Brains Eden 2016 receives a record number of university registrations
The UK’s largest student games festival, Brains Eden, has received a record number of registrations this year, as more games students from across Europe recognise the value of the festival.
Cambridge Index drops 1.7%
The Cambridge index declined 1.7% or 286.8 points to close at 16,868, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights recorded weekly losses to their share prices.
New Silicon Fen company set to revolutionise cash deposit market
A new FinTech company, Insignis Asset Management, launched today to transform the management of cash savings and deposits.
Energy & Grids leaders come to Cambridge: two weeks to go, few places left!
More than 100 global business leaders, policy makers, entrepreneurs, academics and the media will converge on Cambridge towards the end of this month ( 27-28 June 2016) for the 7th Smart Grids & Cleanpower IIoT Conference. Meet RWE, UK Power Networks, DECC, Ofgem, National Grid, Capita, AMT Sybex, Sentec Sensus, Arrowhead, Cambridge & Oxford Universities at the brand new Robinson Executive…
Second University Of Naples installs world's first VEVO® MD from FUJIFILM VisualSonics
Fujifilm is first to market with Ultra High Frequency Ultrasound System for Human Studies.
Tying up loose ends: what lies around the corner... 20 years from now?
A ruling has awarded an ex-wife with a settlement 20 years after divorce, showing the importance of fully settling financial claims at the time of divorce. Woodfines Solicitors discusses the landmark case.
Join East Anglia’s growing network of Best Employers
East Anglia’s top employers will be announced on 6 October at the next Best Employers Eastern Region event, an ongoing initiative run by Pure and eras Ltd to support the development of local organisations, boost the regional economy and to celebrate the region’s fantastic businesses.
Record breaking May at Stansted as passenger numbers soar
London Stansted enjoyed another record breaking month as the UK’s fourth busiest airport welcomed over 2.1 million passengers in May 2016.
How to build a healthier city
Life in towns and cities can grind you down, but putting health and wellbeing at the centre of new housing and infrastructure developments could make for happier, healthier citizens.
Nano ‘hall of mirrors’ causes molecules to mix with light
Researchers have successfully used quantum states to mix a molecule with light at room temperature, which will aid in the exploration of quantum technologies and provide new ways to manipulate the physical and chemical properties of matter.
Be realistic in starting up a business
For novices, writes Marie Taylor, starting a business is like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro walking backwards and juggling with other people’s wallets.
CIPD report finds that 1 in 5 employees is looking for a new job
A report compiled by the CIPD found that 21% of employees are actively looking to change jobs (published March 2016).
Use bad experiences to your benefit
Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how bad experiences can be a powerful force when used as stories.
Need a sounding board for your business? Try Qi3’s Concise Strategy Review
Every few years, companies meet a major turning point in their development, such as a new product launch to transform the company, the need for further fund raising or exit, a major change in the management through succession or family change, or a crisis requiring a change in company strategy.
Cambridge people named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2016
Leading lights from Cambridge business and academia have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Agri-Tech East members innovate and collaborate at Cereals
Thinking about maple beans this year? Determined to cultivate a well structured soil next year? Moving into energy crops? Interested in local weather conditions? Want to know how farmers in the outback make a profit? Fancy some bugs for a snack? This is all happening on Agri-Tech East members' stands at Cereals this week (15 and 16 June, Chrishall Grange near Duxford, Cambridgeshire).
Tame your computer - get up to date
In her regular 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 jump to a specific date in your calendar (Microsoft Outlook*)...
Ask yourself these three key Business Growth Plan questions
Ever wondered why so many strategic plans are unsuccessful? Read more to learn more about the success made by a highly focused and successful Cambridge-based managing director.
Showcasing innovation: Onespacemedia launches Cambridge Phenomenon microsite
Onespacemedia is proud to announce the launch of a brand new microsite, showcasing some of the most exciting innovations in the second print edition of The Cambridge Phenomenon.
Cambridge scientist highly commended in national image competition
An image submitted by British Heart Foundation-funded researcher Dr Jason Tarkin at the University of Cambridge has made the shortlist in the British Heart Foundation’s annual ‘Reflections of Research’ image competition – reflecting the charity’s groundbreaking research into heart and circulatory diseases.
Omnis Software is Gold Sponsor of Anglia Business Exhibition 2016
Cambridge based Omnis Software announced today that it is a Gold Sponsor of the largest business to business networking and exhibition event in East Anglia. The company will be demonstrating its industry best practice All in One business management solution and offer its “community” software FREE to attendees.
Anderson Yates is Gold Sponsor of Anglia Business Exhibition 2016
Anderson Yates, Independent Business Transformation consultants specialising in CRM ERP and Business Intelligence (BI) selection, implementation and adoption, is proud to be Gold sponsor of The Anglia Business Exhibition 2016.
The value of saliva monitoring in sport
The easy, stress-free, non-invasive nature of saliva collection makes it one of the most accessible body fluids and it has been shown to have potential value in studying normal human physiology as well as pathology.
Chamber President recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Local businessman Iain Crighton has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Avacta and Mologic enter research and product development collaboration agreement
Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and research reagents, and Mologic, a specialist diagnostic development company, today announced they have formed a collaborative partnership to develop diagnostic tests against multiple targets of clinical interest for point of care (POC) testing, using Avacta’s Affimer technology.