Other News from Cambridge Network Members

	AlertMe appoints Mary Turner as CEO AlertMe, the award-winning consumer home energy management service, has announced the appointment of Mary Turner as Chief Executive Officer. more..	12/03/10
	Local web company netXtra launches new ‘community’ sites for Girl Guides and Girl Scouts After the worldwide consultation with member girls and young women, the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) commissioned local web company netXtra to redevelop and launch their new website - a dynamic website focused on connecting girls from across the world. more..	12/03/10
	Inca Digital launches the ‘Inca Digital Excellence Awards’ Inca Digital celebrates its 10th birthday this year with the launch of the Inca Digital Excellence Awards (IDEAs for short) to celebrate the creative and stunning effects and products produced using Inca printers. more..	12/03/10
	Cambs’ working parents take control of the work-life balance Parenting stories are hugely prominent in the news of late. Business Link in the East of England’s latest survey celebrates the important role Cambridgeshire’s working parents play in the county. more..	12/03/10
	Ridgeon Group launches innovative management degree for staff The Ridgeon Group has launched an employee Foundation Degree (FdA) in Management, supporting the company’s strong commitment to staff development and training. more..	12/03/10
	Technology workshops prove a big success with hi-tech engineers Embedded Masterclass half-day technology workshop bookings are on track to be double that of last year. more..	12/03/10
	What’s the risk of getting out of bed? From swine flu to climate change, heroin to hang gliding, members of the public are invited to explore the risks we face throughout our lives and examine the threat they actually pose to us in a lecture this evening, (Friday 12 March). more..	12/03/10
	Cambridge to train police chiefs in India The former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Ian Blair, is to co-direct a new training programme for senior police executives in India, led by the University of Cambridge. more..	12/03/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 12th March 2010 The first GM crop to be approved for cultivation in the EU for 12 years - an industrial starch potato - has been given the green light. What might this mean for the future of crop biotechnology in Europe? more..	12/03/10
	INK Publishing's eight years with Gofers Logistics: a case study Gofers Logistics Worldwide has been handling INK Publishing's warehouse and distribution requirements for over eight years. This is a case study about their success story. more..	11/03/10
	ViewRanger and Retrieva enhance dog tracking by mobile phone Today, on the first day of Crufts 2010, GPS dog-collar manufacturer Retrieva and mobile phone sat-nav specialists ViewRanger have unveiled new updates to their dog collar and software combination that allows you to track your dog on your mobile phone. more..	11/03/10
	PA Consulting Group runs seminar on future of the product development process The latest seminar in PA Consulting Group's Technology and Innovation series focuses on future product development processes and looks at best practice tools and ways of working to improve overall effectiveness. more..	11/03/10
	HR consultancy is on a mission Local HR Consultancy Think Resources are on a mission. A mission to keep HR simple. In fact, they believe in it so strongly that the company name is changing. Think Resources will become Keeping HR Simple. more..	11/03/10
	Inca Onset S20 widens colour options at IPEX Inca Digital demonstrates an enhancement to the high-performance, wide-format Inca Onset S20 UV inkjet flatbed printer at IPEX on the Fujifiilm stand (9-CD360). more..	11/03/10
	Datanomic showcases UK’s de-facto risk & compliance screening solution at international conference Datanomic will be showcasing its dn:Director for Sanctions & PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) screening solution, regarded as the UK’s de-facto Risk & Compliance screening solution - systematically checking more than five billion client records every month. more..	11/03/10
	Meeting facilities are hub of bio science community Six months after it started offering meeting facilities at its new Riverside development, Granta Park has become the hub of the local bio science community for workshops, meetings and networking events. more..	11/03/10
	imsense on the awards trail imsense will be attending two awards ceremonies this month with imphoto for iPhone nominated at Le Mobile 2.0 and imsense being shortlisted for the Business Innovation award at the 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards. more..	11/03/10
	ObjectSecurity and Promia produce next-generation security technology for US military ObjectSecurity and Promia have been tasked a project milestone by the US Navy to design a vision blueprint for US Navy's SOA & Cloud information assurance, using their respective products ObjectSecurity OpenPMF and Promia Raven. more..	11/03/10
	County Council seeks views on local transport plan Cambridgeshire County Council is currently consulting on the new Local Transport Plan for Cambridgeshire and wants to hear your views. more..	11/03/10
	Crew announced for the 156th Boat Race The 2010 Xchanging Boat Race on Saturday 3 April - the 156th Race in the series between Cambridge and Oxford Universities - will see 14 of the 18 oarsmen making their first appearance in the Race. more..	11/03/10
	Orgscale web-based HR application is launched Orgscale Limited, founded by veteran Cambridge entrepreneurs Adam Twiss and Bryan Amesbury, has launched a new set of web-based applications aimed at the small to medium sized enterprise. more..	10/03/10
	TSB funded project will develop nano-engineered platinum catalyst layers for fuel cells A £1.1 million project aimed at creating new platinum based catalyst layer designs for fuel cells has been awarded funding by the Technology Strategy Board. Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells Ltd is leading the NECLASS project (Nano-Engineered Catalyst Layers and Sub-Structures), together with partners Qudos Technology Ltd, Teer Coatings Ltd and Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. more..	10/03/10
	Inca Digital regionalises European technical support network Inca Digital, one of the world's leading manufacturers of large format inkjet printing technology, announces that it is expanding its regional technical support network to enhance its service to Inca users throughout Europe. more..	10/03/10
	ObjectSecurity releases new OpenPMF application security automation product version 3.0 ObjectSecurity, the leader for application security policy automation today announced a new major release of their OpenPMF product. OpenPMF helps develop, operate and maintain secure applications. It makes application security proactive, manageable, intuitive, cheaper, and less risky. more..	10/03/10
	What is the role of employers when their staff are travelling overseas? According to the British government body, the National Travel Health Network and Centre (Nathnac), employers should apply the same duty of care to foreign travel as they do to all aspects of employee safety. more..	10/03/10
	New top team for d'Arry's d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street has a new Managing Partner and Head Chef. more..	10/03/10
	CambridgePPF rallies Newnham residents Local charity encourages Cambridge communities to have their say on the future of the City more..	10/03/10
	Zeus to support fundraising for Sport Relief Award-winning traffic management software from Zeus Technology will help the Sport Relief website process millions of pounds. more..	10/03/10
	School scientists are the experts! Secondary school and sixth form students from across Eastern England and beyond are invited to the first ever Cambridge Science Festival Schools Zone. On Saturday 20 March, they will present their science, technology, engineering and maths projects to the public. more..	10/03/10
	Silver medal for Sidney Sussex College chefs Two young chefs from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge have won a silver medal at the UK’s top culinary event in London more..	10/03/10
	Ware Anthony Rust has plenty to crow about after RSPB win The RSPB has called in Ware Anthony Rust to help promote its 'Letter to the Future' campaign. more..	10/03/10
	MENDOZAMEDIA supports Cambridge Wordfest MENDOZAMEDIA, the Cambridge-based business editing and writing company, is supporting the Cambridge Wordfest this April. more..	09/03/10
	Big Lottery Fund grant is awarded for research to support self help groups in the UK The Big Lottery Fund has announced a grant of £248,866 to support a joint research project to be conducted by Self Help Nottingham and the Universities of Anglia Ruskin and Nottingham, designed to improve the support available for self help groups in the UK. more..	09/03/10
	IT Special Interest Group looks at the challenges of mobile computing Access to email, diaries and customer details on our mobile phones is now the norm. But making business-critical information available from mobiles in a secure way is a real challenge for IT organisations. Come and find out how this challenge is being met at the next Cambridge Network IT special interest group meeting this Thursday (11 March). more..	09/03/10
	Kill or cure? Lunchtime films at the Department of Pathology A series of short films about cervical cancer, influenza and malaria will be shown by Cambridge University's Department of Pathology during the Cambridge Science Festival, in aid of Campod (Cambridge Fund for the Prevention of Disease). more..	09/03/10
	Focus on Training expands into Europe Peterborough based project management and IT training specialist, Focus on Training, has launched a new European venture. more..	09/03/10
	Have you been yelled? Where good intentions can go horribly wrong Have you stumbled across a domain name that includes your business name and location with a web page that has incorrect information about your business on it? If so, then you may have been 'yelled'. more..	09/03/10
	Cambridge companies are the greatest, so tell your customers, prospects and stakeholders Most companies wish they communicated more regularly and more effectively with customers, prospects and stakeholders. A new initiative aims to help Cambridge companies do just that. more..	09/03/10
	Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative Annual Lecture Vice-Chancellor of Aston University and Cambridge graduate, Professor Julia King CBE FREng will speak at this year’s Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative (WiSETI) Annual Lecture later today (Tuesday 9 March). more..	09/03/10
	How can SMEs compete with the big players when it comes to marketing? Competing is quite a challenge, as SMEs often don’t have the same resources or financial muscle. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright suggests that, like David versus Goliath, SMEs can move quickly and stealthily by adopting a ‘guerrilla’ marketing mindset. more..	09/03/10
	Brilliant business opportunity is available Brilliant business opportunity for companies looking to purchase a unique RFID/Asset control company...Person & Asset Management System (PAMS) - some say the Holy Grail of RFID! more..	08/03/10
	x + y + z = art A stunning exhibition of mathematical images, models and interactive installations opens in Cambridge today (Monday) as part of the 2010 Cambridge Science Festival. more..	08/03/10
	Big-hitter appointed Head of PR at Ware Anthony Rust Integrated agency Ware Anthony Rust (WAR) has appointed Alison Taylor as head of public relations. more..	08/03/10
	PiR Group and Heritage Partners International announce agreement to work in partnership PiR Group will represent Heritage Partners International in the UK and Ireland and Heritage Partners International will represent PiR Group in the US and Canada for executive search services. more..	08/03/10
	Thinking of exhibiting in 2010? Five top tips for maximising exhibition value and success With the number of exhibitions growing every year, deciding where your company should be seen can be difficult. Choosing the wrong exhibition or using an old stand that conveys outdated messages or company images are all recipes for disaster and will bring no benefit to your organisation. more..	08/03/10
	United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) use OpenECU to develop greener vehicles The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to develop greener vehicles with selected vehicle companies and their suppliers and relies on the OpenECU platform from Pi Shurlok as the key controller component. more..	08/03/10
	92 inch ViP Interactive Foil™ provides touch interactivity for Aker Brygge Visual Planet’s ViP Interactive Foil™ has been installed impressively in a container near a harbour in the centre of Oslo, Norway. more..	08/03/10
	China’s Year of the Tiger opens the door to new opportunities Being a “metal” year, 2010 is anticipated to bring particular success to industries such as banking, machinery and high-tech, as well as remaining an encouraging time for “earth” sectors such as mining, utilities and insurance. more..	05/03/10
	University Centre Peterborough opening will ‘lift aspirations’ Anglia Ruskin University and Peterborough Regional College yesterday (Thursday) jointly opened the £10 million University Centre Peterborough facility for higher education students on the College’s Park Crescent campus. more..	05/03/10
	Couch Perry & Wilkes keep Birmingham city motto alive For the second year running, Couch Perry & Wilkes, one of the UK’s largest dedicated environmental building services consultancies with offices in Cambridge, Birmingham, Leeds and Nottingham is sponsoring the Orchestra of the Swan’s performance of ‘The Romantic Violin’ at the historic Town Hall in Birmingham. more..	05/03/10
	WAR PR pick their favourite reads to mark World Book Day You might have thought that settling down with a good book would not be at the top of the agenda for the PR team at Ware Anthony Rust. more..	05/03/10
	Bailey Fisher Executive Search and Kleinwort Benson take flight Bailey Fisher Executive Search and Kleinwort Benson welcomed local Chairmen and Non-executive Directors to Marshall Aviation Centre, for a round table discussion entitled ‘The State of our Finances’, chaired by Laurence Garrett. more..	05/03/10
	Sentec takes more room for innovation Sentec, the leading UK-based smart metering technology company, will be moving to new premises in central Cambridge in order to secure more space to develop its innovative technologies. more..	05/03/10
	Obama campaign's New Media Director to speak at Cambridge The New Media Director of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign will discuss the lessons learned from the campaign at a distinguished lecture in Cambridge next week. more..	05/03/10
	Toyota uses the power of Twitter to repair brand damage Toyota has been coping with the depressing backlash from the huge safety recalls of its cars; and is even agonising in terms of sales. So how does Toyota go about trying to fix its image? Use Twitter, what else! more..	04/03/10
	Quality insights – CE marking misconceptions 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 some of the misunderstandings that people have about CE marking their products... more..	04/03/10
	Sir Trevor Nunn attends grand opening of a spectacular new theatre for Cambridge Internationally acclaimed theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn was guest of honour at the official opening of Cambridge’s newest theatre yesterday (Weds). more..	04/03/10
	Imagination Technologies adopts XJTAG to speed development of system-on-chip designs Imagination Technologies, the leading multimedia and communications chip technologies company, is using the XJTAG boundary scan development system to accelerate the development of its systems-on-chip designs for customers across the mobile phone, handheld, mobile computing and in-car electronics markets. more..	04/03/10
	Think Product Design 'cooks up' a new contract Local consultancy Think Product Design has secured repeat business with UK cooker manufacturer AGA. more..	04/03/10
	Xentech Solutions to exhibit at the Best of British Consumer Electronics Show Xentech Solutions is proud to be exhibiting at The Best of British Consumer Electronics Show to be held at the Cass Business School, 106 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8TZ next Tuesday (9th March 2010). more..	04/03/10
	Electric cars for the East of England? The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) is currently examining the demand for ultra low carbon transportation in the East of England, specifically with regards to a potential bid to the second round of the Department for Transport's 'Plugged in Places' fund. more..	03/03/10
	Earthquake research reaches across Europe Real-time transnational access will enable researchers to participate in experiments all over Europe without leaving the lab. more..	03/03/10
	Experts help others to improve business communication With news headlines highlighting the fact that bad communication is a barrier to professional practice, Anglia Ruskin University’s Survive & Thrive programme has designed three free of charge communication-themed seminars to help businesses save time, reduce stress, increase energy and efficiency. more..	03/03/10
	Manufacturing support mapped out in the East of England As EEF, the Manufacturers' Organisation, launches National Manufacturing Week (1-5 March) across the UK, manufacturing firms from this region are being urged to make the most of publicly-funded business support, particularly during the tougher economic times. more..	02/03/10
	SQW Group set to expand Innovation Centres business following acquisition SQW Group today announced that through its subsidiary, Oxford Innovation, a leading operator of innovation centres, it has completed the purchase of the business development operation of Fasset, a specialist operator of regional technology parks. more..	02/03/10
	Behind the scenes at Cambridge United FC, March '10 Jasper Hulscher M.Sc, DC writes: 'This is a copy of the monthly column that I write for Cambridge United F.C. I will use the column to update you on players' injuries that come to our office, as well as informing and educating you on some of the issues that the players and indeed, you the fans, might be dealing with.' more..	02/03/10
	Surfing - coming to an office near you! Surf inspired fitness classes are set to come to offices, green spaces and car parks throughout the Cambridge area. more..	02/03/10
	Global Inkjet Systems appoints Debbie Thorp as Business Development Director Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a leading developer of integrated printhead operating systems, today announced the appointment of Debbie Thorp as Business Development Director. more..	02/03/10
	Cambridge company brings you a creative peek at today through a new app for iPhone 'Haveapeek' is an app built to deliver the latest marketing news, design trends and 'how to' articles to your fingertips. more..	02/03/10
	Do freegans commit theft? Anglia Ruskin University law expert explores whether taking abandoned goods without paying for them is a crime... more..	02/03/10
	Is the relationship between Education and Politics working? This is the question which will be posed by former Education Secretary Estelle Morris, now Baroness Morris of Yardley, when she gives one of the first lectures in a series organised by the Faculty of Education to examine the current relationship between Education and the State. more..	02/03/10
	Competitive Edge becomes the driving force for Datamax O'Neil printers Competitive Edge becomes the driving force to increase sales of Datamax O'Neil's products in the UK/ Eire and Benelux. more..	02/03/10
	Six principles to achieve a winning marketing direction When you come to planning the marketing approach for your product or service, FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright suggests that these are the six key questions to ask yourself, to make sure you get the best possible result... more..	02/03/10
	Lightning-Link™ strikes in China A Cambridge company is taking its revolutionary antibody labelling kit into China following timely support from UK Trade and Investment (UKTI). more..	01/03/10
	£17m government investment in retrofitting to pave the way for low carbon housing Social housing projects across the UK are set to benefit from a share of £17 million of government funding to test low carbon building technology, Science Minister Lord Drayson and Housing Minister John Healey have announced. more..	01/03/10
	Networking event is planned for marketing and media professionals A free social networking event will give marketing, PR and advertising professionals the chance to gain new business contacts, discover untapped career opportunities, share thoughts on your industry and muse over future developments. What’s in and what’s out as technology continues to influence both brand and product development? more..	01/03/10
	'Fluid Mechanics' work wins 2010 Adams Prize One of the oldest and most prestigious prizes awarded by Cambridge University, the Adams Prize has been announced. more..	01/03/10
	Cambridge scientists feature on The Royal Society’s 350th Anniversary stamps Five Cambridge scientists have been featured on a commemorative stamp sheet, released by the Royal Mail to celebrate the Royal Society’s 350th anniversary. more..	01/03/10
	Fitzwilliam Museum hosts regional launch of Stories of the World Lion dancing and Chinese music provided a spectacular opening to the East of England’s Stories of the World programme at the Fitzwilliam Museum last week. more..	01/03/10
	Tame your computer - word wizardry 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 find posh synonyms (Office 2003-2007*)... more..	01/03/10
	Couch Perry & Wilkes award PR and digital account to KISS Communications One of the East of England’s fastest growing integrated marketing agencies, KISS Communications has been appointed to handle PR and digital for Couch Perry & Wilkes, one of the UK’s largest dedicated environmental building services consultancies. more..	26/02/10
	Granta Park meets demand for flexible office leases A growing demand from companies wanting small, fully-fitted offices quickly and on a flexible lease is being met by a new initiative at Granta Park science park. more..	26/02/10
	MRC seeks volunteers for nutrition research The Medical Research Council is looking for female volunteers aged 25-40 to take part in a Nutrition Research project. more..	26/02/10
	Risk and natural catastrophes Natural catastrophes present us with a variety of problems; extremely long periods of time between occurences, and a threat not just to our civilisation but perhaps life on Earth itself. These risks will be examined in this week’s Darwin College Lecture. more..	26/02/10
	Successful PA Consulting and ERBI seminar for emerging companies points the way to economic recovery A seminar and dinner, held last month at Clare College Cambridge for emerging companies and their investors, demonstrated that venture-backed companies may be ahead in planning for the future and leading the UK out of recession. more..	26/02/10
	Wireless sensor networks - the next ten years Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) - self organising, self healing networks of small "nodes" - have huge potential across industrial, military and other many other sectors. While appreciable sales have now been established, major progress depends on standards and achieving 20 year life, writes Dr. Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx. more..	26/02/10
