in the year of acquisition of 40 per cent for one year beginning April 2009. This is in addition to the Annual Investment Allowance on the first £50,000 of expenditure. more..	23/04/09
	RFID market forecasts 2009-2019 IDTechEx announces the new report "RFID Forecasts, Players & Opportunities 2009-2019", which addresses the global RFID situation. Areas of growth, undersupply and oversupply and trends are given based on extensive new primary research. more..	23/04/09
	ExeTec launches networking forum for technology CEOs Today’s market conditions are creating huge challenges for technology companies. Many management teams have not been through a recession like this before and CEOs often feel isolated, with few sources of advice and support. Now two experienced executives are launching a series of free lunchtime forums for CEOs to share experiences and ideas. more..	23/04/09
	Liquid crystal lasers promise cheaper, high colour resolution laser television Researchers at Cambridge University's Centre of Molecular Materials for Photonics and Electronics (CMMPE) are leading the way towards the development of extremely high colour resolution laser displays using liquid crystal laser technology. more..	23/04/09
	Imperitive for tax simplication missed, says BDO Stoy Hayward Anna Jarrold, tax partner at BDO Stoy Hayward in Cambridge, says of today’s Budget: "No one will be surprised that the Chancellor has not come up with any magic solutions to the UK’s substantial fiscal deficit. more..	22/04/09
	Nandan Nilekani, Co-Chairman of Infosys, to talk at Judge Business School The Centre for India and Global Business at Judge Business School invites you to a talk by Nandan Nilekani, Co-Chairman of Infosys this Friday (24th April). more..	22/04/09
	Cambridge HR performance specialist Engauge launches workshop to help fire HR managers Engauge is launching a workshop in Cambridge to help HR managers get fired up. The HR team is under pressure to cut costs, deal with the human consequences of the economic downturn and engage, enthuse and retain key staff in the business. more..	22/04/09
	Forgotten music from the GPO Classical music and cinema fans are in for a treat on 20 May as Anglia Ruskin University, in association with the Arts Picturehouse, presents an evening of live music and film. more..	22/04/09
	Nine new X chromosome genes associated with learning disabilities uncovered A collaboration between more than 70 researchers across the globe has uncovered nine new genes on the X chromosome that, when knocked-out, lead to learning disabilities. more..	22/04/09
	Scientists discover ‘dancing’ algae Scientists at Cambridge University have discovered that freshwater algae can form stable groupings in which they dance around each other, miraculously held together only by the fluid flows they create. Their research has just been published in the journal 'Physical Review Letters'. more..	22/04/09
	Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI) selected to join Microsoft BizSpark Program CfBI today announced that it has been selected to join the Microsoft BizSpark Program as a Network Partner. The BizSpark Program is a new global program designed to accelerate the success of early stage Startups by connecting them to Network Partners. more..	21/04/09
	De Beers selects Datanomic Sanctions & PEP Screening for anti money-laundering ahead of pending regulations Leading diamond company De Beers Group, has selected Datanomic’s award winning dn:Director Sanctions & PEP (Politically Exposed People) Screening software for systematic Sanctions screening of its supply chain to help the group take proactive steps to maintain the integrity of diamonds. more..	21/04/09
	Cordic chooses Loquendo speech technologies in latest generation fleet management system Cordic has announced that its market leading cPAQ taxi despatch system now features Interactive Voice Response (IVR) enabled by Loquendo speech technology. more..	21/04/09
	BECTU members benefit from new interactive website developed by Suffolk based netXtra BECTU, the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union, are now offering their members an enhanced user experience, with a new integrated content managed (CMS) website that has been designed, developed and hosted by local web developers netXtra. more..	21/04/09
	Business IT Unlocked - The benefits of mobile computing Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett looks at the benefits of mobile computing with PDA and Smartphone technology. more..	21/04/09
	Cambridge Consultants awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise Cambridge Consultants has been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, in recognition of the strong growth of its export business. more..	21/04/09
	Make your company fast, efficient, accurate and more profitable Web based software can bring all your data and business applications into one single, online system, but is anyone creating solutions that startups and small businesses can afford? more..	21/04/09
	Cambridge Network's Café Networking event - don't miss it! Whether you're looking for work or looking for people, networking can be invaluable. That's the message from Dr Matt Schofield, Cambridge Network's CEO, who will be hosting the next Café Networking event this evening (Tuesday 21st April) at CB2 Bistro from 6pm - 9pm. more..	21/04/09
	GradsEast Online Graduate Recruitment Fair 8th- 19th June 2009 The GradsEast Online Recruitment Fair, running from 8th – 19th June 2009, offers employers in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk a quick and cost-effective platform to help attract and select the right candidate. more..	21/04/09
	PA Consulting contributes insight to IMS 2.0 World Forum 2009 Chris Buist of PA Consulting Group will give the opening keynote address - IMS as a Necessity, but how? - on Day 1 of Informa's IMS 2.0 World Forum 2009 event in Barcelona on Tuesday 28 April. more..	21/04/09
	Liberty Director, Shami Chakrabarti, to deliver Sidgwick Lecture Fresh from making front page news over the weekend, the Director of Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti is to deliver the Newnham Henry Sidgwick Endowed Lecture this Friday (24th April) at 5.30pm in the Cambridge Law Faculty. more..	21/04/09
	Record year for Queen's Awards for Enterprise as East of England collects 20 East of England companies have returned to winning ways with 20 of them today being named as winners of The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2009 - Britain's highest accolade for business success. more..	21/04/09
	Publishing proofs: Cambridge speaks volumes On 14-15 May, Anglia Ruskin University will host a series of interactive publishing-related events. more..	21/04/09
	A virtual world of graduate job seekers in the East of England Recruitment can be an expensive and time-consuming process. For the second year running, GradsEast is helping graduate and student employers in the East of England to maximize their recruitment budget and to connect to bright, motivated fresh thinking new talent. more..	20/04/09
	Linguamatics is named Company of the Year 2009 by the University of Cambridge Computer Lab Ring Linguamatics Ltd, a leader in enterprise text mining for the life science and other markets, today announced that it has been awarded "Company of the Year 2009" at the Cambridge Computer Lab Ring Hall of Fame Awards 2009, held earlier this month at Queens' College, Cambridge. more..	20/04/09
	Tame your computer - be undone! In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how you can change the number of times you can click the Undo button (PowerPoint 2007*)... more..	20/04/09
	Cambridge schoolchildren fly from Cambridge Airport this Saturday As part of its Centenary Celebrations, and particularly to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the opening of its first airfield in Cambridge in 1929, Marshall of Cambridge is making arrangements for 80 young schoolchildren from the Cambridge area to receive flights in small aeroplanes during the morning of Saturday 25 April. more..	20/04/09
	CBA Design develops a smart site to attract smart entrepreneurs When entrepreneurs seek investment for their fledgling enterprise, strategy is crucial. To complete a favourably structured deal in an acceptable timescale it is vital to know how and when to approach an investor. Getting this right means that large amounts of money and management time can be saved. more..	20/04/09
	Opening of Cambridge’s anniversary woodland The largest planting project ever undertaken by the University of Cambridge, consisting of more than 15,000 trees, will be officially opened to the public today (Monday April 20). more..	20/04/09
	Cambridge Super 8 Film Festival next week In 2008, the second Cambridge International Super 8 Film Festival was hailed a resounding success. This year’s festival next week (running from 29th April – 2nd May), will be showcasing a mix of animation, comedies, dramas and experimental film. more..	20/04/09
	Attitudes are contagious... are yours worth catching? Attitudes make a real difference. Find out why attitude is important to an inspiring and successful leader and how to spot the right ones. more..	20/04/09
	Dengue fever causing epidemics across the globe- more news from The Travel Clinic Ltd, Cambridge and Ipswich Major outbreaks of dengue this year are in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil(Bahia),Australia (Queensland), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City),Indonesia (Jakarta), Pakistan (Punjab), and Saudi Arabia (Mecca). more..	20/04/09
	TTP launches new toolbox of droplet generation and control The Technology Partnership (TTP) has launched a portfolio of new droplet generation and control technologies targeted at 'smart' materials industries. The ability to reliably create and distribute precisely controlled droplets enables new opportunities in materials, industrial coatings and cleaning. more..	20/04/09
