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	'Space: the next business opportunity?' The entry deadline for the Galileo Masters Competition 2009 is the end of this month. Find out more about what it could mean for Cambridge companies at a joint Cambridge Network/Cambridge Wireless Open Meeting at Robinson College next Wednesday (July 8th), and learn from inspiring guest speakers from the Satcoms arena. more..	03/07/09
	Cambridge conference centre tops UK ratings The Møller Centre, has achieved the ‘Overall Highest Score’ across all business sectors in the Institute of Hospitality’s ‘Hospitality Assured Business Excellence Awards’. more..	03/07/09
	Orthomimetics expands Board of Directors Orthomimetics, the Cambridge-based developer of products for regenerative medicine, has appointed Patrick West, former Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Stryker Biotech, to its Board of Directors. more..	03/07/09
	800th Anniversary Light Show visits China The light show which wowed thousands over four days in January at the start of the University of Cambridge’s 800th Anniversary celebrations, was one of the highlights of the opening ceremony of the 2nd China International Youth Arts Festival in Beijing. more..	03/07/09
	Brain stem cell discovery could lead to new therapies Scientists have discovered a new mechanism in brain stem cells that controls how and when they develop into cells which repair damage in neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). more..	03/07/09
	Cambridge professor wins IOP award for outstanding contributions to physics Professor Sir Richard Friend, Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge, has been awarded the prestigious Institute of Physics (IOP)’ Business and Innovation Medal for outstanding contributions to physics in an industrial or commercial context. more..	03/07/09
	Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award 2009 Judith Sykes has received the Dow Award for Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge, a prize run by the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. more..	03/07/09
	CUER's new solar racing car launches at Goodwood Festival of Speed this Sunday The Cambridge University Eco Racing team's (CUER) new solar racing car - Britain's brightest hope for the Global Green Challenge - will be launched at Goodwood Festival of Speed this Sunday (5th July). more..	03/07/09
	Muck In4Life, urges Great Fen volunteer The East of England is being challenged to adopt a healthier lifestyle and, at the same time, do something positive for the environment by joining a new campaign just launched in Cambridgeshire. more..	03/07/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 3rd July 2009 How can we feed the world? more..	03/07/09
	Marketing quiz by mobile - last few days to book for digital conference Delegates at the Third Cambridge Digital Marketing Conference on July 9th will be able to show off their knowledge of digital marketing in a competition with a twist - it's all done by mobile phone! It's just for fun (and a small prize). more..	03/07/09
	Birketts’ Associate transfers to Cambridge Employment team Birketts LLP is delighted to announce the transfer of Lottie Seaborn, Associate in the Employment team, to its Station Road offices in Cambridge. more..	02/07/09
	Downloading one TV show abroad could cost more than your whole holiday According to the Cambridge-based independent consumer website Broadband Genie, downloading one television show via mobile broadband while abroad on holiday could cost more than the rest of the trip combined. more..	02/07/09
	New recruit is a quality addition to the team LCG Bioscience has appointed Karen Bateman Head of Quality Assurance. more..	02/07/09
	Cambridge firm helping the meetings industry promote itself Cambridge based B2B media specialists 'Events and Publishing Ltd.' working with leading national trade association. more..	01/07/09
	What happens at lunchtime? Eating, snoozing, surfing, shopping, working through...? How refreshed and motivated are your employees when they start work after lunch? more..	01/07/09
	Quadro Design director gives keynote address Morag Hutcheon FRSA gave the keynote address at this week's British Female Inventors & Innovators Awards Reception in Cardiff. more..	01/07/09
	Let the raft battle commence! Previous winners Shearline are going for gold at Ely Raft Race. more..	01/07/09
	Touchdown! Deyton Bell announce US Government link and new international service Deyton Bell, the business development experts, are delighted to announce two important new international intitiatives. more..	01/07/09
	Peek Creative appoints legal marketing expert Peek Creative, the region's newest and fastest growing brand and marketing agency, is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain Lock as their Legal Marketing Consultant. more..	01/07/09
	New research shows a global trend in nature-based tourism A new study has found that many nations throughout the world, including the United Kingdom, are seeing an annual increase in visitors to their conservation areas. more..	01/07/09
	Links into Languages A new regional centre offering professional support to the languages community in schools and FE Colleges in East Anglia has been launched this week. more..	01/07/09
	Making Matters: personally, culturally and economically AccessArt invites businesses and organisations to show their support for Making Matters, which aims to promote and raise the status of "making" as a series of processes and outcomes in schools. more..	30/06/09
	Where do you find support to resolve YOUR business challenges? Leading an organisation can sometimes feel an isolated place when you are facing difficult business challenges. Here's a way of keeping on top of them. more..	30/06/09
	Cambridge students embark on passage to India The emerging industrial power of India is to become the focus for students at the Cambridge University Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). more..	30/06/09
	Papworth Trust is set for summer music and drama schools Papworth Trust is looking ahead to summer with its music and drama schools. Now in their eighth year, the schools provide a fun-filled week of singing, music and drama for adults with a disability. more..	30/06/09
	Looking for broadband? It's best to research and compare independently online While there is much talk about the fixed-line broadband market being saturated, Cambridge-based comparison website Broadband Genie has found that almost 30% of their site visitors are first- time broadband buyers. more..	30/06/09
	Anglia Ruskin creative writers secure four nominations for book prize Four students of Anglia Ruskin University’s Creative Writing Master of Arts (MA) degree have been shortlisted among a group of ten students - from universities across the UK - for a national book writing prize with a publishing deal as first prize. more..	29/06/09
	TTP win Home Office and Design Council funding TTP has been picked from 50 other companies for Home Office and Design Council funding. Part of ‘Design Out Crime’, an initiative from the Home Office’s Design & Technology Alliance Against Crime and the Design Council, TTP takes a £100,000 share of the £400,000 funding. more..	29/06/09
	East of England businesses find out more about the benefits of graduate internships East of England businesses last Friday found out more about supporting the new internship programme for the graduates of 2009. more..	29/06/09
	Ashcroft Enterprise Society is formed to provide city-wide activities A new society for students of enterprise and associated courses has been launched by the Ashcroft International Business School at a reception in the Ruskin Gallery. more..	29/06/09
	Susan Gritton, Ruth Padel and Iain Burnside to present Darwin in music and poetry Cambridge music lovers are set for a magical evening on 10 July when a trio of world-class performers take to the stage to present music and poetry that celebrates the creative spirit liberated in the wake of Charles Darwin’s ideas. more..	26/06/09
	Sassoon campaign launched by University Library A campaign to acquire and preserve for the nation the archive of Siegfried Sassoon’s personal papers – including a draft copy of 'A Soldier’s Declaration' – has been launched by Cambridge University Library at Sotheby’s. more..	26/06/09
	La Playa celebrates 10 years in style Cambridge-based insurance specialist La Playa celebrated 10 years in business last week, with a vibrant Spanish-themed party at the atmospheric Cambridge University Union Society. more..	26/06/09
	Where self coaching fails This article discusses how self coaching fails because of lack of accountability toward a second person as well as lack of clarity when taking important decisions. See how coaching can help in this whole process. more..	26/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 26th June 2009 - Transport technology: electric cars and alternatives - Green jobs - Latest Greenpeace stunt more..	26/06/09
	Last chance to book for Cambridge Wireless Digital Broadcasting and Multimedia SIG: 9th July 2009 Cambridge Wireless presents the Inaugural Launch of the Digital Broadcasting and Multimedia SIG. Championed by Tristan Barkley of TTP Group, Graham Norgett of Cellmetric, Keith Cheshire of Motorola and Tim Cook of Arqiva. more..	26/06/09
	Quality insights – taking the HASSle out of reliability Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the reliability-enhancing production test technique known as HASS... more..	25/06/09
	3,000 years of experience to help East of England businesses thrive With 3,000 years of business experience inside the service driving it forward, there has never been a better time for the region’s SMEs and entrepreneurs to tap into the skills and expertise at Business Link. more..	25/06/09
	Jack Black is coming to Cambridge You are not mistaken. Jack Black is coming to Cambridge on the 7 July 2009 - not the American actor but more importantly, Jack Black, the peak performance expert who has used his MindStore system to coach over 300,000 people including over half the FTSE 100 and international stars from the world of sport. more..	25/06/09
	Home is where the heart (of the business) is The NFEA – the national enterprise network – will be running Home Enterprise Week from 6 -10 July. more..	25/06/09
	Conference Cambridge welcomes Anita Macdonald Conference Cambridge, the official free venue-finding service for the University of Cambridge has appointed Anita Macdonald as Events Enquiry Administrator. more..	25/06/09
	Ace offer from Restaurant Alimentum: free main courses during Wimbledon Dine anytime between now and the end of Wimbledon (5th July) and for every main course purchased from the á la carte menu you will receive another one absolutely free!! * more..	25/06/09
	Countdown to the Pink Ribbon Run 2009! This Sunday (June 28th) will see the fifth Royston Pink Ribbon Run/Walk at Royston Heath where men, women and children will run or walk a distance of 5km (3 miles) to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Everyone is welcome to come and join this very special day. more..	24/06/09
	The District and The Frontroom present Luke Drozd The Frontroom has been launched by Cambridge based design agency The District. It is an ever changing space that champions new creative talent... more..	24/06/09
	Michael Marshall takes flight in a vintage de Havilland Vampire Following the recent AGM of Marshall of Cambridge, Chief Executive Michael Marshall was treated to a surprise flight in a de Havilland Vampire historic aircraft, the type of aeroplane he flew as a National Service Pilot with the Royal Air Force in 1952. more..	24/06/09
	UK utility networks extremely vulnerable to disruption and failure Utility networks in the UK, including our electricity and water supplies, remain far too vulnerable to disruption and failure that could have enormous consequences for the general public, according to a major new inquiry released today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). more..	24/06/09
	Academic venues = Added value In these uncertain times we recognise that many of you are planning events around very strict budgets. more..	24/06/09
	JANET(UK) meet in Cambridge When JANET(UK), the UK’s education and research network, decided to bring their Networkshop 37 event to Cambridge some 31 years after its last visit to the City, they approached Conference Cambridge. more..	24/06/09
	PA Consulting outlines novel approach to combined dissolution - 24 June 2009, London Jon Howells, Consultant in Technology & Innovation at PA Consulting Group, will outline 'A novel approach to combined dissolution and assay tests based on rapid extraction techniques' on Wednesday 24 June 2009 (14.50hrs), Day 1 of Vision Gain's Annual Dissolution Testing, Bioequivalence and Bioavailability Availability Strategies in London. more..	23/06/09
	Danny gets set for GOfers GOfers Logistics Worldwide, established 1999, welcomes Danny Norris to the role of sales and operations manager. Danny, 40, joins the Bourn based global logistics firm following a long-term managerial role at AVIS Rent-A-Car. more..	23/06/09
	Leading author is speaking at Digital Conference Alan Moore, the originator of the term ‘Engagement Marketing’, and co-author of thought-leading books including 'Communities Dominate Brands, and 'Social Media Marketing'. is the latest speaker to be confirmed for the CIM Digital Marketing Conference on 9th July. more..	23/06/09
	30% off video streaming production Filming, video production and streaming of your symposia, conferences, events or presentations - starting at £995. Save travel costs and still let the delegate view all the content, from less than £5 per delegate. more..	23/06/09
	Mills & Reeve announces two partner promotions National law firm Mills & Reeve has announced the promotion of Stuart Craig, an associate and Michelle Cookson, a consultant, to partnership in its employment and real estate teams respectively. The promotions were effective from 1 June 2009. more..	23/06/09
	Best foot forward for Eradicil on Radio 2! Drivetime star Chris Evans welcomes product to aid his ailing feet. more..	23/06/09
	Cambridge colleges walk is up and running Calling all walkers and heritage lovers – the University of Cambridge is offering people a unique chance to view some of its most beautiful colleges. more..	23/06/09
	Come and network with Entrepreneurs on the Move - this Wednedsday at CB2 Connected Cambridge's popular last Wednesday formula comes round again this week. As an extra feature the Tristart software for assessing the potential of new start-ups will be demonstrated. more..	22/06/09
	Couldn't make it to the meeting? Catch up online! If you’ve missed the chance to hear some of the great speakers Cambridge Network has presented this year, you can now catch up – thanks to Stream Projects, which has kindly filmed some of the Network’s larger events and made them available to members online. more..	22/06/09
	CamCreative meeting this Thursday - want to meet other creatives? If you're working in the creative industry around Cambridgeshire then please come along to the Cambridge Arts Picture House this Thursday (June 25th)! Robert Good will talk from 8.00pm about “Ideas into Artwork” – a look at the design process from the first scribble to the final flourish. more..	22/06/09
	What does it take to get your hands on free money these days?! 'In my work, helping businesses of all sizes to get the most out of their human resources in this challenging economy, I’m constantly asked one question,' says Katherine Wiid of Recrion. “I know that funding is available, but how on earth do I find it and get it?!?” more..	22/06/09
	Prospect Research hits a century of clients with local University It might not be Ashes time just yet, but Prospect Research, a b2b telemarketing company in Cambridge, is celebrating hitting a century of clients this month as they start to work with their 100th client, Anglia Ruskin University. more..	22/06/09
	Tick-borne encephalitis is endemic in 27 European countries Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is endemic in regions of 27 European countries and new risk areas are being discovered every year. Vaccination is recommended to everyone living in or traveling to areas where it is endemic, children as well as adults. more..	22/06/09
	Thrive and Survive – activities to help businesses and individuals sail through the economic storm Anglia Ruskin University’s Research, Development and Commercial Services (RDCS) team is launching a series of free of charge or subsidised seminars devised to help businesses and individuals adapt to the radically changed economic conditions. more..	22/06/09
	Tame your computer - preparing to print Software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer' in her weekly series for Cambridge Network members. This week she describes how to edit text in Print Preview (Word 2000-2007*) ... more..	22/06/09
	RFIDCAM technology used to prevent gate crashers at Trinity College May Ball Cambridge-based Camdata Limited provided RFID65 rugged reader/computers to Trinity College in Cambridge to help stop gate (ball) crashers at their huge 2009 May Ball. more..	22/06/09
	Endurance supports the 11th Wilburton Beer Festival Endurance, a leading outsourcing provider to the digital TV and broadband industry, today announced its continued support, for the second year, of the 11th annual Wilburton Beer Festival. more..	19/06/09
	Could 'intelligent transport' transform Cambridge? With the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission currently holding public hearings to gauge local views on plans to reduce congestion – the next meeting is on June 25th* – Cambridge Network members are offered the opportunity to find out more about ‘intelligent transport’ at a unique event in London on July 1st. more..	19/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 19th June 2009 - Checking the facts - Ocean "acidification" more..	19/06/09
	All are welcome at Wandlebury free concert Come to the idyllic Wandlebury Country Park next Saturday (June 27th) and enjoy a free joint concert - the Championship City of Cambridge Brass Band welcome the Norwegian band Romsas Janitsjar. Bring a picnic - all are welcome! more..	19/06/09
	Innovative Anglia Ruskin knowledge transfer partnership wins a second award The first ever winners of The Impact Awards, organised by Unico, the UK’s leading knowledge transfer membership association, were announced last week at a glittering award ceremony. more..	19/06/09
	Conference shines new light on Arab Jews A major conference, to be opened by Prince Hassan bin Talal of Jordan this week, will shed new light on the underexplored subject of Arab Jews. more..	19/06/09
	Wysing Arts offers studio opportunities Wysing Arts Centre has two studios available from August 2009. Both are offered on a maximum three year licence period. more..	19/06/09
	Special offer for Cambridge Network members..... and even more for the first 10 lucky businesses to get in touch.... first come first served. more..	18/06/09
	Demo night is planned for Cambridge technology companies Cambridge is known for top science and engineering talent and research - and many of its innovations are leaving the lab and being commercialised by local startups. Tonight (Thurs) four of these exciting companies will showcase their technology at the first Cambridge Technology Demo Night. more..	18/06/09
	Workshop aims to help you get your ideas adopted Have you ever been frustrated because you just can't seem to get anyone to listen to your great ideas? A new workshop, presented by Anne Miller - author of the popular book, 'How to get your ideas adopted (and change the world)' and an authority on creativity and innovation - could provide just the insight you need. more..	18/06/09
	Understanding body language is key to global success British innovation still sells well overseas, says ARM founder Tudor Brown. He will be addressing the 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference – 'Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters' – on 23 September 2009 at Churchill College, Cambridge. more..	18/06/09
	New scholarship for pupils from the local area Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies (CCSS), one of the UK’s leading independent colleges, has announced a new scholarship for pupils from the maintained sector schools in Cambridge. more..	18/06/09
	“The Innovative Brain” - Darwin Festival lecture at Judge Business School on 3rd July The Cambridge Darwin Festival, in collaboration with the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) and La Caixa, invites Cambridge Network members to attend a special celebration lecture at Judge Business School on Friday July 3rd. more..	18/06/09
	Find the formula for business success at Destination Growth ‘09 Marking the British Grand Prix this weekend, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has unveiled former Williams F1 commercial director, Scott Garrett, as the latest high-profile figure to join the speaker line-up at Destination Growth ‘09 – the region’s biggest business and networking event. more..	18/06/09
	Rapier Consultants helps start up through first year. A company in London that has been helped by Michael Wilton-Cox, has just celebrated its 1st birthday. more..	17/06/09
	Help for local businesses to ride out the recession With the number of recession casualties on the rise, South Cambridgeshire District Council (SCDC) is helping local businesses to survive the current market turmoil with its Ride the Recession event on Wednesday 1 July at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford. more..	17/06/09
	Leading arts figures head to Darwin 2009 Festival, 5-10 July Authors Sir Terry Pratchett, Dame AS Byatt, Ian McEwan and poet Ruth Padel will join leading figures from the arts world at the Darwin 2009 Festival in Cambridge next month. more..	17/06/09
	New trustees wanted The Cambridge Preservation Society is seeking to recruit two new Trustees to join its non-executive Board in October 2009. more..	17/06/09
	Rapier offers advice and support for new and small businesses Rapier Management Consultants has developed a service that enables new businesses and small, owner-managed businesses, to access Business Advice and Consultancy services that may normally be too costly. more..	17/06/09
	Building Britain's digital future The Government's Digital Britain White Paper, published yesterday (Tues), sets out the importance of the Digital Economy to the nation’s economic future, and how it will drive future industrial capability and competitiveness. more..	17/06/09
	Queen’s Birthday Honours list features Cambridge academics Five Cambridge academics were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced at the weekend. more..	17/06/09
	Art's debt to Darwin 'Endless Forms' – examining Charles Darwin’s impact on the visual arts – opened to the public this week at Cambridge University’s Fitzwilliam Museum. more..	17/06/09
	Perfect gift for Dads that explore 'father' afield Award-winning ‘off road sat nav’ helps Dad lead in the great outdoors. more..	16/06/09
	DBA Group launches its business starter guide to help high-tech entrepreneurs DBA Group, Cambridge’s award winning Chartered Accountancy Practice has launched its ‘Technology Business Starter Guide’. David Blair, CEO of the DBA Group has written the book based on decades of experience assisting early stage technology companies to raise finance and make their money go further. more..	16/06/09