	Lasting Powers of Attorney: are you aware of the changes? Since 1st October 2009 a new version of the Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) has been introduced. It will be compulsory to use this new version from 1st April 2011, however, you can still use the old version until this date, provided it has been signed by the donor. more..	25/02/10
	Anglia Fireplaces launches new-look website Cambridgeshire-based Anglia Fireplaces has unveiled a stunning new look to its website. Easy-to-navigate, contemporary and featuring inspirational photography, the site offers visitors an enticing glimpse of the vast and luxurious range of fireplaces on display in Anglia’s Impington showroom. more..	25/02/10
	New Kyocera KJ4 electronics and software from GIS Global Inkjet Systems announces high performance electronics and software drivers for Kyocera KJ4 inkjet printheads more..	25/02/10
	e-Go aeroplanes achieves development milestone The e-Go project reached a milestone this week with the successful completion of load tests on the wing more..	25/02/10
	d'Arrys launches meetings and conference service d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street is offering a new service for businesses wanting a venue for small meetings or conferences. more..	25/02/10
	Budding entrepreneurs take first steps to success! The Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, held in Pembroke College this week, was won by undergraduate Chris Bryan and his team "MobileMS". more..	25/02/10
	How to avoid making a drama out of a disaster What would you do if a storm flooded your business or if a fire broke out and destroyed your IT servers? How would you recover your data and keep the business running after such an unforeseen disaster? more..	25/02/10
	Grammy award winning violinist to play concert at Peterhouse Grammy award winning violinist Pinchas Zukerman will perform in Cambridge in a special concert on Monday 1 March, as part of the Camerata Musica: International Artists Series, thanks to an anonymous benefactor. more..	25/02/10
	Biofuels East 2010 Conference takes place next month Following on from its very successful launch last year, Biofuels East are hosting their Second Annual Conference. more..	24/02/10
	Retail Digital Networks partners with Camvine to deliver digital media promotions in garden centres Retail Digital Networks (RDN), the world’s leading digital media network owner and operator in garden centres, has appointed Camvine as its content management and technology partner to support the development of its Gardening TV media network. more..	24/02/10
	The new garden of Eden – much, much more than a green theme park The Eden Project is an educational charity quite unlike any other. FCG Consultancy's, Jonathan Wainwright explores what businesses can take from its success... more..	24/02/10
	Pembroke's newest William Pitt Fellow Professor Jos Put, of DSM, became Pembroke College's newest William Pitt Fellow last week. more..	24/02/10
	Virgin Media boosts online customer experience with Zeus Zeus software helps entertainment and communications superbrand Virgin Media deliver an excellent online service. more..	24/02/10
	The Environment Agency selects Papworth Trust as their ‘charity of choice’ The Environment Agency has chosen leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, as its charity of choice for 2010. This is the second year that Papworth Trust has benefited from money raised through fundraising initiatives. more..	23/02/10
	Turnstone and University of Cambridge launch new office building The Broers Building, a new office and R&D development on West Cambridge Research and Development Park has been launched by Turnstone Estates and Burall Developments' Nafield Properties and the University of Cambridge, at a reception attended by over 50 members of the local and property community. more..	23/02/10
	Nano ePrint to deliver printed electronic greeting cards for Tigerprint Nano ePrint Ltd, the pioneer in planar nano-electronics, has announced that it is developing all-printed electronic greeting cards in collaboration with Novalia Ltd, to a specification provided by Hallmark subsidiary Tigerprint Ltd. more..	23/02/10
	New version released of top selling iPhone app - Dictionary 3.0! Dictionary! is a concise dictionary and thesaurus perfect for iPhones. Unlike other dictionary apps, it is entirely installed on your phone. What makes it so popular are the built-in features which use advanced algorithms to try and determine what word you are looking up, even if you don't know the exact spelling. more..	23/02/10
	R&D Society hears from head of the IfM Professor Mike Gregory, head of the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) at the University of Cambridge, has called for a new generation of industrial researchers to meet the needs of 21st century manufacturing. more..	23/02/10
	Business, government must work together to secure global recovery: Prime Minister says Prime Minister Gordon Brown said yesterday (Monday) that international business and government should work together to secure a global recovery in 2010. more..	23/02/10
	Cambridge students gain place in npower Energy Challenge Final A team of Cambridge students have made it through to the final of the npower Energy Challenge 2010. more..	23/02/10
	Electronics for remote monitoring of assets How BP manages to remotely monitor the state of thousand-kilometre pipelines and the development of a wireless system for controlling, monitoring and metering large populations of outdoor street lights will be revealed at the next Electronics KTN event organised by Cambridge Network on the afternoon of Thursday 25th February at Robinson College. more..	22/02/10
	A guide to the right gift idea for Mother's Day Three rules for choosing outstanding presents. more..	22/02/10
	Making an iPhone eBook for kids - CamCreative talk next Thursday Ever wanted to publish on the iPhone but didn’t know how? Find out at the next CamCreative meeting next Thursday 25th February, from 7pm at the Arts Picturehouse. more..	22/02/10
	Ergomed announces the opening of its Cambridge office ERGOMED, the clinical development advisory company, announced today that it has expanded its UK operations with the opening of a Cambridge office and the recruitment of Neil Clark (ex-CeNeS Pharmaceuticals) as Chief Finance Officer and Dr Marco Bocci (ex-Alizyme) as Business Development Manager. more..	22/02/10
	Weightlifting ant scoops science photo prize An image of a tiny ant carrying 100 times its own body weight - while hanging upside down from a glass-like surface – has scooped first prize in the inaugural Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) science photo competition. more..	22/02/10
	Tame your computer - switch off the sound! 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 turn off the startup and exit sound (Windows XP)... more..	22/02/10
	Researchers successfully treat severe peanut allergy A study conducted at the Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Facility in Cambridge has demonstrated the first successful treatment for severe peanut allergy. more..	22/02/10
	Prism extends contract with Smye Holland Associates Contract electronics manufacturing company Prism Electronics – based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire – has tripled the value of its contract with Peterborough-based marketing and public relations company Smye Holland Associates as it responds to the end of the recession. more..	22/02/10
	Ubisense real-time location system tracks buses in Luzern, Switzerland Ubisense announces the completion of the system installation at the Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern (vbl) Bus Depot in Switzerland. The Ubisense RTLS has been installed in conjunction with the web based swissaxis AG BeDips® Depot Management system. more..	22/02/10
	Savvy HR brings HR expertise to Orgscale Cambridge serial entrepreneurs Adam Twiss and Bryan Amesbury have engaged HR consultancy, Savvy HR, to provide valuable HR expertise for their new venture, the web based HR information system, Orgscale Ltd. more..	19/02/10
	Local schools compete in The Schools Grand Challenge Two Peterborough schools will thrash it out to win The Schools Grand Challenge, an ‘apprentice style’ fundraising competition from leading disability charity, Papworth Trust. more..	19/02/10
	Local school gets mini computer museum As part of a closer collaboration with Samuel Ward Arts and Technology College in Haverhill, the Centre for Computing History has developed a new ‘mini museum’ at the school. more..	19/02/10
	Nigel gets waxed! When Nigel Brown OBE, Chairman of the Greater Cambridge Partnership takes over as High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire he will have to sport silk stockings for his official duties so needs smooth legs! more..	19/02/10
	Discrimination - an age old problem? Think Resources looks at the topic of ageism in the workplace and focuses on how to avoid it in two key areas of recruitment - the advertising of a role and during interview. more..	19/02/10
	Chamberlain bags creative work for top seed company Chamberlain, the specialist agricultural division of Cambridge based Ware Anthony Rust, has been appointed to undertake creative work for Elsoms Seeds, Britain’s largest privately owned plant breeding business. more..	19/02/10
	Market your way to the front of the recovery As we pull out of recession many businesses are realising that the effectiveness of their marketing will be the difference between just treading water and riding the wave. blueSpark Marketing discusses a few core competences and key techniques that can be used. more..	19/02/10
	£5.5M of grant funding ring-fenced for low carbon research and development Do you need funding for a research or development project? If so, grant funding could be your answer. more..	19/02/10
	Deloitte launches VAT school for business Deloitte, the business advisory firm, is to launch a VAT School in March to help its clients broaden and deepen their understanding of the latest VAT principles and issues. more..	19/02/10
	Cambridge graduate on his second mission into space Last weekend in Florida saw the shuttle launch of the spaceship Endeavour. Cambridge University alumnus Nicholas Patrick is onboard and has a leading role in the 13-day venture to achieve Endeavour's Space Shuttle Mission: STS-130, to deliver two European-built modules to the International Space Station (ISS). more..	19/02/10
	Quality insights – An inspector calls 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 quality inspection. Is it past its sell-by date or does it still have a valid place in business? more..	18/02/10
	Experience a board meeting with a difference! East Anglia is set to be the first UK region to experience a new form of corporate team building that not only encourages camaraderie and productivity but also uses the world’s fastest growing water sport, Standup Paddle-boarding. more..	18/02/10
	Win public sector contracts in Cambridgeshire Over £500 million is spent each year by local councils, the NHS and other public sector bodies on goods, works and services in Cambridgeshire alone. more..	18/02/10
	Marshall agrees deal to acquire Francis Group Marshall Motor Group, the fast-growing, family-owned dealer group has just announced a further acquisition as part of its stated objective to grow beyond its traditional boundaries with its chosen partners. more..	18/02/10
	New Head of the School of Technology Professor Howard Chase has been appointed as the new Head of the School of Technology at the University of Cambridge. more..	18/02/10
	Printed Electronics – Designed to provoke What, you might ask, has industrial design got to do with plastic electronics? Judging by the reaction experienced by Phil Gray, National Board Director BDI and founder of Quadro Design, and Joss Newberry, Regional Board Director, BDI and founder of Opius Design, not a lot! more..	18/02/10
	Innovative approaches to enterprise and innovation set out to create new generation of entrepreneurs A new level of blue-sky thinking, based on the awe-inspiring journeys of an internationally acclaimed artist, is being put forward as a model for proactive working for businesses and people with new ideas for enterprise from Cambridge. more..	17/02/10
	Linguamatics expands US-based team and opens new North American regional headquarters Linguamatics, a leader in enterprise text mining, today announced expansion of its US-based operations and opening of a new North American regional headquarters. more..	17/02/10
	EcoRoute to help schools cut carbon Cambridge Design Partnership provides added value to biometric monitoring project. more..	17/02/10
	Babraham Research Campus wins EEDA Capital Equipment Grant to accelerate drug discovery Babraham Bioscience Technologies (BBT) has won a grant of £321,763 from the East of England Development Agency’s (EEDA) capital equipment competition to provide equipment that will support drug discovery and biomedical innovation in the region. more..	17/02/10
	MOU for research cooperation in the Middle East An agreement has been signed for cooperation to develop a programme in support of economic, industrial and social development in the Middle East through research into management, policy and innovation. more..	17/02/10
	New social network for software professionals A new online social network just for software professionals based in the East of England has been launched. more..	16/02/10
	TTP demonstrates novel phone security platform at Mobile World Congress 2010 Part of ‘Design Out Crime’, an initiative from the Home Office’s Design & Technology Alliance Against Crime and the Design Council, TTP has developed a novel set of security technologies to protect mobile phone users against crime. more..	16/02/10
	Come and talk about tall buildings Are you interested in tall buildings? What do you think constitutes a tall building? Are they right for Cambridge and its surroundings? What are the opportunities and risks? more..	16/02/10
	'The road towards zero emissions' There are still a few places left for Cambridge Network's Cleantech special interest group event tomorrow (Weds), where the vital and very topical subject of emission control will be discussed. If you're interested in hearing about a greener, cleaner world, please come along! more..	16/02/10
	Total ticketing booked at BeWILDerwood Multi-channel total ticketing solution, Time Pursuit has just been fully implemented at the award winning kids' treehouse adventure company, BeWILDerwood. more..	16/02/10
	Financial services organisations must update their data validation techniques to ensure accurate reporting Financial services organisations must update the way they validate underlying core data to mitigate risks hidden in the multiple data silos across their systems, according to compliance and data management specialists, Datanomic. more..	16/02/10
	Pure expands their recruitment expertise Pure Resourcing Solutions is happy to announce the appointment of four new consultants across their three offices in East Anglia, in particular Caroline Smith who joins the team in Cambridge offering expert advice in Accountancy and Financial recruitment. more..	16/02/10
	New graduate school for arts and humanities A graduate school which will bring together many of the support systems that help post-graduate scholars in the arts and humanities get the most out of their time at Cambridge University has been established. more..	16/02/10
	Quality award for The Genome Analysis Centre and Genome Enterprise Ltd Following an assessment by an independent body, The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) and Genome Enterprise Ltd (GEL) have been awarded ISO 9001 certification. more..	16/02/10
	Antenova expands antenna design and test services Antenova expands antenna design and test services and offers Pre-Compliance Over-The-Air (OTA) Antenna Performance Testing service. more..	16/02/10
	Motivation - an alternative to carrots and sticks Dan Pink's new book challenges conventional thinking about what motivates us - particularly on the issue of reward. more..	15/02/10
	Let there be Twilight Ever wondered what happens in a museum once the lights go out? Families and visitors of all ages have a chance to find out this Wednesday (February 17), when Cambridge University holds its free, annual Twilight at the Museums event from 4.30pm-7pm (Fitzwilliam Museum from 5.30pm). more..	15/02/10
	Marshall extends Volvo representation Marshall, the fast-growing, family-owned dealer group has just announced that it is to open a new Volvo dealership in Nottingham. This move brings the number of Volvo businesses in the Marshall portfolio to four. more..	15/02/10
	R&D contracts for customers the key to successful hi-tech start-ups UK Government innovation policy should be refocused to reflect the crucial role played by customers in stimulating and funding the development of new hi-tech companies, claims a major new report on the Cambridge hi-tech cluster. more..	15/02/10
	Ware Anthony Rust wins three-way creative Biomedical Research pitch Integrated creative agency, Ware Anthony Rust (WAR) has won a three-way pitch to develop online branding and website designs for one of the UK’s first ever Biomedical Research Centres (BRC). more..	15/02/10
	Airbus selects Ubisense as a strategic real-time location partner and awards first major contract Toulouse,France and Cambridge, UK, 15 February 2010... Airbus selects Ubisense to extend the world’s largest radio-frequency identification (RFID) enabled manufacturing initiative, with the addition of the Ubisense precise real-time location (RTLS) system at multiple Airbus facilities. more..	15/02/10
	New specialist agency can help your business attract the best creative and digital talent Brand Digital and Creative is the Eastern region’s only specialist digital and creative recruitment agency. A sister company to award-winning Brand Recruitment, the new enterprise is the product of Brand’s success and the evolution of the job market. more..	15/02/10
	Tame your computer - shortcut to Spanish 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 insert Spanish characters using keyboard shortcuts... more..	15/02/10
	Hoyle exhibition launched online An online exhibition which explores the life and work of one of the 20th century’s most creative and controversial scientists has been launched by St. John’s College, Cambridge. more..	15/02/10
	New Masters in Nursing programmes will help to underpin the work of region’s healthcare professionals Two new postgraduate nursing programmes have been introduced by the Faculty of Health & Social Care (FHSC) at Anglia Ruskin University to help underpin the work of the region’s highly skilled healthcare professionals. more..	15/02/10
	Greater Cambridge takes advantage of fragile national recovery The Greater Cambridge area, with its diverse economy, is now taking advantage of the fragile recovery underway in the national economy, although there remains a degree of unevenness in the upturn across the area at district level. more..	12/02/10
	Cyberoam releases the IView logging and reporting appliance and software Breathe Technology are happy to announce availability of the long awaited Iview logging and reporting solution from award winning security vendor Cyberoam. more..	12/02/10
	800th anniversary campaign passes £900 million milestone The fourth annual fundraising report on the University of Cambridge 800th Anniversary Campaign has been released. more..	12/02/10
	Maths and Sport project awarded London 2012 Inspire Mark The University of Cambridge’s Millennium Mathematics Project has been awarded the prestigious Inspire Mark, the badge of the London 2012 Inspire programme, for an exciting project exploring the mathematics of sport. more..	12/02/10
	IfM aims to help companies ‘go green’ Manufacturing firms will be given a helping hand to ‘go green’ thanks to a series of events at the University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). more..	11/02/10
	BCS partners with Focus on Training BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, and Peterborough based Focus on Training have launched a new service which simplifies finding and booking accredited IT training courses online. Training and exams for industry leading qualifications such as ITIL, ISEB Software Testing, and ISEB Business Analysis are just a few clicks away. more..	11/02/10
	Prism rides out recession on a wave of trust and value Maintaining open and honest relationships has helped St Ives (Cambridgeshire) based contract electronics manufacturing services provider Prism Electronics Limited to survive the recession without losing a single customer. more..	11/02/10
	Beremans Ltd review of dengue vaccines is published Beremans Ltd, the Cambridge-based business intelligence company, today announced publication of an invited review on progress in dengue vaccines. more..	11/02/10
	The Moller Centre wins Silver The Møller Centre in Cambridge has recently received several awards for its facilities, service and on-going commitment to quality improvement. Three of them are national awards, including one which sees the centre as one of only 17 venues nationwide to achieve the gold level in a new quality standard. more..	11/02/10
	Datanomic launches dn:Director for B2C marketing Compliance and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced the availability of its dn:Director for B2CMarketing solution. more..	11/02/10
	Social media has its place but don't forget basic communications, warns KISS Public Relations When it comes to social media and the use of blogging and tweeting as a way of communicating with customers, stakeholders and prospective clients, big corporates have driven interaction to a new level. more..	11/02/10
	Cambridgeshire inspires growth Small Cambridgeshire firms who wish to grow can now attend a range of business workshops especially designed to inspire and support companies with high growth potential. The Inspiration for Growth programme has been made possible with support from the Greater Cambridge Partnership. more..	11/02/10
	Out with the Ox, and in with the Tiger! This weekend, Chinese people all around the world will be offering a fond farewell to the Year of the Ox and a rapturous welcome to the Year of the Tiger. Traditionally a time for breaking with the past, Chinese New Year in 2010 marks the return of the “Golden” Tiger to replace last year's “Earth” Ox. more..	11/02/10
	Renewables East event promotes 'Feed in' tariff A Renewables East event next month is aimed at promoting the financial opportunities for small scale renewable energy installers, local authorities and local businesses so that they can take advantage of the government's new 'feed in' tariffs for renewable electricity. more..	10/02/10
	Surrey County Council launches Cloud Amber’s Voyager travel website Surrey County Council has launched a new website to help people get around the county more easily. The site, powered by Cloud Amber’s Voyager product, provides real-time information in one place that will help commuters, visitors and residents decide how and when to plan their journeys. more..	10/02/10
	Introductory Web Video for Cambridge Network Members (£295) Last chance for Cambridge Network Members to take our special offer! We are offering a talking heads video for just £295-00. We will even travel to your premises and bring along our portable studio kit. Kick start your marketing campaign with a web video. more..	10/02/10
	Cambs business owners tell Business Link of their love for their enterprise As Valentine’s Day approaches, the latest survey from Business Link in the East of England shows that Cambs’ business owners are in love with, and truly committed to, their precious enterprises. more..	10/02/10