	Silk Pearce comes up heads with Tudor coin cover Design consultancy Silk Pearce has created a special coin cover for The Royal Mint and Royal Mail showcasing two new £5 coins that celebrate the lives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, two of the best known monarchs from English history. more..	20/04/09
	Cambridge academics headline at Guardian Hay Festival Twelve leading academics will give talks at the prestigious Guardian Hay Festival this year as part of the University of Cambridge's 800th anniversary celebrations. more..	20/04/09
	Scientists issue warning on future of central Arctic Scientists have warned that world leaders are in a race against time to make key decisions about the future of international co-operation in the Arctic. more..	20/04/09
	Papworth Trust is recognised in Building Excellence Awards Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has been awarded for their commitment to building quality and standards. more..	17/04/09
	ICE welcomes government decision on potential nuclear power station sites The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the Government's announcement this week of 11 potential new nuclear power station sites - two of them in the East of England. more..	17/04/09
	Live the dream and take to the skies with Virtual Aviation Lets face it. How many people get to experience the thrill of flying a jet airliner? Just airline pilots really and why should they get all the fun? more..	17/04/09
	Anglia Ruskin secures investment to help businesses and individuals through the recession Anglia Ruskin University is one of more than 70 universities and colleges set to receive a share of £27m in Government funding to offer real help to individuals and businesses during the downturn. The total value of the fund is over £50m with the remainder coming from match funding from the universities and local partners. more..	16/04/09
	AssetHouse and 180SQUARED collaborate on new cross platform profit on-demand solution for Microsoft Mediaroom AssetHouse, the digital proposition management experts and subsidiary of Amino, has formed a new collaboration with 180SQUARED, the market leader in Mediaroom software and integration services. more..	16/04/09
	AssetHouse and Sun collaborate to offer next generation entertainment services Cambridge, UK and Las Vegas, US — AssetHouse, the digital proposition management experts and a subsidiary of Amino, today announced a collaboration with Sun Microsystems. The two companies will offer a groundbreaking solution for the burgeoning digital entertainment marketplace. more..	16/04/09
	PA Consulting on understanding the MVNO business model Jurgen Wittkopp from PA Consulting Group will talk on 'Understanding the MVNO business model' at Informa's MVNO Growth Markets in Dubai on Thursday 23 April. more..	16/04/09
	Annual prize agreed by ecm with Cambridge University Cambridge-based ecm, the UK's leading high-tech recruitment experts for placing high-flying, high-tech candidates, has been granted the privilege of offering an annual prize to the Computer Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. more..	16/04/09
	£1.1m to help those hit by the recession Individuals and businesses in Norfolk will benefit from a £1.1m scheme designed to provide much-needed help to those hit by the recession. more..	16/04/09
	Food sorting innovation in line for top award An invention developed in partnership with the University of East Anglia which could revolutionise food-processing across the world is in line for a major innovation award. Buhler Sortex, of east London, is on the short list for this year’s Lord Stafford Awards in the East of England. more..	16/04/09
	UK Trade & Investment helps record number of firms earn £3.6bn profit The latest data shows that UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is helping hundreds more companies than ever before to export. The latest quarterly survey shows that a record 20,700 businesses were helped to generate £3.6 billion in additional profit - over 1,700 companies were from the East of England. more..	16/04/09
	Countdown to find most enterprising place in the East of England The final countdown has begun to find the most enterprising place in the East of England in the regional heat of this year’s Enterprising Britain competition. more..	16/04/09
	'The pleasures and sorrow of work' Alain de Botton, the philosopher, author and TV critic, will be speaking on “The pleasures and sorrow of work” at Robinson College at 6pm on May 14th as part of the free series of Cambridge Business Lectures. more..	16/04/09
	Great St Mary’s is ringing in the changes New bells have been cast to mark the 800th anniversary of Cambridge University. They will replace some of the most famous bells in the United Kingdom whilst retaining their signature chime for posterity. more..	16/04/09
	Anglia Business Solutions acquires Supply Chain Systems from Agriwise Inc Cambridge-based Anglia Business Solutions Ltd. (Anglia) has acquired Norwich-based Supply Chain Systems Ltd (SCS) from its US parent AgriWise Inc. more..	15/04/09
	Telemarketing Matters offers free 'cold calling' guide Cambridgeshire based telemarketing company, Telemarketing Matters is offering Cambridge Network users a free 'Ten Step Guide' to effective telemarketing. more..	15/04/09
	Book outlines benefits of ‘wild’ outdoor play for young children A Senior Lecturer from Anglia Ruskin University has written a book which aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly of young children, of the environmental, social and well being benefits of outdoor play and Forest School. more..	15/04/09
	Optibase EZ TV System enhances its support of Amino IP set-top-boxes Optibase, a leading provider of video solutions, and Amino Communications, the world leading IPTV entertainment solutions provider, announced they have partnered to integrate the Optibase EZ TV System with Amino AmiNET™ set-top boxes (STB). more..	15/04/09
	Anti-recession debate will offer positive outlook If you want to buck the current recessionary ‘bad news’ then keep lunchtime Thursday 30 April free and be at the Hilton Doubletree Garden House Hotel, Cambridge. This is the venue for the 2009 ICE East of England Annual Spring Debate billed ‘Lightness from the Gloom’. more..	15/04/09
	Darwin egg from Beagle voyage found by museum volunteer An egg collected by Charles Darwin while on HMS Beagle - and thought to be the last such specimen known to exist - has been rediscovered by an octogenarian volunteer at Cambridge University’s Zoology Museum. more..	15/04/09
	Cambridge Enterprise reveals £10m milestone in Annual Review Cambridge Enterprise, the world-leading technology transfer arm of the University of Cambridge, has announced income figures in excess of £10 million for the first time. more..	15/04/09
	Sky News available on signagelive Sky News is now available for use with signagelive, enabling users the ability to incorporate dynamically updated media content as part of their scheduled content. more..	15/04/09
	The Herbal Directive – is it the proverbial 'sledgehammer to crack a nut'? This was the question raised at the Keynote Theatre at the Natural & Organic Products Europe Show held at Olympia in London earlier this month. more..	14/04/09
	Does your business need a health check? Contact Chris for an hour or two of informal chat over coffee and get a no froth assessment of your business health. more..	14/04/09
	Cut your carbon footprint! Cut your energy bills! Green Energy Options (GEO) are running the biggest energy usage trial in East Anglia and are recruiting trialists now. more..	14/04/09
	d'Arry's creates menu for England and St George The very best of traditional English food will be on the menu at a special St George’s Day event at d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop on 23 April. more..	14/04/09
	Media Creative re-brand Media Creative Ltd web design and web development have re-branded. more..	14/04/09
	Universities and colleges in the East of England to offer real help now for communities in tough times More than 70 universities and colleges across the country will be offering real help to individuals and businesses during the downturn, after winning a share of around £27m in government funding, it was announced today by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). more..	09/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 9th April 2009 Sustainable, green and prosperous? more..	09/04/09
	Cambridge Network shares its challenges with the UK Science Park Association Lessons learned in the successful Cambridge cluster and the ways in which companies in the Greater South East can work together to overcome the impact of the recession will be the subject of a presentation by Dr Matt Schofield, Cambridge Network CEO, to a prestigious meeting of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) next month. more..	09/04/09
	Plenty to see at Cambridge Super 8 Film Festival This year’s Cambridge Super 8 Film Festival, running from 29th April – 2nd May, will be showcasing a mix of animation, comedies, dramas and experimental film. more..	09/04/09
	Cambridge collaborators unravel the neuronal circuitry keeping metabolism and fat storage in check Scientists at the Babraham Institute, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and the University of Cambridge have unravelled novel aspects of the biochemical signalling pathways that enable the tiny roundworm, C. elegans, to modify its metabolism in response to food using a neurochemical signalling system that has parallels in mammals. more..	09/04/09
	Papworth Trust helps raise awareness of Teenage Cancer Trust Papworth Trust Centre, Cambridge has helped raise awareness for the Cancer Appeal for Teenagers (CAT), part of the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) East Anglia appeal. more..	09/04/09