	Samian Solutions opens a new office in Kuala Lumpur Samian Solutions opened a new regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to service the growing awareness of environmental issues in The Asia pacific region. more..	16/06/09
	Horizon appoints Dr Darrin M Disley as Executive Chairman Horizon Discovery today announces that it has appointed Dr Darrin M Disley as its Executive Chairman. Dr Disley is a serial entrepreneur with the experience of setting-up seven new ventures in the Biotech, IT and Consumer Products markets and has a track-record for building sustainable businesses from low-tech and high-tech innovation. more..	16/06/09
	Holiday pay - House of Lords support the workers The long awaited House of Lords decision on holiday pay is not good news for employers. more..	16/06/09
	When mentoring still means ‘better business’ Anglia Ruskin University’s annual Mentoring Awards ceremony has taken place at the University’s East Road campus in Cambridge to mark the successful conclusion of the 2008-2009 Employer Mentoring Scheme which was very well supported by businesses from the area, despite the hugely challenging economic conditions. more..	16/06/09
	Web capability for distance learning A unique web site capability offering proven distance learning for Project Management and IT qualifications has been launched by Peterborough based training organisation Focus on Training. The launch responds to growing demand for E-learning as a route to professional development. more..	16/06/09
	ecm rides to Paris in aid of The Stroke Association Cambridge Network members are urged to support Garry Collis of ecm, in his cycle ride on Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th September 2009 in support of the The Stroke Association. Stroke is the third biggest killer in the UK and Garry is proud to be associated with them, having lost his father to a stroke in 2006. more..	16/06/09
	Want to increase confidence in Cambridgeshire police? Cambridgeshire Police Authority is looking for a new member who wants to help increase confidence in policing in Cambridgeshire. more..	16/06/09
	Cambridge life sciences team take part in a new animal adventure series A team of scientists from Anglia Ruskin University’s Department of Life Sciences - led by Animal Behaviour and Ecology expert Guy Norton - has helped with the filming of a four part series in Africa for Five, due for transmission beginning 21 June (8.00pm). more..	16/06/09
	Information Transfer appoints Dr John Morris to its consultancy team Information Transfer is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr John Morris to its team of pharmaceutical and healthcare training specialists. more..	15/06/09
	Buy dad a special Father’s Day 'Buy Dad a day' is a fun, new, charitable online auction, raising money for men’s health at Addenbrooke’s. It gives anyone and everyone the chance to bid on unusual, once in a lifetime experiences that could make the dad in your life feel more loved than usual this Father’s Day. more..	15/06/09
	Sopris partners with Camfed on Zambian mentoring project Chris Chapman at Sopris is pleased to confirm his involvement with Camfed as a UK based mentor, encouraging entrepreneurship and business skills for the young women graduates of the Leadership and Enterprise Training Programme. more..	15/06/09
	Tame your computer - shut that window! In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to close a window without clicking in the upper-right hand corner (Office 97-2007*) ... more..	15/06/09
	The Chancellor in Cambridge to confer Honorary Degrees Ten eminent individuals from the worlds of religion, business, science, music, history, philanthropy, politics and economics were presented to the Chancellor, HRH Prince Philip The Duke of Edinburgh at Cambridge University's 800th Anniversary Honorary Degree Congregation at the Senate House on Friday (12 June). more..	15/06/09
	Restaurant Alimentum is nominated for top marketing award The marketing campaigns deployed in support of Restaurant Alimentum’s Jazz Club initiative have been recognised with a nomination for Best Marketing Campaign by the judges of The Cateys – the prestigious awards run by the industry bible 'Caterer & Hotel Keeper' magazine. more..	15/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 12th June 2009 Science, belief and rational debate more..	12/06/09
	DMB countries join forces for mobile TV push TTP joins forces to promote Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB). TTP's Martin Orrell, said "We believe that a blend of broadcast radio and TV with various forms of interactivity, plus converged free and pay broadcast and unicast services will be a winning combination for carriers, broadcasters, brands and viewers alike.” more..	12/06/09
	WHO declares a Pandemic: what does this mean for your business? With a global flu pandemic being declared, it is more essential than ever that businesses confirm that they are prepared for the potential impacts. Cambridge Risk Solutions has produced an initial checklist of simple steps to take that will help businesses with their pandemic planning. more..	12/06/09
	Cambridge accountant joins Buckingham University Council more..	12/06/09
	Quality insights – HALT your reliability Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the reliability-enhancing design test technique known as HALT... more..	11/06/09
	Sopris partner with Doug Richard's School for Startups Sopris announce exciting new partnership with School for Startups, the UK’s leading provider of business training for entrepreneurs. more..	11/06/09
	Dolphins on display at Cambridge Enterprise Conference Entrepreneurs are being offered a fantastic opportunity to reach the media and potential investors by demonstrating at the 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference ‘Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters’ on 23rd September 2009. more..	11/06/09
	Marshall employees recognised for success in London Marathon Mr Michael Marshall, CBE DL, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Marshall Group of Companies will be presenting cheques to Marshall employees who took part in the London Marathon this year in a small ceremony in front of the Marshall Head Office today (Thursday 11 June). more..	11/06/09
	Art for art’s sake – installation wins prestigious prize An alumnus of Anglia Ruskin University, Dr Supanee Gazeley, has set up a prize to encourage young arts students from the Cambridge School of Art to excel in their chosen media. more..	11/06/09
	Comic capers as Footlights launch national tour at ADC Visitors to the ADC Theatre have the chance to see some of the UK’s finest comic talent in the making as Cambridge Footlights launch their 2009 tour – Wishful Thinking – this week. more..	11/06/09
	Influencing your world - getting women onto public boards Women are currently under-represented on Public Boards and the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology are keen to encourage and support more women to apply for Public Board membership. more..	11/06/09
	TTP announces record year for growth and turnover TTP Group plc (TTP) today announced details of its results for the financial year to the end of March. The results show that turnover and other income grew to £40m, up from £34m last year with profit before tax growing by 67% over the previous year’s figure. more..	11/06/09
	Less redundancies signal recovery? With house prices showing the slowest decline in almost 18 months and UK manufacturing output rising for the first time over the same period, pundits are suggesting that March ’09 was the ‘trough’ of the recession and data collated by Brand corresponds with this. more..	11/06/09
	BrightSpark Recruitment launches ‘FastTrack’ & ‘Premium’ Service Following the huge success of our Summer Promotion, BrightSpark Recruitment are delighted to be able to offer our clients a brand new way of recruiting. more..	11/06/09
	Addenbrooke’s researchers develop Alzheimer’s test A new mental agility quiz development by researchers from the Neurology team at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge could help detect Alzheimer's disease more accurately than traditional tests. more..	10/06/09
	Women's Word: a new summer festival Carol Ann Duffy, recently elected as the first female Poet Laureate, will be among the many highlights of a new summer festival for Cambridge which starts this week. more..	10/06/09
	Economic optimism rising amongst marketers in the East The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s latest Marketing Trends Survey (Spring 2009) reveals that many marketers in the East of England believe the worst of the recession is over, although the rest of 2009 will remain extremely challenging. more..	10/06/09
	New vaccine to prevent Japanese encephalitis available at The Travel Clinic A new vaccine has been released this month to prevent Japanese Encephalitis. IXIARO has shown during clinic trials to cause significantly fewer potential side-effects than previous vaccines. more..	09/06/09
	Scientist wins prize for solving mysteries of the universe Professor Robert Kennicutt, Director of Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy, is one of three recipients of this year’s Gruber Cosmology Prize which recognises his work in determining the age of the Universe, around 14 billion years old. more..	09/06/09
	New regional leader needed to steer the East of England to economic upturn An exciting opportunity awaits one regional business leader, as the recruitment drive to find the next chair of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) gets underway on 14 June. more..	09/06/09
	Success is as sweet as Sugar With Sir Alan Sugar residing in the heart of the region and the much sought after words “You’re hired!” now ringing in the ears of Yasmina, this year’s apprentice, Business Link in the East of England surveyed the region’s entrepreneurs on their business inspiration and what they really think of 'The Apprentice'. more..	09/06/09
	Senior hire for Golley Slater PR Despite the recession, the PR consultancy industry continued to grow in 2008, according to PR Week's recent Top 150 Consultancies League Table and Golley Slater, a major PR network to set up in the region, is demonstrating confidence by making another senior appointment in just five months. more..	08/06/09
	Former President of India to speak at Judge Business School The former President of India, Dr Abdul Kalam, will address an invited audience of students, academics and practitioners at Judge Business School tomorrow (Tuesday) as a guest of the School’s Centre for India & Global Business. more..	08/06/09
	‘Survive and thrive’ at the East of England’s biggest business event Destination Growth, the East of England’s biggest business and networking event, returns this year on Tuesday 3 November offering companies in the region the opportunity to ‘survive and thrive’ in the current climate. more..	08/06/09
	Tame your computer - nimble naming In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to quickly rename or copy a file or folder name (Windows) ... more..	08/06/09
	Visual Arts exhibition takes place at CCSS Students from Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies will be presenting their paintings, photography and textile work at the College’s annual Visual Arts Exhibition on 23rd June. more..	08/06/09
	W3C Mobile Web Initiative launches live training sessions The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) has opened registration for its first ever live training day: Thursday 2nd July 2009, at the Møller Centre in Cambridge. more..	05/06/09
	Champion racehorse trainer supports University charity Campod Champion racehorse trainer, Henry Cecil, is supporting cancer research at Cambridge University's Department of Pathology, with a personal breakfast invitation to his Warren Place stables in Newmarket. The lucky winner will also be taken on a tour and out to the gallops. more..	05/06/09
	That Recruitment thing........ For small businesses who rarely recruit, the process can be something of a nightmare........ more..	05/06/09
	It's so good, I could lick it..... No, it's not the latest Ben n Jerry flavour release. We know you'll all echo our thoughts and excitement (yeah, this is cause for even the dullest of accountants to sit up and take notice!); Finally we're able to say "sorry Sage, its the end of the line. Step aside for the new wave of web-based accounting..." more..	04/06/09
	Cambridge on countdown to Darwin Festival: 5-10 July 2009 From 5-10 July 2009, the University of Cambridge and venues across the city are set to host a major international event to mark the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth and 150 years since the publication of 'On the Origin of Species'. more..	04/06/09
	Charitable fundraising benefits patients at Addenbrooke’s A grant of £23,557.20 by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to the Colorectal Surgery Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has enabled the purchase of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) equipment, which has proved to be a huge benefit to patients, enabling advanced surgery of the rectum to be carried out without major abdominal surgery. more..	04/06/09
	A new commercial law firm opens in Cambridge Dixon Phillips is a recently launched commercial law firm, bringing a fresh, cost effective approach to legal services. It provides sound, practical advice on time at fixed prices. more..	04/06/09
	How Darwin changed the world ... of art The Fitzwilliam Museum is releasing a unique series of free podcasts offering an in-depth look at Charles Darwin’s vast impact on both science and art – to accompany a landmark exhibition opening at the Museum on June 16. more..	04/06/09
	Managing stress in your business In the current economic climate, stress is an increasingly important issue in most businesses. NorthgateArinso Employer Services offers some advice on how to spot it and how to deal with it. more..	03/06/09
	Legal Surfing supports 'Entrepreneurs on the Move' The next Connected Cambridge 'Entrepreneurs on the Move' event takes place on June 24th at CB2 cafe in Norfolk Street thanks to generous support from Legal Surfing. more..	03/06/09
	'Why do smart people do dumb things?' Capable leaders sometimes make dumb decisions. At the next Cambridge Business Lecture on Wednesday June 10th, Jo Whitehead, Director of Ashridge Strategic Management Centre and prolific author, will explain why. more..	02/06/09
	The District develop campaign for Cambridge Leisure Park Following the success of the recent campaign to promote Riverside in Norwich, The District have been commissioned to develop a campaign for Cambridge Leisure. more..	02/06/09
	William Hague delivers anniversary lecture MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague delivered a special lecture in Cambridge as one of the events being held to celebrate the 425th anniversary of the founding of Cambridge University Press. more..	02/06/09
	Charles Russell gives local rower a sporting chance for 2012 Olympics Leading East Anglian law firm, Charles Russell LLP, has spotted a regional sporting talent set for Olympic success in 2012. Rower, Sam Allen, is the Cambridge office’s selection for youth sports sponsorship, and they are expecting big things from him. more..	01/06/09
	netXtra enhance user experience on Suffolk Training Advice Point and LEAP websites Further to the recent launch of the Suffolk TAP (Training Advice Point) and Learning and Enterprise Access Point (LEAP) websites, netXtra of Long Melford, has further enhanced the visitors’ and users’ experience by adding new interactive functionality to both websites. more..	01/06/09
	Cambridge start-up launches consortium of top European Companies The Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI), a start-up founded by Peter Hewkin in March 2009, launched the ‘First European Microfluidics Consortium’ (MF-1) in Cambridge on Friday. more..	01/06/09
	Innomech appoints pharmaceutical industry expert from TAP Dr Peter Woods – an acknowledged expert in the development of advanced automation for the pharmaceutical industry – has been appointed by Witchford-based GB Innomech (Innomech) to help accelerate the company’s penetration into the pharmaceutical, medical device and environmental sectors. more..	01/06/09
	Nobel Laureates call for global deal on climate crisis Nobel Laureates have called for urgent action for a ‘low carbon and equitable future’. The announcement, which is part of a larger memorandum, is the outcome of the St James’s Palace Nobel Laureate Symposium held last week in London. more..	01/06/09
	Top award for cool headed Cambridge University Air Cadet Officer Cadet Fern Adams has been recognised by the MOD’s Directorate of Aviation Regulation and Safety when she was awarded what is thought to be the first ‘Green Endorsement’ to a University Air Squadron Cadet. more..	01/06/09
	Joanna Eden Trio, at Alimentum Jazz Club next Tuesday "...Engaging singer-pianist performs vintage 60's material and jazz favourites." With a string of captivating albums under her belt, and accolades across the board, Saffron Walden’s very own singer, songwriter and pianist Joanna Eden returns by popular demand to Alimentum. See Joanna live at the Jazz Club on Tuesday (2nd June). more..	29/05/09
	Advantages of a coaching culture in the corporate environment In the medium and long term an established coaching culture will help your company to function better as a whole, improving key people retention, keeping a high morale and ensuring they are happy and motivated to work hard for the ultimate success of their employer. more..	29/05/09
	Save on corporate insurance with Cambridge Network discount scheme Cambridge Network members can make impressive savings on corporate insurance packages from NW Brown, thanks to the Network's discount scheme. The offer is one of several money-saving discounts on selected products and services, now available to people belonging to member organisations. more..	29/05/09
	Saving both the planet and the economy? The new generation of electric vehicles Interested in learning about new developments in hybrid, electric and high-performance cars? Here's your chance to hear the latest from Lotus Engineering at an Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network event - open to Cambridge Network members - which takes place on the afternoon of Wednesday June 3rd. more..	29/05/09
	Cambridge Blues have vision of Charles Russell Twenty20 On Wednesday 10th June defending champions, the Cambridge University Cricket Club prepare themselves for another clash with bitter rivals Oxford in the Charles Russell Twenty20 Varsity cricket match. more..	29/05/09
	Global business calls to governments from Copenhagen World Business Summit After the deliberations of global business in Copenhagen at the World Business Summit, just six months before COP15 also in the city, the following statements came through from discussions... more..	29/05/09
	Looking into the eyes of school pupils The children of Meridian Primary School in the village of Comberton near Cambridge have combined with the Department of Optometry and Ophthalmic Dispensing at Anglia Ruskin University to lend their eyes to a research project. more..	29/05/09
	Papworth Trust announces 50k line-up Local businesses have been eager to sign up for Papworth Trust’s 50k for £50k challenge. more..	29/05/09
	Bailey Fisher launches new networking event for first-time CEOs CEOs 4 Technology offers first-time CEOs an opportunity to meet with their peers to share ideas and discuss issues of relevance to their roles in a very relaxed setting. more..	29/05/09
	Bailey Fisher's Rainmakers: in conversation with Dorothy Briggs of Rabbitsoft Bailey Fisher's Rainmakers series features interviews with the entrepreneurs and business leaders who are defining the future of the technology sector. Today Dorothy Briggs, Marketing Director of early stage enterprise collaboration software company Rabbitsoft, talks about positioning emerging technology. more..	29/05/09
	Quality Insights – Corrective actions Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the problem-solving process known as Corrective Actions... more..	28/05/09
	GradsEast update - 800 pre-registered visitors for online fair Employers are invited to maximise the return on their recruitment budgets by taking part in the only online graduate recruitment event dedicated to the East of England. more..	28/05/09
	The District develop publicity for Edinburgh project Cambridge creative agency The District have been commissioned to design the on and offline publicity for 'East to Edinburgh'- a scheme developed by Arts Council East which each year takes up-and-coming artists to the Edinburgh Fringe. more..	28/05/09
	Professor Alison Richard honoured by Yale Professor Alison Richard, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, has received an Honorary Degree from Yale University where she served as Provost for nine years from 1994 to 2003. more..	28/05/09
	Public primaries and face-to-face hustings could reinvigorate democracy The recent public backlash against MPs' expenses is the perfect time for the reinvention of traditional election hustings to reconnect the public with politics, according to a University of Cambridge academic. more..	28/05/09
	Dive masters to give entrepreneurs strategic insights The 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference - 'Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters' tales place on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 at Churchill College, Cambridge. more..	28/05/09
	Learn how to find out what your customers think Would you like to find out how to really know what your potential customers think about your products, your company and your services? Research Quorum is offering companies in high tech, bio and pharma a free seminar next week to show how you can use market research in a recession to make optimum use of your marketing resources. more..	27/05/09
	The Moller Centre, Cambridge wins prestigious RIBA Architecture Award RIBA announced last week that The Study Centre at The Møller Centre in Cambridge was a regional winner of the prestigious annual RIBA architecture awards. more..	27/05/09
	Learn more to earn more Anglia Ruskin University is showcasing two brand new postgraduate courses designed to leave their graduates streets above the rest on the other side of the credit crunch. more..	27/05/09
	Focus on materials at Armourers & Brasiers' Cambridge Forum On Tuesday 9th June, Cambridge University's Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy will host the Armourers & Brasiers' Cambridge Forum. Highlight of the day will be the 11th Kelly Lecture, by Professor CNR Rao FRS of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. more..	27/05/09
	Britten Sinfonia and David Crystal – ‘On Anniversaries’ Staff and students at the University of Cambridge have been invited to a special performance by Britten Sinfonia and lecture by renowned linguist David Crystal on the theme of ‘Anniversaries’. more..	27/05/09
	Scholarships offered by UK’s leading experts in ROI measurement of workplace learning and workforce development abdi are offering a scholarship (worth £750) to one candidate from a small or medium size organisation in the financial services sector for each of their workshops. This scholarship offers an opportunity for an experienced senior professional in Learning and Development to learn the framework, processes and standards of the ROI methodology. more..	26/05/09
