Jump on the Park & Ride this summer for fun-filled family days out & take three kids for free
Cambridge Park & Ride is launching a new summer promotion, in association with Visit Cambridge and Cambridge BID, aimed at providing affordable, fun-filled family days out during the school summer holidays.
Devolution - what could it mean for business?
Find out more about what the proposed Devolution Deal means for business and have your say on the proposals at a free breakfast event at the Eco Innovation Centre in Peterborough on Tuesday 9th August, organised by The Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP and Opportunity Peterborough.
Healthcare innovators have two weeks left to apply for the 2016 NHS Innovation Accelerator
National and international healthcare innovators have two weeks left to apply for the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA), with the deadline for applications closing at 5pm on Monday 1st August 2016.
Oxford and Cambridge urged to collaborate in the discovery of new medicines
When it comes to discovering new medicines for diseases such as cancer, diabetes and dementia, the Oxford and Cambridge clusters should collaborate rather than compete - that’s the message emerging from a major study just published into the biomedical industries centred around the two cities.
ICE President Sir John Armitt to lead new Brexit infrastructure group
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced the creation of a special leadership group to inform Brexit negotiators on the key risks, challenges and opportunities the infrastructure industry faces.
First atmospheric study of Earth-sized exoplanets using Hubble telescope
Two Earth-sized exoplanets have become the first rocky worlds to have their atmospheres studied using the Hubble Space Telescope.
Free fun for children and families at SummerDaze 2016
A summer of fun for school aged children and families is on the way, thanks to Cambridge City Council’s Children and Young People’s Participation Service (ChYpPs), which is putting on a packed programme of free SummerDaze activities.
Radiometer sponsors free online World Sepsis Congress
Radiometer is proud to announce that it is sponsoring the 1st World Sepsis Congress, from the 8th to the 9th of September 2016. Organised by the Global Sepsis Alliance, this free online event will give participants the chance to hear experts from around the world discuss the challenges and opportunities in the battle against this life-threatening illness.
Red Alien works with Allia to launch new project
Allia has launched a new 'Serious Impact' programme of structured support, advice and guidance for impact ventures, with the website developed by Cambridge based digital agency Red Alien.
Israeli professor and author of Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari makes his Cambridge debut
Cambridge Literary Festival launches its autumn season with Yuval Noah Harari ahead of a strong line-up of speakers at this year’s Winter Festival (26-27 November).
How data on short selling can help prevent financial crisis
During the financial crisis some bankers crossed the line. Pedro Saffi, University Lecturer in Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School, says data could help us make sure they don’t make the same mistakes again.
New exhibition space features world's longest LEGO bridge
Members of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and a professional LEGO® accredited artist will join forces this autumn to create a huge bridge made entirely out of LEGO® bricks.
View sought on council's new taxi policy
Views are being sought on Cambridge City Council’s hackney carriage and private hire licensing policy.
US2U Consulting's Kerwin Blackburn studies Social Entrepreneurship with Generation UK-India
US2U Consulting Marketing Coordinator Kerwin Blackburn spent two weeks studying the exciting, upcoming area of Social Entrepreneurship in India with the British Council.
Domino appoints new director
Domino Printing Sciences, based at Bar Hill, has appointed Tim Paul as Global OEM Development Director.
Synbiosis launches new ProDilute gravimetric diluter
Synbiosis, a long-established, expert manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, today introduced its new ProDilute gravimetric diluter. The system, complete with automated volume adjustment diluting is suitable for busy microbiology laboratories that want rapid, accurate and repeatable sample dilutions.
A green electric future
The Scientific Alliance discusses the obstacles to electrification of the economy.
Taskforce calls for substantial investment in West Anglia Main Line
Rail infrastructure on the West Anglia Main Line between London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport makes services slow, unreliable and does not have the capacity to cater for more passengers and new housing without substantial investment to coincide with the introduction of Crossrail 2.
Cambridge Publishing Management Summer 2016 newsletter
The season of long sunny days, picnics in the park and al fresco literary festivals is finally here and we couldn’t be more excited to be working on so many interesting projects. We attended the Museums & Heritage Show in London in May, where we learned about all the latest developments in this fascinating sector. At the BookMachine event in Cambridge, we heard how Henry VIII influenced…
Vic Annells, Director of UKTI, Saudi is in Cambridge next week
Join Cambridge Chamber and UKTI for as they put the spotlight on doing business in Saudi and the Middle East.
Linx employees get in the saddle for charity
A team of cyclists from coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has completed a 260-mile charity bike ride from the company's St Ives headquarters all the way to its office in Évry, France.
Cambridge’s fast-growing economy set to be hit by Brexit
Cambridge maintained its position as having one of the top three fastest growing economies in the first quarter of 2016, but according to analysis by Irwin Mitchell it is set to slow considerably in the next two years following the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
Machine learning fraud detection systems could save card issuers and banks $12bn annually
Oakhall, the London based analysis firm, estimates that global financial services firms could save at least $12 billion annually by employing adaptive, machine learning fraud management systems, according to a study published in conjunction with Featurespace.
Opinion: As ARM enjoys a Japanese embrace, the lessons it can teach UK tech firms
Peter Williamson of Cambridge Judge Business School discusses the sale of Cambridge-based technology firm ARM Holdings to Japan's Softbank for £24 billion.
Insurers unprepared for driverless vehicles disruption, says KPMG report
The majority of insurers are completely unprepared for the arrival of driverless vehicles, according to a new study from KPMG.