	Adam’s marathon effort to raise money for Papworth Trust A support worker from Papworth Trust has won a place in the 2009 Flora London Marathon. Adam Hills, from Bedford, will compete in the 26.2 mile journey on 26 April with all proceeds going to the leading disability charity. more..	09/04/09
	Rainmakers: interviews with the business leaders defining the future of the technology sector Bailey Fisher launches its new 'Rainmakers' series with an interview with Brian Boakes, one of the most respected figures in Europe in the field of digital signage, recently attracted to Cambridge to head up Sales and Marketing at Cambridge Visual Networks (Camvine). more..	09/04/09
	kpi-insight consulting to feature in 'CEO Today' magazine April edition Deltek Vision software reseller explains how organisations can provide detailed reports with fewer resources. more..	09/04/09
	IWF hits back at censorship and secrecy claims In an extensive interview with Cambridge-based Broadband Genie, the Cambridgeshire-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has defended itself vigorously against allegations of secrecy and censorship, as well as its remit and the general effectiveness of its work. more..	09/04/09
	Business in the Community East of England Awards Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence are the UK’s most influential awards recognising leadership and innovation in responsible business. The Awards are now in their twelfth year, have become hugely prestigious and are considered the ultimate accolade by winning companies for their responsibility activity. more..	09/04/09
	Skip, Skip, Hooray for all the family Skip, Skip, Hooray is the celebration of a local folk tradition on Parker's Piece, Cambridge tomorrow (Good Friday 10th April). Come join in the fun with all the family to sing your skipping rhymes from 10am-2pm. more..	09/04/09
	£8.5 million to boost innovative business during downturn East of England businesses developing new products can take advantage of more than £8.5 million worth of grants, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) announced today. more..	08/04/09
	Sticky ink gives Linx the edge in wet bottle coding Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has launched a total bottle coding solution designed to cope with a range of environments, specifically those that are particularly wet and humid. more..	08/04/09
	Laying the foundations of open innovation in Cambridge The driving forces behind Cambridge University’s ground-breaking Hauser Forum donned hard hats and high-visibility jackets at the West Cambridge site this week to see how work is progressing. more..	08/04/09
	Real help now on offer to people in the East of England People across the East of England are benefiting from £14 million in Government investment in skills and training to help them get and keep jobs through the downturn, Skills Secretary John Denham said today. more..	08/04/09
	New investment to manufacture better businesses in the East of England Manufacturing businesses in the East of England can receive expert advice, hands-on support and training to help boost their performance and survive the downturn, thanks to a significant new £1.32 million investment announced today. more..	08/04/09
	Camrivox opens up TAPI market trials for CRM Flexor software trial offers free CTI with TAPI compliant PBXs at the desktop. more..	07/04/09
	ISO27001 information security certification - readiness for small organisations in just 3 months Compliance leader IT Governance is delighted to announce the launch of its new FastTrack ISO27001 Consultancy Service at the upcoming Infosecurity Europe 2009 in London’s Earls Court (April 28th-30th). more..	07/04/09
	Business IT Unlocked - Measuring real system uptime Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett looks at alternative ways of measuring uptime on a network. more..	07/04/09
	Need senior finance support but not ready for a full time FD? Poor financial controls and lack of proper cashflow management can kill a business very quickly. Having someone who really understands the finances and how they can work, can save a company from disaster. more..	07/04/09
	Recruitment in tough times Not only is this a difficult time for candidates and people who have lost their jobs, it is also demanding for employers, either dealing with a large volume of applications, or trying to find the right candidate for the job. Search-based recruitment may be the answer to the latter, but is it overpriced in today's market? more..	07/04/09
	Demand soars for career advice and development Are you or your employees going through a turning point in your career and re-evaluating what you want out of it? Help is at hand for people in the East of England. more..	07/04/09
	Beanstalk Management seminar on the 'Art of Business Exit' Beanstalk Management will be running a seminar on “The Art of Business Exit – selling your business for its maximum value” on Thursday 23rd April in Bristol, in conjunction with SETsquared. more..	07/04/09
	China combats the crunch in IT A ray of sunshine in the gathering gloom of recession was the message put across about China’s IT industry by Ting Zhang and Dr Paul Irwin Crookes of China Business Solutions to an assembled audience of technical specialists at a recent seminar entitled “Crunch IT in 2009”. more..	07/04/09
	Igniting engineering ideas - engineering students attend CfEL's entrepreneurship programme The Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre (CIKC) sponsored six delegates, four from Cambridge University's Engineering Department and two from the Physics Department, to attend the Ignite programme which took place last summer. more..	07/04/09
	New look – same values at PEM Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) has unveiled a refreshing new look to their logo, graphics and positioning line. more..	07/04/09
	Dispute Resolution Procedures scrapped today The compulsory and despised Dispute Resolution Procedures, which were introduced in the Employment Act 2002 and came into force in 2004, were finally scrapped today. more..	06/04/09
	Tame your computer - add lines of sight In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to improve legibility of your workbooks (Excel 2000-2007*) ... more..	06/04/09
	Modern artist’s life seen through ‘interactive’ screenprints An exhibition of screen prints by Josef Albers comes to Anglia Ruskin University’s Ruskin Gallery, a part of the Cambridge School of Art, on 25 April. more..	06/04/09
	Come and learn from 'Entrepreneurs on the Move' at CB2 Connected Cambridge presents an informal networking event at CB2 starting at 18:00 on April 29th. This will feature short presentations from Cambridge based entrepreneurs who are currently re-inventing themselves to start new businesses. Wine and buffet sponsored by Cambridge Corporate Consultants. Entry is free. more..	06/04/09
	A little bit of history in the making Last week a stream of Year 7 and 8 pupils stepped from the spring sunshine into the dimly-lit dining halls of St John’s and Corpus Christi Colleges to write a letter to their descendants, not to be opened for a hundred years. more..	06/04/09
	Wondering what to do with the children this Easter holiday? If you're wondering how to keep the children amused this Easter, Cambridge Preservation Society has a couple of ideas that are a bit different... more..	03/04/09
	US stem cell research still limited by a Dickey-Wicker So, President Obama has rescued US stem cell research from the dark old days of George Bush, right? Er, not just yet... more..	03/04/09
	Music therapy students pay tribute to collection of classic and contemporary composers A recital based on the theme of ‘Journeys in Music’, organised by Anglia Ruskin University, will take place at Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Road, Cambridge on 26 May at 7.00pm. more..	03/04/09
	Magnets attract new business after EEDA-funded market research Entrepreneurs with bright business ideas are being given a helping hand to turn developing concepts into successful commercial realities, thanks to funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	03/04/09
	Cracking the code of a killer More than one million people die from malaria every year. While it's no surprise to find Cambridge scholars at the forefront of the battle against the disease, crucial research is underway not just in subjects like biochemistry and physiology, but in the unlikely setting of the Department of Engineering. more..	03/04/09
	Easter Egg hunt in Cambridgeshire with GPS systems Cambridge Design Partnership is organising an Easter Egg hunt in Cambridgeshire this Easter Sunday (12th April). Hidden in off-road locations, will be a number of delicious Easter Eggs from Thorntons and these are free to the first to find them using their GPS systems. more..	03/04/09
	Detroit Newspapers partner with Plastic Logic to help transform daily news delivery Plastic Logic has announced a strategic partnership agreement with the 'Detroit Free Press' and 'The Detroit News', the largest and award-winning metro daily newspapers in Michigan, USA, to offer an innovative digital content delivery and distribution programme with its forthcoming Plastic Logic Reader. more..	02/04/09
	Pure Resourcing celebrate the ‘unsung hero’ of the workplace Pure Resourcing Solutions helps boost morale in the workplace by carrying out an ‘unsung hero’ competition for businesses throughout Cambridgeshire. more..	02/04/09
	Celebrity piano recital – Piers Lane plays Chopin On Friday 8 May, as part of Anglia Ruskin University’s diverse Spring Arts Programme, celebrity pianist Piers Lane will perform a lunchtime recital of Nocturnes by Frederic Chopin at the Mumford Theatre, East Road, Cambridge. more..	02/04/09