	Give us honest average speeds, not unrealistic 'up to' limits, says Broadband Genie The Cambridge-based consumer focused broadband comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk is calling on mobile broadband providers to drop their 'up to' advertising techniques in favour of more realistic average speed claims. more..	10/02/10
	Food supplement could reduce risk of travellers’ diarrhoea - News from The Travel Clinic Ltd The results of a clinical trial published in the 'European Journal of Clinical Nutrition' have shown that Bimuno®, a unique food supplement, could help prevent the 11 million holiday makers a year who suffer with travellers’ diarrhoea from experiencing this unpleasant condition. more..	10/02/10
	Anglia Ruskin’s Turning Point seminars give businesses the academic and practical perspective February’s Turning Point seminar from Anglia Ruskin University on responsible leadership for the workplace of tomorrow will challenge business managers, directors and owners to consider their leadership style to position their business in the recovery. more..	10/02/10
	Elevation leads to altruistic behaviour, says study Seeing someone perform a virtuous deed, especially if they are helping another person, makes us feel good, according to a recent study by psychological scientists. more..	10/02/10
	Cambridgeshire Inspires Growth Cambridgeshire firms who wish to grow can now attend a range of business workshops especially designed to inspire and support companies with high growth potential. more..	10/02/10
	THe importance of marketing jobs to rise as recession lifts The number of marketing jobs being offered by small businesses may increase if new figures are to be believed. more..	09/02/10
	Video Will made by Cambridge woman featured on BBC 'Breakfast ' A Video Will produced by Cambridge Network member Beautiful Memories was shown on the BBC ‘Breakfast’ programme last week. more..	09/02/10
	New recruitment site boasts 101 live vacancies Mylen Recruitment Ltd are pleased to announce that it has a new-look web site boasting 101 live vacancies. more..	09/02/10
	Datanomic opens US subsidiary Compliance and data management software specialist, Datanomic, today announced the opening of US subsidiary, Datanomic Inc., incorporated in Delaware, with offices in New York City, New York. more..	09/02/10
	Reflections on customer relationship management and change management Focusing on what your customers want is one of RiverRhee Consulting‘s four areas of expertise. These reflections are a quick review of recent blogs that Elisabeth Goodman, Principal Consultant, has been writing on this topic. RiverRhee Consulting is also working with the Creation Company in this area. more..	09/02/10
	Ware Anthony Rust kicks-off Start-rite autumn/winter 2010 season Integrated communications agency Ware Anthony Rust (WAR), has put its best feet forward in 2010 for iconic shoe brand Start-rite, producing a new creative autumn/winter 2010 catalogue and developing an exciting new Aqua-rite brand for a range of waterproof children's shoes and boots. more..	09/02/10
	Norfolk engineering company provides rudder components for prestige sailing yachts Brimbelow Engineering rides the waves manufacturing rudder systems and marine propulsion components. more..	09/02/10
	New 'urban design and place shaping' course launched by Anglia Ruskin University and Regional Cities East Anglia Ruskin University has today launched a new Urban Design course developed in partnership with Regional Cities East (RCE). more..	09/02/10
	‘Artificial pancreas’ a step nearer for children with type 1 diabetes Scientists in Cambridge have made a significant step towards developing a so-called “artificial pancreas” system for managing type 1 diabetes in children. The team has developed and successfully tested a new algorithm, providing a stepping stone to home testing for the artificial pancreas. more..	08/02/10
	Tame your computer - shortcuts to help you go global! 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 insert international characters using keyboard shortcuts... more..	08/02/10
	Hands off or hands on training? It’s up to you, says Roem If you use a desktop software package like Microsoft Office, chances are you are not using all of its features. Spending days on specialist training courses just isn’t an option for most people in business. So how do you get to grips with it all and improve your own efficiency? more..	08/02/10
	The ideal flat roof covering has arrived A RubberBond roof is the ideal flat roofing solution, says Admiral Homespace. more..	08/02/10
	Bespoke Polythene Packaging makes the best of Paperfeel MBO of Peterborough packaging company strengthens customer responsiveness. more..	08/02/10
	How the butterflies got their spots How two butterfly species have evolved exactly the same striking wing colour and pattern has intrigued biologists since Darwin’s day. Now, scientists at Cambridge have found “hotspots” in the butterflies’ genes that they believe will explain one of the most extraordinary examples of mimicry in the natural world. more..	08/02/10
	Major funding on offer for innovations to help people with long term conditions NHS East of England is offering a total of £1.6 million to help support the adoption of innovations that will improve the lives of people in the region with long-term health conditions. more..	05/02/10
	Product design for low volume manufacture Product design adds value to products by increasing their appeal. It helps improve the way they look and work, provides differentiation and helps them sell. Traditionally it has been associated with mass market products but increasingly new manufacturing techniques allow product design to add value to products manufactured in their 10s and 100s. more..	05/02/10
	Graduate employment workshops now open to final year undergraduate students A series of regional workshops being staged by Anglia Ruskin University to help graduates who are struggling to find employment, will now be open to final year undergraduate students to help them prepare for graduation. more..	05/02/10
	Golden opportunity to elevate your business: students and start-ups pitch at Enterprise Tuesday Scores of students and start-ups are getting the opportunity to meet, network and learn from experienced entrepreneurs, consultants and investors through the Enterprise Tuesday programme managed and delivered by the University of Cambridge Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL). more..	05/02/10
	IfM lecturer delivers keynote address at cluster conference A Cambridge University lecturer has given the keynote address at a major conference aimed at encouraging hi-tech and enterprise clusters in Japan. more..	05/02/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 5th February 2010 Some thoughts on economic growth, environmentalism and the human frailties of scientists. more..	05/02/10
	Risk, “blame games” and government The type of risk “that matters most in politics and bureaucracy – namely the risk of blame” is the topic of this week’s Darwin College Lecture. more..	05/02/10
	Researchers get serious about kids’ stuff A new centre for the study of children’s literature, which will analyse material ranging from classics such as 'Alice In Wonderland' to Disney films and video games, is opening at Cambridge University. more..	05/02/10
	You think you're smooth but they think you're a fake Your networking might not be as effective as you think it is. more..	05/02/10
	Quality insights – why does production suddenly stop dead? 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 how ‘random events’, like buses, all seem to come along at once... more..	04/02/10
	Really UK announces IP workshop developments and 2010 programme Really UK announce revised agendas and two new case studies for their popular series of intellectual property workshops. more..	04/02/10
	Harlow’s new University Centre gets planning go ahead Anglia Ruskin University’s proposed new University Centre at Harlow has been given the green light in terms of planning which means that development work at Harlow College’s site can now begin. more..	04/02/10
	netXtra help increase new memberships and website visitors for leading UK sports and social organisation Spice UK, a leading adventure, sports and social membership organisation, recently approached Long Melford based website company netXtra to redevelop and launch a series of brand websites, resulting in a spectacular increase in site visitors and the recruitment of 3,000 new members in less than six months. more..	04/02/10
	Introductory web video is offered to Cambridge Network members Wild Lion Media is aware of the general perception of video being high cost! So it is offering an Introductory Web Video Package for just £295. more..	03/02/10
	Quadro director launches new brand Morag Hutcheon FRSA, a former winner of British Female Inventor & Best Product Development of the Year in 2006 launched TwoZero Products Limited - a company providing innovative solutions for active people, by active people - at last week's Motorcycle Dealers Trade Show NEC, Birmingham. more..	03/02/10
	Romsey Mill to roll-out successful ‘Ready to Go’ resource to schools across the country Romsey Mill is rolling out its successful 'Ready to Go' resource to primary schools across the country following successful pilots at more than a dozen schools in Cambridgeshire. more..	03/02/10
	Academic to outline plans to help a billion people see An atomic physicist will this week outline his ambitious plans to help more than a billion people in developing countries see properly by 2020 with the help of self-adjusting glasses. more..	03/02/10
	A blank page approach to coaching There are many misconceptions about what a business coach is and can do for your business. Read this article to understand the radical 'blank page' approach to business coaching. more..	02/02/10
	17,445 manufacturing companies in the East Of England set to benefit from £1bn RBS fund RBS / NatWest has pledged to make £1 billion of new loans available on competitive, flexible terms to UK manufacturing businesses, over 17,000 of which are located in the East of England. more..	02/02/10
	East of England exports total £4.9 billion NatWest and RBS have launched an Exporters Package, to help support the upturn in UK businesses looking to sell their goods and services abroad. more..	02/02/10
	Cambridge Consultants celebrates 50 years of innovation Cambridge Consultants, the company described as “those experts of disruptive technologies” by the 'Financial Times', celebrates its 50th year in 2010. more..	02/02/10
	e-Financial Management celebrates Its 10th anniversary of trading 2010 is a significant landmark for e-Financial Management (e-FM) as it celebrates its 10th anniversary of trading. Since it first opened its doors to clients in 2000, e-FM has grown from a small business in Luton to a fast growing company with regional presence across the UK and clients in various parts of the world. more..	02/02/10
	Social Enterprise East of England launches new campaign at Voice10 The services provided by social enterprises – business trading with a social purpose – offer cost-effective and sustainable solutions to national problems. Showing how they do this in the East of England is the focus for a year-long campaign launched by Social Enterprise East of England (SEEE). more..	02/02/10
	Celebrating a valued career at Biochrom Scientific instrument manufacturer Biochrom recently marked the retirement of Linda Tibbett, an employee for 33 years, with a celebratory lunch. more..	02/02/10
	University partnership offers bilingual interns to help firms tap into China’s growth Highly skilled UK-educated Chinese interns are now available, at virtually no cost to your business, to help bridge your knowledge gap with China. more..	02/02/10
	Visual Planet’s flexible ViP Interactive Foil™ technology used to showcase multi-touch capability Long-term customer of Visual Planet’s flexible touch foil technology, DISPLAX have chosen to use the ViP Interactive Foil™ to demonstrate their prototype multi-touch controller on their booth at ISE 2010 in Amsterdam. more..	02/02/10
	Cambridge in partnership with India The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Alison Richard, has just returned from a ten-day visit to India on which she led a delegation visiting the cities of Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Mysore, Mumbai and Pune. more..	02/02/10
	The £5,000 gamble when running promotions Unless your raffle/prize draw is either free to enter (or requires payment, but with a free entry route) or constitutes a 'skill competition', it will be a lottery. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright tells you how you can avoid this. more..	02/02/10
	Golley Slater helps to promote BITC's national volunteering day Registration is now open for Business in the Community's national volunteering day. more..	01/02/10
	Employee Engagement - more people need to ‘get it’ and more people need to ‘do it’ With growth at 0.1%, enhancing performance through Employee Engagement has never been more crucial, says FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright. Some of the outcomes they identify could make a staggering impact upon our economy. more..	01/02/10
	Enval opens new facility in Luton Enval, a leading provider of recycling and environmental technology solutions, today announced it has opened a new engineering site in Luton. The new site will allow Enval to expand operations from its Headquarters in Cambridge and continue development of its patented material recovery process. more..	01/02/10
	Online training helps reduce small business failures A new online training programme, Anglia Business Class, has been designed for anyone who is thinking about starting a business in 2010, guiding them through the important stages involved, from planning and starting the business, to running and growing it. more..	01/02/10
	Tame your computer - fatten up your cursor 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 make your cursor more visible (Windows XP) ... more..	01/02/10
	Ken Livingstone lectures on “Cities in the future” The former Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, will lay out his vision for cities in the future in the 13th Stephen Roskill Memorial Lecture at Churchill College later today (Monday February 1st). more..	01/02/10
	Rediscovering Greece & Rome at the Fitzwilliam Museum One of the Fitzwilliam’s most popular spaces, The Greek and Roman Gallery has opened its doors to the public after receiving an intensive 18 month revamp. more..	01/02/10
	TCHC launches 'Marketing Monday’- one-day crash course for small businesses Most small businesses know that marketing is the key to driving sales but many owner-managers or senior management don't always have the experience or formal training in marketing to implement a well thought-out strategy. more..	29/01/10
	Traditional telephone lags behind the digital world in latest Business Link survey With over three quarters of respondents to a recent Business Link survey recognising the importance of managing their business’s reputation online, combined with economic concerns limiting the potential of more traditional paid-for marketing methods, Cambs' businesses can’t afford to be shy of the online world. more..	29/01/10
	signagelive launches new $10 per month ‘virtual player’ signagelive are excited to launch the ‘signagelive virtual player’ enabling full support for the latest low cost SMIL open standards digital signage hardware developed by IAdea. more..	29/01/10
	Sponsorship for environmental education A bursary from a Peterborough company has given children from a local school the opportunity to spend three days at an environmental education centre. more..	29/01/10
	‘The Strangest Man’ wins Costa Biography Award 2009 Graham Farmelo, Visiting Fellow at Churchill College, has won the prestigious Costa Biography Award for 'The Strangest Man: The Hidden Life of Paul Dirac, Quantum Genius'. more..	29/01/10
	Deloitte comments on the launch of Apple’s iPad and the anticipated growth of net tablets in 2010 Following this week's launch of the AppleiPad, Deloitte comments on the anticipated growth of net tablets in 2010. These ‘Goldilocks’ of devices — not too big, not too small — are expected to have a breakout year in 2010. more..	28/01/10
	Coton Reserve applauded in UK Green Belt report A new report from Natural England – the government’s independent advisor on the natural environment – has named Coton Countryside Reserve in Cambridge as an example of how Green Belt land in and around busy urban centres should be protected and used. more..	28/01/10
	KISS Communications launches KISS Public Relations Integrated marketing agency, KISS Communications has launched KISS Public Relations, a dedicated division focusing on delivering creative, effective, and results-driven public relations campaigns that give clients a tangible return on their investment. The KISS Public Relations team will be headed up by Justine Smith. more..	28/01/10
	Plextek reaches co-marketing agreement with TriQuint Plextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy today announced that it is cooperating with TriQuint Semiconductor, a leading RF products manufacturer and foundry services provider, on a co-marketing agreement. more..	28/01/10
	Papworth Trust sponsors Peterborough Paralympian Leading disability charity Papworth Trust today announces a three year sponsorship agreement with a Paralympic basketball player from Peterborough, Lee Manning. Lee, 20, is expected to be a key player in Great Britain’s drive for medals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. more..	28/01/10
	Peter Batty rejoins Ubisense as VP of Geospatial Technology Ubisense, the global leader in precise Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), is pleased to announce that Peter Batty is rejoining the organization as VP of Geospatial Technology. more..	28/01/10
	Great start for Great Guns Leading B2B telemarketing agency, Great Guns, unveils fresh branding to coincide with new client wins for the New Year. more..	27/01/10
	Patenting human genes - a moral dilemma? Should people be able to patent human genes? The contentious and emotive issue of intellectual property in this highly sensitive area is the subject of the next Cambridge Network Open Meeting on February 1st, featuring Prof Ananda Chakrabarty, who was the first person to receive a patent on a living micro-organism. more..	27/01/10
	Cambridge Financial Partners assist Qonnectis PLC to secure funding and imminent reverse takeover deal Cambridge Financial Partners LLP (CFP), has had a pivotal role as CEO/CFO of AIM listed Qonnectis PLC securing bridge funding and an anticipated reverse takeover deal with US company, American Leak Detection, Inc (ALD). more..	27/01/10
	The emerging masterplan for North West Cambridge Four new plans have been published by the University to show the progress being made on the emerging masterplan for the North West Cambridge site. more..	27/01/10
	Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies announces new scholarship Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies (CCSS), one of the UK’s leading independent colleges, has announced its Founders’ scholarship for 2010/2011 academic year. more..	26/01/10
	Why pay recruitment costs when you don't have to? Companies are invited to Cambridge's SmartLiFE Centre to gain access to skilled, pre-screened candidates. more..	26/01/10
	Cambridge Wireless - 'The Future of Wireless' international conference Building on the sell-out success of last year’s inaugural international conference event, Cambridge Wireless is delighted to announce that registration has now opened for the 2010 Future of Wireless International Conference. more..	26/01/10
	KISS opens its exhibition door for 2010 Integrated marketing agency, KISS Communications is keen to talk to companies about their exhibition requirements in the UK and Europe. more..	26/01/10
	Inaugural Robinson College Keynes Lecture 2010 Award winning author Lord Robert Skidelsky will talk about how the theories of John Maynard Keynes have never been more relevant in shaping the future of our economy, in the first of a series of annual public lectures next week. more..	26/01/10
	Join us at CamCreative meetup - next Thursday 28th January CamCreative embraces a diverse group of interests which includes design, media, literature and publishing, visual arts, multimedia, performing arts and general culture bringing together a mix of large and small firms. more..	25/01/10
	A 60 second guide to building better customer relationships Sixty-eight per cent of customers leave their present supplier because they feel unappreciated, a recent survey found. To help you avoid this costly mistake, here is a 60 second overview of some of the fundamentals you need to know about communicating with your customers to keep them coming back. more..	25/01/10
	Is your team struggling to achieve its goals? RiverRhee Consulting's Elisabeth Goodman, and new Associate John Riddell have been developing a new integrated framework that will help teams achieve their goals. It blends key components of project, change and knowledge management with process improvement techniques in a simple step-by-step approach that teams can learn in a 1-day workshop. more..	25/01/10
	Work-based Audiology degree is very well received Demand for Anglia Ruskin University’s newly introduced, work-based Foundation Degree in Audiology continues to rise, so much so that the Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences (formerly the Department of Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing) has introduced an additional student intake in January 2010 to cater for the extra interest. more..	25/01/10
	Jerwood Drawing Exhibition comes to the Ruskin Gallery The Ruskin Galley at Anglia Ruskin University will be staging the Jerwood Drawing Prize exhibition (28 January – 24 February) which aims to promote and reward excellence and talent in contemporary drawing practice through the support and recognition of the work of established and emerging artists in the field of drawing. more..	25/01/10
	Papworth Trust’s website has had a facelift! Tell us what you think and you could win high street vouchers. Simply click onto the survey at the end of this article to be in with a chance. more..	25/01/10
	Take a tour with Conference Cambridge Opendoors tours of Fitzwilliam College and The Møller Centre will take place on 17 March 2010. more..	25/01/10
	Tame your computer - meeting magic 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 book appointments or meetings longer than half an hour (Outlook 2000-2007*)... more..	25/01/10
	0-800: The movie! The edited highlights of a play which saw local schoolchildren from around Cambridge take audiences on a fast-paced tour of the University’s entire history can now be watched online. more..	25/01/10
	Roadshow highlights blueprint for East of England life sciences companies East of England firms are being offered the chance to help shape the future of the UK's Life Sciences industry as a special roadshow visits Cambridge as part of a tour of the UK. more..	25/01/10
	GE, Philips, SNCF to present at world's largest energy harvesting event Energy harvesters convert heat, light, motion or chemical reactions into electricity that can be increasingly used to power more electronic devices. more..	25/01/10
	In a global market, it pays to be well connected Whether you are just trying to do better in international markets you already sell to, or looking for new market opportunities, the Global Trade Network (GTN) can put you in contact with other members to help you grow your business overseas. more..	25/01/10