	Population Genetics Technologies Ltd appoints VP Business Development Population Genetics Technologies Ltd announces the appointment of Dr Frank Massam as Vice President of Business Development. more..	26/05/09
	'What is being invented and patented in cleantech across the world?' A joint Cleantech/IP special interest group event for Cambridge Network corporate members, on the subject of intellectual property in cleantech, takes place today (Wednesday May 27th), in the Music Room at Downing College. more..	26/05/09
	R&D Management - the neglected skill R&D Management is a multidisciplinary skill, requiring a combination of technical expertise, an understanding of innovation, teamwork, problem solving, IP management and financial decision making. There appears to be no training programme in the UK for these skills, so Captum has developed a new MasterClass to meet this need. more..	26/05/09
	Supporting your colleagues – DisplayLink in Hello Dolly! Over Players are showing 'Hello Dolly' on the 3rd to the 6th of June. Lewis Turner, DisplayLink's Technical Recruitment Manager, is switching his HR hat for a Stage Manager’s hat for the production, and to complicate matters further for him, he is appearing in the second act as a ‘Galloping Waiter’ too. more..	26/05/09
	Open Day will showcase new technology company, Plarion Ltd Plarion Ltd, a new technology consultancy based in Melbourn, are holding an Open Day to demonstrate their key technology capabilities in the areas of thin films, micro- and nano-structures. more..	26/05/09
	Got an event? Bring in the press with Honey PR Are you planning a company anniversary celebration, a summer garden party or the launch of a long awaited product or service? Whatever your short term PR needs, Honey PR’s fixed price one-off event PR, Solo PR, can help get your event celebrated in the media. more..	22/05/09
	Tickets still available for The Co-operative Cambridge Folk Festival 2009! Full weekend and individual day tickets for this internationally renowned event are still available but will sell out fast as always! The line-up this year includes artists such as Lucinda Williams, The Zutons and even Adrian Edmondson. more..	22/05/09
	Ben Harker comments on the latest 3D CAD package from SolidWorks “Graphically seductive - usability is exceptional”. These were the words of praise for SolidWorks 2009 from Ben Harker, veteran CAD designer and Managing Director of Harker Systems. more..	22/05/09
	First Corporate Manslaughter prosecution The first prosecution under the new Corporate Manslaughter Act is shortly to take place. more..	22/05/09
	Staffords LLP Partner appointed to First Tier Tax Tribunal Julian Stafford, Senior Partner at Staffords Chartered Accountants has been appointed as a member of the First Tier Tax Tribunal, the successor to the General and Special Commissioners and the VAT tribunals. more..	22/05/09
	MindStore comes to East Anglia Your company can now be trained in the world renowned MindStore tools and techniques at your own premises. more..	22/05/09
	Cyclists' discoveries rewarded Cyclists explore their environment and get more out of life! A local partnership is offering cyclists a fun day out at Thetford Forest Park in return for their written cycling discoveries. Three lucky winners will follow easy to difficult trails through forest and heathland on mountain bikes at their leisure. more..	22/05/09
	Free 'dashboards' for SMEs in the East of England Twenty-five randomly chosen companies in the East of England that complete a short survey, will be chosen to receive a free business 'dashboard' as part of the proof of concept. more..	22/05/09
	Finalists announced in The Impact Awards Thirteen UK teams – and one Portuguese team - have beaten off stiff competition from 73 other entries to be shortlisted for The Impact Awards, organised by Unico. All the teams have made outstanding impact through innovation. more..	22/05/09
	Civil engineering undergraduate wins best student project award Xina Li, who graduated from Cambridge University's Department of Engineering in 2008, was recently presented with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East of England Region prize for best student project in 2007-08. more..	22/05/09
	Fine art student’s images of war clinch the Searle Award for Creativity Anglia Ruskin University has presented the second set of awards to students of Cambridge School of Art who entered the Searle Award for Creativity. more..	22/05/09
	Christ's College celebrates the life of its foundress, Lady Margaret Beaufort On 27 June, Christ's College, Cambridge, will celebrate the life and generosity of its foundresss, Lady Margaret Beaufort, who died 500 years ago, almost to the day. An exciting line-up of talks, displays, tours and entertainment is planned, with outstanding speakers including David Starkey and Penelope Keith. more..	22/05/09
	CamCreative - May 28th. Come and join us next week Next CamCreative is Thursday May 28th from 7.00pm at the Cambridge Arts Picture House. Come along and take part in a fun arts quiz session for 20 minutes! A bottle of wine for the winner. It'll be a broad selection of questions - so beware! more..	21/05/09
	New director for PEM Charities Leading independent Chartered Accountants and business advisers Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) are pleased to announce the promotion of Judith Coplowe to Director of Charities. more..	21/05/09
	Recruitment at any time – Communication! Getting communication right in the recruitment process saves candidates frustration and disappointment, and employers time and money. more..	21/05/09
	Speakers announced for the Belgian business seminars -'Doing business In Europe' Deyton Bell the business development specialists today announce the speakers for the East of England Seminars on “Doing Business In Europe” which they are organising on behalf of The Belgian Embassy. more..	21/05/09
	Scientists discover area of brain that makes a 'people person' Cambridge University researchers have discovered that whether someone is a ‘people-person’ may depend on the structure of their brain: the greater the concentration of brain tissue in certain parts of the brain, the more likely they are to be a warm, sentimental person. more..	21/05/09
	Local ‘super brands’ feature in first episode of unique new TV series Suffolk brewer Adnams and Norfolk-based car-maker Lotus are two of the key brands featured in a unique new TV series launching on Sky television. more..	20/05/09
	Tips on how to recruit graduates and students effectively and successfully The good news for our region’s economy is a press report stating that the decline in jobs has started to ease; and whilst every penny still counts, employers can maximise the return of their recruitment budget by taking part in the only online graduate recruitment event dedicated to the East of England. more..	20/05/09
	TMT industry significantly reduces spending on security and privacy Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) companies have significantly reduced investment in security spending in the past year, according to a new Deloitte survey. more..	20/05/09
	Scientists urge global action to preserve water supplies for billions worldwide Chinese, Indian, American and British scientists have released a conference declaration urging a region-by-region response to increased water scarcity and heightened hazards. more..	20/05/09
	800th Anniversary Scholarships launched in Pakistan A new national scholarship will enable students from Pakistan to study at the University of Cambridge without the worry of creating a financial burden for their families. more..	20/05/09
	TV stunt show features Cambridge engineering expert Cambridge University Department of Engineering's Dr Hugh Hunt will be featured on the TV programme 'Fifth Gear'- a Stunt Special show which will screen on Channel Five this Saturday (23 May) at 11.30am. more..	20/05/09
	Plextek’s Liam Devlin joins International Microwave Symposium’s advisory committee In recognition of his experience and expertise in the field of microwave and RF design, Liam Devlin, director of RF integration at Cambridge-based electronics and communications design consultancy Plextek, has become an invited member of the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium’s Exhibitor Advisory Committee (EAC). more..	20/05/09
	Discovery Fund raises first £1 million The new University of Cambridge Discovery Fund has raised its first £1million of a £5 million target to help bring researchers’ and academics’ science-based ideas to life. more..	19/05/09
	Pocket Pubs for Papworth Trust A team from Taylor Vinters solicitors has launched Pocket Pubs, a unique pub guide that they will sell to raise money for leading disability charity, Papworth Trust. more..	19/05/09
	Chariots of Fire 2009 launching mental health awareness Businesses, organisations and colleges around Cambridgeshire are gearing up for the challenge of another race through the historic city in aid of charity, with the launch of Chariots of Fire 2009. more..	19/05/09
	CamSemi appoints Gary Pinelli as board director CamSemi has announced a further strengthening of its board with the appointment of Gary Pinelli, a seasoned power management expert with over 35 years’ experience in the semiconductor industry. more..	19/05/09
	The District develop new identity for STARS Cambridge creative agency The District have developed the visual identity for Children's bereavement support charity STARS. more..	19/05/09
	EU funding boost for obesity research A new European research consortium, in which Cambridge will play a major role, is to receive 3 million Euros to conduct research into the escalating epidemic of obesity. The 'EurOCHIP’ project brings together a group of leading European experts to investigate how signals from the gut communicate with the brain to control appetite. more..	19/05/09
	Cambridge academics elected as Fellows of the Royal Society Nine of the 44 new Royal Society Fellows announced last Friday are Cambridge academics. Their election to the Fellowship of the Royal Society recognises their exceptional contributions to society. more..	18/05/09
	Books by leading Cambridge academics are up for major literary award Books by two leading Cambridge academics have been listed as contenders for the 2009 Samuel Johnson prize, an award named in honour of the 18th century lexicographer and widely seen as the UK’s most prestigious literary award for non-fiction. more..	18/05/09
	Tame your computer - clipboard quirks In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to automatically display the clipboard when copying items (Office 2007*) ... more..	18/05/09
	HCI 2009 - register now for conference that celebrates people and technology The annual UK conference on Human Computer Interaction comes to Cambridge in the first week of September. HCI 2009 will include hands-on demonstration of the latest interactive technologies from commercial and university labs, as well as new design methods and recent user research results. more..	18/05/09
	PiR Interims launch on line book store Recognising the importance of continual professional development (CPD) for interim managers and senior leaders in the life sciences industry, PiR Interims has set up an online book store to offer a selection of interesting books at competitive prices. more..	18/05/09
	Prof. Alan Barrell will chair the Pneumacare board Prof. Alan Barrell will chair the board of PneumaCare Ltd, a company established with a mission to design and develop a new generation of medical monitoring devices using light scanning technology. more..	18/05/09
	£5k award is on offer for low carbon collaboration East of England businesses now have the chance to win £5,000 to continue low carbon collaboration projects and further boost their company’s green credentials. more..	18/05/09
	Anglia Ruskin wins marketing accolade Anglia Ruskin University has picked up an award for marketing after recently being shortlisted for two awards for ‘outstanding marketing programmes’ designed to recruit more students into higher education. more..	18/05/09
	Asbestos - the hidden killer Now's the time to get clued up on the facts, so that you, your workmates, your friends and family are protected. more..	15/05/09
	ANT bolsters team with hire of new engineering director ANT, the provider of software and services for the delivery of digital TV, today announced the appointment of John Gooch as Engineering Director. John’s extensive telecoms experience and knowledge will be called upon as ANT’s business continues to grow. more..	15/05/09
	Papworth Trust scoops three awards Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has won three Community Care awards for its achievements in social care. The Trust has been recognised in three categories: User Involvement, Community Care Champion and Partnership Working. more..	15/05/09
	Arrive at lunch or dinner in style this summer - by rickshaw d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street is already known for somewhere you can wine and dine in style – well now you arrive there in style too. more..	15/05/09
	ACT's second Corporate Forum networking event coming soon The Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) Corporate Forum is an exclusive corporate club where members are invited to attend a lecture and networking evening twice a year, when they can connect with key local and national businesses, and directors and senior medical staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital. more..	15/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 15th May 2009 - Black carbon - The Thames Array - Farming's footprint more..	15/05/09
	Quality insights – continuous improvement Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In this article, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell looks at the feedback cycle known as Plan – Do – Check - Act... more..	14/05/09
	Malaria week 11-17 May 2009 - news from The Travel Clinic Holidaymakers are being put at unnecessary risk of malaria because the travel industry is not taking the issue seriously enough, health experts say. more..	14/05/09
	David Willetts MP supports innovative Cambridge businesses The Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, David Willetts, yesterday (Weds) met the owners of a Cambridge-based technology innovation company who have designed revolutionary new software to change the way health and social care is delivered. more..	14/05/09
	Leading clean energy business grows on in Norwich Achor International, the clean energy research, development and commercialisation company has successfully grown on from its home in the Norwich Research Park Bio-Incubator and into new premises at nearby Colney Hall. more..	14/05/09
	£1.65 M investment establishes epigenomics sequencing facility at the Babraham Institute, part of the new East of England Genetic Research Hub The Babraham Institute announces a new state-of-the-art genome sequencing facility, following a major investment of £1.65 million from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) and Medical Research Council (MRC) in partnership with the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Trophoblast Research. more..	14/05/09
	Cambridge to host genetic research hub The University of Cambridge will host one of just three genetic research hubs created by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to provide scientists access to cutting-edge resources for DNA sequencing. more..	14/05/09
	Baroness O’Neill of Bengarve to give prestigious Ashby Lecture This week the former Principal of Newnham College, Baroness Onora O’Neill will be giving the Annual Ashby Lecture, organised by Clare Hall, University of Cambridge. Her lecture is entitled Perverting Truth. more..	14/05/09
	Undergraduate's research team scoops $100,000 Gates award A Cambridge student is part of a team which has won a prestigious international grant to fund research into HIV prevention even though he has not yet graduated. more..	14/05/09
	Salary Review 2008-2009 now available from Brand Recruitment With comprehensive insight into salaries and lifestyle trends for marketing professionals in the East of England, this review will ensure that you offer - or receive - the correct package. more..	14/05/09
	Ythos announces CloudBurst™ - a technology that heralds a new approach to rapid applications development in health and social care On Monday May 11th Ythos welcomed Mr. David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills, to the Cambridge Science Park to provide a pre-launch overview of their new technology that is aimed at making a difference to the delivery of health and social care services. more..	13/05/09
	Sensor related technologies take centre stage Some of the most exciting innovations in sensor related technologies - the results of novel interdisciplinary work within the University of Cambridge - will be showcased at a special CamBridgeSens event at Queens' College on Wednesday May 27th. more..	13/05/09
	Golley Slater appointed as ICOM UK agency group Golly Slater can now provide international PR support. more..	13/05/09
	Business IT Unlocked - Keep it up Part I Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett explores ways of keeping your business running when part of your IT fails. more..	13/05/09
	Naked scientist ‘streaks’ ahead at Podcast Awards Cambridge University’s 'Naked Scientists' have won the inaugural 'European Podcast of the Year Award' for their world-leading weekly science radio programmes. more..	13/05/09
	Newton International Fellowships are awarded Congratulations go to Dr Francesco Bonaccorso and Dr Robert Gordon of Cambridge University's Engineering Department, who have been awarded Newton International Fellowships. more..	12/05/09
	Cambridge Ruskin International College is launched Cambridge Ruskin International College, part of the Navitas group of companies, will hold its official launch today (Tuesday 12th May) in the Ruskin Gallery on Anglia Ruskin University's Cambridge campus. more..	12/05/09
	Recruitment in tough times - saving costs In tough times, when budgets are cut back and candidates plentiful (although some areas may still see skill shortages), spending on agency fees necessitates careful monitoring and management. There are a number of ways in which you can cut your costs and still see efficiency in the recruitment process. more..	12/05/09
	Pink Festival - everyone’s party needs your support On the back of the resounding success of last year's Pink Festival, where a record 12,000 revellers descended on the glorious sunlit grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge, this entirely volunteer run festival has announced its date for 2009 and is looking for support from businesses and individuals. more..	12/05/09
	Corporate manslaughter lecture is open to businesses The Open University Business School is inviting businesses to attend a free lecture in Milton Keynes on corporate manslaughter this evening(Tuesday), in the light of the new Corporate Manslaughter Act which has come into force this year. more..	12/05/09
	XJTAG boundary scan saves Haliplex over US$100k per year Haliplex, a leading manufacturer of next-generation edge access and multiplexing solutions, estimates that it is saving hundreds of thousands of dollars by using XJTAG’s IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan system to debug prototypes and to test production units. more..	12/05/09
	Your chance to find out about consulting projects and the Executive MBA, Judge Business School Judge Business School will be at the Trinity Conference Centre at lunchtime today (Tuesday May 12th) and invites you to come along to find out more about MBA Consulting projects and the new Cambridge Executive MBA. more..	12/05/09
	Henry McLeish joins abdi board The Rt Hon Henry McLeish, former First Minister of Scotland, has joined abdi as a working director. more..	12/05/09
	Safari so good for free recession-beating travel planning advice Cambridgeshire businesses are being invited to go on a free safari to help them pick up free recession beating tips that could help save money and the planet. more..	12/05/09
	Third Royal Academy sculpture loan for Cambridge Celebrated British sculptor Antony Gormley has unveiled one of his more unusual works on the University of Cambridge’s Downing Site. more..	12/05/09
	Brian Phillipson to join Marshall Aerospace Marshall Aerospace is delighted to announce that Brian Phillipson will be joining the company on 15th June 2009 as successor to Bob Ward in the Engineering Director role. more..	12/05/09
	Tame your computer - clever copying In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to copy and paste multiple items gathered from various programs (Office 2003-2007*)... more..	11/05/09
	Changes to flexible working arrangements may have come at perfect time for hard-up businesses New flexible working arrangements introduced by the Government in a bid to help families may also assist businesses in the current economic climate. more..	11/05/09
	Buy Dad a special Father's Day This year you could make Father’s Day extra special, in more ways than one, with a helping hand from a range of famous people including Trinny Woodall, Stirling Moss and The Chippendales! more..	11/05/09
	Agile development expert speaks in Cambridge Joseph Pelrine, one of Europe's leading experts on eXtreme Programming as well as Europe's first certified ScrumMaster Practitioner and Trainer, will be the speaker for May's Software East event. more..	11/05/09
	Millet: The first Chinese takeaway? It’s a far cry from chow mein and egg fried rice, but the humble crop millet may have been the world’s first Chinese takeaway some 7,000 years ago, new evidence suggests. more..	11/05/09
	Open University offers drop-In advice sessions this week As part of Adult Learners Week, the Cambridge Regional Centre for The Open University is running advice sessions at lunchtime every day this week for anyone who is interested in finding out more about studying with the OU. more..	11/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 8th May 2009 Climate change: progress towards Copenhagen In the meantime, lack of knowledge is no barrier to action more..	08/05/09
	'Technology in the oil industry: past, present and future' A fascinating insight into technology in the oil industry is promised at a special BP Institute Lecture - marking the 100th anniversary of BP - which takes place this evening (Friday, 8 May 2009) at St John's College, Cambridge. more..	08/05/09
	Tamiflu for travelers? Advice from The Travel Clinic The Travel Clinic Ltd (Cambridge and Ipswich) has limited stocks left of Tamiflu and flu vaccines for local travelers, as there may be problems accessing antivirals while abroad. more..	08/05/09
	Join Rabbitsoft at Somesso - the Corporate Social Media Event - 20% discount for Cambridge Network members Rabbitsoft is exhibiting at Somesso in London next week (Friday May 15th). It's a conference dedicated to Corporate Social Media and has an amazing line up of speakers who will help you weather difficult economic times by using new technologies. Rabbitsoft, in conjunction with Somesso, is able to offer a discount to Cambridge Network members. more..	08/05/09
	Indian students selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarships Six Indian students have won prestigious Gates Scholarships to study at the University of Cambridge. more..	08/05/09