	New award for employers recognises that the future features the over 50s The importance of employing and retaining skilled people in the 50-plus age range is being recognised in a new award sponsored by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	02/04/09
	Ultra opens new high technology engineering service and production hub in Sawston Established 45 years, contract electronic manufacturer Ultra Electronics Manufacturing & Card Systems has added another string to its already formidable bow. more..	02/04/09
	Continued success for Cambridge Entrepreneurs A biotech start-up formed by students from the University of Cambridge’s Masters in Bioscience Enterprise postgraduate business course has come second in a university “Idea Idol” competition. more..	02/04/09
	Let your last footprint be a green one™ Cambridge company, Eco Coffins offers green alternative to old fashioned and polluting chipboard veneer coffins. more..	01/04/09
	Mark Poynton joins Restaurant Alimentum as Head Chef – in time for new Sunday openings April sees the arrival of a new Head Chef at Restaurant Alimentum, when Mark Poynton joins the award-winning, affordable fine-dining restaurant from Midsummer House. Mark has worked at the 2 Michelin star restaurant for over seven years, working as Head Chef there since 2007. more..	01/04/09
	Wavecom accelerates wireless development with XJTAG Wavecom, a leading provider of embedded wireless technology for M2M (Machine to Machine) communication, has adopted the XJTAG IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan system as the platform for developing and testing its WMP100 Wireless Microprocessor-based turnkey systems. more..	01/04/09
	Announcing the inaugural Impact Awards and call for entries New award scheme to recognise and celebrate the success of knowledge transfer opens for entries. more..	01/04/09
	Charles Russell LLP to host mock Employment Tribunal with Paul Gilroy QC of Old Square Chambers Leading Cambridge law firm, Charles Russell, in association with Old Square Chambers, is hosting a mock Employment Tribunal on Friday 22 May 2009. more..	01/04/09
	Regional sustainable development indicators - results for the East of England With lower crime and higher employment rates, the East of England is a good place to live, according to the UK Government's indicators of sustainable development, published today by Defra and ONS. more..	01/04/09
	Taxpayer gets ‘good value for money’ from EEDA An independent regional report just published provides clear evidence that the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has demonstrated good value for taxpayers’ money and is having a positive impact on the economy. more..	01/04/09
	Business support landscape taking shape in the East of England Richard Ellis, chair of the business-led East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed the Government’s roll-out of a new ‘blueprint’ for simpler business support provision across the region. more..	01/04/09
	Cambridge gene hunters find two new breast cancer genes Two new regions of the human genome linked to breast cancer have been found by an international team of scientists led by Cambridge University researchers; one increases the risk while the other reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. more..	01/04/09
	Network meeting gets a glimpse of the future Cambridge Network members and guests crowded into the University’s Law Faculty lecture theatre earlier this week (Monday) – and were rewarded with a glimpse of the future from three leading academics. more..	31/03/09
	Samian secure first customer in recycled plastic business Samian Solutions are now working in partnership with Eco-Hoardings and Trackerback in supplying recycled plastic for the production of plastic hoardings. These can be seen in use at the Royston site. more..	31/03/09
	Macmillan Cancer Support charity and Global Regulatory Services Global Regulatory Services is proud to announce that their nominated charity is Macmillan Cancer Support, Cambridge. more..	31/03/09
	1Spatial becomes Platinum Sponsor of CC The Exchange 1Spatial is very pleased to announce their sponsorship and involvement with this prestigious international event. As a systems supplier to Ordnance Survey and a number of regional and national mapping and cadastre agencies (NMCAs) worldwide, 1Spatial is supporting this version of the Cambridge Conference. more..	31/03/09
	New season of recession-busting courses announced by Cambridge Marketing College This year's programme of Technology Marketing courses is a must-have for businesses seeking to improve their market-share and profitability in difficult times. Grants are available to cover at least half of the fees, for most companies. more..	31/03/09
	To Centre Court: Paul McIlroy Engineering graduate Paul McIlroy has recently returned to Cambridge University's Department of Engineering to study for a PhD in real-time computer vision. Between graduating and starting his PhD, he has achieved a huge amount. more..	31/03/09
	St. James’s Place selects Datanomic Sanctions & PEP Screening for anti money-laundering St. James’s Place has selected Datanomic’s award winning dn:Director Sanctions & PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) Screening software for systematic client screening in compliance with anti money-laundering legislation and Know-Your-Customer regulations. more..	31/03/09
	Thank you to ERBI for supporting patients at Addenbrooke’s Biotech support organisation, ERBI, has raised £20,000 for projects at Addenbrooke's. more..	31/03/09
	Charitable fundraising benefits patients at Addenbrooke’s A grant of £23,557.20 by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to the Colorectal Surgery Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has enabled the purchase of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) equipment, which has proved to be a huge benefit to patients, enabling advanced surgery of the rectum to be carried out without major abdominal surgery. more..	31/03/09
	Guided busway engineer wins James Rennie Medal Congratulations go to John Ely, Construction Manager for Cambridgeshire Guided Busway who has beaten 1,000 civil engineers from across the UK to win the prestigious James Rennie Medal. more..	31/03/09
	Students to learn the language of Apple Anglia Ruskin University is one of the latest institutions to become an Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education (AATCe) joining a pan-European network delivering high-quality training and certification to students in key software applications used by the professionals. more..	31/03/09
	Cervical cancer vaccine - news from The Travel Clinic The Department of Health has rolled out a programme to protect girls and women against cervical cancer, which has recently caught media attention in the case of Jade Goody. more..	31/03/09
	Business Link workshops could work wonders on your business idea Anyone who is thinking of setting up a business or who is just starting out will benefit from the brand new - and free - Business Link East workshop programme which has just been launched, with 845 workshops taking place from April through to September. more..	31/03/09
	Prism flare for detail helps 10G vNIC controller developer shine St Ives (Cambridgeshire) based contract electronics manufacturing services provider Prism Electronics Limited has secured a contract to provide highly complex PCBs for the development of 10 Gigabit high speed Ethernet cards. more..	31/03/09
	Ting Zhang champions thought leadership event at Cambridge Wireless Leading thinkers in wireless technology from China and across the UK joined forces at a recent China Special Interest Group meeting of Cambridge Wireless to explore the next stage of 3G innovation and to discuss the growing opportunities for Sino-British synergy in the rapidly expanding Chinese domestic market. more..	31/03/09
	Tame your computer - swift switching In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to quickly switch between multiple browser tabs (Internet Explorer 7*) ... more..	31/03/09
	TTP to showcase technology allowing US digital TV broadcasts to be viewed on current cell phones Mobile accessory market to benefit from free digital TV with added interactivity following US digital switch-over. more..	31/03/09
	From Library House to Sopris Ex-Library House CFO Chris Chapman launches new finance and business support services for startups and SMEs. more..	31/03/09
	Alimentum matches Heston’s Fat Duck in prestigious Food Monthly Awards Restaurant Alimentum was placed runner up in the prestigious 'Observer' Food Monthly Best Restaurants in Great Britain Awards last week, joining The Fat Duck at Bray in the Southern area selections. more..	31/03/09
	A corking idea from Alimentum - BYO Night! We’re constantly reminded of the difficult times ahead, but at Alimentum we’ve had enough of all the doom and gloom, so how’s this for a corking idea guaranteed to lift the spirits: we’re making Thursday nights bring your own wine nights! more..	30/03/09
	Nealewade Community College showcases Cambridge’s future talent ITV partnered with b-live, the UK’s largest career portal for 12 – 21 year olds, to run a competition and give students a taste of what it’s like to identify and produce a local news story. more..	30/03/09
	AVEVA acquires best-in-class instrumentation engineering software AVEVA today announced the acquisition of iDesignOffice Pty Ltd, a technology company based in Melbourne, Australia. more..	30/03/09
	Women mean business More than one million women in the UK work for themselves – an increase of 17 per cent since 2002. However, growth in new businesses owned by women is not being sustained, and research has highlighted that a third of the female population would start a business if it wasn’t for fear of failure. more..	30/03/09