	Have your say on the 'Green Vision' for Cambridgeshire From Monday (25th January), Cambridgeshire Horizons is launching a public consultation event for people to have their say on the Green Vision for the County. more..	22/01/10
	Unfair dismissal cases up by 29% in 2008/9 No less than 52,711 unfair dismissal cases were taken to Employment Tribunals during 2008/9, an increase of 29% on the previous year. Whatever the reasons for the increase, as an employer, you need to know why companies lose unfair dismissal cases. more..	22/01/10
	Quality is key - Local Authorities seek experts for new Quality Panel With thousands of new homes and facilities planned for Cambridgeshire over the coming years, it is imperative that high quality standards are upheld, which is why all six Cambridgeshire local authorities, together with Cambridgeshire Horizons, are recruiting experts for a new Quality Panel. more..	22/01/10
	Royal Astronomical Society announces honours Cambridge academics have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to astronomy by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS). more..	22/01/10
	Quality insights – the Quality Management Maturity Grid 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 how Philip Crosby’s Quality Management Maturity Grid can show you the way towards quality improvement... more..	21/01/10
	Not for profit Green Enterprise Community established in Cambridge A not for profit Green Enterprise Community has been established by the Creativity Partnership. This is a not-for-profit community of people who share a green ethos, working together in a supportive, creative and collaborative way to help each other build green enterprises. more..	21/01/10
	Joanna Eden Trio launches Alimentum Jazz Club Season 5 in style What better way to kick off the new season at Alimentum next week (Tuesday January 26th) than with acclaimed recording artist (and club favourite!), singer-songwriter and pianist Joanna Eden? more..	21/01/10
	Ubisense Transit Yard Management system chosen as top 20 Tech Innovation The Ubisense Transit Yard Management system, used by Metro Transit in its garages in metropolitan Minneapolis-St Paul, USA, has been chosen as one of the top 20 Tech innovations by 'Mass Transit' magazine. The system was nominated for the accolade by Metro Transit. more..	21/01/10
	Increase capacity and cut energy consumption, says Dataracks Dataracks' new recycling service and free blanking panels eases the pain of server upgrade. more..	21/01/10
	Cambridge physicist honoured in awards Cambridge physicist Professor Athene Donald has won the Science and Technology award issued by women’s lifestyle publication, 'Glamour' Magazine. more..	21/01/10
	David Willetts on baby boomers and the future of universities The Shadow minister for Universities and Skills, David Willetts MP, will give a Lodge Lecture at Newnham College tomorrow (Friday). He’ll expand on his theory that the ‘baby boomers’ have been guilty of a ‘monumental failure’ to protect the future of their children, and also discuss the prospects for universities in the prevailing economic climate. more..	21/01/10
	Open Day helps to set uni aspirations Anglia Ruskin University is hoping to attract people from the East of England to its Chelmsford and Cambridge campuses for a day of discussions and activities which will help to reveal the many higher education opportunities available to them. more..	21/01/10
	Cambridge Wordfest announces spring 2010 line-up Cambridge's popular and growing literary festival has just announced its line-up for the upcoming spring festival, which takes place 9, 10 and 11 April 2010 at the ADC Theatre. more..	20/01/10
	Bryt appoints Account Director as growth continues Emma Hall has joined Bryt from Sainsbury's where she set up and managed the Event PoS Design Team with responsibility for the design and delivery of in-store marketing campaigns across the business. more..	20/01/10
	Plextek spins out Telensa street lighting venture Plextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy today announced a new spin out venture - Telensa Ltd. - focused on the commercialisation of a new cost effective wireless system for actively controlling, monitoring and metering large populations of outdoor street lights, so they can be managed with maximum energy and operational efficiency. more..	20/01/10
	netXtra Xpress solution ensures Scottish Council on Archives website is live within a fortnight! Following the recent and highly successful launch of the new netXtra Xpress content managed system, Long Melford based netXtra are pleased to announce the new product's first client site launch; a new dynamic website for the Scottish Council on Archives. more..	20/01/10
	O2 Broadband the top choice for Broadbandgenie.co.uk visitors in 2009 The latest data from Cambridge-based leading broadband help and comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk shows 2009 was a strong year for O2 in online broadband sales, with BT, Virgin Media and PlusNet also making big impressions. more..	20/01/10
	Advice following the Haiti earthquake from The Travel Clinic Earhtquake survivors are at risk from a wide range of diseases, says The Travel Clinic. more..	20/01/10
	Black speakers debate Obama's first year How much has President Obama achieved in his first year? Three leading black professionals will be in Cambridge tonight (Weds) to give their opinions on Obama's first year in office and take questions from the audience. The event has been organised by the African Caribbean Society (ACS). It is free and open to the public. more..	20/01/10
	Sculpture experts to gather for museum debate An expert panel will gather for an open forum on contemporary sculpture at the Fitzwilliam Museum this week. more..	20/01/10
	New photo gift ideas for Valentine's Day 2010 Bishop Valentine of Terni is a martyred Saint of ancient Rome. According to legend, Valentine gave newly wedded couples flowers from his own garden. A modern Valentine present for a friend or partner requires a personal touch that purchased flowers can hardly provide.  more..	19/01/10
	Marshall Aerospace launches AeroAcademy in Cambridge Marshall Aerospace announces the opening of a new training campus dedicated to the training of people aspiring to a career in the Aerospace Industry and enhancing the skills and career opportunities of existing Aerospace workers. more..	19/01/10
	New style Microsoft Office seminars success story continues Following the success of its new range of Microsoft Office seminars, Thornton Vare Seminars is expanding its number of locations. more..	19/01/10
	2idesign launch new Cambridge University Vet School website 2idesign has launched a new website for the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine. more..	19/01/10
	Your chance to learn about 'touch' technologies Have you ever wondered how haptic technologies - where devices interface with the user through touch - actually work? Find out at the next meeting of the Electronics KTN this afternoon (Tuesday 19th January) at Robinson College, Cambridge, with speakers from Cambridge University's Engineering Design Centre, NXT and Visual Planet. more..	19/01/10
	Datanomic hires new staff to meet market demands and support further expansion for 2010 Datanomic today announced a new Director of Alliances, four key Senior Sales appointments to its UK office, as well as the appointment of two additional Pre-Sales executives. more..	19/01/10
	Cambridge University Library on the spy trail Cambridge University Library will shine a light on the shadowy world of espionage from today (January 19th) – using recently declassified documents and ‘top secret’ material from its own archives. more..	19/01/10
	Jim Paice MP supports Dragonmobility Ltd, a pioneering Cambridge social enterprise James Paice, MP for South East Cambridgeshire, visited Dragonmobility last week at the invitation of one of his constituents, Ken Dickson, the Managing Director of Axiom-e and part-time Finance Director of Dragonmobility. more..	19/01/10
	Nothing kills creativity quite like worry Brainstorming is often something people dread. It’s one of the easiest ways to feel a complete idiot, coming up with a daft idea in public. It’s a powerful emotion - people worry that it will influence how others feel about them too. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright takes a look at what can be done to make brainstorming work... more..	19/01/10
	XJTAG unveils XTR series 2nd generation boundary scan system XJTAG, a leading global supplier of IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan development systems, announced its second generation boundary scan solution, the XJTAG XTR series. more..	18/01/10
	Tame your computer - shortcut to quick fill 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 fill data down or to the right (Excel 2000-2007*)... more..	18/01/10
	Share the perfect meal with your loved one this Valentine's Day If Valentine’s Day for you is about sharing everything with your loved one, then d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street is the place for your romantic night out. more..	18/01/10
	'Micro Men' film to be re-run on BBC2 The BBC4 film “Micro Men” about the rivalry between Acorn and Sinclair in Cambridge in the Eighties is due to be re-run later this month (January) on BBC2. It’s well worth a watch and features many Cambridge scenes! more..	18/01/10
	Make 2010 different Implementing changes can be tough. If you have decided to find more fulfilling work in 2010, these simple steps will get you off to a good start. more..	18/01/10
	A new approach to patient care and research is unveiled Anglia Ruskin University has been uniquely successful in being a partner in two successful bids to be designated one of the NHS’s Health Innovation and Education Clusters (HIEC). more..	18/01/10
	Modern Times responding to chaos A new series of exhibitions is being launched by Kettle’s Yard called 'Modern Times'. The exhibitions will be curated by people who are creatively involved in the 20th and 21st centuries who have been asked to trace their own paths through the art of our times. more..	18/01/10
	From 0 to 4th in two years: Kiss Communications is voted one of the top five agencies in the East of England Integrated marketing agency, KISS Communications has been voted the fourth best marketing agency in Business Weekly’s New Year’s Honour’s List. more..	15/01/10
	How to be a couple of thousand pounds richer in 10 minutes! If you have a loan or credit card you may have been missold PPI and if you give me 10 minutes of your time, you could be a couple of thousand pounds richer. more..	15/01/10
	New business division targets conservatory roofing Better conservatory roofing saves energy and is cooler in more ways than one! more..	15/01/10
	Construction regeneration project uses Contract Change Management (CCM) Contract Change Management(CCM) system, which supports the NEC form of contract, has been selected for a major construction infrastructure project, managed by VSD Avenue. Turner & Townsend and Jacobs are the main consultant partners for client East Midlands Development Agency. more..	15/01/10
	To hire or not to hire? A mixture of process, approach and intuition, making an effective hiring decision can be a costly exercise in more ways than one... more..	15/01/10
	Major milestone for Robinson College The Conference team at Robinson College is celebrating a major milestone in its history - it has just welcomed its 350,000th delegate. more..	15/01/10
	CCSS student gains full marks in the UK Maths Challenge A student from Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies (CCSS) was one of the nine students nationally to gain full marks in the Senior UK Maths Challenge, the biggest national maths competition aimed at young people aged from 16 to 19. more..	15/01/10
	Future government must commit to vital infrastructure investment Whichever party wins the coming General Election, they will have to find a way of maintaining investment in the infrastructure projects that will deliver long-term social, economic and environmental benefits, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in its Manifesto for UK Infrastructure, just published. more..	15/01/10
	Experts home in on risk for annual public lectures A series of free, public lectures examining the real meaning of risk, from the dangers of contracting swine flu to the perils of eating an ordinary bacon sandwich, will begin at Cambridge University this evening (Friday). more..	15/01/10
	Celebrate again with Burns Night If January’s getting you down, then d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop’s Burns Night special on Monday 25 January could be the answer. more..	14/01/10
	Improve your business with video Online video advertising can lead to a 40% increase in the purchase of your product or service. [Source, COMSCORE] more..	14/01/10
	Will Pope to lead region’s economic development agency Professor William Pope will be the new chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), it has been announced today. Will replaces Richard Ellis, who has been in post for six and a half years. more..	14/01/10
	Lose the weight with ViewRanger this new year! Good news for everyone who is taking a ‘snow day’ to walk off the Christmas indulgence. The ViewRanger ‘off road sat nav’ software offers fast map refresh and can be installed on a slim smartphone, removing the need for a weighty dedicated device. more..	14/01/10
	How to avoid the magic bullet! How can you make the most of sales training while keeping the focus of the business squarely on productivity? Here's a candid look at the pitfalls to avoid when buying training... more..	14/01/10
	The Cambridge 2009 iGEM team wins the Grand Prize The University of Cambridge 2009 iGEM team was awarded the Grand Prize at the iGEM2009 Synthetic Biology competition finals at MIT. This was against stiff competition from over 100 teams in top international institutions. more..	14/01/10
	Professor Steve Young receives prestigious awards Cambridge University Professor Steve Young is to be awarded the International Speech Communication Association (ISCA) Medal for Scientific Achievement, the most prestigious ISCA award which is given to the most distinguished researchers in the field of Spoken Language Processing. more..	14/01/10
	Chartered Institute of Marketing plans 'Green Marketing' event in Peterborough A 'Green Marketing' conference in April will give you the chance to learn what the future holds for marketing and CSR. more..	13/01/10
	Prism Corporate Broking facilitate the sale of local security specialists Successful network and end point security specialists Metadigm Limited, based just outside Cambridge, has been sold to a management buy in team for an undisclosed sum. The sale was facilitated by local company Prism Corporate Broking. more..	13/01/10
	Bonus for Enterprise Tuesday regulars The popular Enterprise Tuesday series, managed by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) based at Cambridge Judge Business School, resumes on 19th January and a number of dedicated, entrepreneurial individuals will get the chance to participate in a special workshop being run in conjunction with Business Link. more..	13/01/10
	Exciting project will rejuvenate historic streets A £184,000 plan to rejuvenate Cambridge ’s Fitzroy Street and Burleigh Street is to be launched by Cambridge City Councillors. The scheme will include providing modern, robust street furniture, rationing street signs and providing more efficient and better designed lighting. more..	13/01/10
	Research experts link up with Faculty of Health and Social Care Graham Ramsay, Chief Executive of Mid Essex Hospitals, and nursing research expert Jenny Hunt have been appointed Visiting Professors at Anglia Ruskin University’s Faculty of Health and Social Care. more..	13/01/10
	Manchester Police to test Cambridge “pressure points” Greater Manchester Police are to field test a new Cambridge University initiative to cut crime by focusing police officers on “pressure points” known for their high level of offending. more..	13/01/10
	TeraHertz imaging for private 'go:no-go' explosives body scanning There's a rush to adopt full body scanning in airports worldwide to reduce the terror threat from explosive devices carried on the body. TeraView, a UK company and TTP Venture Managers investee, is well placed to offer an alternative, better-suited scanner solution. more..	12/01/10
	University of East Anglia launches its Centre for Professional Development In addition to commercial consultancy and licensing initiatives, the University of East Anglia is pleased to announce the launch of its Centre for Professional Development and to offer you a 10% introductory discount on courses booked before 31st January. more..	12/01/10
	New website scrappage scheme launched by netXtra to help local organisations fund 2010 website strategies New funding initiative by netXtra gives local organisations up to £1,000 off new website projects. more..	12/01/10
	Whitehill Pelham & Talentdesk look ahead to a busy year in 2010 Whitehill Pelham Ltd welcome in the new year with a new and valued member of the team. more..	12/01/10
	Blue bins rolled out to businesses as success grows Cambridge’s successful blue bins are being rolled out to businesses. The move comes after 72 per cent of commercial customers questioned in a survey backed the introduction of the weekly collections. more..	12/01/10
	Procrastination: a few coaching questions to help you moving on The effects of procrastination on many people is initially to affect their performance at work, then, increasingly, it can produce stress and other related diseases that eventually affect the physical health of some. more..	11/01/10
	Digital marketing courses - how to keep your business ahead of the game By the end of the year, online commerce in the UK will be worth around £52 billion, with one-fifth of all marketing or advertising spend being spent in the online arena. If your business is not looking to make the most of the opportunities in the digital marketplace, your competitors will be. more..	11/01/10
	Warmer temperatures spreading malaria in Africa - news from The Travel Clinic Millions more are exposed to malaria as the disease moves into higher altitude areas in Kenya and Tanzania. more..	11/01/10
	Cash flow falling with the snow? Many businesses' good intentions to make a vigorous start to the new year have been blown off course by the arctic conditions that enveloped the country in the first week of 2010. more..	11/01/10
	Tame your computer - New year, new decade, new look 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 change your screensaver (Windows XP)... more..	11/01/10
	Make your networking resolutions for the New Year Make your New Year's resolutions SMART and keep them more..	08/01/10
	New year, new job? Come to Papworth Trust’s Recruitment Open Day on 26 January to find out more. more..	08/01/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 8th January 2010 Reflections on the outcome of the Copenhagen conference and the future direction of climate change policy more..	08/01/10
	Telegraph Business Club identifies TCHC as a successful high growth business The Telegraph Business Club has today recognised Watford-based TCHC, a company specialising in business and workforce development solutions, as one of the region’s most successful high growth start up businesses. more..	08/01/10
	New year, new business resolutions No business is exempt from planning and what better time to revisit priorities than New Year, with fresh resolutions for the future? more..	08/01/10
	More than 70,000 users of imphoto for iPhone over Christmas More than 70,000 imphoto for iPhone downloads over the three-day Christmas break made it a perfect end to an award-winning year for imsense. more..	08/01/10
	Crash, bang, wallop – accounts running, now we’re Social Media Marketing! Well not quite – setting up your Social Media accounts is the easy part, when everyone is enthusiastic and ‘gung ho’ about making it happen. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright says: "It’s what you do with them next that makes the difference"... more..	08/01/10
	Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme launches new website A Cambridge programme that aims to shape the future of engagement between Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions has launched its new website. more..	08/01/10
	Safari so good for free recession-beating travel 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..	08/01/10
	Quality insights – What is ‘Lean’ all about? Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. Business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell has been listening to the Kings of Lean... more..	07/01/10
	Christine Berry joins Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the independent registered charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Berry, a partner in Cambridge law firm, Taylor Vinters, as a trustee of the charity. more..	07/01/10
	Under snow: walking in a winter wonderland! The Botanic Garden in Cambridge has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland for the best part of a week thanks to a filigree haw frost. more..	07/01/10
	d'Arry's has answer to January blues d'Arry's Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street Cambridge is offering a new year special of two courses and a drink for just £9.95. more..	07/01/10
	Paper on ‘tsunami resistant’ houses wins the Institution of Civil Engineers Bill Curtin prize A paper by Dr Indrasenan Thusyanthan, former Lecturer in the University of Cambridge Geotechnical Research Group and Dr Gopal Madabhushi, Reader in Geotechnical Engineering, has won the Bill Curtin prize awarded by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) for the Best Paper in the 'ICE Civil Engineering' magazine. more..	07/01/10
	Cambridge graduate is 'Best Maritime Technology Student' Recent University of Cambridge graduate, Ben Sheppard, has won a prestigious Science, Engineering and Technology Student of the Year Award - Britain's most important awards for science and engineering undergraduates. more..	07/01/10
	Snow’s just no joke In this article, Think Resources explain how an employer can take a proactive approach to dealing with the effects of bad weather conditions. more..	06/01/10
	How was 2009 for you? 2010 is here. Are you making new year's resolutions? Try this process instead. more..	06/01/10
	ECM produces 2010 Salary & Benefits Survey for high-tech clients ECM, the Cambridge-based high-tech recruitment experts who specialise in placing the very top candidates, have released their second annual Salary & Benefits Survey. more..	06/01/10
	Rowing across the Atlantic - 40 days, 330 miles Marketing recruitment agency Brand Recruitment are delighted to lend their support to student Pedro Cunha, who is set to undertake a gruelling challenge to raise funds for local charity ‘East Anglia Children’s Hospice’. more..	06/01/10
	New website to help you make a successful PPI claim is launched by Q&A Law Q&A Law solicitors, the leading online firm from Stanley de Leon, has put its expertise behind the new consumer facing PPI claim refund website. more..	06/01/10
	A14 safety package could cut death toll now Cambridge City Council is questioning how many more people need to die on the notorious A14 when a comprehensive package of safety and transport improvements could save lives and improve journey times now. more..	06/01/10
	Care Management Group to speak at the Learning Technologies Conference David Spruzen, Commercial Director at Care Management Group, will be speaking about how CMG, working closely with Information Transfer, has transformed itself through learning. more..	05/01/10