	Recital: Darwin, Poetry and Music with Susan Gritton (soprano), Iain Burnside (piano), and Ruth Padel (poet) Part of Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	Comedy: Carole Jahme is Sexually Selected! Part of Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	A lecture on 'Voyaging to the Beagle' by John Parker (Director, University Botanic Garden) Part of Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	Performance: Evolving Words Part of Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	Play: Re Design by Craig Baxter Part of Darwin Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	Film: 'Angels and Insects' Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival presents a film titled 'Angels and Insects' more..	07/05/09
	Book signing: 'Darwin’s Sacred Cause' Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival presents Adrian Desmond and James Moore discussing their new book:'Darwin’s Sacred Cause'. more..	07/05/09
	Play: 'This View of Life' by Matt Wilkinson Part of Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	Conversations: Ian McEwan and David Amigoni, Dames AS Byatt and Gillian Beer Part of Darwin 2009 Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	Conversations: Sir Terry Pratchett & Jack Cohen Part of Darwin Fringe Festival more..	07/05/09
	'Celebrating Charles Darwin' An evening lecture by Janet Browne (Harvard) more..	07/05/09
	Luck, clear vision and sheer hard work lead to success When starting a new business, having a little luck may be as important as coming up with good ideas and finding the right people. more..	07/05/09
	On the road to innovation Cambridge Consultants invites UK companies to its road show, demonstrating how they can buck the trend and innovate for growth and profitability. more..	07/05/09
	Papworth Trust pedal power A Papworth Trust director is cycling coast to coast to highlight the number of disabled people who are forced to live in unsuitable homes. more..	07/05/09
	90 new Gates Cambridge Scholars announced from 32 countries Ninety of the world’s leading students from 32 countries have been selected for Gates Cambridge Scholarships from a field of more than 6,700 applicants. more..	07/05/09
	Two Cambridge academics receive France’s highest academic honour Drs Emma Wilson and François Penz were to be presented with their medals for the prestigious Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques in a ceremony yesterday (Weds) with the French ambassador to the UK, M. Maurice Gourdault-Montagne. more..	07/05/09
	Boot camp delegates march towards business success Recent statistics from Barclays* show that more and more people are defying the credit crunch and starting-up their own businesses - and entrepreneurs in Cambridgeshire are being helped on their way by Business Link East. more..	07/05/09
	'Now is the hour' - the story of businesses that started up during the last downturn The Cambridge cluster has witnessed several downturns, and some of its best business successes have been born out of apparent disaster or extreme hardship. Two highly successful companies, Abcam and Ubisense, will be talking about their experiences at the Cambridge Network Open Meeting today (Wednesday 6 May). more..	06/05/09
	Special Cambridge Network midday event focuses on cleantech energy Don't miss a rare opportunity to hear a lecture from environmentalist Amory Lovins - Chairman and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute and one of the world's acknowledged energy experts - on the subject of 'Advanced Design Integration for Radical Energy Efficiency' tomorrow (Thursday May 7th). more..	06/05/09
	Cambridge Enterprise appoints new Head of Consultancy Services Cambridge Enterprise Limited, the commercialisation office of the University of Cambridge, has appointed Dr Paul Seabright as Head of Consultancy Services. more..	06/05/09
	Innovation in India and China The Director of IBM India Research Lab, discussing how Indian farmers are using mobile phones to improve their daily lives, and an Assistant Vice President from Sotheby’s New York, explaining why some Indian contemporary paintings have fetched millions of pounds in recent auctions, will be in Cambridge later this month. more..	06/05/09
	New partnership created between arts and business Arts & Business, an organisation that sparks new partnerships between commerce and culture, has successfully brokered an exciting new relationship between the Ruskin Gallery at Anglia Ruskin University and Marshall Aerospace in Cambridge. more..	05/05/09
	Careful booking helps travellers to save the pennies and beat the credit crunch There’s no doubt that times are hard. We’re all beginning to feel the pinch so it’s no wonder we’re dying to get away from it all! One of the luxuries that we consumers are reluctant to deny ourselves is our annual holiday. But when money is tight, we want to be sure that we’re getting value for money. Enter Travolaa.com! more..	05/05/09
	Silk Pearce donates designs for ‘New Aldeburgh Anthology’ Design consultancy Silk Pearce has designed a major new book that will appeal to anyone interested in the east-coast fishing town of Aldeburgh and its surrounding Suffolk landscape. more..	05/05/09
	Tame your computer - get smart In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to convert an existing bulleted list to a SmartArt graphic (PowerPoint 2007*)... more..	05/05/09
	Deloitte calls on East of England entrepreneurs to share their views Deloitte, the business advisory firm, is set to launch its annual survey of UK entrepreneurs for a major report: ‘Entrepreneurship UK: 2009’ and is inviting entrepreneurs from across the region to take part. more..	05/05/09
	'Six of the best' help shape Centre for Business Innovation formula Walter Herriot; Alan Payne; Hannah Melia; Robert Morland and Tim Minshall have joined Peter Hewkin on the advisory group of the Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI) in Cambridge. They are contributing to exciting formulae including: "Entrepreneurs on the Move" and "Connected Cambridge" more..	04/05/09
	Women 4 Technology: inaugural networking lunch Bailey Fisher welcomed 20 of Cambridge’s female decision makers to the inaugural Women 4 Technology networking lunch at Restaurant Alimentum this week. more..	01/05/09
	New Chief Executive for PHG Foundation PHG Foundation has appointed Dr Mukesh Kapila CBE as its new Chief Executive, to succeed Ron Zimmern who will become the organisation's Chairman later in the year. more..	01/05/09
	Innovative Cambridge businessman joins EEDA board to help prepare for the economic upturn Cambridge entrepreneur Dr Robert Swann has been appointed as a new board member of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	01/05/09
	Become a card-carrying fan of Cambridge University’s eclectic collections For children obsessed by Top Trumps, a new collection of free playing cards being handed out by Cambridge University’s Museums – starting with the Museums Fair tomorrow (Saturday) - could prove a hit. more..	01/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 1st May 2009 Sustainability, agriculture and energy more..	01/05/09
	'Now is the perfect time to innovate' Cambridge Consultants advises delegates at Cambridge Wireless International Conference to innovate now, or lose market share. more..	30/04/09
	Collaboration helps Delivery Management manage growth Delivery Management’s activities in the fields of Postal Technology and RFID have increased dramatically over the past year. Richard Wishart, Managing Partner of Delivery Management has created a business relationship with Sarah Short of “Virtual Assistance For You” to help his company manage this growth and coordinate the increasing workload. more..	30/04/09
	Survey reveals change for workers in the public sector With the public sector becoming a more commercially driven workplace in these tougher times, Pure Resourcing Solutions has carried out a survey to 4,000 financial employees, asking whether the perceived gap between public and private is becoming smaller... more..	30/04/09
	Sword of Honour for former St Catharine’s student Christopher Judge, a former student at St Catharine’s College and member of the Cambridge University Officers’ Training Corps (CUOTC), was awarded the Sword of Honour during his passing out parade at The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. more..	30/04/09
	Pandemic 'flu guidance for businesses Given the current concerns regarding the rapid global spread of swine 'flu and a potential pandemic, Cambridge Risk Solutions has produced an initial checklist to help businesses with their pandemic planning. By taking simple steps to prepare for a possible pandemic, organisations can be prepared to be able to continue to supply their services. more..	30/04/09
	Moving on up at Prospect Research It’s been a great month at Prospect Research, the b2b telemarketing company in Cambridge, with three members of staff progressing up the ranks in the company. more..	29/04/09
	Radio is the next big thing, says Cleevely The world is on the brink of a wireless technology breakthrough that will have as much impact as the Internet revolution of the 1980s. more..	29/04/09
	Tracy Atkins Joins Beanstalk Management as Executive Assistant Beanstalk Management welcomes new arrival Tracy Atkins to its ranks. more..	29/04/09
	The Belgian Embassy hires Deyton Bell to organise East of England business seminars Deyton Bell, the Cambridge business development specialists, have been appointed by the Belgian Embassy to organise a new initiative supporting international business development in Belgium. more..	29/04/09
	ADC Theatre redevelopment wins regional design award The recent redevelopment of the ADC Theatre has been awarded a Local Authority Building Control Building Excellence Award for ‘Best Technical Design and Construction in the East Anglia region’. The award was presented this week at a gala dinner at the University Arms Hotel. more..	29/04/09
	Sculpture promenade gives new look to Fitzwilliam Museum The grounds of the Fitzwilliam Museum have been transformed by a stunning new display of sculpture – by some of the most accomplished artists working today. more..	29/04/09
	East of England is the first region in the country to end IVF treatment lottery Couples in Cambridgeshire desperate for a child are being given new hope by the launch of a ground-breaking initiative that will provide free access to a comprehensive package of fertility treatment. more..	29/04/09
	New business venture brings serenity and health to the people of East Anglia 'Balance Your Energy' is an exciting new business that brings together the health benefits of Yoga and Tai Chi, providing classes, workshops and holidays that aim to develop and balance an individual's physical, mental and emotional well being. more..	29/04/09
	Recruitment in tough times: the candidate’s tale How do you give yourself the edge when applying for jobs? How do you improve your chances of getting an interview when maybe there are several hundred applicants for each job? more..	28/04/09
	Cambridge Network extends into the Greater South East London Business School (Regents Park, London) and BP (Sunbury-on-Thames) have just joined as members of Cambridge Network, adding to a number of other London companies who are already members. more..	28/04/09
	DBA Group sweep the board at SFEDI UK Enterprise Awards Cambridge based DBA Group has won two national UK Enterprise Support Awards. David Blair, CEO of DBA Group, picked up the platinum award in the category for the “Best Business Owner and Supporter of Other Enterprise Owners’, and the team also collected the gold award in the category for “Best Financial Services Start up Product.” more..	28/04/09
	Cambridge leads the way in fight against recession 'Nerds man the defences as Cambridge fights recession,' proclaimed the headline in 'The Times' on Saturday - and it seems the city is well placed to overcome the economic downturn, with the Cambridge Network leading the fight. more..	28/04/09
	Innovation and telecommunications visionary to give BT Lecture This year’s Pembroke College BT lecture is to be given by Matt Bross, CEO BT Innovate and BT Group Chief Technology Officer, a man regarded by many as a visionary in both innovation and telecommunications. more..	28/04/09
	Cambridge launches new Department of Politics and International Studies The official launch of the University of Cambridge’s new Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) will take place on Tuesday, May 5th. more..	28/04/09
	Strictly come Cambridge The University’s ballroom dancers were the toast of the Empire Ballroom in Blackpool last month when they won the national universities competition there for an unprecedented fourth year in a row. more..	28/04/09
	Swine flu alert from The Travel Clinic One thousand people have been infected with swine flu in as many as 14 of Mexico's 32 states and 68 have died. Since March 2009, eight human cases of new strain of influenza A (H1N1) virus, the swine flu, have been confirmed in California and Texas. Tamiflu is available from The Travel Clinic in Cambridge and Ipswich. more..	27/04/09
	Business support roadshow offers advice in the East of England i10 and Business Link are working in partnership to take a business support mobile roadshow to businesses across the East of England in April and May 2009. The aim of the roadshows is to offer local companies advice and support on preparing their business for the future. more..	27/04/09
	Deputy Minister for Higher Education introduces the Advanced Diploma at special event for Malaysian entrepreneurs The University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the innovation catalyst organisation Warisan Global Sdn Bhd, introduced the Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship at a special event in Kuala Lumpur last week, with guest of honour YB Dato' Saifuddin Abdullah, The Deputy Minister of Higher Education. more..	27/04/09
	SDC to reveal new embedded systems technologies at the UK Embedded Masterclass SDC Systems have announced that they have several new embedded systems technologies that they will be exhibiting for the first time at this year's Embedded Masterclass, to take place in Cambridge and Bristol on the 7th and 12th May. more..	27/04/09
	A new way to find who you're looking for: Actual People Actual People is an innovative new service from Actual Marketing Ltd. The service includes writing and placing your job advertisement across the internet and then filtering and interviewing the stream of candidates that apply for your role. more..	27/04/09
	Peters Elworthy & Moore announces new Partner Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM), are delighted to announce the appointment of Warren Tilbury to Audit Partner. more..	27/04/09
	International success for Master’s in Bioscience Enterprise students HivioSense, a business conceived by students from the Master’s in Bioscience Enterprise Programme at Cambridge University, has recorded success in an international business plan competition based in the Netherlands. more..	27/04/09
	God, Darwin and Intelligent Design American evolutionary science expert Professor Ken Miller will give a talk tomorrow (Tuesday) about the increasing support of the anti-evolutionary Intelligent Design movement at the Faraday Institute’s termly public lecture. more..	27/04/09
	Quality insights – what do we mean by 'quality'? Good quality improves business performance; bad quality damages it and is costly in so many ways. In his new regular series for Cambridge Network, starting today, business and product quality consultant Tom Gaskell gives some insights into improving a company’s quality performance in a low-cost, low-bureaucracy way... more..	27/04/09
	International Cafe Scientifique Darwin Festival, British Council and Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies present: International Cafe Scientifique more..	27/04/09
	Images of Change: calling all photography fans Budding photographers are invited to enter the Darwin Festival and 'Cambridge Evening News' photography competition. more..	27/04/09
	Artists sought for Darwin Fringe Festival Do YOU fit the description of any of the following: carnival performer, walkabout magician, street entertainer, parade band/musician, individual performer or group of performers? more..	27/04/09
	Writing a successful Arts and Business awards application Nominations are open for the 31st annual Arts & Business awards. If your organisation has a partnership with a business which is worthy of nomination, you are invited to a special workshop on May 5th, aimed at helping you to write a successful Arts and Business award application. more..	27/04/09
	Who needs a coach? In sport having a coach is a fact taken for granted in order to guarantee performance, focussed effort, attention to detail and continuous stretching of your personal motivation to succeed. Many of the top performers in show business or in politics are using the expertise of a professional personal coach more or less regularly. more..	24/04/09
	BrightSpark Recruitment - on the move! BrightSpark Recruitment are happy to announce their move to new high street offices in Soham, Cambridgeshire. more..	24/04/09
	Deloitte comments on Budget measures “The Budget is full of lots of headline-grabbing measures, however, many of them will actually apply to relatively few people," says Richard Blackwell, tax partner at Deloitte in Cambridge. more..	24/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 24th April 2009 - Making the most of agricultural technology - A worthy winner, for the wrong reasons more..	24/04/09
	New home for Institute for Manufacturing The newest building on the University of Cambridge’s developing science and technology campus at West Cambridge has opened its doors. more..	24/04/09
	Cambridge begins its search for a new Vice-Chancellor The search has begun to find a successor for the University of Cambridge's current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Richard. more..	24/04/09
	Cambridge’s Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning contributes to World Economic Forum report on the importance of entrepreneurship education Dr Shai Vyakarnam, Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) at Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, is one of the co-authors of the World Economic Forum’s report, ‘Educating the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs’ which raises awareness of the importance of entrepreneurship education in meeting global challenges. more..	24/04/09
	Plextek in double Queen’s Award win Plextek has won two Queen's Awards for Enterprise in the Innovation and International Trade categories. Last year Plextek appeared in the 'Sunday Times' Tech Track 100 list for the first time, at number 56, and has nearly trebled exports over the past three years. more..	23/04/09
	CamCreative - April meeting - Creative hub for Cambridgeshire The next CamCreative is Thursday April 30th, with speaker Mark Desvaux - a recording artist (Urban Myth Club), social entrepreneur and BBC Radio broadcaster. more..	23/04/09
	Discover who funds and benefits from early-stage proof of concept programmes Peter White, Programme Director of YTKO, will be giving a presentation about “Best practices to ensure research commercialisation opportunities are validated and moved towards the market” at the Technology Innovations International (TII) Annual Conference today (23 April), in Thessaloniki, Greece. more..	23/04/09
	£2.2m funding for redundant East Anglia workers As the Europe-wide recession continues to tighten its grip on the UK economy, more and more workers and families are being hit by one of the hardest consequences: redundancy. However, for companies and workers in the East of England, there is finally some respite from the storm. more..	23/04/09
	'Double whammy' for high earners The Chancellor announced a "double whammy" of a 50 per cent top income tax rate and scrapped higher rate relief on pension contributions for those earning over £150,000 each year. These changes will see certain high earners facing their total income tax bills rising by as much as 50 per cent, according to calculations from BDO Stoy Hayward LLP. more..	23/04/09
	ExeTec launches networking forum for technology CEOs Today’s market conditions are creating huge challenges for technology companies. Many management teams have not been through a recession like this before and CEOs often feel isolated, with few sources of advice and support. Now two experienced executives are launching a series of free lunchtime forums for CEOs to share experiences and ideas. more..	23/04/09
	Imperitive for tax simplication missed, says BDO Stoy Hayward Anna Jarrold, tax partner at BDO Stoy Hayward in Cambridge, says of today’s Budget: "No one will be surprised that the Chancellor has not come up with any magic solutions to the UK’s substantial fiscal deficit. more..	22/04/09
	Nandan Nilekani, Co-Chairman of Infosys, to talk at Judge Business School The Centre for India and Global Business at Judge Business School invites you to a talk by Nandan Nilekani, Co-Chairman of Infosys this Friday (24th April). more..	22/04/09
	Cambridge HR performance specialist Engauge launches workshop to help fire HR managers Engauge is launching a workshop in Cambridge to help HR managers get fired up. The HR team is under pressure to cut costs, deal with the human consequences of the economic downturn and engage, enthuse and retain key staff in the business. more..	22/04/09
	Forgotten music from the GPO Classical music and cinema fans are in for a treat on 20 May as Anglia Ruskin University, in association with the Arts Picturehouse, presents an evening of live music and film. more..	22/04/09
	Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI) selected to join Microsoft BizSpark Program CfBI today announced that it has been selected to join the Microsoft BizSpark Program as a Network Partner. The BizSpark Program is a new global program designed to accelerate the success of early stage Startups by connecting them to Network Partners. more..	21/04/09
	Business IT Unlocked - The benefits of mobile computing Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett looks at the benefits of mobile computing with PDA and Smartphone technology. more..	21/04/09
	Cambridge Consultants awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise Cambridge Consultants has been awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category, in recognition of the strong growth of its export business. more..	21/04/09
	Cambridge Network's Café Networking event - don't miss it! Whether you're looking for work or looking for people, networking can be invaluable. That's the message from Dr Matt Schofield, Cambridge Network's CEO, who will be hosting the next Café Networking event this evening (Tuesday 21st April) at CB2 Bistro from 6pm - 9pm. more..	21/04/09
	GradsEast Online Graduate Recruitment Fair 8th- 19th June 2009 The GradsEast Online Recruitment Fair, running from 8th – 19th June 2009, offers employers in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk a quick and cost-effective platform to help attract and select the right candidate. more..	21/04/09
	Businesses urged to look at a bigger, more cost effective, travel picture The National Business Travel network (NBTN), a Department for Transport initiative and part of the government's ACT on CO2 campaign, is today calling on businesses to implement smart travel plans for staff to cut costs and significantly reduce carbon emissions. more..	21/04/09