	Local companies urged to ACT for men’s health and help Buy Dad a Day Hospital charity calls for auction gifts for East of England dads. more..	30/03/09
	Coaching at the top Coaching can make a big difference in the way you as CEO or top executive are running your business: read this post to find out how and why. more..	30/03/09
	Positive reaction to LINKFresh VIP briefing Many senior management executives from a broad range of food supply chain organisations attended Anglia Business Solutions’ headquarters last week for a free VIP Briefing on the LINKFresh business management solution. more..	30/03/09
	Easter events at Wysing Arts Centre Wysing Arts Centre at Bourn near Cambridge has something to offer all the family this Easter weekend. more..	30/03/09
	King’s Choir Messiah to go live via satellite The world’s first live cinema screening of a choral concert takes place this Palm Sunday from King’s College, University of Cambridge. The performance by the King’s College Choir of Handel’s Messiah is to be streamed live via satellite to cinemas around the United Kingdom, Europe and America. more..	30/03/09
	TTP Group plc buys back its shares from 3i plc TTP Group plc announced today that it had bought back the 12.6% interest in the company owned by the venture capital company 3i plc for an undisclosed sum. The shares will be transferred to its Employee Share Ownership Plan. more..	30/03/09
	Tonejet scoops “disruptive” Killer Technology award Tonejet was the delighted recipient of the Killer Technology category at the 'Business Weekly' Awards 2008, held in Queen’s College in Cambridge. more..	30/03/09
	Local consultant appointed as Non Executive Director Michael Wilton-Cox, Managing Consultant and Director of leading Business and Management Consultancy Rapier Management Consultants, has been appointed as Non Executive Director of Barndoc Healthcare Ltd. more..	30/03/09
	Leading business rescue and insolvency specialist grows Cambridge presence McTear Williams & Wood, the region’s fastest growing business recovery firm, is expanding its Cambridge presence in response to rapidly increasing local demand. During the past six months the firm has seen a 70% annual rise in company failures across Cambridgeshire alone, and the picture is becoming more challenging. more..	30/03/09
	Award for Cambridge Network chairman Cambridge Network's recently elected chairman, Neil Davidson, joint founder and chief executive of city software firm Red Gate, was named Businessman of the Year at the 'Cambridge Evening News' Business Excellence Awards last night (Thursday). more..	27/03/09
	Professional snaps at a snip Studio portraits can be expensive but Cambridge School of Art students have teamed up with the Grafton Centre to bring a low-cost photography studio to the shopping centre. more..	27/03/09
	Astronomer Royal takes pride of place at National Portrait Gallery A new portrait of Lord Martin Rees, Master of Trinity College, will be taking centre stage during a new display at the National Portrait Gallery celebrating the International Year of Astronomy. more..	27/03/09
	Ice cream vans to workwear to sales training - contracts up for grabs Over 60 business leaders attended the inaugural London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games procurement breakfast meeting in Ely. more..	27/03/09
	'We're open for business - come and talk to us and ask,' say banks A special high-level meeting was organised in February by the GCP to press the banks on their support for the local business community during the recession. more..	27/03/09
	Cambridge Consultants launches second generation of popular DPI generic specification ISO20072 ready specification allows for rapid customisation and development of inhalers, enabling a faster route to market. more..	27/03/09
	Businesses urged not to miss out on export opportunities presented by competitive pound A new campaign has been launched by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to encourage businesses in the East of England to maximise the export opportunities offered by the competitive pound. more..	27/03/09
	Rabbitsoft announces commercial release of Rabbit Enterprise Social Software Rabbitsoft introduces the first social collaboration product to be delivered through a Web Operating System. more..	27/03/09
	Consultation on North West Cambridge development land A public consultation into a possible allocation of land for future development between Madingley Road and Huntingdon Road is underway. more..	27/03/09
	Cambridge researcher named inaugural BBSRC Innovator of the Year Professor Stephen Jackson has been named the inaugural Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) Innovator of the Year for his work developing cancer therapies that have saved the lives of numerous patients. more..	26/03/09
	Business school’s newly extended ‘education space’ selected for building awards finals A new extension to the Coslett Building, a part of Anglia Ruskin University’s East Road Campus in Cambridge, has been shortlisted for a prestigious building award, as part of the LABC, East Anglian Building Excellence Awards 2009. more..	26/03/09
	Clockwork plants How do plants tell the time and the passing of the seasons? Plant scientists are enlisting the help of engineers in their quest to uncover the rhythms of circadian clocks. more..	26/03/09
	Amino and SmartLabs LLC offer new interactive services to IPTV service providers Amino Communications and SmartLabs LLC announced that at IPTV World Forum 2009 this week they will showcase an integrated solution that will allow IPTV service providers to offer new popular over-the-top (OTT) internet video services for their subscribers. more..	26/03/09
	MLD launch flexjex.com for freelancers – the flexible jobs exchange MLD Consultants are pleased to announce the launch of their online freelance marketplace – flexjex.com – the flexible jobs exchange. Having already attracted over 100 eligible freelancers, the team hope flexjex.com will become an invaluable resource as a place where high-calibre people and high-tech companies meet for short-term projects. more..	26/03/09
	A crisis of confidence? What do you do with all the credit crunch information and news on quantitative easing that abounds? Are you having a crisis of confidence? more..	26/03/09
	Phillips Profile goes global Cambridge-based PR consultancy, Phillips Profile, today celebrates the anniversary of its first global contract. Independent Data Services (IDS) is an international player in the oil industry and has just agreed a second year under the PR guidance of Phillips Profile. more..	26/03/09
	Horizon secures world-wide exclusive licence from University of Maryland, Baltimore on new X-MAN cell lines Horizon Discovery today announced it has secured world-wide exclusive rights to a panel of new patient-relevant human isogenic disease models developed by University of Maryland, Baltimore using its proprietary GENESIS platform. more..	26/03/09
	IPPM helps deliver MoD change programme IPPM director John Bridges has just spent eight months working with the Ministry of Defence in Cambridgeshire, helping them plan and deliver a major business change programme. more..	25/03/09
	BCS honours ground-breaking scientists with Lovelace Medal and Roger Needham Award A pioneering AI scientist helping develop virtual agents to keep older people company and an academic who has broken new ground on program termination have been named as winners of this year’s Lovelace medal and Roger Needham award, respectively. more..	25/03/09
	Business IT unlocked - Getting useful search results from Google Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett hunts for the holy grail of 100% relevant results from a Google search. more..	25/03/09
	Students gather in Cambridge for global conservation conference Young scientists from across the world are gathering in Cambridge this week for a three-day conference to share their experiences in, and passion for, conservation, and make career-building contacts with conservation professionals. more..	25/03/09
	The human brain is on the edge of chaos There has been speculation for many years that the human brain lives “on the edge of chaos”, at a critical transition point between randomness and order; but direct experimental evidence has been lacking. more..	25/03/09
	Darwin’s bills discovered You’ve seen the documentaries and read the book – now, for the first time, you can find out how Charles Darwin spent his money. more..	25/03/09
	East of England needs migrant workers to help beat recession While local people are given support to find jobs or learn new skills, migrant workers are needed to plug employment gaps and help the East of England beat the recession. This is the message from Deborah Cadman, chief executive of the business-led East of England Development Agency (EEDA), speaking ahead of the publication of two new reports today. more..	24/03/09
	Planning improves information management in historic city Information is at the heart of the Department of Building History, Archaeology and Monuments (BAM) in the historic Netherlands city of 's Hertogenbosch. more..	24/03/09
	Innovation support policy in Europe: have your say How can public innovation support mechanisms be improved in Europe? A public consultation on the effectiveness of innovation support has been launched - and Cambridge companies are urged to participate. more..	24/03/09
	Tame your computer - ready retrieval In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how you can easily find websites you visited in the past (Internet Explorer) ... more..	24/03/09
	World TB Day - 24 March 2009 World TB Day raises awareness about the global epidemic of tuberculosis (TB) and efforts to eliminate the disease, which currently affects one-third of the world's population, says The Travel Clinic. more..	24/03/09
	Intellectual Property and the upturn? A wise move - preparing IP for the upturn. more..	24/03/09