	Cambridge set to play historic cricket match in India Cricketers from Cambridge University jet off to India tomorrow (Wednesday) for their first ever tour of the country. more..	05/01/10
	Cambridge V-C reaffirms partnership with India on third official visit The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, Professor Alison Richard, will lead a delegation to India this week for her third extensive visit. more..	05/01/10
	Marshall of Cambridge presents a cheque to The Prince’s Trust Michael Marshall, newly knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours List, will be handing over a cheque for £140,000 to Martina Milburn, Chief Executive of the Prince’s Trust, this Thursday (7 January 2010). more..	05/01/10
	Abcam and Cambridge Design Partnership solve a vial and sticky problem A breakthrough in labelling technology promises a 450% increase in throughput for leading antibody supplier, Abcam plc. The innovation, developed by Cambridge Design Partnership, enables each tiny plastic vial of product to have a unique identifier and have a label automatically applied, removing the potential for human errors and accelerating the fulfilment process. more..	05/01/10
	signagelive wins AV Futures Editors Award for ‘best digital signage solution’ signagelive has won the Editors Award for ‘best digital signage solution’ in the 'AV News – AV Futures' Awards 2010. more..	05/01/10
	New Year honours for Cambridge academics Five Cambridge academics have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list. more..	05/01/10
	New chameleon species is named by life sciences team in East Africa A new species of chameleon discovered in Tanzania has now been identified and named by a team of life science experts including Anglia Ruskin University Research Fellow Trevor Jones. The discovery brings the total of known chameleon species to 161. more..	05/01/10
	Tame your computer - conquer the beast 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 find elusive messages (Outlook 2007*) ... more..	04/01/10
	Anglia Ruskin offers a degree of excellence for the cultural services sector Anglia Ruskin University is offering an innovative Foundation Degree (FdA) distance learning programme in Cultural Services. more..	04/01/10
	Peterborough event highlights opportunities for low carbon technologies An event in Peterborough this month will create new business opportunities for local companies that are developing new technologies to improve energy efficiency. more..	04/01/10
	Transforming tomorrow: Cambridge University's 800th anniversary finale The past year has been a very special one for the University of Cambridge, as it celebrated 800 years since its foundation. The 800th Anniversary was commemorated in a wide variety of events throughout the year, and now the time has come to bring the celebrations to a close. more..	04/01/10
	Norwich firm has a stomach for success Scientists in Norwich have developed the world’s first accurate model of how the human stomach works to break down the food we eat. Now they plan to market it globally with the help of export expertise provided by UK Trade and Investment. more..	04/01/10
	VAT extension to save UK consumers an estimated £1 million Pay-as-you go mobile phone users can ring in the New Year with extra money in their pocket, according to telecoms experts at Deloitte, the business advisory firm. more..	30/12/09
	iPlayer and dongles nailed the noughties, but what’s next for broadband? Cambridge-based broadband comparison website, Broadbandgenie.co.uk spoke to key decision makers at ISPs including Virgin Media and TalkTalk, as well as leading industry analysts, about an amazing 10 years on the internet... more..	29/12/09
	Ladder-walking locusts show big brains aren’t always best Scientists have shown for the first time that insects, like mammals, use vision rather than touch to find footholds. They made the discovery thanks to high-speed video cameras – technology the BBC uses to capture its stunning wildlife footage – that they used to film desert locusts stepping along the rungs of a miniature ladder. more..	28/12/09
	All change! Isle updates brand Ely-based Isle Interactive have been trading for over five years and our old logo has been with us from the start, so as we continue to grow we felt it was time for an update. more..	24/12/09
	Robot scientist in top ten discoveries of the year The first robotic system to make a novel scientific discovery has been named one of 2009’s top 10 scientific discoveries by 'Time' magazine. more..	24/12/09
	IPPM leads business change programme IPPM Director John Bridges has been leading a business change programme for a mid-sized regulator in the Midlands. more..	24/12/09
	TalkTalk senior director Sylvain Thevenot talks openly with Broadband Genie Chris Marling, the Editor of the Cambridge-based broadband comparison website Broadbandgenie.co.uk, recently sat down with TalkTalk's senior director of products and strategy, Sylvain Thevenot, for an in-depth interview on a number of controversial and topical subjects. more..	23/12/09
	New integrated trade and inward investment business support arrangements from April 2010 Companies across the East of England, and those looking to set up in the region, will benefit from new arrangements for fully integrated trade and inward investment business support from 1 April 2010. more..	23/12/09
	Mobile World Congress Brokerage 2010 Since 2006, a partnering event has taken place every year at the World Congress, organised by ACC1Ó -a department within the Catalan Government - together with a core group of partners from the Enterprise Europe Network, with the aim of helping European start-ups and SMEs in the mobile technology sector to initiate transnational partnerships. more..	22/12/09
	New books explain that governance is key to IT outsourcing With many businesses struggling to achieve the supposed benefits of IT outsourcing, two new books from IT Governance are showing how governance principles are the vital ingredients for success. more..	22/12/09
	IT Governance brings an early Christmas present IT Governance (ITG), the one-stop shop for compliance expertise, is delivering an early Christmas present to IT professionals seeking top-level training. more..	22/12/09
	Contemplating a possible change of career sometime in the new year? The 'Cambridge News' Jobfair 2010 on 20 January is fast approaching, and attendance is compulsory for anyone who is serious about looking for a course, a job, or changing profession! more..	22/12/09
	Onwards and upwards for SMEs Over the last year, the regional Business Link service has continued to engage with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East of England to support and guide them through the challenges of business. more..	22/12/09
	Cambridge scoops top biotech prize A team from Cambridge University and Imperial College London has won a major national competition for budding biotech entrepreneurs. more..	22/12/09
	What will you do with your unwanted Christmas presents? As we celebrate the festive season and New Year, disability charity Papworth Trust has come up with a novel and easy way to make a real difference to the lives of disabled people. more..	21/12/09
	The Enterprise Europe Scotland life sciences brokerage event 2010 Life sciences companies looking for partnership opportunities could find just what they are looking for at a ‘speed-dating’ brokerage event in Edinburgh. more..	21/12/09
	Cognidox chosen as Microsoft BizSpark startup company of the day Cambridge company is interviewed and highlighted as startup company of the day. more..	21/12/09
	Sassoon archive arrives at Cambridge University Library Cambridge University Library has taken delivery of the personal archive of war poet Siegfried Sassoon, marking the culmination of a six-month, £1.25 million campaign to save the collection for the nation. more..	21/12/09
	New Provost appointed for Gates Cambridge Trust Professor Robert Lethbridge, Master of Fitzwilliam College, is to succeed Dr Gordon Johnson as Provost of the Gates Cambridge Trust, the Trustees have announced. more..	21/12/09
	Cambs businesses are looking back and moving forward Economic realities are taking little toll on festivities in Cambridgeshire businesses, according to the latest survey from the regional Business Link service. And, what’s more, many still reflect on 2009 as being a positive year for their business. more..	18/12/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 18th December 2009 In the final newsletter of 2009, we look at what the final outcome of the Copenhagen climate change conference might be and consider what 2010 may bring. more..	18/12/09
	Top Gear book triumph for Cambridge School of Art graduate A London based Illustrator and graduate of Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University is featuring prominently in the book charts with the hugely popular 'Where’s Stig?' book in the run up to Christmas. more..	18/12/09
	Children spend Christmas holidays doing innovative maths course It may not be most 14 year olds' idea of a perfect Christmas, but forty Year 10 students from deprived areas of Greater London are looking forward to spending part of their holiday participating in a maths course at the University of Cambridge. more..	18/12/09
	Aeroflex announces expansion of UK product development team Growing market for test and measurement equipment creates demand for R&D engineers to help accelerate new product innovation. more..	18/12/09
	Turnstone Estates sells half share in Cambridge offices Turnstone Estates has sold a 50% stake in the Broers Building, its latest office project in Cambridge, to Burall Developments for an undisclosed sum. more..	17/12/09
	International dimension helps Artaius to service ASUS UK Taiwanese multinational company Asus UK comments on the services provided by Artaius. more..	17/12/09
	Ipswich Borough Council & Turnstone announce winners of 2010 arts grants Nine arts projects have been presented with Arts Grants in an award-giving ceremony held during the opening of the Town Hall Galleries, Ipswich Annual Open Exhibition. more..	17/12/09
	Atkinson Bolton Consulting have the X-factor! Atkinson Bolton Consulting was delighted to win two awards, including the prestigious Judges' Award, at the Newmarket Business Association Awards this month. more..	17/12/09
	The power of social enterprise During the last few months of 2009, the Humanitarian Centre welcomed three Cambridge-based speakers to give their own unique perspectives on what is meant by 'social enterprise'. more..	17/12/09
	Marshall of Cambridge lowers the flag on its centenary year The final event of this very special centenary year for Marshall of Cambridge will be held on Thursday 31 December 2009 when Mr Michael Marshall takes part in a small ceremony to lower the Centenary Flag from the flagpole in front of the Control Building for the very last time. more..	17/12/09
	Plextek is presented with official Queen's Award Grant of Appointment and Emblem Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Petre (far left) presents Plextek co-founders Dr. Colin Smithers, Mr. Ian Murphy and Mr. Tim Jackson with the official Grant of Appointment and Emblem during this week's formal ceremony to mark Plextek's double Queen's Award for Enterprise win early this year, for Innovation and International Trade. more..	17/12/09
	New construction site management degree will help to build the construction skills-base A new fast-track, work-based degree has been launched for employees who either have experience of working in the construction sector and are looking to become construction site managers, or who are currently working in that role and seek formal recognition of their skills. more..	16/12/09
	QUE™ proReader by Plastic Logic will feature professinal content Plastic Logic has announced further agreements with strategic content partners - including leading technology publishers - for QUE™ (pronounced "Q"), the world’s first proReader. more..	16/12/09
	Science programme prioritisation 2010-2015 is announced The Science and Technology Facilities Council today announced a five-year £2.4 billion investment strategy in world-leading multi-disciplinary science and technology, designed to deliver maximum scientific, societal, international and economic benefit for the United Kingdom in the current tougher financial environment. more..	16/12/09
	December 2009 Newswire ARTAIUS DECEMBER 2009 NEWSWIRE more..	16/12/09
	Inca Spyder investment leads digital expansion for Kremer It is a brave move to create a new business focus during a global economic crisis – especially when your target audience is bearing the brunt of the downturn. more..	16/12/09
	Datanomic appoints Dr Matthew Gaved to Board of Directors Compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced the appointment of Dr Matthew Gaved to its Board of Directors. more..	16/12/09
	KISS on Ice proves a real hit Money continues to come in after KISS Communications' fundraising party more..	16/12/09
	Prism appoints new chairman Specialists in helping people to buy and sell companies, Prism Corporate Broking has appointed a new and highly experienced non-executive Chairman to their team. more..	16/12/09
	Babraham announces new bioincubator building programme for 2010 Babraham Bioscience Technologies Ltd (BBT) today announced the initiation of a new bioincubator building programme at the Babraham Research Campus, further expanding Babraham’s capacity for supporting early-stage companies and biomedical innovation. more..	16/12/09
	Antenova develops nine-band SMD antenna for global LTE mobile device applications Antenova announce the addition of its patent pending nine-band SMD antenna, targeting global Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile device applications. more..	15/12/09
	Murray Edwards College make it a very Merry Christmas for local winner! Murray Edwards College treated two Local Secrets prize winners to a sumptuous Christmas banquet and party on December 11th. more..	15/12/09
	I'm dreaming of an imphoto Christmas imsense is asking Cambridge Network members to tweet some great Cambridge Christmas pictures using its imphoto for iPhone application. The best entry will win £25 of iTunes vouchers and be featured in the imphotonow gallery. more..	15/12/09
	Babraham scientists' 3D view of genes-at-work is paradigm shift in genetics Research from the Babraham Institute has revealed for the first time that genes work together by huddling in clusters inside the nucleus -the information centre of a cell. more..	15/12/09
	Testicular cancer awareness event at the Abbey! A unique, wacky penalty shoot out is to visit Cambridge United FC to raise awareness of Testicular Cancer. more..	15/12/09
	Stamp of approval for Cambridge School of Art graduate Anglia Ruskin University graduate David Doyle has been selected by the Royal Mail to design a stamp as part of its series to celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games. more..	15/12/09
	Regional Minister Barbara Follett visits Ubisense Regional Minister Barbara Follett took time out of her busy schedule last week to visit Cambridge-based Ubisense. During the visit the Minister met with a number of the senior management team and learnt about Ubisense solutions, the growth of the organisation, how it has survived and thrived in this difficult economic climate and future plans. more..	15/12/09
	Cambridge engineers win James Watt Medal Dr Dick Fenner (University of Cambridge Centre for Sustainable Development) and a former Engineering for Sustainable Development MPhil student, Joan Ko (now working for Arup), have been awarded the James Watt Medal for 2009 by the Papers Panel of the Institution of Civil Engineers. more..	15/12/09
	Cambridge prepares for 800th Anniversary finale Plans are well under way for the final event of Cambridge’s 800th Anniversary Year, which will take place in January 2010. more..	15/12/09
	Anthias Consulting course is awarded recognition by the Royal Society of Chemistry Anthias Consulting's Complete Gas Chromatography (GC) and GC-MS courses have received approval from the Royal Society of Chemistry for the purposes of continuing professional development. more..	14/12/09
	Antenova appoints Dr Devis Iellici as director of research and development Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, announced the appointment of Dr. Devis Iellici as Director of Research and Development. Dr. Iellici will have responsibility for the research and development (R&D) activities of Antenova’s antennas and RF solutions as well as the management of the engineering teams. more..	14/12/09
	Welcome in 2010 in style Still waiting for that New Year’s Eve party invitation? Why not take things into your own hands and welcome in 2010 in style at d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street. more..	14/12/09
	Competitive Edge joins forces with Danish RFID company Competitive Edge(action through RFID Ltd) has been choosen by the leading Danish RFID Converting company PRINTER LABEL A/S based near Copenhagen to advise and distribute their full range of RFID Products within the UK. more..	14/12/09
	Cost-effective training for a new economic climate Peterborough based Focus on Training has announced its schedule of professional training courses for 2010. The emphasis is on business critical skill sets which will enable organisations to survive today’s challenging economic climate – and includes the first accredited course in Green IT. more..	14/12/09
	One million strokes to raise money for children's hospices Trinity College student, Pedro Salgard Cunha, will be attempting to row across the Atlantic Ocean, unsupported, as part of an international crew of six in January 2010. more..	14/12/09
	Revealed: the small corner of Cambridge that shaped the world What links the Gunpowder Plot, an 18th century pornographic poet and the Enigma code-breaking operation at Bletchley Park? The answer is Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, which has just published its first full account of its history. more..	14/12/09
	Scientists scoop prize for light-based detection technology CyMap, an innovative lens-free microscope developed by Cancer Research UK scientists and members of the Optical Biochips Consortium*, has won first prize in the Medical and Healthcare category of 'The Engineer’s' Technology and Innovation Awards as well as the overall Grand Prix prize. more..	11/12/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 11th December 2009 As the Copenhagen climate change conference gets under way, we consider how mitigation policy should be arrived at, and the pitfalls of adopting a prescriptive, top-down approach to decarbonisation. more..	11/12/09
	New High Steward is appointed Lord Watson of Richmond CBE, M.A., has been elected to the office of High Steward of the University of Cambridge. more..	11/12/09
	B2b cards are now available from Media Creative A new business to business e card service has been launched by Media Creative. more..	10/12/09
	Quality insights – Zero Defects 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 pros and cons of the ‘Zero Defects’ approach to quality improvement... more..	10/12/09
	City of Cambridge receives prestigious trophy This year the highly prestigious Stubbs Perse Trophy - given to the City of Cambridge Squadron of the Air Training Corps by the late Stanley Stubbs, Headmaster of the Perse School - is being awarded to the City of Cambridge. more..	10/12/09
	The Briefing Room picks up Disposable Medical Instruments Ltd. Suffolk based Disposable Medical Instruments Ltd has seen the benefits of cost-effective outsourced marketing support, following the appointment of The Briefing Room Ltd. more..	10/12/09
	Fun for all the family at first Marshall’s Holiday Lecture Explosions, lasers and a dash of superconductor levitation are just a taste of what to expect at the first in an exciting new series of holiday lectures for all of the family presented by the University of Cambridge. more..	10/12/09
	Recession sparks an increase in new businesses The number of new businesses starting up increases during a recession, so Anglia Ruskin University’s Survive and Thrive programme is supporting new business start-ups in Cambridgeshire to help them grow and flourish by funding 100 places on Anglia Business Class. more..	10/12/09
	Infrastructure UK must focus on long-term funding, says ICE The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) welcomed Alistair Darling’s announcement in the pre-budget report yesterday (Weds) that a new body, Infrastructure UK, will be formed from within HM Treasury, to co-ordinate and deliver nationally significant infrastructure. more..	10/12/09
	Life Sciences logistics provider expands into China The Life Sciences logistics solutions provider, Biocair, has recently expanded its operations into China. more..	10/12/09
	'Refer a friend' to Remtec Remtec have relaunched 'Refer a Friend'. more..	09/12/09
	CambridgePPF demands urgent review of Cambridge expansion Government-backed plans to build more than 70,000 new homes across Cambridgeshire by 2031 are unrealistic and must be reworked to protect the qualities that make Cambridge special, according to local charity Cambridge Past, Present & Future (CambridgePPF) – a champion for quality environments and sustainable development in and around the city. more..	09/12/09
	Award-winning Business Link has double the PRide Business Link in the East of England is celebrating double gold glory at the East Anglia CIPR PRide Awards 2009, recognising public relations success and achievement in the region. more..	09/12/09
	Repurposing offers promise, says ERBI report Drug repurposing offers the promise of a quick return on investment as it appears to be low risk, but is this true? The answer according to a new ERBI report seems to be a qualified yes, depending on a number of criteria of which the most important is that it is addressing an unmet medical need. more..	08/12/09
	Arts & Business commissions The District The District have been commissioned to develop an identity, design the literature and consult on the interior for next year's Arts & Business East awards. more..	08/12/09
	Pyramid Visuals expands its presence in POP with an Inca Spyder V inkjet printer Surrey large format digital printer Pyramid Visuals has invested in an Inca Spyder V large format UV inkjet printer in order to keep ahead of its customers’ demands for increasingly fast turnarounds and expand its presence in the point of sale and point of purchase (POS/POP) market. more..	08/12/09
	SHIFT and HEAT 2009: two days of talks a resounding success Last week's SHIFT and HEAT conferences saw old friends meet, nourishing business relationships form, and heard 30 talks by a wide range of leading companies and academics trying to understand the strongest way forward towards healthy prosperity through business strategy, model and behaviour change. The topics centred on transport and buildings. more..	08/12/09
	HolyTornado! creates the online campaign strategy for the Green Party The Cambridge based, digital innovations consultancy HolyTornado! has aligned itself with the Cambridge Green Party to help its candidate, Tony Juniper to become the first Green MP in 2010. more..	08/12/09
	Remtec will be attending Genesis 2009 Ian Sandison will be representing Remtec at the forth coming Genesis conference THIS Thursday (10th December). Remtec will be exhibiting with BioPharmaMarket (BPM, an online marketplace for the global drug discovery and development industry. more..	08/12/09
	Shearline has high aspirations for new rapid prototyping facility As the volume of new business increases at Shearline, the precision manufacturing company has introduced a team dedicated to rapid development of prototypes. It has also recently purchased two sophisticated 5-axis machines, which can allow the creation of fully functional metal prototypes ready for client testing. more..	08/12/09
