Mark Webber helps launch charity challenge
Legendary racing driver Mark Webber has helped launch a charity challenge which will see four Cambridge University students travelling 10,000 miles in an old banger to raise funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Breakthrough Technologies 2014: Sagentia experts discuss recent innovations
Sagentia, a leading global science, technology and product development company is partnering with MIT Technology Review to present on the most important technological breakthroughs of the past year at the prestigious 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2014 event. Taking place today at the Nokia Event Space in Cambridge, MA, the event will examine the potential role of these technological breakthroughs…
Online therapy pilot shows patients prefer couch at home
Out of hours therapy for anxiety and depression is proving popular – with 86% of appointments made in the early evening – according to interim data from PsychologyOnline, an internet-based service introduced by the Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IOW NHS Trust) to improve access to therapy.
Endomagnetics completes acquisition of the ACT portfolio
Endomagnetics, the company developing a portfolio of products to improve the standard of cancer care, announced today the acquisition of the ACT portfolio and related assets from Actium Biosystems, LLC. This move extends Endomagnetics’ oncology platform from diagnostics into therapeutics while maintaining synergies with its magnetic nanoparticle technology.
The benefits of working together: Latest from the Network's CEO
Which geo-political boundaries should Cambridge Network work with? asks the Network's CEO, Claire Ruskin.
Breakfast networking sessions help your business grow
Is your business growing or hoping to grow? If so, it will be crucial to attract and retain the right people, and this week's Cambridge Network Breakfast Networking session focused on HR will be invaluable. It's not too late to sign up - or just turn up on the day.
Youngsters get a buzz from languages
Year 7 pupils are heading to the national Routes into Languages Spelling Bee final at Anglia Ruskin University.
ARM and PlayCanvas inspire developers at Gamelab Barcelona 2014
ARM® and PlayCanvas, the cloud-hosted game development platform, will demonstrate the best techniques and tools for both native and browser-based application development on mobile devices at Gamelab in Barcelona this week.
What’s the worst that can happen? Top tips for reputation management
Justine Smith, Managing Director of KISS PR, offers her top tips for reputation and crisis management in a digital age.
'Arc-Aid' comes to the rescue for Computer Museum's machines
Whether you're a techy, or just love arcade games, the 'Arc-Aid: Cambridge’ weekend next month at Cambridge Computer Museum is for you!
Ignite programme helps start-up become a global venture
Cambridge Ignite programme proves a catalyst for Polish entrepreneurial ambitions.
Event investigates 'Autism and the Rubik’s Cube: creating order from chaos'
Last week the Cambridge Union welcomed the Autism Research Trust in a joint event entitled ‘Autism and the Rubik’s Cube; Creating Order from Chaos’. Over an hour, the Union chamber played host to some spectacular and moving talent, demonstrating the key links between music, the Rubik’s Cube and autism due to the key balance between repetition and variety.
Harlequins eat native insects in the wild
A new study has used DNA analysis to show that harlequin ladybirds, one of the world’s fastest-spreading invasive insects, are preying on native ladybird species and hoverflies across Europe.
Salimetrics' training and resources provide insight into salivary bioscience
The field of salivary bioscience is growing. Salimetrics’ Resources are designed to keep you up-to-date and educated on the next generation of new and innovative applications that involve salivary bioscience.
Cambridge Index falls 0.8%
The Cambridge Index dipped 0.8% or 133.9 points to 16,012.9, as five of the top ten index heavyweights recorded weekly losses.
Role models for aspiring young engineers – TWI celebrates National Women in Engineering Day
It was a chance to celebrate being a part of a great team when over 40 female engineers based at TWI's Granta Park headquarters got together to mark National Women in Engineering Day.
Big C pledges large donation to Norwich Medical Research Building
Big C, Norfolk's Cancer Charity, has pledged a contribution of £250,000 to help build the brand new Norwich Medical Research building on Norwich Research Park.
GALVmed-Arecor collaborate to pursue new vaccine formulations for developing world livestock
New vaccine formulations to combat two major diseases of livestock in the developing world are to be pursued through a partnership between livestock medicines charity, GALVmed and the biotechnology company, Arecor Limited.
KISS team rides in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer
Sunday 27th July will see the team at KISS Communications, a leading integrated creative agency, take to their bikes for the annual Breakthrough Breast Cancer charity bike ride.
Business owners can discover how to keep hold of most prized assets
Business owners across Cambridgeshire will gather at Huntingdon Racecourse next week to discover how they can recruit and hold on to the talented individuals they need to remain competitive and equipped for growth.
Tame your computer - colour your world
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 organise your inbox using colour (Microsoft Outlook)...
Lottery grant gives a sporting chance to students
Students at Anglia Ruskin University will be able to enjoy glow-in-the-dark badminton, basketball jam and cycling cinema thanks to a grant of £258,236 from Sport England aimed at increasing participation in sport and recreational activities over the next three years.
Think about risks before you travel
The Travel Clinic Ltd, Cambridge and Ipswich, talks about risk assessment.
Fear is good
Your best presentations are the ones where you're taking a risk, says communication coach Jon Torrens.
A successful first year for Mint Octopus!
Cambridge based design firm, Mint Octopus, is celebrating its first birthday, offering a vast range of design services from branding, advertising, social media, design and photography.