	Free Set Up Day On All Telemarketing Pilots In April And May more..	24/03/09
	Beanstalk Management works with Scyron Limited in significant funding round Beanstalk Management, the leading corporate finance house specialising in the small and mid-market, has been working with Scyron Limited on an important round of funding that will underpin further commercialisation of their technology and drive sales growth. more..	24/03/09
	Mobas’ continues healthy relationship with Janssen Animal Health Continuing a long-standing relationship, Mobas, the Cambridge-based advertising agency, has been appointed by Janssen Animal Health to create the worldwide platform branding and campaigns for Fidavet, a new range of over-the-counter products from Janssen Animal Health. more..	24/03/09
	Leading business consultancy gains across the pond Leading business consultancy Rapier Management Consultants has been asked by a USA corporation to help with expansion plans. more..	24/03/09
	Green IT gets easier with new range of pocket guides Virtually every organisation is under increasing pressure to demonstrate its ‘green’ credentials to customers – or risk losing trade if it fails to do so. more..	23/03/09
	XJTAG unveils XJFlash to speed boundary scan Flash memory programming XJTAG, a leading global supplier of IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan development systems, has significantly improved the speed of Flash programming of its XJTAG boundary scan system with the introduction of XJFlash. more..	23/03/09
	Future of the Guided Bus The camToo Project is to be presented to the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission tomorrow (Tuesday). Ahead of this, the project team has decided to publish the map (below) of how Guided Buses could transform public transport in Cambridge. more..	23/03/09
	Shearline laser technology investment boosts response times The rapid response capabilities of Hybrid Laser Tech, a division of Shearline Precision Engineering, have been boosted by a major investment in the latest laser positioning technology. The Cambridgeshire company anticipates that new tooling will halve set-up times and increase throughput by 12 percent. more..	23/03/09
	PEM Corporate Finance continues to invest despite recession PEM Corporate Finance (PEMCF), a leading independent corporate finance specialist based in Cambridge, has launched a distinctive new brand identity and website, investing despite the recession. more..	23/03/09
	42 Technology goes for growth with new staff appointments Product design and development consultancy 42 Technology (42T) is further strengthening its technology consulting and engineering resource, as well as admin support, with five new staff. more..	23/03/09
	Antenova licenses patented HDA® antenna technology to Sony Ericsson Antenova announces that Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications has licensed its patented High Dielectric Antenna (HDA®) technology for their popular series of high performance multi-band handsets. more..	23/03/09
	Samian have the only plastic sorting and recycling facility in the UK SAMIAN have recently established a new, state of the art factory in Gloucestershire to produce finished raw material from the mixed plastic fraction resulting from WEEE recycling, using the latest laser technology to provide a modern exciting alternative to the current processes. more..	23/03/09
	Grand Challenge winners announced Teams from across Cambridgeshire have been awarded for their efforts in the Grand Challenge, the 'Apprentice' style fundraising competition from Papworth Trust. more..	20/03/09
	New Cambridge Eye Unit opens at Addenbrooke’s A new unit for eye patients is to officially open at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. more..	20/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 20th March 2009 - The reality of wind power and green-collar jobs in Spain - Shell gets back to basics more..	20/03/09
	Panasonic 103" with integrated PC to debut at Screen Media Expo Panasonic’s 103" Plasma Display with new integrated PC running signagelive, will be debuted at Screen Media Expo (National Hall, Olympia, London) 7th and 8th April 2009 on stand D01. more..	20/03/09
	£23 million to fund the arts and humanities for the next five years The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has announced that Cambridge University will be guaranteed funding for over 580 PhDs and MPhils in the arts and humanities for the next five years, secured through a grant of £23 million. more..	20/03/09
	Seminar showcases latest research on reproductive health The April Horizon Seminar will showcase the latest research from the University of Cambridge on Reproductive Health. This one-day symposium will look at factors that influence the growth and development of the foetus, and how what happens before birth can continue to impact on our health and wellbeing throughout our adult lives. more..	20/03/09
	Fenland businesses invited to find out how new legislation affects them A free breakfast briefing being run by the Cambridgeshire Local Business Partnership at The Boathouse in Wisbech on 2 April will give local businesses all the help they need to make sense of the complexity of ever changing business legislation. more..	20/03/09
	Business IT Unlocked - Open source issue tracking Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett reports on an Open source issue tracking system which could satisfy all your Helpdesk needs, for free! more..	19/03/09
	ANT launches new application development community for Connected TV ANT, the supplier of software solutions and services to the digital TV industry, has announced the launch of the ANT Academy, an applications community for connected TV. more..	19/03/09
	Camrivox extends Skype into CRM space Flexor software public beta offers CTI with Asterisk IP telephony and Skype at the desktop more..	19/03/09
	New British entry to the World Solar Challenge Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) has released images of the team's new solar-powered racing car design. The vehicle, currently codenamed 'Bethany', will compete in the World Solar Challenge in Australia in October 2009. more..	19/03/09
	28 local authorities sign up to `Governors E-Learning' (GEL) Since its nationwide launch in 2008, GEL, short for `Governors E-Learning’, has been adopted by 28 local and unitary authorities, and is therefore one of the fastest growing online training and information resources used by school governors in England. more..	19/03/09
	Prism Corporate Broking invests in new website Prism Corporate Broking, mid-market Mergers and Acquisitions specialist has launched its new website with the help of Twin Dots. more..	19/03/09
	Broadband mystery shopper: BT and Sky promise best consumer customer support Of the leading fixed-line broadband providers, BT and Sky come out top when it comes to promises of customer service and technical support, says Cambridge-based broadband comparison website Broadband Genie. more..	19/03/09
	Edge lecture sets out vision to ‘elevate’ practical learning Shadow Minister calls on people to recognise the role skills play in people’s lives and the economy. more..	19/03/09
	Enterprise funding allows Cambridge students access to training via the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has allocated substantial funding that will enable students at the University of Cambridge to benefit from the high quality entrepreneurship training provided by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) at Judge Business School. more..	19/03/09
	Calling all creative types in Cambridgeshire! Join CamCreative next Thursday… Join CamCreative at the Arts Picturehouse again on Thursday 26th March from 7.00 onwards for another chance to share beers’n’ideas with the finest creative folk in the region. more..	18/03/09
	Make the most of tax reliefs, says Deloitte There is still time for all tax payers to make the most of their annual personal tax reliefs and allowances, says business advisory firm Deloitte. more..	18/03/09
	Iconic tree to receive attention The University of Cambridge is planning works to safeguard the future of the 200 year-old horse chestnut tree outside King’s College Chapel on King’s Parade. more..	18/03/09
	The Henley Boat Races this weekend Cambridge and Oxford Women’s Eights are in their final week of preparation in advance of the 64th Women’s Boat Race which takes place over the Royal Regatta course at Henley-on-Thames on Sunday. more..	18/03/09
	Mariner sets sail for the European IPTV market Mariner, a leading provider of innovative IPTV solutions and technologies, today announced a partnership with UK-based Endurance Technology, marking Mariner’s official launch into Europe. more..	18/03/09
	Genie Ventures on the lookout for budding internet entrepreneurs Cambridge internet company Genie Ventures is looking for people who have started websites with commercial potential to join its growing web media network. more..	18/03/09
	Cambridge, Europe Why do companies from around Europe become members of the Cambridge Network? Matt Schofield, recently appointed CEO, aims to answer the question in his latest blog. more..	17/03/09
	Cambridge company 'nose' how to have fun! Red Nose Day, what an excuse for a party! Well that’s what Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) thought. Having just taken over a new building, it seemed the perfect location for a Comic Relief CDP lunch party. Red Noses and dressing up were the order of the day, raising £858! more..	17/03/09
	'Low cost GaN LEDs for energy saving, reducing carbon emissions and purifying water' Learn about the importance of Gallium Nitride for next generation high frequency, high power transistors at Cambridge Network's Open Meeting on Monday March 30th, when Professor Colin Humphreys, CBE, FREng will be one of three eminent speakers. more..	17/03/09