	€1.5 million grant from European Research Council helps improve life span of prosthetic implants Athina Markaki from the University of Cambridge Engineering Department's Mechanics, Materials and Design Division has been awarded a €1.5 million grant from the European Research Council (ERC) to set up a five-year research group under the ERC's 'Starting Independent Researcher Grant' programme. more..	08/12/09
	'Green IT and its impact on electronics' How green is your IT? If you're involved in IT services or infrastructure, come and join the Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network as it takes a look at 'Green IT' and its impact on electronics. This fascinating free networking event takes place at Robinson College, Cambridge, on the afternoon of Wednesday December 16th. more..	08/12/09
	Investment in our critical infrastructure is vital, say engineers If the Government is serious about making a success of the future UK economy it must take steps to protect investment in our critical infrastructure, says the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) ahead of Wednesday’s Pre Budget Report. more..	08/12/09
	Sagentia wins best LED lighting application at Elektra 09 European Electronics Industry Awards Sagentia was named winner of the LED Lighting Application category at the Elektra 09 European Electronics Industry Awards for its breakthrough work using recent advances in high definition LED technology to create a new surgical lighting platform. more..	08/12/09
	University spin-out Cambridge CMOS Sensors Limited secures funding Gas sensing technology start-up, Cambridge CMOS Sensors Limited (CCMOS), has secured funding from Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds. The company is a spin-out from the Electrical Division of Cambridge University's Department of Engineering. more..	08/12/09
	Papworth Trust appoints new Director of Finance and Central Services Tony Osborne joined leading disability charity Papworth Trust on 1 December 2009 as Director of Finance and Central Services. more..	08/12/09
	Genetic studies reveal new causes of severe obesity in childhood Scientists in Cambridge have discovered that loss of a key segment of DNA can lead to severe childhood obesity. This is the first study to show that this kind of genetic alteration can cause obesity. more..	08/12/09
	Christmas party panic? Don't worry - Conference Cambridge can help! If you’ve left the preparations for the office Christmas party or get-together to the last minute, don’t despair. Conference Cambridge has the perfect solution - hold your get-together in a College this year. It’s unique, special, central and (not that we like to boast) we do have some of the best chefs in Cambridge! more..	07/12/09
	Three in a row award win for NEC contract change management (CCM) service Industry wide recognition by readership of 'Construction Computing' magazine confirms CCM’s position as the leading collaborative solution for NEC Contract administration. The 'Construction Computing' Awards 2009 saw the MPS Contract Change Management(CCM) system win one of the top prizes again in the Project Planning software category. more..	07/12/09
	Darwin is music to guests' ears Granta Park entertained guests from business and academia at a reception to mark its sponsorship of a Darwin-themed Cambridge Music Festival concert 150 years to the day that the 'Origin of the Species' was published. more..	07/12/09
	'The Shape of Business, the Next 10 Years' - CBI report The CBI have recently issued a report 'The Shape of Business, the Next 10 Years'. It draws on widespread consultations and workshop discussions with senior public and private sector leaders. more..	07/12/09
	Patent infringement clearance survey provides benchmarks, highlights commercial solutions How much effort should a company invest in trying to avoid patents belonging to its competitors? Should the IP manager investigate competitor patents at an early stage in the product development project and risk wasted effort if the product design subsequently changes? more..	07/12/09
	How coaching can help your business The workshop "Coaching Skills for Business and Life" (CSBL), organised by MaGa Coaching, was held on the 2 December at the David Lloyd Leisure Centre and once more it exceeded the original expectations of both organisers and delegates. more..	07/12/09
	Tame your computer - a quick selection trick 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 shares her favourite selection trick (PowerPoint 2000-2007*)... more..	07/12/09
	New York City has the Cambridge blues One of the world’s most famous buildings has been lit in Cambridge blue to mark the University of Cambridge’s 800th Anniversary. more..	07/12/09
	Endless Forms wins 'Exhibition of the Year' award Endless Forms, which became the Fitzwilliam Museum’s most successful-ever exhibition, has won 'Apollo' Magazine’s Exhibition of the Year award. more..	07/12/09
	ArtVPS launches Shaderlight 1.0 The first full version of Shaderlight from ArtVPS signals a fundamental change in the way 3D artists generate and edit high quality images. more..	07/12/09
	Survey identifies sales challenge in East Anglia FCG Consultancy, based in Ely, surveyed companies to find out why they attended last month’s Destination Growth conference at IWM Duxford. more..	07/12/09
	Stressed? Let d'Arry's take the strain this Christmas If the thought of supermarket queues and hours in the kitchen are proving too stressful to contemplate, the chefs at d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street are all set to take the strain with their home-from-home Christmas Day lunch. more..	07/12/09
	Designer from Think Product Design mentors students at the Cambridge 'Apprentice' When Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club (CUTEC) hosted the first 'Cambridge Apprentice' - a one-day business challenge - Tim Evans, from Think Product, mentored two groups of students through a product design activity. more..	07/12/09
	Web site revamp for the Pitt Building and magnetic walls for new room The Pitt Building web site has recently been re-launched following a complete revamp. more..	04/12/09
	ARKeX appoints new Chairman ARKeX, a provider of geophysical imaging services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Steve Curl to succeed Gary Jones as Non-Executive Chairman of ARKeX Ltd from the beginning of December 2009. more..	04/12/09
	Give a greener gift this Christmas with CambridgePPF If you’re looking for a more meaningful gift for a friend, relative or colleague this Christmas, why not give something that promises year-round enjoyment of some of Cambridge’s most treasured green spaces and historic sites - but won’t compromise the planet? more..	04/12/09
	Brand Recruitment celebrates 4th birthday This week sees the fourth birthday of award-winning marketing recruitment agency Brand Recruitment. Established in December 2005, the agency has grown to become the leading marketing recruitment agency in the Eastern region, serving all points south of Leicestershire to Buckinghamshire and across to the Norfolk and Essex coast. more..	04/12/09
	Signify extends service to secure access to SaaS applications such as Salesforce and Google Apps With the growing demand for web-based SaaS applications, UK-based Signify has extended its two-factor authentication (2FA) hosted services to provide secure access to cloud-based applications such as Salesforce.com and Google Apps. more..	04/12/09
	Women entrepreneurs remain positive More than a third of women entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom are projecting positive revenue growth this year, according to figures from Deloitte. more..	04/12/09
	KISS Communications appoints Hannah Rimmer Integrated marketing agency, KISS Communications has appointed Hannah Rimmer to the position of Account Manager. more..	04/12/09
	Cambridge Financial Partners strengthens its team Cambridge Financial Partners LLP (CFP), a leading provider of financial management consultancy, is pleased to announce Jamie Murray as their newest associate. more..	04/12/09
	Datanomic ranked in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009 Compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic, today announced that it reached number 375 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2009, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in EMEA. more..	04/12/09
	En garde - DUEL base station IP to improve LTE uplink experience Cambridge Consultants has launched DUEL (Dual-domain Uplink Equaliser for LTE), a breakthrough technology that significantly improves LTE uplink performance when compared to MMSE, the “text-book” receiver design. DUEL, designed as an algorithmic and DSP extension to LTE base station receiver designs, requires no changes to handsets. more..	04/12/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 4th December 2009 Some reflections on 'climategate' and the forthcoming Copenhagen climate change conference. more..	04/12/09
	Fast delivery by netXtra key to launch of new Society of Biology website Following the unification of the Biosciences Federation and the Institute of Biology, local website development specialist, netXtra, has recently launched an attractive new website – societyofbiology.org - for the newly consolidated Society of Biology. more..	04/12/09
	New global academic standard launched in Malaysia A new global marketer programme is set to raise global standards in marketing practice. more..	04/12/09
	PraxisUnico is new name for UK leading research commercialisation bodies Praxis and Unico announce a new corporate name – PraxisUnico. This announcement follows the organisations’ recent merger to enable more effective support for the technology and knowledge transfer community. more..	04/12/09
	Cambridge at Copenhagen In the run-up to the United Nations climate change summit in Copenhagen, over 850 businesses convened by the University of Cambridge have urged world leaders to work towards a robust and equitable global deal on climate change. more..	04/12/09
	Meet R2D2, author Lucy Hawking, and the Teds in Space team at PhysicsFest Kids young and old are invited to the Cavendish Laboratory at the University of Cambridge this Sunday (6 December) for PhysicsFest 2009. more..	04/12/09
	Sidney Sussex chefs do it again For the third year running, Sidney Sussex College has emerged victorious in the annual Cambridge Culinary Competition. more..	03/12/09
	20% discount offered to all new clients awarding Remtec a new retained assignment Remtec are happy to offer a 20% discount off its standard fees to new customers awarding the company a new retained assignment which commences during the offer period. more..	03/12/09
	imphoto Pro for iPhone is available now imsense is pleased to announce that its imphoto Pro application is now on sale in the iPhone app store for just £3.49. Perfect your photos and share them! more..	03/12/09
	PEM Corporate Finance advises Bourn Hall on acquisition of ISIS Fertility Centre Mike Macnamee, Chief Executive of Bourn Hall Limited, is delighted to announce that the company has acquired Essex based ISIS Fertility Centre from its founding shareholders. more..	03/12/09
	Marketing temps - find out how they can help your business Marketing temps can offer your business support in many ways, from covering maternity leave and holiday to implementing specific campaigns or events to suit the needs of your business. more..	03/12/09
	OMG backs Cambridge Code Generation conference OMG, the international, not-for-profit computer industry consortium, have given their support to June's Code Generation 2009 conference. more..	02/12/09
	Cordic takes taxi data despatch system solution to the next level Cordic Ltd, the leading provider of software and system solutions for the taxi, private hire and courier industries has announced the release of the 2010 version of its cPAQ Taxi Booking and Despatch System. more..	02/12/09
	Plextek to develop light aircraft for Malaysian aviation industry Plextek, the Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy, today announced a technical agreement with Aremeca Sendirian Berhad and Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT), signalling commencement of the first phase of a USD 14 million programme to develop a Malaysian light aircraft. more..	02/12/09
	New meeting rooms, a civil licence and Christmas celebrations Corpus Christi style Corpus Christi College will be seeing a few changes to its surroundings over the next 12 months with works starting on a new, ground floor disabled flat in the heart of New Court. The Parker Library will also see the addition of some new reading rooms to view the manuscripts. more..	02/12/09
	Queens’ College special offer and seasonal recipe Shaun Cook, Head Chef at Queens’ College, had a seasonal pumpkin recipe featured in Cambridge 'Style' magazine last month. more..	02/12/09
	Westminster College offers Christmas dining in oak-panelled splendour Westminster College is inviting guests to celebrate Christmas in their Oak-Panelled Dining Hall, part of the beautiful Grade II listed building, situated in the heart of Cambridge on Madingley Road. more..	02/12/09
	TiGenix closes Orthomimetics acquisition TiGenix announces the successful closing of the acquisition of Orthomimetics Limited, a privately held medical technology company based in Cambridge, UK. TiGenix now announces that it has acquired all of the 3,286,438 shares in Orthomimetics at a value of EUR 16,262,338. more..	02/12/09
	Yellow fever areas are changing - news from The Travel Clinic Yellow fever areas are changing according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Yellow fever infects 206,000 people a year and kills an estimated 30,000, mainly in tropical parts of Africa and the Americas where it has never been wiped out. more..	02/12/09
	Marketing jobs decline over 2009 yet rally towards year end Marketing jobs have been fewer and far between over 2009, a recent report from The Nielsen Company suggests. However, Brand Recruitment have seen a surge in new PR and marketing jobs over recent weeks. more..	02/12/09
	Trinity Music Director to lead City of London Sinfonia Stephen Layton, Director of Music of Trinity College, Cambridge, has been appointed Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia. more..	02/12/09
	Light, music, action for the University’s 800th Anniversary The Senate House will open its doors to the public for an exclusive performance to celebrate Cambridge University’s 800th Anniversary this weekend (4th and 5th December). more..	02/12/09
	The online photo printer FotoInsight expands to Scandinavia A leading Anglo-German photo service is arriving in Denmark and Sweden. Ensuring a timely delivery of photo gifts for Christmas, Fotoinsight expands its reach across Europe. more..	01/12/09
	New meeting rooms with quintessential classic college style at Emmanuel College Emmanuel College has added two newly refurbished meeting rooms to its conference facilities. more..	01/12/09
	Forum looks at emerging venture capital market in Russia A two day seminar to explore future government policies to support the growth of venture capital across international borders takes place this week (Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December). more..	01/12/09
	David Howarth MP joins Lord Smith, Professor Brian Collins, Nicky Gavron, Nigel Brown for Cambridge energy efficiency event The Rt Hon David Howarth, MP for Cambridge, joins the line-up of senior thinkers and practitioners for the SHIFT and HEAT conferences and dinner in Cambridge this week (3-4 December) on low carbon (electric) vehicles and energy efficient buildings and how to integrate them. more..	01/12/09
	Thought leadership event - ‘Technology: miracle cure or firewater? Understanding the needs of UK healthcare’ A full-day event on December 10th looks to unite the healthcare and technology worlds and examines the real benefits that come from fitting the right product solutions to real life issues. Limited FREE places are now available for non Cambridge Wireless members working in the healthcare sector. more..	01/12/09
	Hewitsons sponsors 2009 Fitzwilliam Chamber Series Hewitsons are once again proud to be supporting the 2009 Cambridge Fitzwilliam Chamber Series which will showcase some of the country’s brightest talents. more..	01/12/09
	More en suite bedrooms at Magdalene College Work is underway at Cripps Court, Magdalene College to provide another 16 en suite bedrooms to the current facilities on offer. more..	01/12/09
	Simply Networking does dining and contemporary Christmas celebrations at the Møller Centre To mark the success of Simply Networking, which launched in May 2009, the Møller Centre have announced that 'Simply Networking & Dining' will be taking place on Monday 14th December. more..	01/12/09
	Get a grip … with Suma Squeezable interface technology for games, internet and other computing applications offers a uniquely intuitive, high resolution 3D control experience for an additional US$1 more..	01/12/09
	Expansion for green datacentre team Increasing demand for green technology is creating new opportunities for staff at Dataracks, suppliers of cabinets to the Datacentre industry. more..	01/12/09
	Academic leading light appointed to EEDA board An academic leading light from the region, Professor Colin Riordan, is to become a board member of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	01/12/09
	New social media research reveals the online habits of patients Recent reports from HolyTornado! partner company, Attentio, reveal interesting insights about how people are using the Internet and social media to learn about drugs and diseases. Discover how 143 million patients are now using the Internet and social media to help them with their medical problems. Read on to learn more.... more..	01/12/09
	Cambridge’s 800th Anniversary comes to New York Its medieval streets may seem a lifetime away from midtown Manhattan, but the University of Cambridge will light up New York City this week to celebrate its unique part in shaping America’s past, present and future. more..	01/12/09
	Couldn't make it to the meeting? Catch up online! If you missed the chance to attend last week's high profile Cambridge Network Open Meeting - a cross-party debate on Science Policy in the UK - you can now catch up, with videos of all three speakers, plus a lively Q&A session, now available online thanks to Stream Projects. more..	30/11/09
	Historic “Pole of Peace” deal gives vision for Earth’s future Fifty years after the signing of the Antarctic Treaty, organisers of a major international conference believe it could now provide lessons for managing climate change. more..	30/11/09
	Feeling festive? Try festive Fitz! more..	30/11/09
	Downing’s delight from the Dorchester & special new year offer for the New Howard Theatre more..	30/11/09
	It’s all happening at St John’s! more..	30/11/09
	Cellular 25 - major industry event marks 25 years of mobile communications in the UK A major event to mark the 25th anniversary of cellular communications networks in the UK will be held on 21st January 2010, in the Flight Gallery and Making the Modern World Gallery at the Science Museum in London. more..	30/11/09
	Papworth Trust and My Fantastic Life launch Youth Club for teenagers with disabilities Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust and My Fantastic Life, a voluntary organisation developed in partnership with local authorities, have formed a partnership to deliver Youth Clubs in Huntingdon and St Ives for young people. more..	30/11/09
	Julie Jones wins Enterprising Challenge Award at the Enterprising Women Awards 2009 Sponsoring the award for 'Enterprising Challenge' at this year's coveted Enterprising Women Awards 2009 held at the Menzies Cambridge Hotel & Golf Club, TCHC, a company that specialises in business and workforce development solutions, was delighted to present the award to Julie Jones, founder of Changes Forever and MNC Developments. more..	30/11/09
	Competitive Edge gains a competitive edge! Competitive Edge and Red Ledge Ltd, a leading Warehouse Management System provider and powerhouse behind the unique Genus tracking system, announce a joint initiative to promote this leading Edge technology. more..	30/11/09
	Beremans Ltd announces publication of “Commercial prospects for dengue vaccines” Beremans Ltd has published an independent assessment of the market for dengue vaccines, which are about to enter pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials. more..	30/11/09
	Tame your computer - find a needle in a haystack 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 focuses on refining searches (Outlook 2007*) ... more..	30/11/09
	Captain Scott’s last journal to appear as daily Twitter and blog Cambridge University’s Scott Polar Research Institute has begun blogging and Twittering the daily journal entries made by Captain Scott during his final expedition, ninety-nine years on from the date of the original entry. more..	30/11/09
	Eclectic Cambridge audience discusses climate challenges On 21st November the Humanitarian Centre hosted a seminar on community-based adaptation to climate change. An audience of Cambridge academics and practitioners came together to hear in-depth case studies and expert opinions, as well as engage in a stimulating debate on this prominent issue. more..	27/11/09
	How to decrease website load time to increase your SEO rankings for 2010 Earlier this month at PubCon in Las Vegas, Google's search quality aficianado, Matt Cutts, was interviewed and confirmed that along with their Caffeine rollout, site load speed will have an effect on how a site is ranked, rewarding the faster sites over those that are less fast or just downright slow. more..	27/11/09
	Ubisense wins Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA sector award Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems has been confirmed as the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA Semiconductor, Component and Electronics sector winner 2009. more..	27/11/09
	Silicon Valley comes to Cambridge – top business tips Mike Levy spent a day getting connected with the bosses of Twitter, LinkedIn and others... more..	27/11/09
	The show must scroll on Novel wireless handsets open up Theatreland for all, providing tailored real-time translations via subtitles to individual audience members, while they watch. more..	27/11/09
	Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz nominated as next Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz has been nominated as the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. more..	27/11/09
	Plextek ranked in Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA Five years' solid growth sees Cambridge based design consultancy Plextek make its mark as one of EMEA’s fastest growing technology companies. more..	26/11/09
	Quality insights – 5 Whys analysis 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 keeps asking “why?” until he gets to the root of the problem... more..	26/11/09
	The Mike Majerus Fund A Grant Scheme is to be launched by the Amateur Entomologists’ Society (AES) in memory of the late Professor Mike Majerus, Professor of Evolution at Cambridge University Department of Genetics, and AES President 2005-2009. more..	26/11/09
	Professor Phil Gray gives keynote address in Hong Kong Professor Phil Gray, founder of Quadro Design, gives a keynote speech at the International Symposium on Product Design and Innovation being held tomorrow (Friday 27 November) in Hong Kong’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. more..	26/11/09