	Liberty Director, Shami Chakrabarti, to deliver Sidgwick Lecture Fresh from making front page news over the weekend, the Director of Liberty, Shami Chakrabarti is to deliver the Newnham Henry Sidgwick Endowed Lecture this Friday (24th April) at 5.30pm in the Cambridge Law Faculty. more..	21/04/09
	Record year for Queen's Awards for Enterprise as East of England collects 20 East of England companies have returned to winning ways with 20 of them today being named as winners of The Queen's Award for Enterprise 2009 - Britain's highest accolade for business success. more..	21/04/09
	Publishing proofs: Cambridge speaks volumes On 14-15 May, Anglia Ruskin University will host a series of interactive publishing-related events. more..	21/04/09
	A virtual world of graduate job seekers in the East of England Recruitment can be an expensive and time-consuming process. For the second year running, GradsEast is helping graduate and student employers in the East of England to maximize their recruitment budget and to connect to bright, motivated fresh thinking new talent. more..	20/04/09
	Amino and Minerva to showcase whole-home digital video recorder solution at NAB 2009 Las Vegas, NV — April 20, 2009 — Amino Communications, the world leading IPTV entertainment solutions provider, and Minerva Networks, the leading provider of open IPTV services management platforms, today unveiled a complete whole-home digital video recorder (WHDVR) solution. more..	20/04/09
	Tame your computer - be undone! In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how you can change the number of times you can click the Undo button (PowerPoint 2007*)... more..	20/04/09
	Cambridge schoolchildren fly from Cambridge Airport this Saturday As part of its Centenary Celebrations, and particularly to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of the opening of its first airfield in Cambridge in 1929, Marshall of Cambridge is making arrangements for 80 young schoolchildren from the Cambridge area to receive flights in small aeroplanes during the morning of Saturday 25 April. more..	20/04/09
	Opening of Cambridge’s anniversary woodland The largest planting project ever undertaken by the University of Cambridge, consisting of more than 15,000 trees, will be officially opened to the public today (Monday April 20). more..	20/04/09
	Cambridge Super 8 Film Festival next week In 2008, the second Cambridge International Super 8 Film Festival was hailed a resounding success. This year’s festival next week (running from 29th April – 2nd May), will be showcasing a mix of animation, comedies, dramas and experimental film. more..	20/04/09
	Salimetrics founder Prof Douglas Granger presents "Spit Camp" saliva training day, Cambridge June 8th 2009 If you are working with Salivary Biomarkers please take advantage of this further Training Day which has been arranged in Cambridge at Anglia Ruskin University on June 8th 2009. Cost of the full day is only £50. more..	20/04/09
	Attitudes are contagious... are yours worth catching? Attitudes make a real difference. Find out why attitude is important to an inspiring and successful leader and how to spot the right ones. more..	20/04/09
	Dengue fever causing epidemics across the globe- more news from The Travel Clinic Ltd, Cambridge and Ipswich Major outbreaks of dengue this year are in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil(Bahia),Australia (Queensland), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City),Indonesia (Jakarta), Pakistan (Punjab), and Saudi Arabia (Mecca). more..	20/04/09
	TTP launches new toolbox of droplet generation and control The Technology Partnership (TTP) has launched a portfolio of new droplet generation and control technologies targeted at 'smart' materials industries. The ability to reliably create and distribute precisely controlled droplets enables new opportunities in materials, industrial coatings and cleaning. more..	20/04/09
	Silk Pearce comes up heads with Tudor coin cover Design consultancy Silk Pearce has created a special coin cover for The Royal Mint and Royal Mail showcasing two new £5 coins that celebrate the lives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, two of the best known monarchs from English history. more..	20/04/09
	Serial entrepreneur Peter Dawe offers help and free office space to 'Entrepreneurs on the Move' Serial entrepreneur Peter Dawe has some vacant office space in Ely he is willing to provide rent free (share other expenses) on a short term basis. The offices are a few minutes walk from Ely Station and near public car parks. He will be speaking about this at the 'Entrepreneurs on the Move' event at CB2 on April 29th. more..	20/04/09
	Cambridge academics headline at Guardian Hay Festival Twelve leading academics will give talks at the prestigious Guardian Hay Festival this year as part of the University of Cambridge's 800th anniversary celebrations. more..	20/04/09
	Scientists issue warning on future of central Arctic Scientists have warned that world leaders are in a race against time to make key decisions about the future of international co-operation in the Arctic. more..	20/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 17th April 2009 - The present reality of electric cars - Germany takes a backward step on GM crops more..	17/04/09
	Papworth Trust is recognised in Building Excellence Awards Leading disability charity, Papworth Trust, has been awarded for their commitment to building quality and standards. more..	17/04/09
	Cambridge Enterprise announces three appointments to address demand for services in the economic downturn Cambridge Enterprise Limited, the University of Cambridge’s commercialisation office, is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr Gillian Davis, Technology Manager to the Physical Sciences Team, Dr Amanda Wooding, Technology Manager and Dr Steven Suchting, Technology Associate to the Life Sciences team. more..	17/04/09
	Babraham researchers reveal how immune cells can be harnessed to target melanoma Researchers at the Babraham Institute and the University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Italy, co-ordinating an international network of scientists and clinicians from Europe, the USA and Japan, have identified new mechanisms through which the immune system recognises and responds to tumours like melanomas. more..	17/04/09
	ICE welcomes government decision on potential nuclear power station sites The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the Government's announcement this week of 11 potential new nuclear power station sites - two of them in the East of England. more..	17/04/09
	Live the dream and take to the skies with Virtual Aviation Lets face it. How many people get to experience the thrill of flying a jet airliner? Just airline pilots really and why should they get all the fun? more..	17/04/09
	Anglia Ruskin secures investment to help businesses and individuals through the recession Anglia Ruskin University is one of more than 70 universities and colleges set to receive a share of £27m in Government funding to offer real help to individuals and businesses during the downturn. The total value of the fund is over £50m with the remainder coming from match funding from the universities and local partners. more..	16/04/09
	Inaugural meeting of Cambridge .NET developer's user group takes place tonight The first meeting of the newly formed Cambridge .NET developer's user group (CAMDUG) will be held at the Tram Depot in Dover Street this evening (Thursday 16th April). more..	16/04/09
	Annual prize agreed by ecm with Cambridge University Cambridge-based ecm, the UK's leading high-tech recruitment experts for placing high-flying, high-tech candidates, has been granted the privilege of offering an annual prize to the Computer Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. more..	16/04/09
	£1.1m to help those hit by the recession Individuals and businesses in Norfolk will benefit from a £1.1m scheme designed to provide much-needed help to those hit by the recession. more..	16/04/09
	'The pleasures and sorrow of work' Alain de Botton, the philosopher, author and TV critic, will be speaking on “The pleasures and sorrow of work” at Robinson College at 6pm on May 14th as part of the free series of Cambridge Business Lectures. more..	16/04/09
	Great St Mary’s is ringing in the changes New bells have been cast to mark the 800th anniversary of Cambridge University. They will replace some of the most famous bells in the United Kingdom whilst retaining their signature chime for posterity. more..	16/04/09
	Book outlines benefits of ‘wild’ outdoor play for young children A Senior Lecturer from Anglia Ruskin University has written a book which aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly of young children, of the environmental, social and well being benefits of outdoor play and Forest School. more..	15/04/09
	Anti-recession debate will offer positive outlook If you want to buck the current recessionary ‘bad news’ then keep lunchtime Thursday 30 April free and be at the Hilton Doubletree Garden House Hotel, Cambridge. This is the venue for the 2009 ICE East of England Annual Spring Debate billed ‘Lightness from the Gloom’. more..	15/04/09
	Sky News available on signagelive Sky News is now available for use with signagelive, enabling users the ability to incorporate dynamically updated media content as part of their scheduled content. more..	15/04/09
	Recession 2.0? - Business fears counterfeiting is set to spiral in first 'digital recession', finds new research Businesses call for stricter internet controls and a better cybercrime authority to combat counterfeiting on the web. more..	15/04/09
	Does your business need a health check? Contact Chris for an hour or two of informal chat over coffee and get a no froth assessment of your business health. more..	14/04/09
	Cut your carbon footprint! Cut your energy bills! Green Energy Options (GEO) are running the biggest energy usage trial in East Anglia and are recruiting trialists now. more..	14/04/09
	d'Arry's creates menu for England and St George The very best of traditional English food will be on the menu at a special St George’s Day event at d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop on 23 April. more..	14/04/09
	Media Creative re-brand Media Creative Ltd web design and web development have re-branded. more..	14/04/09
	Universities and colleges in the East of England to offer real help now for communities in tough times More than 70 universities and colleges across the country will be offering real help to individuals and businesses during the downturn, after winning a share of around £27m in government funding, it was announced today by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). more..	09/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 9th April 2009 Sustainable, green and prosperous? more..	09/04/09
	Cambridge Network shares its challenges with the UK Science Park Association Lessons learned in the successful Cambridge cluster and the ways in which companies in the Greater South East can work together to overcome the impact of the recession will be the subject of a presentation by Dr Matt Schofield, Cambridge Network CEO, to a prestigious meeting of the UK Science Park Association (UKSPA) next month. more..	09/04/09
	Plenty to see at Cambridge Super 8 Film Festival This year’s Cambridge Super 8 Film Festival, running from 29th April – 2nd May, will be showcasing a mix of animation, comedies, dramas and experimental film. more..	09/04/09
	Cambridge collaborators unravel the neuronal circuitry keeping metabolism and fat storage in check Scientists at the Babraham Institute, the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology and the University of Cambridge have unravelled novel aspects of the biochemical signalling pathways that enable the tiny roundworm, C. elegans, to modify its metabolism in response to food using a neurochemical signalling system that has parallels in mammals. more..	09/04/09
	Papworth Trust helps raise awareness of Teenage Cancer Trust Papworth Trust Centre, Cambridge has helped raise awareness for the Cancer Appeal for Teenagers (CAT), part of the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) East Anglia appeal. more..	09/04/09
	Adam’s marathon effort to raise money for Papworth Trust A support worker from Papworth Trust has won a place in the 2009 Flora London Marathon. Adam Hills, from Bedford, will compete in the 26.2 mile journey on 26 April with all proceeds going to the leading disability charity. more..	09/04/09
	Rainmakers: interviews with the business leaders defining the future of the technology sector Bailey Fisher launches its new 'Rainmakers' series with an interview with Brian Boakes, one of the most respected figures in Europe in the field of digital signage, recently attracted to Cambridge to head up Sales and Marketing at Cambridge Visual Networks (Camvine). more..	09/04/09
	kpi-insight consulting to feature in 'CEO Today' magazine April edition Deltek Vision software reseller explains how organisations can provide detailed reports with fewer resources. more..	09/04/09
	IWF hits back at censorship and secrecy claims In an extensive interview with Cambridge-based Broadband Genie, the Cambridgeshire-based Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has defended itself vigorously against allegations of secrecy and censorship, as well as its remit and the general effectiveness of its work. more..	09/04/09
	Business in the Community East of England Awards Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence are the UK’s most influential awards recognising leadership and innovation in responsible business. The Awards are now in their twelfth year, have become hugely prestigious and are considered the ultimate accolade by winning companies for their responsibility activity. more..	09/04/09
	Skip, Skip, Hooray for all the family Skip, Skip, Hooray is the celebration of a local folk tradition on Parker's Piece, Cambridge tomorrow (Good Friday 10th April). Come join in the fun with all the family to sing your skipping rhymes from 10am-2pm. more..	09/04/09
	£8.5 million to boost innovative business during downturn East of England businesses developing new products can take advantage of more than £8.5 million worth of grants, the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) announced today. more..	08/04/09
	Laying the foundations of open innovation in Cambridge The driving forces behind Cambridge University’s ground-breaking Hauser Forum donned hard hats and high-visibility jackets at the West Cambridge site this week to see how work is progressing. more..	08/04/09
	Real help now on offer to people in the East of England People across the East of England are benefiting from £14 million in Government investment in skills and training to help them get and keep jobs through the downturn, Skills Secretary John Denham said today. more..	08/04/09
	Business IT Unlocked - Measuring real system uptime Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett looks at alternative ways of measuring uptime on a network. more..	07/04/09
	Recruitment in tough times Not only is this a difficult time for candidates and people who have lost their jobs, it is also demanding for employers, either dealing with a large volume of applications, or trying to find the right candidate for the job. Search-based recruitment may be the answer to the latter, but is it overpriced in today's market? more..	07/04/09
	Demand soars for career advice and development Are you or your employees going through a turning point in your career and re-evaluating what you want out of it? Help is at hand for people in the East of England. more..	07/04/09
	Igniting engineering ideas - engineering students attend CfEL's entrepreneurship programme The Cambridge Integrated Knowledge Centre (CIKC) sponsored six delegates, four from Cambridge University's Engineering Department and two from the Physics Department, to attend the Ignite programme which took place last summer. more..	07/04/09
	New look – same values at PEM Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers Peters Elworthy & Moore (PEM) has unveiled a refreshing new look to their logo, graphics and positioning line. more..	07/04/09
	Tame your computer - add lines of sight In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to improve legibility of your workbooks (Excel 2000-2007*) ... more..	06/04/09
	Modern artist’s life seen through ‘interactive’ screenprints An exhibition of screen prints by Josef Albers comes to Anglia Ruskin University’s Ruskin Gallery, a part of the Cambridge School of Art, on 25 April. more..	06/04/09
	Paul Jesson joins e-Financial Management Paul Jesson, a commercially focused Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in financial management and reporting, business planning and operational support, has joined e-Financial Management Limited. more..	06/04/09
	Come and learn from 'Entrepreneurs on the Move' at CB2 Connected Cambridge presents an informal networking event at CB2 starting at 18:00 on April 29th. This will feature short presentations from Cambridge based entrepreneurs who are currently re-inventing themselves to start new businesses. Wine and buffet sponsored by Cambridge Corporate Consultants. Entry is free. more..	06/04/09
	Cambridge research puts new test for sickle cell disease on horizon A new method for diagnosing sickle cell disease has been found by researchers from Cambridge and Oxford Universities. This new test would be cheaper and easier to use than existing methods and provide a simpler alternative for use in developing nations. more..	06/04/09
	A little bit of history in the making Last week a stream of Year 7 and 8 pupils stepped from the spring sunshine into the dimly-lit dining halls of St John’s and Corpus Christi Colleges to write a letter to their descendants, not to be opened for a hundred years. more..	06/04/09
	Wondering what to do with the children this Easter holiday? If you're wondering how to keep the children amused this Easter, Cambridge Preservation Society has a couple of ideas that are a bit different... more..	03/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 3rd April 2009 -High tide for wind power? -More Stern words more..	03/04/09
	Diversity increases strength of LCG Bioscience team A good start to the year, with an increase in the variety and complexity of its trials, has led LCG Bioscience - a centre of excellence for exploratory and early phase clinical development - to expand its team. more..	03/04/09
	Music therapy students pay tribute to collection of classic and contemporary composers A recital based on the theme of ‘Journeys in Music’, organised by Anglia Ruskin University, will take place at Emmanuel United Reformed Church, Trumpington Road, Cambridge on 26 May at 7.00pm. more..	03/04/09
	Magnets attract new business after EEDA-funded market research Entrepreneurs with bright business ideas are being given a helping hand to turn developing concepts into successful commercial realities, thanks to funding from the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	03/04/09
	Cracking the code of a killer More than one million people die from malaria every year. While it's no surprise to find Cambridge scholars at the forefront of the battle against the disease, crucial research is underway not just in subjects like biochemistry and physiology, but in the unlikely setting of the Department of Engineering. more..	03/04/09
	Easter Egg hunt in Cambridgeshire with GPS systems Cambridge Design Partnership is organising an Easter Egg hunt in Cambridgeshire this Easter Sunday (12th April). Hidden in off-road locations, will be a number of delicious Easter Eggs from Thorntons and these are free to the first to find them using their GPS systems. more..	03/04/09
	Pound slump causing currency gains headache and capital gains tax liability People receiving an income in US dollars or euros before converting it to sterling may be hit by capital gains tax, according to Deloitte. more..	02/04/09
	Pure Resourcing celebrate the ‘unsung hero’ of the workplace Pure Resourcing Solutions helps boost morale in the workplace by carrying out an ‘unsung hero’ competition for businesses throughout Cambridgeshire. more..	02/04/09
	Celebrity piano recital – Piers Lane plays Chopin On Friday 8 May, as part of Anglia Ruskin University’s diverse Spring Arts Programme, celebrity pianist Piers Lane will perform a lunchtime recital of Nocturnes by Frederic Chopin at the Mumford Theatre, East Road, Cambridge. more..	02/04/09
	New award for employers recognises that the future features the over 50s The importance of employing and retaining skilled people in the 50-plus age range is being recognised in a new award sponsored by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	02/04/09
	Ultra opens new high technology engineering service and production hub in Sawston Established 45 years, contract electronic manufacturer Ultra Electronics Manufacturing & Card Systems has added another string to its already formidable bow. more..	02/04/09
	Prostate screening may have benefits Cambridge University scientists have shown that screening for prostate cancer using prostate specific antigen (PSA) would lead to a reduction in advanced stage prostate cancer by up to 54 per cent. more..	02/04/09
	Continued success for Cambridge Entrepreneurs A biotech start-up formed by students from the University of Cambridge’s Masters in Bioscience Enterprise postgraduate business course has come second in a university “Idea Idol” competition. more..	02/04/09
	Let your last footprint be a green one™ Cambridge company, Eco Coffins offers green alternative to old fashioned and polluting chipboard veneer coffins. more..	01/04/09
	Mark Poynton joins Restaurant Alimentum as Head Chef – in time for new Sunday openings April sees the arrival of a new Head Chef at Restaurant Alimentum, when Mark Poynton joins the award-winning, affordable fine-dining restaurant from Midsummer House. Mark has worked at the 2 Michelin star restaurant for over seven years, working as Head Chef there since 2007. more..	01/04/09
	Wavecom accelerates wireless development with XJTAG Wavecom, a leading provider of embedded wireless technology for M2M (Machine to Machine) communication, has adopted the XJTAG IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan system as the platform for developing and testing its WMP100 Wireless Microprocessor-based turnkey systems. more..	01/04/09
	Announcing the inaugural Impact Awards and call for entries New award scheme to recognise and celebrate the success of knowledge transfer opens for entries. more..	01/04/09
	Charles Russell LLP to host mock Employment Tribunal with Paul Gilroy QC of Old Square Chambers Leading Cambridge law firm, Charles Russell, in association with Old Square Chambers, is hosting a mock Employment Tribunal on Friday 22 May 2009. more..	01/04/09
	Regional sustainable development indicators - results for the East of England With lower crime and higher employment rates, the East of England is a good place to live, according to the UK Government's indicators of sustainable development, published today by Defra and ONS. more..	01/04/09
	Taxpayer gets ‘good value for money’ from EEDA An independent regional report just published provides clear evidence that the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has demonstrated good value for taxpayers’ money and is having a positive impact on the economy. more..	01/04/09