	Printed photo books integrate with Flickr and Facebook online photo sharing and geotagging Photo sharing from Flickr, Facebook, Picasa and geotagging site "locr" come to personal printed photo albums. Today FotoInsight launches a new version of FotoInsight Designer with new photo book formats and new features like fading frames and festive templates. more..	17/03/09
	Lincoln Financial Group selects Datanomic for global anti money-laundering compliance Half a million client records to be systematically screened on a monthly basis. more..	17/03/09
	Flood engineer wins regional final of Graduate & Student Papers Competition A presentation about a flood alleviation scheme for Chelmsford has won Sadia Moeed £250 and entry into the prestigious ICE International Papers Competition. more..	17/03/09
	Royal gala event at the ADC Theatre His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, was guest of honour at a gala evening of entertainment at the ADC Theatre on Sunday as part of the University of Cambridge 800th Anniversary celebrations. more..	17/03/09
	Downing College tops-out new ‘green’ theatre Downing College yesterday (Monday) ‘topped-out’ a £7.2 million, 160-seat theatre. The environmentally friendly neo-classical building was generously funded by The Howard Foundation, whose founder, Dr Alan Howard, also celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday. more..	17/03/09
	ICE calls for evidence submissions to new low-carbon inquiry Construction companies, government departments, opposition parties, regulatory bodies, and industry figures are all being called upon to submit evidence to the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) latest inquiry on low-carbon infrastructure. more..	17/03/09
	New study proves that Microsoft’s sensory innovation aids memory recall SenseCam helps advance the study of neuroscience by enabling memory recall and opening the pathway for the development of new rehabilitation treatments. more..	16/03/09
	Charity tandem cycle ride to Rome sets off on Friday 13th! Accountancy student with PEM Sean McCann and Jesus College student Peter Banks set off on their tandem cycle from Cambridge last Friday (13th March) – destination Rome. The pair are raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, East Anglia appeal to build a Teenage Cancer unit at Addenbooke's hospital, Cambridge. more..	16/03/09
	PiR Interims fundraises for Comic Relief The PiR Interims team dusted down their recipe books, roped in children and husbands to make and sell homemade cakes for Red Nose Day 2009! more..	16/03/09
	Rabbitsoft is a 'Red Herring' 100 Europe Finalist Rabbitsoft is recognised as one of the most promising technology companies in Europe by 'Red Herring'. more..	16/03/09
	Anglia Law School sets benchmark for the Justice Sector Anglia Law School at Anglia Ruskin University has been awarded the Skillsmark ‘seal of approval’ for its Legal Practice Course. Not only is its Legal Practice Course the first in the country to receive Skillsmark accreditation, it was awarded a Grade 1, the top award of four possible grades for the course. more..	16/03/09
	Tame your computer - clever Word search In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to search for whole words only (Word 2000-2007*) ... more..	16/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 13th March 2009 Environmental catastrophism more..	13/03/09
	US tops worldwide charts for mobile web browsing and spending The USA has knocked the UK off the top slot for mobile web browsing with 29% of the worldwide traffic, according to data released by Bango. And the good news for content providers is that the growth in traffic is being matched by the growth in users paying for content on the mobile web. more..	13/03/09
	Mothers Day lunch at Alimentum is served with a free family photo-shoot To make Mothers Day even more memorable this year, Restaurant Alimentum has teamed up with photographer Justin Bailey to give every mother a free voucher for a photography session – either at the Lighthouse Studio or out on location, anywhere in East Anglia. more..	13/03/09
	Philips seeks potential Corporate Gateway partners in clean tech, consumer lifestyle, lighting and healthcare Philips Research, which opened a new facility at Cambridge Science Park last November, is actively seeking research partners and collaborators. As part of this quest, it is representing one of the world-leading companies taking part in this month’s unique partnering event, Cambridge Corporate Gateway. more..	13/03/09
	CUE £5k finalists cocktail party CUE is proud to introduce Matt Schofield, CEO of Cambridge Network and CUE Alumnus as the guest speaker at the £5k Finalists Ceremony! Come to the CU Entrepreneurs £5K Finalists Ceremony to hear from Matt and see who will continue to the final stages! more..	13/03/09
	What's in a name? Things to consider in choosing a name for your business A name gives you an identity and is how you want to be remembered to differentiate you from others in your market. If you are a new business, the process of choosing a name is an important step and an important investment, writes Roman Cholii of Cam Trademarks. more..	13/03/09
	Collaboration, not competition, will define future of diagnostics industry Experts envision closer strategic synergy between clinical laboratories and near patient testing. more..	13/03/09
	Employers beware! The law relating to discipline and grievance changes in April 2009. The repeal of the statutory grievance and disciplinary procedures ushers in a period of considerable uncertainty for employers. more..	13/03/09
	The problem with communication... Communication can be tricky. Our message can be misconstrued or worse, missed altogether. Here are some ways to avoid this. more..	13/03/09
	CamSemi secures major award for ‘clean technology’ CamSemi has received its second major industry award in just three months by being named as ‘University Spin-out of the Year’ in the New Energy Awards 2009. The company recently received the Start-up of the Year award from The National Microelectronics Institute and is also shortlisted for two Business Weekly 2008 awards. more..	13/03/09
	Products designed by eg technology for AlertMe.com win two prestigious awards in the space of a week Last Thursday (5th March) AlertMe won the 'Design Week' 2009 award for Consumer Product Design. This comes a week after they scooped a Shell Springboard award of £40,000 for the AlertMe Energy Management system, in recognition of their contribution to the fight against climate change. more..	12/03/09
	Renewable energy: have your say! Cambridgeshire residents are being asked for their opinions on renewable energy in a new online survey being launched today by Cambridgeshire Horizons, in conjunction with Renewables East. more..	12/03/09
	In the current climate - advice for jobseekers Jobseekers: It's not all doom and gloom! Use this opportunity to spruce up your CV with the following tips from BrightSpark... more..	12/03/09
	'The future of wireless' - Cambridge Wireless stages international conference Cambridge Wireless, the UK's leading wireless community, is bringing together executives of the some of the world’s largest and most influential mobile operators, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies at the Cambridge Wireless International Conference on 30th April 2009. more..	12/03/09
	Deyton Bell organise First Post Enclosure at Cambridge Town Bumps 2009 Deyton Bell, the business development specialists based in Cambridge, UK, are delighted to announce that they will once again be organising The First Post Enclosure at the Cambridge Town Bumps in 2009. This key hospitality initiative, conceived and launched by Deyton Bell in 2007, will take place during the Bumps in July 2009. more..	12/03/09
	PR in a falling economic market For a long time the ‘credit crunch’ was someone else’s problem. It was an issue confined to the financial institutions. Now, however, we are told by Government that the country is in recession, and by an American investment guru that sterling is finished. more..	12/03/09
	Staff cater for Comic Relief The Catering Staff of Avenance Ltd, who work for Marshall of Cambridge at Cambridge Airport, are busy wearing red noses and selling cakes to benefit Comic Relief. more..	12/03/09
	On the buses in Norway - signagelive in Transit Cambridge technology reaches far and wide, with the latest application of signagelive digital signage solutions from Remote Media now on airport coaches in Norway. more..	12/03/09
	Audio tours - a fresh way to get a sneak preview of Cambridge For anyone thinking of applying to Cambridge as an undergraduate, two useful tips might be to listen to all the advice you can – and take each step at a time. Now students are able to do just that, while getting a real glimpse of Cambridge life. more..	12/03/09
	Business IT unlocked - IT support: money for old rope? Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett outlines how to make sure you get value for money from your IT support provider. more..	11/03/09
	Happy 3rd birthday BrightSpark Recruitment! It has been THREE whole years since the start of BrightSpark Recruitment! more..	11/03/09
	Cambridge launches Centre for Indian Business and Enterprise Judge Business School launched the Centre for India & Global Business yesterday (Tuesday) at an event in New Delhi. more..	11/03/09
	Better product management focus for Software East Software East's March event focuses on better Product Management. An invited group of experts discuss their experiences, key success factors and what to avoid. more..	11/03/09
	The King's School, Peterborough adopts Camvine's CODA system How does a school that traditionally relied on notice boards, school bulletins and newsletters introduce and migrate to a digital screen-based communication system? more..	11/03/09