	Mobile broadband still crawling at below 1Mb, despite 'up to' 7.2Mb claims The latest mobile broadband speed test data from Broadband Genie shows two thirds of users have been saddled with speeds below 1Mb this year – less than 15% of the 'up to' speeds claimed by, for example, Vodafone (7.2Mb). more..	26/11/09
	KISS Communications dedicates 'KISS on ICE' to the Sick Children's Trust Integrated brand agency, KISS Communications is hosting a Christmas ice skating party on Parker’s Piece in Cambridge on Thursday 3 December in support of Acorn House at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. more..	26/11/09
	Biology, training, and profit sharing make best traders Cambridge researchers have identified a group of traders consistently able to outperform the market, even during the credit crisis. more..	26/11/09
	Politicians debate 'The S-Word' This week's debate on science policy in the UK - featuring representatives from the mainstream political parties, including the Minister for Science and Innovation, Lord Drayson - has generated significant press coverage, including a detailed report by Roger Highfield, editor of the 'New Scientist'. more..	25/11/09
	A new Regius Professor for the University Cambridge has a new Regius Professor, after Her Majesty The Queen conferred the royal title on the University’s existing Professorship of Botany during a ceremony in the Senate-House last Thursday. more..	25/11/09
	Plant yourself in front of new Darwin website A website devoted to Darwin’s plant specimens collected on his round-the-world voyage on HMS Beagle has been launched from Cambridge University Herbarium in the Department of Plant Sciences. more..	25/11/09
	EACS wins ‘corporate reseller of the year’ at CRN Awards 2009 EACS, the award winning IT solutions and managed services provider, added another award to its list of achievements last week when it was announced winner in the Corporate Reseller of the Year category at the CRN Channel Awards 2009. more..	25/11/09
	£9.3 million for Harlow’s new university campus A funding package worth £9.3 million has been agreed for a new university campus in Harlow which will help raise skills levels and increase economic opportunities for local people and businesses. more..	25/11/09
	CamCreative - Free social media and monitoring talk The next CamCreative meeting this Thursday (November 26th) features a free talk on 'Social media and monitoring – what does it mean to you and your business?' more..	24/11/09
	Survey explains why delegates attended Destination Growth ’09 and explores their business priorities Over 37% of the delegates at this year's Destination Growth event claimed that they took away three or more ‘business nuggets’ to provide insight into helping them build the business. FCG Consultancy’s Jonathan Wainwright explores the insights learned. more..	24/11/09
	Cambridge businesses ensure charity quiz night is a Pure success… For the 7th year running, Pure Resourcing Solutions successfully hosted its hugely popular local charity quiz night last week at the Menzies Cambridge Hotel and Golf Club in aid of East Anglian Children’s Hospices (EACH), raising more than £1300. more..	24/11/09
	SMEs are the life blood of the UK economy TCHC's programme for small businesses keeps the blood pumping. more..	24/11/09
	Discover what makes you tick Knowing and understanding your own strengths and preferences helps you to improve your effectiveness. Here's how... more..	24/11/09
	Learn how to improve customer experience and increase your sales Cambridge Network's next Sales special interest group on Tuesday 8 December features Billy Boyle, Director of OwlstoneNanotech, who has implemented an improved web sales support system for his company, and Paul Kenny from Ocean Learning, who will talk about customer profiling. more..	24/11/09
	What next for the media? There are still a few places left for the Cambridge Business Lecture tomorrow (Wednesday) when Andrew Rashbass, chief executive of The Economist Group, will talk about 'Media trends'. more..	24/11/09
	Don't invest money marketing out-dated business models, warns KISS Communications Many businesses in the region are beginning to see a positive upturn but according to Simon Fryer, Managing Director at KISS Communications, it’s important that companies don’t simply invest money on marketing in an attempt to ride the recession without first ensuring their business model is still viable in the current economic climate. more..	24/11/09
	Travelling with children: advice from The Travel Clinic Children and young adults are more likely to become ill from a travel-related illness than adults. It is essential that it is explained to them how to avoid insect bites, sunburn and how to make water safe to drink. Travellers with children should be aware how to treat minor ailments and know when it is necessary to seek medical help. more..	24/11/09
	Fen Technology partners with PPE KTN to deliver product development tutorial day Fen Technology Ltd, an electronic design services company, today announced the successful delivery of a tutorial day at Fen that, in partnership with the PPE KTN Ltd and other local organisations, helped guide early stage product companies through the specification, design, manufacture and test of new product ideas. more..	23/11/09
	Why your company would benefit from video marketing New firm Wild Lion Media are offering high quality video services for affordable prices. There has never been a better time to use video as part of your marketing mix. So, what are the benefits? more..	23/11/09
	The Open University wins Queen's Anniversary Prize for Teacher Education Programme in Africa The Open University is one of 20 winners of the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education, announced today at St James's Palace. more..	23/11/09
	Another success for 'Make More Money While Working Less' workshop The Make More Money While Working Less (MMMWWL) workshop was held on the 11 November at the David Lloyd Leisure Centre and once more it exceeded the original expectations of both organisers and delegates. more..	23/11/09
	Food fit for a Queen at King’s The catering team at King’s College, Cambridge, successfully served a royal feast when HM The Queen visited the college last week. more..	23/11/09
	Tame your computer - throw some shapes 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 insert pictures or shapes in the middle of your slide (PowerPoint 2003-2007*)... more..	23/11/09
	Equine Therapy Centre opens to restore horse fitness after injury Olympic bronze medallist Sharon Hunt and her horse Tankers Town have helped with the official opening of a new Equine Therapy Centre in Cambridge. Sharon performed the official ribbon cutting while Tankers Town demonstrated the benefits of some of the new equipment. more..	23/11/09
	Winter warmer concert from the Anglia Chamber Orchestra Anglia Ruskin University’s Chamber Orchestra and Chorus will join forces on 10 December at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge under the batons of conductors Paul Rhys and Alan Rochford, with Maurice Hodges as piano soloist. more..	23/11/09
	Internationalisation drives product and process innovation The Turning Point seminars in Cambridge are getting local businesses thinking about innovation, internationalisation, communication and partnership. more..	23/11/09
	Do not open until 2109 Eight hundred letters to the people of 2109 have been sealed and stored in Cambridge’s University Library as part of its 800th anniversary celebrations. more..	23/11/09
	Liquavista’s revolutionary displays set to transform eReader market Liquavista has launched its first technology platform LiquavistaBright, aimed at the booming eReader space. Offering vastly improved usability, content compatibility and cost compared with the first generation of ereaders, LiquavistaBright offers a high performance monochrome reflective display with video capability. more..	23/11/09
	Stuart Evans to become Chair of Trustees of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity The Trustees of the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity are pleased to announce that Stuart Evans is to become Chair of the Trustees. He will take over from existing Chair Dave Murphy on 8 December 2009. more..	23/11/09
	Good things come to those who ‘don’t wait’ Anglia Ruskin University is offering new start dates to students who want to access Higher Education to get their careers moving faster. more..	23/11/09
	Public willing to make sacrifices to beat climate change Four out of five people believe climate change is a serious risk to our way of life and are willing to make personal sacrifices to combat it, according to a survey just released by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). more..	23/11/09
	Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) update event takes place at Girton A free event on December 8th aims to refresh managers and students of procurement and CIPS members with the practical knowledge that regulates the Purchasing function. It will help professionals who work in either the public or private sector. more..	23/11/09
	New Botanicals Stream announced for Genesis 2009 Conference Global Regulatory Services is co-hosting the new Botanicals Stream at the Genesis 2009 Conference, London (the leading Biotechnology Networking Conference). It will provide delegates with an overview of what’s happening in the botanicals sector and will cover EU regulations, research, quality control, Intellectual Property and case studies. more..	23/11/09
	2idesign unveil new website for speech technology company Cambridge based graphic design agency 2idesign has unveiled the new website for dynamic speech company Phonetic Arts. more..	22/11/09
	Plastic Logic presents its first product - QUE™ eReader An innovative eReader that’s easy on the eyes, the new QUE™ from Plastic Logic is built using unique plastic electronics technology. The result is a stunning form factor that is sleek, lightweight and incredibly easy-to-read. Its gesture-based interface is elegant and easy-to-use. more..	20/11/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 20th November 2009 Some thoughts on the likely outcome of the Copenhagen climate change conference and public opinion on the issue. more..	20/11/09
	Her Majesty the Queen visits University to mark 800th Anniversary The University of Cambridge welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT, Chancellor of the University, yesterday (Thursday) as part of the University’s 800th Anniversary Celebrations. more..	20/11/09
	Royal visit to IfM as Chancellor opens Alan Reece building The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, yesterday (Thursday) officially opened the Institute for Manufacturing’s new home, The Alan Reece Building. more..	20/11/09
	Lack of ongoing client screening leaves financial services organisations exposed to sanctions breach Compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic, today outlined how financial services organisations are exposing themselves to financial penalties if they fail to recognise the importance of ongoing and systematic client screening. more..	20/11/09
	Techworld recognises the importance of Zeus software Zeus Traffic Manager is crowned Infrastructure Product of the Year. more..	20/11/09
	Prospect Research challenges star Apprentices Cambridge marketing agency. Prospect Research, played host to an 'Apprentice'-style event on 13th November, organized by the Cambridge University Technology & Enterprise Club as part of a weekend of activities for its members. more..	20/11/09
	'Sir Arthur Marshall Visiting Professorship of Sustainable Urban Design' is created The University of Cambridge has announced plans to create a new post which will give students, researchers and the wider Cambridge community a chance to benefit from the expertise of a succession of leading design and planning specialists. more..	20/11/09
	Royal opening for Cosmology research building The Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, yesterday (Thursday) opened a new building housing the Kavli Institute for Cosmology. more..	20/11/09
	ImageXpert and TTP provide an ink development tool for the FUJIFILM Dimatix™ Q-Class printhead The JetXpert Plus (incorporating the TTP Meteor™ Drop Tuner) now supports Q-Class printheads including greyscale capability. more..	20/11/09
	Your country needs YOU (to be a school governor)! Johnson Matthey's staff at Royston were given an opportunity this week to meet a representative from SGOSS (The School Governors' One-Stop Shop) to discuss the vital voluntary work carried out by School Governors in the UK and to learn about the large number of vacancies that exist across the country. more..	19/11/09
	International video conference on Darwin and Wallace The rivalry between Charles Darwin and ‘the forgotten evolutionist’, AR Wallace, to be the first to publish evidence of evolutionary theory will be the topic of the latest trans-world video link discussion hosted by the University of Cambridge and the British Council later today (Thursday 19th November). more..	19/11/09
	The end of the road After an epic journey in a solar-powered car race from Darwin to Adelaide, Australia, the Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) team and their vehicle, Endeavour, have finished in 14th place. more..	19/11/09
	Murray Edwards College takes the worry out of your Christmas Party Let Murray Edwards College take the worry out of your Christmas party and make it a night to remember! more..	19/11/09
	Her Majesty The Queen tours Marshall of Cambridge Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Marshall of Cambridge this afternoon (Thursday 19 November). more..	19/11/09
	The e-Go finds its centre... e-Go aeroplanes has opened a new Development Centre at an airfield near Cambridge. more..	19/11/09
	Reducing ‘false positives’ in client data screening can reduce costs by up to 70% Firms must fine tune data matching rules to customise their data and risk profiles,, according to compliance screening and data management specialists, Datanomic. more..	19/11/09
	imsense receives International Imaging Industry Association Award imsense, the Cambridge computer vision company which develops eye-fidelityTM Dynamic Range Correction technology to deliver the perfect picture, has received industry recogni-tion for its technology by earning a Vision 2020 Imaging Innovation Award from the Interna-tional Imaging Industry Association (I3A). more..	19/11/09
	On your marks, get set, go…the Cambridge Fun Run is back! The Cambridge Fun Run takes place this Friday (20 November 2009), from 11:55am at Cambridge Science Park, in aid of BBC Children in Need. Registration closes at 5pm today (Thursday 19 November), so sign up now! more..	19/11/09
	'Zero running costs' confirm Linx 7300 success Linx Printing Technologies reports strong sales and positive feedback for the Linx 7300 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer, the company’s latest innovation in cost-effective, fuss-free coding. more..	19/11/09
	Wild Lion to pounce on Cambridge Wild Lion Media Ltd launches in Cambridge, specialising in high quality corporate video at an affordable price. more..	19/11/09
	Information Transfer wins national industry award for the third year for best e-learning project Information Transfer and Care Management Group have won the 2009 E-Learning Award for the “Best e-learning project securing widespread adoption”. The win means that Information Transfer has now won this award category in three of the four years since it was introduced. more..	19/11/09
	Spend a night in with the chef at d'Arry's d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street is inviting diners to enjoy a night in with its chef next Thursday (26 November). more..	18/11/09
	Zeus software now available on Amazon EC2 Zeus launches pay-as-you-go traffic management on Amazon Web Services. more..	18/11/09
	Do your bit for charity this Christmas Would you like to help a disability charity this Christmas, but just don’t have the time? Papworth Trust has the answer. The leading disability charity is working with companies to offer easy and hassle-free ways to help make a real difference to people’s lives. more..	18/11/09
	£17 million awards add to momentum of UK neurodegenerative disease research A Cambridge-led consortium is one of only three teams that have been awarded a share of a £17 million grant from the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council (MRC) that should improve the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases. more..	18/11/09
	Alumni event puts the focus on memory and its disorders Anglia Ruskin University is inviting its former psychology students back to their hallowed halls of learning for a lecture and social event. more..	18/11/09
	Government confirms most businesses in the East of England will see rate bills fall The majority of business rate bills in the East of England – over one hundred thousand – will fall next year as a result of revaluation, the Government has confirmed. more..	18/11/09
	Interactive team workout will improve effectiveness Elisabeth Goodman, principal consultant at RiverRhee Consulting, has teamed up with Pelican Coaching & Development to offer a new workshop for team leaders or department heads that want their team(s) to perform at their best for more of the time, whatever the team’s stage of development. more..	17/11/09
	Increasing redundancies are adding pressure to employees left behind, warns TCHC If survivor syndrome kicks in, businesses will continue to struggle. more..	17/11/09
	'Only connect' says brand strategy author on new one-day course for London entrepreneurs Simon Middleton, known as 'The Brand Strategy Guru', and author of 'Build A Brand In 30 Days' has announced a one-day intensive course, based on his new book, for London-based brand owners and entrepreneurs. The first course takes place on Monday January 25, 2010. more..	17/11/09
	Up to £5,000 training contribution could help make YOUR business more competitive Grants are available now, for organisations with fewer than 250 employees based in the EEDA area, to address a wide range of business needs. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright takes a look... more..	17/11/09
	Businesses to shape Chamber’s national lobbying agenda David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), will be the guest speaker at Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce's Christmas luncheon and networking event on 3 December. more..	17/11/09
	Beanstalk Management leads breakfast roundtable discussion with Guidepoint Global Beanstalk Management, the innovative strategy consultancy and corporate advisory house, led a breakfast roundtable discussion with investment banks and hedge funds in London, hosted by Guidepoint Global. more..	17/11/09
	Horizon Discovery named as UK’s #1 technology start-up and most innovative UK company by iawards Horizon Discovery, the personalised medicine company located at IQ Cambridge, today announced that it has been named as the #1 Technology Start-Up in the UK as well as winning the overall iaward of the year award from the 13 category winners. more..	17/11/09
	Ubisense wins 'Best British Inside' iAward Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems has won the 'Best British Inside' category at the iawards. Launched by the British Government, the iawards recognised some of the most innovative British businesses. more..	17/11/09
	New exhibitions open at Wysing Arts Centre and Kettle's Yard 'Expanded', the third exhibition in the Wysing Arts Contemporary series, launches this Saturday 21 November (4 - 6.30pm) with special guest speaker Paul Hobson, Director of the Contemporary Art Society (4.45pm). more..	17/11/09
	imsense launches imphoto for PC - reveal the detail in your pictures automatically imsense, the Cambridge company which develops eye-fidelityTM Dynamic Range Correction technology to deliver the perfect picture, has today announced the general availability of its imphoto for pc software. Cambridge Network members can receive a 10% discount on the pro version of the software by entering Cambridge Network at the checkout. more..	17/11/09
	Crucial evidence on transport carbon footprint published Crucial evidence published yestrday (Monday) on transport’s carbon footprint in the East of England will inform future policy development on how the region can start to tackle climate change now. more..	17/11/09
	Henry Kissinger reflects on Germany’s past, present and future One of the twentieth century’s most influential and controversial political figures visited Pembroke College, Cambridge last week, courtesy of the annual Xchanging German Xcellence Lecture series. more..	17/11/09
	Tame your computer - keyboard capers 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 select text using your keyboard (Word 2000-2007*)... more..	16/11/09
	Seven proven ways to build more profitable customer relationships Building good customer relationships will reap you long term profits, even when trading is tough. But it takes thought and commitment. In this article David Frew of blueSpark Marketing gives you seven proven ways to build customer relationships and loyalty. more..	16/11/09
	Professor Shirley Williams to give the 2009 Alcuin Lecture The Rt. Hon. Professor Shirley Williams will give the 2009 Alcuin lecture at Cambridge University tomorrow (Tuesday 17 November). The talk, which is free to attend and open to all, will be on the future of the European Union after the Lisbon Treaty. more..	16/11/09
	Embedding ROI in an NHS Trust Sara Pearson, who completed the abdi ROI Foundation course in February and the ROI Evaluator course in June, is now embedding the ROI methodology in learning and development planning and evaluation at Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Trust, where she is Head of Workforce Development. more..	16/11/09
	Signify’s Crilly secures second place in Easytrack Production BMW Cup Liam Crilly, CTO of Cambridge-based Signify, has finished in an impressive second place in this year’s Easytrack Production BMW Cup. more..	16/11/09
	Young leaders to debate a career in politics A panel of five young politicians from around the world will take part in a global teleconference on how young people can break into politics, organised by the Gates Scholars' Alumni Association. more..	16/11/09
	Nobel Laureates call on world leaders for robust climate change deal More than 50 Nobel Laureates are calling on world leaders for a global deal on climate change that matches the scale and urgency of the human, ecological and economic crises facing the world today. more..	16/11/09
	Quentin Blake mural installed along King’s Parade Four of Cambridge’s most famous figures have been writ large by the illustrator Quentin Blake in an epic work of art marking the University’s 800th anniversary. more..	16/11/09
	Intelligent InSites receives award for best technology development Intelligent InSites Inc., the leading provider of real-time enterprise visibility and automation solutions for the healthcare industry, announced that it has been recognized by the IDTechEx analyst group for the Best Technology Development for Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) and Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN). more..	16/11/09
	MPS sponsor Annual Builder & Engineer awards in Manchester MPS sponsored the Building for Health and Consulting Engineer of the Year Awards at the annual Builder & Engineer awards dinner at the Palace Hotel in Manchester. more..	13/11/09
	Ubisense shortlisted for the iawards 'Best British Inside' category Ubisense, the world leader in Precise Real-Time Location Systems, announces that it has joined the iawards shortlist. Launched by the British Government, the iawards are in their inaugural year and aim to recognise some of the most innovative British businesses. more..	13/11/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 13th November 2009 Some thoughts on the reality of species loss and the roles of modelling and observation in science. more..	13/11/09