	Business support landscape taking shape in the East of England Richard Ellis, chair of the business-led East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has welcomed the Government’s roll-out of a new ‘blueprint’ for simpler business support provision across the region. more..	01/04/09
	Cambridge gene hunters find two new breast cancer genes Two new regions of the human genome linked to breast cancer have been found by an international team of scientists led by Cambridge University researchers; one increases the risk while the other reduces the risk of developing breast cancer. more..	01/04/09
	Network meeting gets a glimpse of the future Cambridge Network members and guests crowded into the University’s Law Faculty lecture theatre earlier this week (Monday) – and were rewarded with a glimpse of the future from three leading academics. more..	31/03/09
	Samian secure first customer in recycled plastic business Samian Solutions are now working in partnership with Eco-Hoardings and Trackerback in supplying recycled plastic for the production of plastic hoardings. These can be seen in use at the Royston site. more..	31/03/09
	Macmillan Cancer Support charity and Global Regulatory Services Global Regulatory Services is proud to announce that their nominated charity is Macmillan Cancer Support, Cambridge. more..	31/03/09
	To Centre Court: Paul McIlroy Engineering graduate Paul McIlroy has recently returned to Cambridge University's Department of Engineering to study for a PhD in real-time computer vision. Between graduating and starting his PhD, he has achieved a huge amount. more..	31/03/09
	Thank you to ERBI for supporting patients at Addenbrooke’s Biotech support organisation, ERBI, has raised £20,000 for projects at Addenbrooke's. more..	31/03/09
	Charitable fundraising benefits patients at Addenbrooke’s A grant of £23,557.20 by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) to the Colorectal Surgery Department at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has enabled the purchase of transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS) equipment, which has proved to be a huge benefit to patients, enabling advanced surgery of the rectum to be carried out without major abdominal surgery. more..	31/03/09
	Laying off staff - some useful pointers Laying off staff is one of the most challenging situations that business leaders can face. Here are some tips for handling the situation effectively and making it as painless as possible for your staff and yourself. more..	31/03/09
	Guided busway engineer wins James Rennie Medal Congratulations go to John Ely, Construction Manager for Cambridgeshire Guided Busway who has beaten 1,000 civil engineers from across the UK to win the prestigious James Rennie Medal. more..	31/03/09
	Students to learn the language of Apple Anglia Ruskin University is one of the latest institutions to become an Apple Authorised Training Centre for Education (AATCe) joining a pan-European network delivering high-quality training and certification to students in key software applications used by the professionals. more..	31/03/09
	Cervical cancer vaccine - news from The Travel Clinic The Department of Health has rolled out a programme to protect girls and women against cervical cancer, which has recently caught media attention in the case of Jade Goody. more..	31/03/09
	Business Link workshops could work wonders on your business idea Anyone who is thinking of setting up a business or who is just starting out will benefit from the brand new - and free - Business Link East workshop programme which has just been launched, with 845 workshops taking place from April through to September. more..	31/03/09
	Tame your computer - swift switching In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to quickly switch between multiple browser tabs (Internet Explorer 7*) ... more..	31/03/09
	From Library House to Sopris Ex-Library House CFO Chris Chapman launches new finance and business support services for startups and SMEs. more..	31/03/09
	Alimentum matches Heston’s Fat Duck in prestigious Food Monthly Awards Restaurant Alimentum was placed runner up in the prestigious 'Observer' Food Monthly Best Restaurants in Great Britain Awards last week, joining The Fat Duck at Bray in the Southern area selections. more..	31/03/09
	A corking idea from Alimentum - BYO Night! We’re constantly reminded of the difficult times ahead, but at Alimentum we’ve had enough of all the doom and gloom, so how’s this for a corking idea guaranteed to lift the spirits: we’re making Thursday nights bring your own wine nights! more..	30/03/09
	Nealewade Community College showcases Cambridge’s future talent ITV partnered with b-live, the UK’s largest career portal for 12 – 21 year olds, to run a competition and give students a taste of what it’s like to identify and produce a local news story. more..	30/03/09
	Women mean business More than one million women in the UK work for themselves – an increase of 17 per cent since 2002. However, growth in new businesses owned by women is not being sustained, and research has highlighted that a third of the female population would start a business if it wasn’t for fear of failure. more..	30/03/09
	Local companies urged to ACT for men’s health and help Buy Dad a Day Hospital charity calls for auction gifts for East of England dads. more..	30/03/09
	Coaching at the top Coaching can make a big difference in the way you as CEO or top executive are running your business: read this post to find out how and why. more..	30/03/09
	Easter events at Wysing Arts Centre Wysing Arts Centre at Bourn near Cambridge has something to offer all the family this Easter weekend. more..	30/03/09
	King’s Choir Messiah to go live via satellite The world’s first live cinema screening of a choral concert takes place this Palm Sunday from King’s College, University of Cambridge. The performance by the King’s College Choir of Handel’s Messiah is to be streamed live via satellite to cinemas around the United Kingdom, Europe and America. more..	30/03/09
	TTP Group plc buys back its shares from 3i plc TTP Group plc announced today that it had bought back the 12.6% interest in the company owned by the venture capital company 3i plc for an undisclosed sum. The shares will be transferred to its Employee Share Ownership Plan. more..	30/03/09
	Tonejet scoops “disruptive” Killer Technology award Tonejet was the delighted recipient of the Killer Technology category at the 'Business Weekly' Awards 2008, held in Queen’s College in Cambridge. more..	30/03/09
	Award for Cambridge Network chairman Cambridge Network's recently elected chairman, Neil Davidson, joint founder and chief executive of city software firm Red Gate, was named Businessman of the Year at the 'Cambridge Evening News' Business Excellence Awards last night (Thursday). more..	27/03/09
	Professional snaps at a snip Studio portraits can be expensive but Cambridge School of Art students have teamed up with the Grafton Centre to bring a low-cost photography studio to the shopping centre. more..	27/03/09
	Astronomer Royal takes pride of place at National Portrait Gallery A new portrait of Lord Martin Rees, Master of Trinity College, will be taking centre stage during a new display at the National Portrait Gallery celebrating the International Year of Astronomy. more..	27/03/09
	Ice cream vans to workwear to sales training - contracts up for grabs Over 60 business leaders attended the inaugural London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games procurement breakfast meeting in Ely. more..	27/03/09
	Rabbitsoft announces commercial release of Rabbit Enterprise Social Software Rabbitsoft introduces the first social collaboration product to be delivered through a Web Operating System. more..	27/03/09
	Consultation on North West Cambridge development land A public consultation into a possible allocation of land for future development between Madingley Road and Huntingdon Road is underway. more..	27/03/09
	Cambridge researcher named inaugural BBSRC Innovator of the Year Professor Stephen Jackson has been named the inaugural Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council (BBSRC) Innovator of the Year for his work developing cancer therapies that have saved the lives of numerous patients. more..	26/03/09
	MLD launch flexjex.com for freelancers – the flexible jobs exchange MLD Consultants are pleased to announce the launch of their online freelance marketplace – flexjex.com – the flexible jobs exchange. Having already attracted over 100 eligible freelancers, the team hope flexjex.com will become an invaluable resource as a place where high-calibre people and high-tech companies meet for short-term projects. more..	26/03/09
	A crisis of confidence? What do you do with all the credit crunch information and news on quantitative easing that abounds? Are you having a crisis of confidence? more..	26/03/09
	Phillips Profile goes global Cambridge-based PR consultancy, Phillips Profile, today celebrates the anniversary of its first global contract. Independent Data Services (IDS) is an international player in the oil industry and has just agreed a second year under the PR guidance of Phillips Profile. more..	26/03/09
	IPPM helps deliver MoD change programme IPPM director John Bridges has just spent eight months working with the Ministry of Defence in Cambridgeshire, helping them plan and deliver a major business change programme. more..	25/03/09
	BCS honours ground-breaking scientists with Lovelace Medal and Roger Needham Award A pioneering AI scientist helping develop virtual agents to keep older people company and an academic who has broken new ground on program termination have been named as winners of this year’s Lovelace medal and Roger Needham award, respectively. more..	25/03/09
	Business IT unlocked - Getting useful search results from Google Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett hunts for the holy grail of 100% relevant results from a Google search. more..	25/03/09
	Students gather in Cambridge for global conservation conference Young scientists from across the world are gathering in Cambridge this week for a three-day conference to share their experiences in, and passion for, conservation, and make career-building contacts with conservation professionals. more..	25/03/09
	The human brain is on the edge of chaos There has been speculation for many years that the human brain lives “on the edge of chaos”, at a critical transition point between randomness and order; but direct experimental evidence has been lacking. more..	25/03/09
	Darwin’s bills discovered You’ve seen the documentaries and read the book – now, for the first time, you can find out how Charles Darwin spent his money. more..	25/03/09
	East of England needs migrant workers to help beat recession While local people are given support to find jobs or learn new skills, migrant workers are needed to plug employment gaps and help the East of England beat the recession. This is the message from Deborah Cadman, chief executive of the business-led East of England Development Agency (EEDA), speaking ahead of the publication of two new reports today. more..	24/03/09
	Planning improves information management in historic city Information is at the heart of the Department of Building History, Archaeology and Monuments (BAM) in the historic Netherlands city of 's Hertogenbosch. more..	24/03/09
	Innovation support policy in Europe: have your say How can public innovation support mechanisms be improved in Europe? A public consultation on the effectiveness of innovation support has been launched - and Cambridge companies are urged to participate. more..	24/03/09
	Tame your computer - ready retrieval In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how you can easily find websites you visited in the past (Internet Explorer) ... more..	24/03/09
	Free Set Up Day On All Telemarketing Pilots In April And May more..	24/03/09
	Babraham Institute celebrates 15th anniversary of Schools’ Day to inspire scientists of the future Babraham scientists have been sharing their passion for science with over 1,500 pupils, from primary school age to 6th formers during National Science and Engineering week. The Institute celebrated its 15th annual Schools’ Science Day, opening its laboratories to 140 GCSE and A’ level students from 18 schools across Cambridgeshire. more..	24/03/09
	Mobas’ continues healthy relationship with Janssen Animal Health Continuing a long-standing relationship, Mobas, the Cambridge-based advertising agency, has been appointed by Janssen Animal Health to create the worldwide platform branding and campaigns for Fidavet, a new range of over-the-counter products from Janssen Animal Health. more..	24/03/09
	Leading business consultancy gains across the pond Leading business consultancy Rapier Management Consultants has been asked by a USA corporation to help with expansion plans. more..	24/03/09
	XJTAG unveils XJFlash to speed boundary scan Flash memory programming XJTAG, a leading global supplier of IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan development systems, has significantly improved the speed of Flash programming of its XJTAG boundary scan system with the introduction of XJFlash. more..	23/03/09
	Future of the Guided Bus The camToo Project is to be presented to the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission tomorrow (Tuesday). Ahead of this, the project team has decided to publish the map (below) of how Guided Buses could transform public transport in Cambridge. more..	23/03/09
	Shearline laser technology investment boosts response times The rapid response capabilities of Hybrid Laser Tech, a division of Shearline Precision Engineering, have been boosted by a major investment in the latest laser positioning technology. The Cambridgeshire company anticipates that new tooling will halve set-up times and increase throughput by 12 percent. more..	23/03/09
	d'Arry's wins national food award The team at d’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in Cambridge are celebrating their business being named Food Operator of the Year in the Food Excellence Awards from top industry newspaper 'The Morning Advertiser'. more..	23/03/09
	PEM Corporate Finance continues to invest despite recession PEM Corporate Finance (PEMCF), a leading independent corporate finance specialist based in Cambridge, has launched a distinctive new brand identity and website, investing despite the recession. more..	23/03/09
	42 Technology goes for growth with new staff appointments Product design and development consultancy 42 Technology (42T) is further strengthening its technology consulting and engineering resource, as well as admin support, with five new staff. more..	23/03/09
	Annual prize agreed by ECM with Cambridge University Cambridge-based ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts, have been granted the privilege of offering an annual prize to the Computer Laboratory at the University of Cambridge. Initially, this will be for a five-year period. more..	23/03/09
	Grand Challenge winners announced Teams from across Cambridgeshire have been awarded for their efforts in the Grand Challenge, the 'Apprentice' style fundraising competition from Papworth Trust. more..	20/03/09
	New Cambridge Eye Unit opens at Addenbrooke’s A new unit for eye patients is to officially open at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. more..	20/03/09
	Nick Clarke, ex CEO SysAdmins, joins Prism Corporate Broking Prism Corporate Broking are delighted to announce that Nick Clarke, ex CEO of SysAdmins, is joining Prism Corporate Broking - the mid market M & A specialist - as an associate. more..	20/03/09
	Oxfordshire science and engineering leaders open Tessella's new headquarters Tessella, the technology and consulting services company selected by R&D, science and engineering leaders for business-critical assignments, celebrates the opening of its new headquarters in The Quadrant, Abingdon Science Park, Oxfordshire. more..	20/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 20th March 2009 - The reality of wind power and green-collar jobs in Spain - Shell gets back to basics more..	20/03/09
	Panasonic 103" with integrated PC to debut at Screen Media Expo Panasonic’s 103" Plasma Display with new integrated PC running signagelive, will be debuted at Screen Media Expo (National Hall, Olympia, London) 7th and 8th April 2009 on stand D01. more..	20/03/09
	£23 million to fund the arts and humanities for the next five years The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has announced that Cambridge University will be guaranteed funding for over 580 PhDs and MPhils in the arts and humanities for the next five years, secured through a grant of £23 million. more..	20/03/09
	Seminar showcases latest research on reproductive health The April Horizon Seminar will showcase the latest research from the University of Cambridge on Reproductive Health. This one-day symposium will look at factors that influence the growth and development of the foetus, and how what happens before birth can continue to impact on our health and wellbeing throughout our adult lives. more..	20/03/09
	Fenland businesses invited to find out how new legislation affects them A free breakfast briefing being run by the Cambridgeshire Local Business Partnership at The Boathouse in Wisbech on 2 April will give local businesses all the help they need to make sense of the complexity of ever changing business legislation. more..	20/03/09
	Business IT Unlocked - Open source issue tracking Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett reports on an Open source issue tracking system which could satisfy all your Helpdesk needs, for free! more..	19/03/09
	28 local authorities sign up to `Governors E-Learning' (GEL) Since its nationwide launch in 2008, GEL, short for `Governors E-Learning’, has been adopted by 28 local and unitary authorities, and is therefore one of the fastest growing online training and information resources used by school governors in England. more..	19/03/09
	Edge lecture sets out vision to ‘elevate’ practical learning Shadow Minister calls on people to recognise the role skills play in people’s lives and the economy. more..	19/03/09
	Enterprise funding allows Cambridge students access to training via the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has allocated substantial funding that will enable students at the University of Cambridge to benefit from the high quality entrepreneurship training provided by the Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (CfEL) at Judge Business School. more..	19/03/09
	Calling all creative types in Cambridgeshire! Join CamCreative next Thursday… Join CamCreative at the Arts Picturehouse again on Thursday 26th March from 7.00 onwards for another chance to share beers’n’ideas with the finest creative folk in the region. more..	18/03/09
	Make the most of tax reliefs, says Deloitte There is still time for all tax payers to make the most of their annual personal tax reliefs and allowances, says business advisory firm Deloitte. more..	18/03/09
	The Henley Boat Races this weekend Cambridge and Oxford Women’s Eights are in their final week of preparation in advance of the 64th Women’s Boat Race which takes place over the Royal Regatta course at Henley-on-Thames on Sunday. more..	18/03/09
	Genie Ventures on the lookout for budding internet entrepreneurs Cambridge internet company Genie Ventures is looking for people who have started websites with commercial potential to join its growing web media network. more..	18/03/09
	Cambridge, Europe Why do companies from around Europe become members of the Cambridge Network? Matt Schofield, recently appointed CEO, aims to answer the question in his latest blog. more..	17/03/09
	Cambridge company 'nose' how to have fun! Red Nose Day, what an excuse for a party! Well that’s what Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) thought. Having just taken over a new building, it seemed the perfect location for a Comic Relief CDP lunch party. Red Noses and dressing up were the order of the day, raising £858! more..	17/03/09
	'Low cost GaN LEDs for energy saving, reducing carbon emissions and purifying water' Learn about the importance of Gallium Nitride for next generation high frequency, high power transistors at Cambridge Network's Open Meeting on Monday March 30th, when Professor Colin Humphreys, CBE, FREng will be one of three eminent speakers. more..	17/03/09
	Flood engineer wins regional final of Graduate & Student Papers Competition A presentation about a flood alleviation scheme for Chelmsford has won Sadia Moeed £250 and entry into the prestigious ICE International Papers Competition. more..	17/03/09
	Royal gala event at the ADC Theatre His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, was guest of honour at a gala evening of entertainment at the ADC Theatre on Sunday as part of the University of Cambridge 800th Anniversary celebrations. more..	17/03/09
	Downing College tops-out new ‘green’ theatre Downing College yesterday (Monday) ‘topped-out’ a £7.2 million, 160-seat theatre. The environmentally friendly neo-classical building was generously funded by The Howard Foundation, whose founder, Dr Alan Howard, also celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday. more..	17/03/09
	ICE calls for evidence submissions to new low-carbon inquiry Construction companies, government departments, opposition parties, regulatory bodies, and industry figures are all being called upon to submit evidence to the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) latest inquiry on low-carbon infrastructure. more..	17/03/09
	New study proves that Microsoft’s sensory innovation aids memory recall SenseCam helps advance the study of neuroscience by enabling memory recall and opening the pathway for the development of new rehabilitation treatments. more..	16/03/09
	Charity tandem cycle ride to Rome sets off on Friday 13th! Accountancy student with PEM Sean McCann and Jesus College student Peter Banks set off on their tandem cycle from Cambridge last Friday (13th March) – destination Rome. The pair are raising money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, East Anglia appeal to build a Teenage Cancer unit at Addenbooke's hospital, Cambridge. more..	16/03/09
	PiR Interims fundraises for Comic Relief The PiR Interims team dusted down their recipe books, roped in children and husbands to make and sell homemade cakes for Red Nose Day 2009! more..	16/03/09
	Rabbitsoft is a 'Red Herring' 100 Europe Finalist Rabbitsoft is recognised as one of the most promising technology companies in Europe by 'Red Herring'. more..	16/03/09
	Anglia Law School sets benchmark for the Justice Sector Anglia Law School at Anglia Ruskin University has been awarded the Skillsmark ‘seal of approval’ for its Legal Practice Course. Not only is its Legal Practice Course the first in the country to receive Skillsmark accreditation, it was awarded a Grade 1, the top award of four possible grades for the course. more..	16/03/09
	Tame your computer - clever Word search In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to search for whole words only (Word 2000-2007*) ... more..	16/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 13th March 2009 Environmental catastrophism more..	13/03/09
	Mothers Day lunch at Alimentum is served with a free family photo-shoot To make Mothers Day even more memorable this year, Restaurant Alimentum has teamed up with photographer Justin Bailey to give every mother a free voucher for a photography session – either at the Lighthouse Studio or out on location, anywhere in East Anglia. more..	13/03/09