	Precision thinking for confident outcomes Give yourself a boost of confidence and help raise funds for charity: come along to a workshop on 'Precision thinking for confident outcomes' to be held at Borders in Cambridge on 25th March starting at 6.30pm. more..	11/03/09
	Deyton Bell launch freelance sales director service Chris Parkhouse, Managing Director of Deyton Bell, the business development experts, this week announced the launch of two exciting new services for businesses of all sizes. more..	11/03/09
	Can women get us out of this downturn? Cambridge AWiSE and Lucy Cavendish College held a joint meeting to mark International Women’s Day and National Science and Engineering Week. The event, 'Sparking Ideas: Utilising all our talents in science and engineering', addressed the question: If women are good for business, why aren’t there more at the top? more..	10/03/09
	kpi-insight consulting selected to provide integrated business solution to business consultancy Appleyards Business consultancy Appleyards has chosen kpi-insight consulting to supply the integrated business solution Deltek Vision. The centralised, web-based system is to be rolled out across all locations of the 100-person consultancy firm. more..	10/03/09
	Benefit from bilingual Chinese interns in the economic downturn Nobody is immune from the effect of financial turmoil the world is experiencing now. However, some measures can be taken to alleviate the impact it might have on your business. more..	10/03/09
	Interrupt signagelive for interactivity The new ‘interrupts’ feature incorporated into signagelive means you can make displays respond to their environment, turning them from passive to interactive Digital Signage. more..	10/03/09
	Predicting what mobile phones will do for us next Cambridge Design Partnership and Instrata partnered last year to see how to predict the future of cell phone development. In doing so, they have created several new concepts which they report in their research paper. more..	10/03/09
	Photographic archives of Scott and Shackleton made freely available online Twenty thousand images - spanning 150 years of polar exploration from Franklin and Scott to Sir Ranulph Fiennes – were this week made freely available by Cambridge University to people across the globe. more..	10/03/09
	Cambridge confirmed as global leader in health science The strength of Cambridge as a globally-competitive centre for biomedical research, clinical education and healthcare innovation was confirmed yesterday (Monday) by the UK’s Department of Health. more..	10/03/09
	Hunt for the most enterprising place in the East of England begins The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has begun the hunt for most enterprising place in the region with the launch of the 2009 Enterprising Britain competition. more..	09/03/09
	Code Generation conference programme launched The event programme for June's Code Generation conference is now available. More than 30 sessions will cover topics such as 'Beginning Model-Driven Development' and 'Creating Domain-Specific Languages'. more..	09/03/09
	Have your say on the future of broadband services in the Eastern region The Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC-KTN) and IP-City Network is inviting people to register for the first in a series of regional events on The Future of Broadband Services in the Eastern Region. The inaugural forum is being held on 26th March, 9.30am – 5pm, John Bray Lecture Theatre, Adastral Park, Martlesham, Ipswich. more..	09/03/09
	New CEO shares his first impressions Just a week into the job and newly appointed Cambridge Network CEO Matt Schofield has written about his first impressions in a Cambridge Network blog. more..	09/03/09
	Robert Murat holds Cambridge Union spellbound in tabloids debate A packed Cambridge Union chamber fell utterly silent last week as Robert Murat, the man named as an arguido (formal suspect) in the Madeleine McCann case and later cleared of any involvement, spoke about his experiences in a debate titled “The tabloid press does more harm than good”. more..	09/03/09
	Luxury Day Spa gets brand and marketing treatment from The Briefing Room Following a change of ownership and a substantial rebuilding program, the Eden Day Spa has been rebranded as The Spa Leamington, with all marketing and brand communication activity outsourced to Chris Ellis at The Briefing Room. more..	09/03/09
	Spring is in the air at Wandlebury Come and visit Wandlebury Country Park where the spring flowers are just reaching their peak now. But it’s not just the wide range of different snowdrop varieties – at Wandlebury you will see them intermingled with stunning yellow aconites as well. more..	08/03/09
	Cambridge bridges: past, present and future CamBridge 2009 features two lectures this evening (Friday March 6) that will celebrate the wide and unique collection of bridges that span the River Cam, along with their many idiosyncrasies. more..	06/03/09
	Idea Camp Cambridge NESTA, Cancer Research UK and mo.jo are looking for people with good business ideas - or the skills and energy to help make them happen. Successful teams will walk away with at least £10,000 in investment to pilot their idea. Find out more on 10th March 4pm-6pm, Microsoft Research Cambridge. more..	06/03/09
	A return to the Greek revival for Downing College Hall The restoration of the Downing Hall, Cambridge, is now complete. It portrays a return to the spirit of the Greek revival period and the intent of the College’s first architect William Wilkins (1778-1839). more..	06/03/09
	£100 recession busting 24 hour rate for 2009 at Robinson College The foreseeable future seems to hold difficult economic times. Every bit of help is needed to keep the wheels of commerce turning. more..	06/03/09
	Seminar will explore vehicle dynamics and control A one-day seminar to explore recent developments in the design and analysis of vehicle dynamic behaviour will be held at Cambridge University's Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, on 2 April 2009. more..	06/03/09
	Anglia Ruskin is shortlisted for marketing accolades Anglia Ruskin University has been shortlisted for two awards for outstanding marketing programmes designed to recruit more students into higher education. more..	06/03/09
	The Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge The winners of the 2009 Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge were announced this week by the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. more..	06/03/09
	10% discount on the 24-hour conference delegate package at Downing College Downing College are offering a 10% discount on their 24 Hour Conference Delegate Package between the dates 18 March 2009 - 9 April 2009. more..	05/03/09
	'How to get your ideas adopted', now available in paperback 'How to get your ideas adopted (and change the world)', by Cambridge-based Anne Miller - the indispensable book for innovators - is now available in paperback. Published in National Science Week (6-15 March 2009), the book explains why it's so difficult to get a new idea adopted, and how to get your ideas taken seriously and put into action. more..	05/03/09
	Free VIP briefing on using dynamic business information as a competitive aid in the food industry A free briefing on using dynamic business information as a competitive aid in the food industry takes place on 25th March 2009, at Harston Mill, Cambridge, from 9am. more..	05/03/09
	PA Consulting helps packaging innovator Burgopak ringfence its product IP PA Consulting Group, the leading international management, systems and technology consultancy, has enabled Burgopak, developer of the innovative slider pack - used for high value items like mobile phones and DVDs - to protect its Intellectual Property (IP) before partnering to meet the demand for new applications for its product. more..	05/03/09
	'Big Issue' founder supports social enterprise with Citylife 'The Big Issue' Founder and Editor-in-Chief, John Bird, has chosen Citylife Social Enterprise Centre in Newmarket Road, to be his Cambridge base and a venue to hold regular meetings with 'Big Issue' staff. more..	05/03/09
	Father of modern tunnelling Sir Alan Muir Wood dies at 87 Tunnelling pioneer Sir Alan Muir Wood has died aged 87. Sir Alan worked on many of the 20th century's great tunnelling projects, including the Channel Tunnel and the Jubilee Line Extension. more..	05/03/09
	No more hiding in the server room - join the new SysAdmin social network Red Gate Software has just launched a new social networking site for systems administrators - the SysAdmin Network. more..	04/03/09
	First Arcadia Lecture: James Boyle speaks on 'cultural agoraphobia' Professor James Boyle of Duke University, the Chairman of Creative Commons, will be giving the first Arcadia Lecture - 'Cultural agoraphobia and the future of the library' - at 6pm on Thursday March 12 in the Lee Hall of Wolfson College, Cambridge. more..	04/03/09
	Five common usability sins (or the existential questions of the website visitor) Usability. It’s the first and last word in successful website design, and although the concepts are easy to grasp it can still be overlooked by the best of us, or get elbowed aside by other concerns. more..	04/03/09
	CBA Design undertakes overhaul of Mick George’s online presence CBA Design and Marketing has been engaged by St Ives-based Mick George Limited to raise the company’s national profile and to increase awareness of its extent of services to existing customers. more..	04/03/09
	Soraya Jones, CEO of Cambridge Wireless, is nominated for Businesswoman of the Year This year’s 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards nominees have just been released and Cambridge Wireless is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Soraya Jones, has been shortlisted for Businesswoman of the Year 2009. more..