	GP support helps accelerate new drug development - but more patient awareness is needed How did you sleep last night? More involvement of patients such as insomniacs in the early stages of drug development would help accelerate the process of creating better types of treatment. However, many people are still unaware of how they can help. more..	13/11/09
	Trade Skills Academy given the thumbs up by local MP Skills for Jobs teams up with Trade Skills Academy to find sustainable employment for Essex job seekers. more..	13/11/09
	Signify shortlisted for 2009 CRN Channel Award Signify is proud to have been selected as a finalist for the Specialist Vendor of the Year category in the CRN Channel Awards 2009. more..	13/11/09
	Rabies outbreak in Bali and China: news from the Travel Clinic Since July 2008 there have been 17 known deaths in humans from rabies disease in Bali. Initially the disease was only being reported from one district but over the last few months it has spread and cases of the disease are now being reported from the densely populated areas of south east and eastern Bali. more..	13/11/09
	Prism achieves another high profile sale Experts in buying and selling businesses, Prism Corporate Broking, based near Cambridge, has announced their latest high profile business sale - selling one of the UK’s leading online battery retailers to one of the largest trade distributors of branded batteries. more..	13/11/09
	Acquisition creates largest online network of university technologies Wellspring Worldwide, LLC and the Flintbox Innovation Network announced that Wellspring will acquire Flintbox, the leading online global intellectual property exchange. Flintbox is being acquired from UBC Research Enterprise (UBCRE), a wholly owned, for-profit subsidiary of the University of British Columbia, Canada. more..	13/11/09
	Celebrating the achievements of successful businesswomen in Cambridgeshire There are around 680,000 majority women-owned businesses in the UK generating £45 billion for the UK economy. Women’s Enterprise Day next week (18th November), part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, is all about celebrating successful female entrepreneurs, and inspiring more women to be the business leaders of tomorrow. more..	13/11/09
	Equine Therapy Centre will help restore horse fitness after injury Anglia Ruskin University and the College of West Anglia are together opening an Equine Therapy Centre on 18 November in Cambridge as part of the recent introduction of a new Equine Studies Degree being delivered jointly by the two higher education institutions. more..	13/11/09
	signagelive powers amazing new Christie MicroTiles display technology signagelive technology from Remote Media in Cambridge was selected to power the new Christie MicroTiles display technology at the launch event at Touch Nightclub, New York. more..	13/11/09
	Students graduate alongside David Gilmour and other top honoraries in Cambridge Over 1200 undergraduate and postgraduate students from Cambridge have donned ceremonial graduation gowns in order to participate in the various ceremonies to mark the completion of their degrees. Musician David Gilmour; Beth Chatto, Alison Balsom, and Alberto Manguel were among others who received honorary awards. more..	13/11/09
	Cambridge architect wins prestigious awards A University of Cambridge lecturer is among a team of designers, architects and engineers that have won three awards for their contributions to a new eco-friendly visitor centre in South Africa. more..	13/11/09
	DBA kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week As part of Global Entrepreneurship week, David Blair, award winning interim FD and CEO of the DBA Group will be presenting at the first International Convention on Enterprise Promotion. The International Enterprise Promotion Convention (IEPC) will be held in Harrogate International Centre in Yorkshire on 15 – 17th November. more..	13/11/09
	Quality insights – how does ‘8D’ problem-solving work? 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 asks: how many ‘Ds’ do you need? more..	12/11/09
	Arts & Business East Awards put spotlight on creativity, innovation and talent Nominations are now open for the Arts & Business East Awards, which celebrate and showcase the best examples of cultural partnerships and sponsorships across the East of England. more..	12/11/09
	RSA certifies Signify as MssP Partner UK-based Signify has announced an extension of its RSA SecurWorld channel partnership with RSA®, The Security Division of EMC (NYSE: EMC) to provide a proven and cost-effective managed security service based upon the RSA SecurID® two-factor authentication system. more..	12/11/09
	Computer connectivity innovator Adder Technology continues legacy Adder Technology, a pioneer in computer switching and extension technology and one of the companies that helped Cambridge earn its reputation as a high-tech centre of excellence, is celebrating 25 years of business success. more..	12/11/09
	CV Surgery at aspire recruitment solutions Your CV is a very important document; with it rests your individuality, that next step up the career ladder, a better position, more money and new challenges. more..	12/11/09
	Data quality management is critical to customer retention and single customer view Data quality management is critical to customer retention, yet it has been largely overlooked, according to compliance and data management specialists, Datanomic and South African data quality services provider, InfoBlueprint. more..	12/11/09
	Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Growth Fund - a guide to eligibility The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Growth Fund is a limited funding opportunity designed to provide one-off financial support for businesses and social enterprises looking to safeguard or create new jobs as part of their business growth plans. more..	12/11/09
	InCognito™ - a revolution in whitespace technology Cambridge Consultants’ novel ‘spectral sensing’ radio technology platform enables responsible use of the new ‘whitespace’ frequencies, driving growth in this exciting market. more..	12/11/09
	Cambridge Research Biochemicals signs distribution deal for new dyes Research support company Cambridge Research Biochemicals Limited (CRB) has signed a distribution agreement with Italian company Cyanagen to market Cyanagen’s groundbreaking range of fluorescent labelling dyes exclusively in the UK and Ireland and non-exclusively internationally. more..	12/11/09
	Conference looks at commercialising bioscience from the sea There are places still available for 'Biotechnology from Antarctica', an international conference on commercialising bioscience from the sea, which takes place in Cambridge on November 19th. more..	12/11/09
	Smith Design working with Cambridge ESOL Cambridge ESOL offers the world's leading range of certificates for learners and teachers of English - taken by over 3 million people in 130 countries. more..	11/11/09
	Accurate data is biggest implementation challenge in meeting FSA’s new liquidity risk regulation Fit for purpose data is the biggest implementation challenge for financial institutions scrambling to comply with the Financial Services Authority’s (FSA’s) new liquidity risk regulation, according to Data Management and Compliance Screening specialists, Datanomic Ltd. more..	11/11/09
	PA Consulting gives insight to best practice for segmentation models David Stansell, Managing Consultant in Communications at PA Consulting Group, will talk on 'Defining best practice for developing meaningful and actionable segmentation models' at IIR's Customer Segmentation & Intelligence conference on Day One, Tuesday 24 November 2009 (11.10 hrs). more..	11/11/09
	Multi-million pound grant boosts ink-jet research It may sound like science fiction, but industry could soon be producing complex electronics and hi-tech gadgetry simply by pressing the print button. A consortium, led by the University of Cambridge, has been awarded a multi-million pound grant to investigate how ink-jet print technology could revolutionise manufacturing processes. more..	11/11/09
	Cambridge team wins Grand Prize for iGEM 2009 A team of Cambridge students have been awarded the Grand Prize for their entry into the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition 2009. more..	11/11/09
	Anglia Ruskin’s Environmental Management System achieves certification to ISO 14001 In January 2008, Anglia Ruskin University embarked on a project to create a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) that could be independently certified to the International standard of ISO 14001. In July 2009 IMS International LLP completed the final stages of the audit and confirmed that Anglia Ruskin met the requirements of the standard. more..	11/11/09
	Engineering community welcomes energy National Policy Statement The professional engineering community has joined forces to welcome the announcement of a consultation into the proposed energy National Policy Statement (NPS). more..	10/11/09
	New website links enterprise activities across Cambridge A new website designed to improve the flow of information to staff and students on the wide range of enterprise activities at the University of Cambridge has been launched. more..	10/11/09
	Horizon Discovery named as one of the top 3 Technology Start-Ups in the UK Horizon Discovery, the personalised medicine company located at IQ Cambridge, today announced that it has been named as one of the top Technology Start-Ups in the UK. On the evening of November 16th they will do battle for the top-spot at the prestigious iawards ceremony and gala dinner to be held at the National Science Museum in London. more..	10/11/09
	Using surveys and other approaches for determining customer value in Medical Information Understanding what your customers value is a key criterion that Medical Information (MI) teams in the Pharmaceutical Industry understand well, as evidenced by the DIA’s 3rd Annual Clinical Forum in Nice. more..	10/11/09
	US manufacturer benefits from market research and evaluation in Europe Rapier Management Consultants work with partner in Spain to help USA company. more..	10/11/09
	PA Consulting accelerates time-to-market for Sepura digital TETRA radio PA Consulting Group has helped Sepura, a UK manufacturer of digital radios which operate on the TETRA network deployed for public safety communications, to develop a new hand-portable product in time for a critical market opportunity. more..	10/11/09
	Is social media marketing a waste of time or a powerful ally? Unlike traditional sales and marketing, web 2.0 or social media isn’t a simple cause and effect process. It can’t simply be defined as PR, sales, marketing or customer service as it can be a combination of each. So just where should SMEs start with this exciting new medium? FCG Consultancy’s Jonathan Wainwright takes a look. more..	10/11/09
	Potential students advised to make the most of university open days Anglia Ruskin University is hoping to attract people from the East of England to its Chelmsford and Cambridge campuses later this month for a day of discussions and activities, which will help to reveal the many higher education opportunities available to them. more..	10/11/09
	Art and religion in the modern West – some perspectives Well-known historian, critic and award-winning broadcaster, Professor Sir Christopher Frayling will speak at this year’s Clare Hall Tanner Lecture Series at the University of Cambridge this week (11th and 12th November). more..	10/11/09
	Essex up against London for Big Lottery Funding A project for disabled people, called "Cultivating Quality", run by the leading disability charity Papworth Trust, is competing for funding against a project based at Charlton Athletic Football Club. The public votes for funding are bound to stir up old rivalries. more..	09/11/09
	Why conventional knowledge management, process improvement and project management won’t work with ‘clever’ teams. Or will they? This article was inspired by Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones' book 'Clever', and Professor Jones' recent Business Lecture for Cambridge Network. Although the book focuses on how to lead clever people, there are passing references to various business disciplines, which this article develops further. more..	09/11/09
	Local companies win share of £400k to test their bright ideas Twenty-nine companies from across the East of England have won a share of £400,000 to help test the commercial potential of their new business ideas. more..	09/11/09
	TTP cuts time to market for OEMs using FUJIFILM Dimatix™ The TTP Meteor™ Print Controller now supports Q-Class printheads including greyscale capability. more..	09/11/09
	Award-winning clinical physiology student graduates Matt Rutter, a BSc (Hons) Clinical Physiology student from the Faculty of Health & Social Care at Anglia Ruskin University who works at Addenbrooke’s hospital, graduates this week, a decade after receiving life saving treatment for leukaemia . Matt battled back from leukemia and now works in the same unit where he was once a patient. more..	09/11/09
	Cambridge electrical engineers receive IET awards Congratulations go to Professor William Milne, Mr Sabesan Sithamparanathan and Mr Ruilin Pei, all members of staff in Cambridge University's Electrical Engineering Division, who have received Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) awards. more..	09/11/09
	Cambridge academics showcase expertise at World Economic Forum - India Two of Judge Business School’s leading minds will take part in the World Economic Forum Summit to be held in Delhi this week (8 to 10 November). more..	09/11/09
	Sassoon campaign moves a huge step forward after NHMF grant Cambridge University Library has taken a huge step towards acquiring the archive of Siegfried Sassoon’s personal papers – after the announcement of a £550,000 grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund. The University Library’s £1.25 million campaign, launched at Sotheby’s in June, is now tantalisingly close to success. more..	09/11/09
	88% of consumers in Cambridgeshire prefer to use a business if it employs apprentices With 190 different types of Apprenticeships, covering 80 industry sectors, can your company afford not to? more..	06/11/09
	Marketing jobs rise in a buoyant jobs market A recent report indicates that the jobs market is the strongest it has been for two years. more..	06/11/09
	The X Factor – Information Transfer’s talent for explaining the complex recognized through new client wins United Biscuits and Magnox South may not have a lot in common, but both have an ongoing need to ensure that employees understand their technical processes. more..	06/11/09
	Ubisense and Atlas Copco Industrial Technique enter development partnership Cambridge, UK / Stockholm, Sweden Nov 6th 2009... Ubisense, the world Leader in precise Real-time Location Systems, and Atlas Copco Industrial Technique, the world-leading provider of industrial productivity solutions, are collaborating in the research and development of real-time locations systems for industrial tooling. more..	06/11/09
	Business breakfast - no moaners allowed! Sir Alan Sugar agrees Sir Alan Sugar has blasted small businesses, claiming that they should stop "moaning" about the availability of finance. more..	06/11/09
	Local whizz kid starts new craze with voice activated footie game Speech Soccer Speech Soccer is the first voice only activated online football game and the fans are going wild for it at speechsoccer.com. It's the brainchild of automatic speech recognition specialist and football fan Nick Wilkinson PhD of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire whose love of the game inspired him to create Speech Soccer. more..	06/11/09
	Co-founder of leading Indian jobs site talks at Enterprise Tuesday Enterprise Tuesday guest speaker, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, who co-founded InfoEdge - which runs India’s leading job site, Naukri.com - spoke about the key challenges of growing a business rapidly. more..	06/11/09
	CPP appoints Deyton Bell to spearhead new market entry Deyton Bell, the business development experts based in Cambridge, is delighted to announce its appointment by CPP Group Plc (CPP) to help it develop new market opportunities for its innovative portfolio of Life Assistance products. more..	06/11/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 6th November 2009 Deconstructing Gordon Brown's speech to the Major Economies Forum on climate change more..	06/11/09
	Tell us how you are using your science/maths degree Careers expert CRAC has been commissioned by the Government (DBIS) to study the career choices of STEM graduates (science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects). CRAC wants to interview STEM graduates who graduated between one and five years ago, across a variety of occupations and sectors, about their actual career choices. more..	05/11/09
	Oxford comes to Cambridge The traditionally-held view of Oxford and Cambridge being arch rivals did not hold true when conference organisers from the two cities met recently to share ideas. more..	05/11/09
	Sugar, spice and all things nice at East of England business event The East of England’s biggest business event, Destination Growth, has been hailed ‘an outstanding success’ as over 800 ambitious local business leaders packed into the AirSpace hangar at Duxford this week (Tuesday). more..	05/11/09
	Silicon Valley's movers and shakers return to Cambridge What is the ‘science’ behind today’s fast-growth companies? What is happening that is new and innovative, and who are the people behind it? What are venture capitalists looking for in environmental and consumer internet start-ups, and why? Going after the incumbents; is taking on the ‘big guys’ good strategy or fool’s errand? more..	05/11/09
	Beleaguered solar team “limp” to success Cambridge University’s embattled solar car team have earned a mid-table ranking in the final results of the “Global Green Challenge” despite battery failures that left them limping across the Australian outback. more..	05/11/09
	Should a Christmas present be practical, useful or personal? The search for the perfect gift idea continues When well being and friendship become more important than material goods, then the way presents are selected changes, too. Ann Green has put together a list of Christmas gifts available online. The gift ideas range from the decorative, the practical to family friendly games. They can all be personalised with your own images. more..	04/11/09
	University’s growing relationship with Sikh community celebrated Marking the growing partnerships between the University of Cambridge and Sikhs, Professor Martin Daunton (pictured), Master of Trinity Hall, and Professor of History, was invited to speak to the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Hounslow, West London. more..	04/11/09
	Romsey Mill invites businesses to partner with charity for next year’s 30th birthday celebrations Romsey Mill, an award-winning charity dedicated to creating opportunities with young people and families in Cambridgeshire, is inviting local companies to partner with them, and perhaps make them their Charity of the Year, to tie in with the Mill’s 30th birthday celebrations in 2010. more..	04/11/09
	Datanomic Management leads buyout of 3i’s stake in Datanomic Datanomic Management and other previous investors, supported by investor DN Capital, have acquired 3i’s shares and loans in Datanomic Ltd, the UK’s leading compliance screening and data management software solutions provider. more..	04/11/09
	Boult Wade Tennant announces partnership appointment Boult Wade Tennant is pleased to announce that attorney Paul Hicks has accepted an invitation to join the partnership with effect from 1 November 2009. more..	04/11/09
	SME IT security risks highlighted Recent press reports have highlighted security vulnerabilities with Wi-fi hot-spots but these are likely to be the tip of the iceberg when considering security failings within a large number of small and medium size enterprises. more..	04/11/09
	Forest clearances sealed ancient civilisation’s downfall An ancient South American civilisation which disappeared around 1,500 years ago helped to cause its own demise by damaging the fragile ecosystem that held it in place, a study has found. more..	04/11/09
	Eximia launch MeerKat at ID World and complete installation of Ubisense system for AIitalia Eximia, the Italian RFID solution specialists, will launch and will be demonstrating its MeerKat solution based on the world-leading Ubisense RTLS at the international exhibition and conference ID World in Milan this week (3-5 November). more..	03/11/09
	COP15 explained: what Copenhagen means for you From the evidence to the impacts, climate change is high on today’s agenda. A panel of experts will question what we want from the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference in a free event in Cambridge this evening (Tuesday 3 November). more..	03/11/09
	Future of Cambridge ITrans® large format display technology secured through Shearline investment The future of the ITrans videowall system which originated from Cambridge University has been secured following the purchase by Shearline Precision Engineering of all the underlying patents and IP. more..	03/11/09
	Successful sale of businesses Rapier Management Consultants complete the trade sales of two businesses to complete the business recovery of a distressed group in Northants. more..	03/11/09
	Financial institutions urged to use FSCS mandate for ‘Single Customer View’ to gain strategic advantage Latest FSA regulations around fast payout rules for the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) may look like yet more resource-intensive legislation to many banks, building societies and credit unions, but it is an opportunity to gain strategic competitive advantage, according to Datanomic. more..	03/11/09
	Record turnover for Athene Communications Peterborough-based strategic communications consultancy, Athene Communications, has bucked the economic downturn with another year of substantial growth and new clients. more..	03/11/09
	Where are they now? Former students return Together with the current students on the Cambridge University MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development, 24 alumni of the programme gathered from 10 countries in the Department of Engineering recently to share their experiences since graduation. more..	03/11/09
	Cambridge archaeologist shortlisted for Marsh Award 2009 Director of Access Cambridge Archaeology, Carenza Lewis has been shortlisted for the Marsh Archaeology Award 2009. The award recognises and promotes high quality and engaging educational work carried out in the UK with people under the age of 18. more..	03/11/09
	Public consultation on North West Cambridge The University of Cambridge is to hold a further round of public consultation to help refine its Master Plan for its North West Cambridge site. more..	03/11/09
	Half price tickets to ‘The Fahrenheit Twins’ for Cambridge Network members If fireworks don't spark your imagination, why not try a night of innovative theatre instead! The Junction is pleased to offer half price tickets to 'The Fahrenheit Twins' this Thursday (5th November) for Cambridge Network members, making it possible for you to experience this innovative theatre piece for only £6 per ticket. more..	03/11/09
	Copytrax launch networked CD and DVD publishing system Copytrax have announced the launch of their Copytrax NS2100 CD, DVD and Blu Ray network publishing system. more..	02/11/09