	Marks & Clerk Solicitors opens branch in Cambridge Marks & Clerk Solicitors, the specialist intellectual property law firm, has opened a new office in Cambridge. Simon Portman, previously a partner at local firm Hewitsons LLP and a well-known lawyer in the region, has been appointed to head up the new branch. more..	13/03/09
	Philips seeks potential Corporate Gateway partners in clean tech, consumer lifestyle, lighting and healthcare Philips Research, which opened a new facility at Cambridge Science Park last November, is actively seeking research partners and collaborators. As part of this quest, it is representing one of the world-leading companies taking part in this month’s unique partnering event, Cambridge Corporate Gateway. more..	13/03/09
	CUE £5k finalists cocktail party CUE is proud to introduce Matt Schofield, CEO of Cambridge Network and CUE Alumnus as the guest speaker at the £5k Finalists Ceremony! Come to the CU Entrepreneurs £5K Finalists Ceremony to hear from Matt and see who will continue to the final stages! more..	13/03/09
	What's in a name? Things to consider in choosing a name for your business A name gives you an identity and is how you want to be remembered to differentiate you from others in your market. If you are a new business, the process of choosing a name is an important step and an important investment, writes Roman Cholii of Cam Trademarks. more..	13/03/09
	Employers beware! The law relating to discipline and grievance changes in April 2009. The repeal of the statutory grievance and disciplinary procedures ushers in a period of considerable uncertainty for employers. more..	13/03/09
	The problem with communication... Communication can be tricky. Our message can be misconstrued or worse, missed altogether. Here are some ways to avoid this. more..	13/03/09
	CamSemi secures major award for ‘clean technology’ CamSemi has received its second major industry award in just three months by being named as ‘University Spin-out of the Year’ in the New Energy Awards 2009. The company recently received the Start-up of the Year award from The National Microelectronics Institute and is also shortlisted for two Business Weekly 2008 awards. more..	13/03/09
	Products designed by eg technology for AlertMe.com win two prestigious awards in the space of a week Last Thursday (5th March) AlertMe won the 'Design Week' 2009 award for Consumer Product Design. This comes a week after they scooped a Shell Springboard award of £40,000 for the AlertMe Energy Management system, in recognition of their contribution to the fight against climate change. more..	12/03/09
	Renewable energy: have your say! Cambridgeshire residents are being asked for their opinions on renewable energy in a new online survey being launched today by Cambridgeshire Horizons, in conjunction with Renewables East. more..	12/03/09
	In the current climate - advice for jobseekers Jobseekers: It's not all doom and gloom! Use this opportunity to spruce up your CV with the following tips from BrightSpark... more..	12/03/09
	'The future of wireless' - Cambridge Wireless stages international conference Cambridge Wireless, the UK's leading wireless community, is bringing together executives of the some of the world’s largest and most influential mobile operators, software companies, equipment providers and Internet companies at the Cambridge Wireless International Conference on 30th April 2009. more..	12/03/09
	Deyton Bell organise First Post Enclosure at Cambridge Town Bumps 2009 Deyton Bell, the business development specialists based in Cambridge, UK, are delighted to announce that they will once again be organising The First Post Enclosure at the Cambridge Town Bumps in 2009. This key hospitality initiative, conceived and launched by Deyton Bell in 2007, will take place during the Bumps in July 2009. more..	12/03/09
	PR in a falling economic market For a long time the ‘credit crunch’ was someone else’s problem. It was an issue confined to the financial institutions. Now, however, we are told by Government that the country is in recession, and by an American investment guru that sterling is finished. more..	12/03/09
	Staff cater for Comic Relief The Catering Staff of Avenance Ltd, who work for Marshall of Cambridge at Cambridge Airport, are busy wearing red noses and selling cakes to benefit Comic Relief. more..	12/03/09
	On the buses in Norway - signagelive in Transit Cambridge technology reaches far and wide, with the latest application of signagelive digital signage solutions from Remote Media now on airport coaches in Norway. more..	12/03/09
	Audio tours - a fresh way to get a sneak preview of Cambridge For anyone thinking of applying to Cambridge as an undergraduate, two useful tips might be to listen to all the advice you can – and take each step at a time. Now students are able to do just that, while getting a real glimpse of Cambridge life. more..	12/03/09
	Business IT unlocked - IT support: money for old rope? Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett outlines how to make sure you get value for money from your IT support provider. more..	11/03/09
	Cambridge launches Centre for Indian Business and Enterprise Judge Business School launched the Centre for India & Global Business yesterday (Tuesday) at an event in New Delhi. more..	11/03/09
	The King's School, Peterborough adopts Camvine's CODA system How does a school that traditionally relied on notice boards, school bulletins and newsletters introduce and migrate to a digital screen-based communication system? more..	11/03/09
	Precision thinking for confident outcomes Give yourself a boost of confidence and help raise funds for charity: come along to a workshop on 'Precision thinking for confident outcomes' to be held at Borders in Cambridge on 25th March starting at 6.30pm. more..	11/03/09
	Can women get us out of this downturn? Cambridge AWiSE and Lucy Cavendish College held a joint meeting to mark International Women’s Day and National Science and Engineering Week. The event, 'Sparking Ideas: Utilising all our talents in science and engineering', addressed the question: If women are good for business, why aren’t there more at the top? more..	10/03/09
	Landmark inventor compensation claim in healthcare battle In a landmark ruling in the High Court, GE Healthcare has been ordered to pay compensation of £1.5 million to two of its former employees, for their contribution in creating a diagnostic tool for detecting heart defects. more..	10/03/09
	Benefit from bilingual Chinese interns in the economic downturn Nobody is immune from the effect of financial turmoil the world is experiencing now. However, some measures can be taken to alleviate the impact it might have on your business. more..	10/03/09
	Predicting what mobile phones will do for us next Cambridge Design Partnership and Instrata partnered last year to see how to predict the future of cell phone development. In doing so, they have created several new concepts which they report in their research paper. more..	10/03/09
	Photographic archives of Scott and Shackleton made freely available online Twenty thousand images - spanning 150 years of polar exploration from Franklin and Scott to Sir Ranulph Fiennes – were this week made freely available by Cambridge University to people across the globe. more..	10/03/09
	Cambridge confirmed as global leader in health science The strength of Cambridge as a globally-competitive centre for biomedical research, clinical education and healthcare innovation was confirmed yesterday (Monday) by the UK’s Department of Health. more..	10/03/09
	Hunt for the most enterprising place in the East of England begins The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has begun the hunt for most enterprising place in the region with the launch of the 2009 Enterprising Britain competition. more..	09/03/09
	First patient treated with implant for regenerative repair of articular cartilage and bone Orthomimetics, the UK based regenerative medicine company, has enrolled the first patient in its European pilot clinical trial of Chondromimetic, the company's flagship product for the repair of articular cartilage and bone. more..	09/03/09
	Have your say on the future of broadband services in the Eastern region The Digital Communications Knowledge Transfer Network (DC-KTN) and IP-City Network is inviting people to register for the first in a series of regional events on The Future of Broadband Services in the Eastern Region. The inaugural forum is being held on 26th March, 9.30am – 5pm, John Bray Lecture Theatre, Adastral Park, Martlesham, Ipswich. more..	09/03/09
	New CEO shares his first impressions Just a week into the job and newly appointed Cambridge Network CEO Matt Schofield has written about his first impressions in a Cambridge Network blog. more..	09/03/09
	Robert Murat holds Cambridge Union spellbound in tabloids debate A packed Cambridge Union chamber fell utterly silent last week as Robert Murat, the man named as an arguido (formal suspect) in the Madeleine McCann case and later cleared of any involvement, spoke about his experiences in a debate titled “The tabloid press does more harm than good”. more..	09/03/09
	Spring is in the air at Wandlebury Come and visit Wandlebury Country Park where the spring flowers are just reaching their peak now. But it’s not just the wide range of different snowdrop varieties – at Wandlebury you will see them intermingled with stunning yellow aconites as well. more..	08/03/09
	Cambridge bridges: past, present and future CamBridge 2009 features two lectures this evening (Friday March 6) that will celebrate the wide and unique collection of bridges that span the River Cam, along with their many idiosyncrasies. more..	06/03/09
	Idea Camp Cambridge NESTA, Cancer Research UK and mo.jo are looking for people with good business ideas - or the skills and energy to help make them happen. Successful teams will walk away with at least £10,000 in investment to pilot their idea. Find out more on 10th March 4pm-6pm, Microsoft Research Cambridge. more..	06/03/09
	A return to the Greek revival for Downing College Hall The restoration of the Downing Hall, Cambridge, is now complete. It portrays a return to the spirit of the Greek revival period and the intent of the College’s first architect William Wilkins (1778-1839). more..	06/03/09
	£100 recession busting 24 hour rate for 2009 at Robinson College The foreseeable future seems to hold difficult economic times. Every bit of help is needed to keep the wheels of commerce turning. more..	06/03/09
	Seminar will explore vehicle dynamics and control A one-day seminar to explore recent developments in the design and analysis of vehicle dynamic behaviour will be held at Cambridge University's Department of Engineering, Trumpington Street, on 2 April 2009. more..	06/03/09
	Anglia Ruskin is shortlisted for marketing accolades Anglia Ruskin University has been shortlisted for two awards for outstanding marketing programmes designed to recruit more students into higher education. more..	06/03/09
	The Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge The winners of the 2009 Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge were announced this week by the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. more..	06/03/09
	HEFCE funding for 2009-2010 announced In 2009-2010, the University of Cambridge will receive an increase of 1.89 per cent in research funding and 1.9 per cent in teaching funding from HEFCE, the higher education funding council. more..	06/03/09
	10% discount on the 24-hour conference delegate package at Downing College Downing College are offering a 10% discount on their 24 Hour Conference Delegate Package between the dates 18 March 2009 - 9 April 2009. more..	05/03/09
	'How to get your ideas adopted', now available in paperback 'How to get your ideas adopted (and change the world)', by Cambridge-based Anne Miller - the indispensable book for innovators - is now available in paperback. Published in National Science Week (6-15 March 2009), the book explains why it's so difficult to get a new idea adopted, and how to get your ideas taken seriously and put into action. more..	05/03/09
	'Big Issue' founder supports social enterprise with Citylife 'The Big Issue' Founder and Editor-in-Chief, John Bird, has chosen Citylife Social Enterprise Centre in Newmarket Road, to be his Cambridge base and a venue to hold regular meetings with 'Big Issue' staff. more..	05/03/09
	Father of modern tunnelling Sir Alan Muir Wood dies at 87 Tunnelling pioneer Sir Alan Muir Wood has died aged 87. Sir Alan worked on many of the 20th century's great tunnelling projects, including the Channel Tunnel and the Jubilee Line Extension. more..	05/03/09
	No more hiding in the server room - join the new SysAdmin social network Red Gate Software has just launched a new social networking site for systems administrators - the SysAdmin Network. more..	04/03/09
	First Arcadia Lecture: James Boyle speaks on 'cultural agoraphobia' Professor James Boyle of Duke University, the Chairman of Creative Commons, will be giving the first Arcadia Lecture - 'Cultural agoraphobia and the future of the library' - at 6pm on Thursday March 12 in the Lee Hall of Wolfson College, Cambridge. more..	04/03/09
	Soraya Jones, CEO of Cambridge Wireless, is nominated for Businesswoman of the Year This year’s 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards nominees have just been released and Cambridge Wireless is delighted to announce that its Chief Executive Officer, Soraya Jones, has been shortlisted for Businesswoman of the Year 2009. more..	04/03/09
	The Travel Clinic warns of Hepatitis B risk in India An outbreak of the contagious liver disease hepatitis B has killed 32 people in India in the past two weeks- it has been linked to the use of recycled medical equipment. There is no specific treatment for this disease, but Hepatitis B vaccine is 95% effective at prevention. more..	04/03/09
	The Møller Centre rewarded for service excellence The Møller Centre in Cambridge has recently received a clutch of awards for its facilities, service and on-going commitment to quality improvement. more..	04/03/09
	Mothering Sunday Lunch at the Riverside Restaurant - Sunday 22 March 2009 Treat your mum to a special lunch on Mother's Day in the stunning setting of the University Centre's Riverside Restaurant. more..	03/03/09
	Anglia Ruskin University KTP projects shortlisted for awards Two of Anglia Ruskin University’s Knowledge Transfer programmes have been shortlisted as finalists for the Lord Stafford Awards, East of England. more..	03/03/09
	New Account Executive appointed by Mobas Mobas, the Cambridge-based advertising agency, has bolstered its account handling team with the appointment of Sarah Burling as Account Executive. more..	03/03/09
	The Moller Centre rewarded for service excellence The Møller Centre has recently won several awards which underline its committment to service excellence, technical capability and quality. more..	03/03/09
	Business IT Unlocked - The importance of Safe Hex Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett looks at Safe Computing Practices (‘Safe Hex’) that help protect you and your network against hackers. more..	03/03/09
	North Dakota hires Deyton Bell to attract wind energy firms The State of North Dakota, already a major destination for the development of wind energy in the United States, has now retained Deyton Bell, the Cambridge based professional services firm, for their international business development expertise. more..	03/03/09
	Generating new business with telemarketing The generation and diversification of business operations represents a major concern for all companies and enterprises. A lot of effort must be put into this process, as well as time and money. Using telemarketing to generate new business has become quite popular in recent years. more..	03/03/09
	Anglia Ruskin University law students seal ‘convincing’ national win and a place in the US finals Students from top Law Schools throughout the UK went head to head to test their skills in a national competition which focuses on interviewing and client counselling. more..	03/03/09
	Mark Grice joins as Beanstalk Management Associate Beanstalk Management welcomes Mark Grice to its ranks. Mark's focus will be expanding the company in the North West. more..	03/03/09
	Red Gate voted in the top 100 best small companies for the third year running! “Free hot meals, photography club, wine tasting and no dress code, plus the chance to do great work with awesome people” is why Alice Chapman enjoys working at Red Gate so much, and is part of the reason why Red Gate has, for the third year running, been voted as one of the top 100 small businesses to work for in the UK. more..	02/03/09
	1Spatial delivers advanced geospatial analysis subsystem to form part of Pole Star’s MarVTS LRIT-DC product 1Spatial, through its subsidiary ComSine, has delivered to Pole Star Space Applications Limited (UK) an advanced geospatial analysis subsystem to form part of its MarVTS LRIT-DC product and in addition its suite of associated Fleet Management and Alert offerings. more..	02/03/09
	Cambridge based Workplace Law make three senior appointments Compliance specialists Workplace Law Group have made three senior appointments to boost the company’s growing roster of expert advisors and consultants. more..	02/03/09
	Come and have a pea at d'Arry's for Comic Relief D’Arry’s Cookhouse and Wine Shop in King Street is challenging diners to a pea eating contest to raise to money for Comic Relief. more..	02/03/09
	New funding to help test bright business ideas Entrepreneurs with bright business ideas are being given a helping hand to turn them into commercial realities, thanks to new funding announced by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	02/03/09
	An invitation to Milton Children’s Hospice Open Day On Tuesday 28th April the Children’s Hospice at Milton is holding an Open Day. Everyone is welcome to come along to meet the staff and find out more about the work of the hospice. more..	02/03/09
	Facebook opens governance of service and policy process to users Facebook® releases draft principles and statement of rights and responsibilities for user review, comment and vote. more..	02/03/09
	Whose world is it anyway? Jane Cocking, Humanitarian Director for Oxfam, will deliver this year’s Humanitarian Centre’s Annual lecture this evening (Monday 2 March) to an audience of senior figures in humanitarian aid, academics, students and the local community. more..	02/03/09
	World expert to address the future of vaccination Vaccines could eventually be developed which could prevent the deaths hundreds of thousands of children a year from diarrhoea, according to an international expert in infectious disease. more..	02/03/09
	Tame your computer - the great escape In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to quickly close a dialogue box(Windows/Office) ... more..	02/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 27th February 2009 - Environmentalists get real, but perhaps for the wrong reasons - Chinese or European CO2? more..	27/02/09
	ECM produces salary survey for high-tech clients ECM, the Cambridge-based recruitment consultancy that specialises in placing top candidates in high-tech positions, has completed its first salary and benefits survey. more..	27/02/09
	New insights from cellular signals pinpoint a therapeutic target to tackle cardiovascular disease Scientists at the Babraham Institute have identified a new signalling process in the heart. This discovery will help scientists and doctors to understand the complex biochemistry that causes the abnormal thickening of the heart muscle – called hypertrophy – in response to conditions such as high blood pressure and coronary heart disease. more..	27/02/09
	Resolution releases research into its current success rate in collaborative law A response and breakdown of the recent research by Resolution on the success of collaborative law. more..	27/02/09
	Cambridge Network welcomes new CEO The Cambridge Network is pleased to welcome Matt Schofield as its new CEO. more..	26/02/09
	Cambridge business wins £40,000 climate change innovation prize A Cambridge based business with a big idea for tackling climate change has won a Shell Springboard award of £40,000, giving the business a valuable boost in a programme designed to promote the growth of the low carbon economy in the UK. more..	26/02/09
	Abcam announces appointment of Non-Executive Deputy Chairman as Cleevely prepares to step down Abcam plc (AIM: ABC), the rapidly growing bioscience company that markets antibodies via its own online catalogue, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Redmond as the Company's Non-Executive Deputy Chairman. more..	26/02/09
	The great pensions dilemma With the outlook for recession-hit Britain looking pretty bleak, KPMG’s Pension team in Cambridge, headed by Linda Bell, report on the UK’s £200bn pensions black hole. more..	26/02/09
	'Celebrate apprentices as they are our future' It is National Apprenticeship Week this week (23-27 February 2009). more..	26/02/09
	Cambridge engineer triumphs at New Civil Engineer Graduate Awards A last minute surprise awaited winners of the New Civil Engineer (NCE) Graduate Awards when prize money was increased by 50% in recognition of their exceptional talent. more..	26/02/09
	Celebrate the engineering and history of the bridges of the River Cam Cambridge University Engineering Department invites you to celebrate the world famous bridges of the River Cam and the progress in engineering over the last 800 years. more..	26/02/09
	Investment in highways maintenance backlog could help combat recession Clearing the maintenance backlog for UK’s highways could provide a much needed injection of cash into the economy and prove a viable short term measure to combat the worst effects of the recession, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 2009 Budget Submission, delivered today. more..	26/02/09
	Elysian Quartet perform new work by Keith Tippett at Kettle’s Yard One of the UK’s most innovative string ensembles will perform the world premiere of a new string quartet written for them by Keith Tippett at Kettle’s Yard this Sunday (March 1st) at 12.00. more..	26/02/09
	Prism employee celebrates silver service anniversary Staff at St Ives (Cambridgeshire) based Prism Electronics have been celebrating as another member of its team notches up a long-service record with the company. more..	26/02/09
	Cutting my teeth on ceramics Dr Chris Thomas, Director of Milton Contact Ltd, talks about insights gained into the fascinating world of dental ceramics as a result of support for a German client. more..	25/02/09
	Deloitte launches green company car scheme Business advisory firm Deloitte has launched a new company car scheme believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. more..	25/02/09
	Meningitis outbreaks in India and Nigeria, mumps in the UK - more news from The Travel Clinic Meningitis outbreaks are killing hundreds in Asia and Africa - but this is a vaccine-preventable disease. more..	25/02/09
	Enterprise agreement for Eradicil laundry bug killer A brave move to introduce a new product into the crowded over-the-counter pharmaceuticals market is reaping returns for Cambridge-based Vidant Pharma Limited. more..	25/02/09
	Chinese Premier’s e-book gift to University Library Cambridge University Library is now home to one of the world’s largest collections of Chinese monographs – following the gift of 200,000 electronic books by the country’s Premier. more..	25/02/09
	Business IT unlocked - Is Software as a Service the right choice for you? Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett compares Software as a Service to traditional in-house IT solutions. more..	24/02/09
	Booking.com and Hilton sign global distribution deal Booking.com, a global online hotel provider today announced a distribution agreement with Hilton Hotels Corporation. more..	24/02/09
	Bursary will help Cambridge company toward sweet smell of success Dr Jenny Tillotson of Sensory Design & Technology Ltd – a new Cambridge company that marries art and science to embed scent in jewellery and 'smart' clothing – has won backing from the East of England Development Agency's (EEDA's) Enterprising Women Bursary Fund. more..	23/02/09
	CamCreative.net - a creative industry 'meet up' Feb 25th The next meeting of CamCreative, the hub for the Cambridgeshire region's creative industries - embracing a diverse group of interests including design, media, literature and publishing, visual arts, multimedia and performing arts - takes place this Wednesday (February 25th). more..	23/02/09
	10 tips for implementing change effectively Knowing how to implement change effectively is a critical leadership skill. Find out how to get the people aspects right - without which your project is doomed to failure. more..	23/02/09
	How to market your business online - free workshop Businesses in Cambridgeshire are being invited to attend a free practical workshop which is designed to cut through the jargon and provide practical tips for marketing their business online. more..	23/02/09
	£4.5m pioneering skills initiative for regional economy Businesses across the six counties of the East of England are set to benefit from a £4.5 million investment in skills and training. A new partnership, called Landskills East, has been set up to provide rural businesses with improved access to skills and training opportunities in the region. more..	23/02/09
	Silk Pearce stamps its mark on Welsh celebrations Eastern region design consultancy Silk Pearce has created a miniature sheet of four stamps for Royal Mail to mark this year’s St David’s Day – a day of national celebrations for all things Welsh. more..	23/02/09
	Long term vision outlined for primary curriculum The primary curriculum needs wholesale reform for the long term future rather than superficial short term changes, according to the most comprehensive curriculum review in the last four decades. more..	23/02/09
	Life and Likeness – A new exhibition at King’s Art Centre A new exhibition has opened at King’s College, Cambridge, featuring the paintings of Bing Jones, a portrait painter and a doctor. Among the paintings on show will be a portrait of the recently retired Vice-Master of St Edmund’s College, Dr Geoffrey Cook. more..	23/02/09
	Tame your computer - use a well-stocked mini bar! Software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer' in her weekly series for Cambridge Network members. This week she describes how you can quickly format text using your Mini Toolbar (Office 2007*) ... more..	23/02/09
	TTP Group plc and LingVitae Holding AS conclude deal to start new company, Plarion Ltd TTP Group plc and LingVitae Holding AS today announced that they have concluded negotiations to set up a new company, Plarion Ltd, on TTP Group’s Melbourn Science Park. more..	20/02/09
	World-first desensitisation therapy is ‘cure’ for severe peanut allergy A group of children with peanut allergy no longer have to worry about severe immune reactions after taking part in the world’s first successful peanut desensitisation programme. The research, carried out at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, involved the patients eating daily doses of peanut flour. more..	20/02/09
	Pure Resourcing highlight the advantages of flexible working during this time of economic turbulence Pure Resourcing asks the question: could flexible working be an important tool for businesses’ survival and longer term success in this current turbulent economic climate? more..	20/02/09
	Corporate Gateway is poised to help Cambridge bounce back Despite the recession and continuing talk of doom and gloom, Cambridge Corporate Gateway next month is an opportunity for local companies to boost their own profiles and show the world that the Cambridge cluster is alive and kicking. more..	20/02/09
	Doing it in tandem for Teenage Cancer Trust Accountancy student Sean McCann will be setting off for Rome next month to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust’s East Anglia Appeal. more..	20/02/09
	Catalysts for success: Bailey Fisher excels at helping high-growth technology companies buck the trend Over the past year, Bailey Fisher has completed more than 30 senior level hires, placing executives within various sectors from media tech, clean tech, digital media and software development, within the Cambridge technology cluster, London and the Midlands. more..	20/02/09
	Cambridge and Diversity project launches with a profile of Diane Abbott MP Diane Abbott MP is the first person to be profiled by ‘Cambridge and Diversity’ – a project that celebrates and explores the University’s 800 years of history by revealing the stories of current and former staff and students. more..	20/02/09
	Centuries of science celebrated at this year’s Cambridge Science Festival This year's Cambridge Science Festival will explore "Centuries of Science" through explosive lectures, cosmic adventures and expert talks on the discoveries that have shaped our world. more..	20/02/09
	Mills & Reeve wins at Legal Business awards Mills & Reeve scoops Private Client Team of the Year more..	20/02/09
	Enterprise Tuesday talk advises on bringing scientific innovations to market Prof Chris Abell, Prof Biological Chemistry, University of Cambridge, gave an inspiring talk at Enterprise Tuesday this week on how scientists can work with entrepreneurs and corporate managers to bring the vision of their ideas and innovations to commercial reality. more..	20/02/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 20th February 2009 A different view of environmental issues more..	20/02/09
	Top tips on securing work from Pure Resourcing Solutions Flexibility is key for jobseekers as job market slows down – Pure Resourcing Solutions offers top tips on securing work. more..	19/02/09
	Family’s ‘Swim the Channel Challenge’ raises over £2,000 With the support of two local IT firms, EACS Ltd of Kimbolton and Signify of Cambridge, the Stewart family from Girton has raised £2,062 for Tomotherapy (an innovative form of radiotherapy) at Addenbrooke’s, by completing a ‘Swim the Channel Challenge’ at their local swimming pool. more..	19/02/09
	The District and The Frontroom present Alex Curtis The Frontroom has been launched by Cambridge based design agency The District. It is an ever changing space that champions new creative talent... more..	19/02/09
	Style that sells Rick Taylor, Managing Director of Royston Simpson Creative, writes about the role of design in advertising... more..	19/02/09
	Tourism industry declares intent to cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2035 The global travel and tourism industry signalled its intent to deliver deep and rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions yesterday (Weds), as the main outcome of a dialogue process for the sector facilitated and guided by the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL). more..	19/02/09
	Winter warmers from aspire recruitment solutions... As an independent recruitment consultancy, aspire recruitment solutions has the ability to tailor its solutions to meet the demands of your business. Sales targets and cold calling are not paramount to the success of our business; building long-term, effective lasting relationships is! more..	18/02/09
	Is 5 million new 'green collar' jobs in America realistic? President Obama’s plan to turn around the US economy includes creating five million ‘green collar’ jobs. Is it realistic currently? And if not why not? more..	18/02/09
	See Cambridge University’s museums in a whole new Twilight Ever wondered what happens in a museum once the lights go out? Children and their parents have the chance to find out later today (Wednesday February 18) when Cambridge University holds its free, annual 'Twilight at the Museums' event from 4.30-7.00 pm (Fitzwilliam Museum from 5.30). more..	18/02/09
	New Information Management training tackles technical and strategic issues If you've ever been asked to carry out an IT task for which you have not been trained, you're not alone. A recent survey* found that 74% of IT workers employed in Europe said they'd been asked to do tasks they hadn't been trained for, which underlines the importance of ongoing training and development for workers at all levels. more..	17/02/09
	Business IT unlocked - Insider attacks and how to prevent them Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett talks about the increased risk of insider attacks in the current downturn. more..	17/02/09
	'Meet the Clinic' on Tuesday - sign up now! Don't miss the chance to sign up for Cambridge Network's next 'Meet the Clinic' event, focussing on personal health records (PHRs) and the opportunities that electronic PHRs might offer, later today(Tuesday 17 February) at The Clinical School, Addenbrooke's Hospital. more..	17/02/09
	Papworth Trust strengthens development team Two dedicated Account Managers, Jonathan Adam and Ian Pomfrett have joined Papworth Trust to enhance the business development team as it continues to achieve its ambitious plans for growth. Papworth is keen to further expand its services to bring further benefits to its disabled clients. more..	17/02/09
	Atkinson Bolton Consulting achieves Chartered status The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has awarded the prestigious ‘Chartered Financial Planners’ title to Atkinson Bolton Consulting Limited, one of East Anglia’s leading providers of financial advice. more..	17/02/09
	A new centre will generate the scientists needed for Britain's future The University of Cambridge has won funding for a new centre that will help generate the scientists needed for Britain's future, it was announced by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the UK funding body for science and engineering. more..	17/02/09
	Award-winning Brand Recruitment gain national recognition Cambridge based recruitment consultancy Brand Recruitment has been shortlisted for the Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2009 to be held in London at the end of April. more..	17/02/09
	Are your employees sabotaging your business? I read a blog recently on 'Best of Stamford' which made me shake my head in disbelief. With unemployment rising you would think that those currently employed would value their pay check – wouldn’t you? more..	16/02/09
	Leading teams in challenging times - the next Cambridge Business Lecture At the next Cambridge Business Lecture on Wednesday March 4th, Louise Makin will talk about how, as CEO of BTG plc, she turned around a sprawling, stodgy, public sector organisation into a focussed pharmaceutical business, in the face of extreme cultural inertia. more..	16/02/09
	Inspiring sustainability leadership, learning and change An institution within the University of Cambridge has adopted a bold new focus on sustainability leadership in a move that will build on its pioneering work with some of the world’s most senior business, public sector and civil society leaders on issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and poverty. more..	16/02/09
	Second-hand smoke linked to cognitive impairment Exposure to second-hand smoke could increase the risk of developing dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment, according to research published by Dr David Llewellyn from the University of Cambridge and his collaborators. more..	16/02/09
	Tame your computer - hasty hyperlinks Software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer' in her weekly series for Cambridge Network members. This week she describes how you can quickly turn words, pictures or cells in a document into a hyperlink to a website (Office 2000-2007*) ... more..	16/02/09
	Selwyn marks another landmark in development masterplan A topping out ceremony has been held at Selwyn College, Cambridge to mark the completion of another stage of its multi-million-pound development plan. more..	16/02/09
	What is culture for? Pre-eminent social anthropologist Professor Henrietta Moore will delve into this question and share her thoughts when she delivers the Founders’ Memorial Lecture at Girton College on Friday 27 February. more..	16/02/09
	New expansion at IC Group A year on from the expansion of IC Resources into the IC Group (IC Resources, IC Software and IC 3E), the high tech recruitment specialists today announced another significant round of growth. more..	13/02/09
	Quadro designs new HoMedics MiBody personal healthcare system Quadro Design Associates has designed the new HoMedics MiBody 360 personal healthcare monitoring system which is launched this week at the Ambiente Consumer Goods Show in Frankfurt. more..	13/02/09
	Students from 'Cambridge of the East' take part in exchange Three students from a top university in China have arrived to take part in a new exchange programme organised by a Cambridge student. more..	13/02/09
	New research provides insight into compulsive gambling Why do people gamble if they know that the house always wins? Researchers at the University of Cambridge argue that near-misses, where the gambler narrowly misses out on the jackpot, may provide part of the answer. more..	13/02/09
	'Energy Policy has failed to keep pace with changing demands,' says ICE The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has released the first in a series of energy briefing papers, designed to investigate practical solutions to the UK’s current energy problems. more..	13/02/09
	Mark Foster makes another TV splash Olympic swimmer, Mark Foster, highlighted the remarkable tales of two men helped by the Papworth Trust in a special television film this week. more..	13/02/09
	Aston Roberts Consulting secures large advisory role Aston Roberts Consulting has been appointed as European advisor to high net worth individual. more..	13/02/09
	RG Bartlett IT Services launches rb|it-Consulting To better illustrate the products offered by RG Bartlett IT Services, the rb|it brand is being redefined as rb|it-Consulting and rb|it-Training. more..	12/02/09
	New self-help guides for managers on the vital component of true IT success – people skills Independent publisher IT Governance is delighted to announce the launch of a library of self-help people skills titles to help IT professionals become more effective team leaders, improve their contribution to the business and advance their careers by becoming fully-rounded business people. more..	12/02/09
	Idea Camp Cambridge NESTA, Cancer Research UK and mo.jo are now calling for people with good business ideas - or the skills and energy to help make them happen. Successful teams will walk away with at least £10,000 in investment to pilot their idea. Find out more on 10th March 4pm-6pm, Microsoft Research Cambridge. more..	12/02/09
	Open source special deal for electronic engineers paramita ltd have teamed up with two of the core developers of the gEDA EDA tool to make a one day training course that teaches attendees to design PCBs with gEDA. gEDA is free software, so you do not have to pay for a licence to work with it. more..	12/02/09
	XJTAG schedules another series of its ‘highly-rated’ free boundary scan workshops XJTAG, a leading global supplier of IEEE Std. 1149.x boundary scan development systems, has scheduled another series of its ‘highly-rated’ free ‘Introduction to boundary scan’ training workshops during February, March, April and May. more..	12/02/09
	Pamela McNamara joins Cambridge Consultants as President of US operations Pamela McNamara, former CEO and President of Arthur D. Little, returns to her high-tech roots to lead the US business of product development and consulting firm Cambridge Consultants. more..	12/02/09
	Enhancing CAPE-abilities in photonics and electronics A unique model of industrial-academic partnership is demonstrating how UK Research and Development can stay ahead of the game in a rapidly moving electronics market. more..	12/02/09
	Cambridge honorary degrees 2009 The University of Cambridge has announced the names of 12 distinguished people, to be submitted for approval to the Regent House for the conferment of honorary degrees. more..	12/02/09
	aspire for a greener future! They say one person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure. This is certainly true for aspire recruitment solutions..... more..	12/02/09
	TTP's Carbon Trust incubator helps UK car company raise £2.5M funding Axon bucks trend and will manufacture the most fuel-efficient European cars - within three years. TTP, through its Carbon Trust incubator service, has helped Axon Automotive to secure significant first round investment from an "international green investor" and the UK government, to progress critical phases in the development of the Axon hatchback. more..	11/02/09
	XJTAG makes boundary scan affordable for SMEs in Germany Boundary scan solutions have traditionally been considered so expensive that Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could only rarely afford them. With its transparent and calculable price policy, XJTAG provides cost effective solutions that can be used from design development to test and production... more..	11/02/09
	Things are never as bad as they seem! The current economic climate is as bad as it's been in thirty years. Even the most optimistic business outlook would express caution. more..	11/02/09
	Areva adopts UWB-location tracking for personal safety Areva NP, the world leader in design and construction of nuclear power plants, has deployed in production usage the Ubisense Real-time Location System for a critical safety application within their new central archive complex in Erlangen, Germany. more..	11/02/09
	Homerton set to become Cambridge’s ‘newest’ College Last Friday (6 February), the University of Cambridge gave approval by Grace to Homerton College to seek a Royal Charter. more..	11/02/09
	Cambridge Network's Café Networking event focuses on 'Jobs' again Are you looking for a job? Or looking for talent? Not sure what to do in these uncertain times? Come and join Cambridge Network's second informal Café Networking 'Jobs' evening at CB2 Bistro on Tuesday 24 February from 6pm! more..	10/02/09
	Magdalene College Lecture in Business: Per Mikael Jensen of Metro International The inaugural “Magdalene College – Investec Lecture in Business” will take place tomorrow (Wednesday 11 February) at 17:45. more..	10/02/09
	Datanomic appoints Peter Bragg to drive new market sector growth Enterprise data management specialist, Datanomic Ltd, today announced the appointment of Peter Bragg to Datanomic’s commercial team. The latest appointment follows increased demand for Datanomic’s dn:Director software globally. more..	10/02/09
	Topographic maps at your fingertips - ViewRanger now available on Nokia 5800 touch screen handsets ViewRanger™, the leading personal outdoor GPS navigation software for mobile phones, is now available for the Nokia 5800 and other Symbian S60 touch screen mobile phones. more..	10/02/09
	Sustainability research posters win prizes A poster designed by Cambridge University Master's student Daniel Neal together with the Institute for Manufacturing's Dr Claire Barlow has won the £500 first prize in a competition aimed at showcasing new research ideas in sustainability. more..	10/02/09
	Slips, trips and falls are no joke A total of six people died and more than 3,781 suffered serious injury as a result of a slip, trip or fall from height at workplaces in the East of England last year. more..	10/02/09
	Business IT unlocked - IT budgets, how to make them work for you Your IT systems do a lot more than you realise - and your money can go a lot further than you think. This week IT Consultant Richard Bartlett looks at IT budgets, and how to make them work for you. more..	10/02/09
	Applications of micro and nanosensors in security, health and environmental monitoring A one-day conference and exhibition on 26th March will showcase novel sensing technologies developed by UK companies and universities leading to new applications in security, health and environmental monitoring. Attendance is free. more..	09/02/09
	Recruitment and Employment Confederation website, by netXtra, collects another prestigious award The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has been announced as winner in the MemCom 09 Awards’ Website of the Year. This recognition is another in a long line of impressive awards for REC’s website - a site designed, developed and hosted by Long Melford based website designers netXtra. more..	09/02/09
	Right to request flexible working to be extended From next month, changes to the flexible working laws will allow an extra 4.5 million people the right to request flexible working hours. But what, during this time of economic hardship, will this mean for small businesses? more..	09/02/09
	Is under-resourcing an option? The business environment is constantly inundated with countless dilemmas that challenge most business owners. In the current economic climate, the issues facing most companies, regardless of size, are more threatening. more..	09/02/09
	Civil engineering undergraduate wins best student award A Cambridge civil engineering undergraduate has won the ICE Best Student Project Award for a paper about sustainable drinking water treatment. more..	09/02/09
	Plus new writers award – deadline March 31 Science writers of the future have until March 31 to submit their entries to this year’s 'Plus' Magazine New Writers award. The award winning magazine is looking for those who can make mathematics lively and interesting for a general audience. more..	09/02/09
	LGBT month in Cambridge Cambridge University will once again be joining the City Council and others for a series of lectures and public events that take place throughout February to mark national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2009. more..	09/02/09
	Tribute to Mike Majerus The University of Cambridge is saddened to announce the passing of Professor Mike Majerus, beloved teacher and inspirational scientist. Mike, who was a Fellow of Clare College, died peacefully at the age of 54. more..	09/02/09
	Tame your computer - you might as well jump! In her weekly series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how you can quickly jump between the various Outlook components (Outlook 2003-2007*) ... more..	09/02/09
	Network your way through the credit crunch The ILM have selected Kate Atkin from Aspire 2 to deliver two further networking events for their members, focussing on developing meaningful relationships during the credit crunch. more..	06/02/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 6th February 2009 A different view of environmental issues more..	06/02/09
	The impact of divorce on businesses An article describing the impact of a divorce on your business ... more..	06/02/09
	Improve your business performance and get paid for it Wouldn't it be great to have the possibility of improving your business and get funded to do that? If your organisation has between five and 249 staff, you may be eligible for a Government grant of £1,000 to spend on leadership & management coaching, training or mentoring. more..	06/02/09