Tame your computer - keep in shape
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to make your transparent circles and shapes the default in all new files (Microsoft PowerPoint).
New concrete mould system uses the right amount of concrete and no more
Concrete is the world’s most widely consumed material after water, and its production contributes to more than 7% of global CO2 emissions. Achieving global ambitions to limit warming to 1.5ºC will require significant change across the construction sector – not least in how we use concrete.
Shaping the future of leadership with the Centre for Army Leadership
The Møller Institute is pleased to announce an exciting new collaboration with the Centre for Army Leadership, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
A lesson in hypocrisy
One of the most important ways to make sure a big moment is a success... and a big, hypocritical fail on my part to demonstrate the point, writes Simon Hall.
ARU receives The Queen’s Anniversary Prize
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) last night received The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its world-leading music therapy work – and in particular its research with people living with dementia, and their families.
Public to have their say on Combined Authority new sustainable growth ambition and spending plans
This week the Combined Authority board approved both its new draft sustainable growth ambition for feedback and its draft medium term financial plan (MTFP) for 2022/23 to 2025/26 for consultation.
Future Leaders Connect – The global network of emerging policy leaders
The Møller Institute at Churchill College, University of Cambridge is delighted to once again be working with the British Council on 9ts Future Leaders Connect programme.
Howes Percival joins Legal Sustainability Alliance
As part of its ongoing environmental strategy, Howes Percival has joined the Legal Sustainability Alliance (LSA).
Howes Percival featured in the Times' Best 200 Law Firms
Howes Percival has been named one of the top 200 law firms in England and Wales in The Times’ Best Law Firms 2022 list published on 4 November 2021.
Call for 12-16 year olds to take part in Covid vaccine trial
Young volunteers from Cambridgeshire are to be given a second dose of Covid vaccine as part of a UK wide trial being run at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Nominate a charity to receive a festive financial boost
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical is giving £120,000 to good causes as part of its annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign.
Birketts advises Goddard Veterinary Group on sale to VetPartners
Birketts has advised the largest family-owned veterinary group in the UK, Goddard Veterinary Group, on its sale to VetPartners.
‘Super jelly’ can survive being run over by a car
Researchers have developed a jelly-like material that can withstand the equivalent of an elephant standing on it, and completely recover to its original shape, even though it’s 80% water.
2022 analytical training calendar now available from Anthias Consulting
Anthias Consulting’s scheduled course calendar for January – April 2022 is now available.
Outdoor Christmas Market set to take over Cambourne High Street
An outdoor market of over 100 stalls is set to transform Cambourne High Street with some yuletide cheer on Sunday 5 December, offering visitors the chance to pick up presents and festive fare, and enjoy a fun day out in the countdown to Christmas.
Xaar’s Ultra High Viscosity Technology unleashes inkjet’s 3D and Additive Manufacturing possibilities
Xaar’s Ultra High Viscosity Technology is providing manufacturers with an array of new and practical production possibilities, offering the chance to print without limits and drive creativity.
The 5 Cs of an effective interviewer
Lots of time is spent by leaders, executives and hiring managers on interviewing. It pays to prepare beforehand.
IT services to support post Covid working – your digital work space
There are some clear trends emerging and you may hear a lot of hype around digital work space, says Breathe Technology.
Power International Holding selects Darktrace AI in the run-up to the World Cup
Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, has today announced that Power International Holding (PIH), the Qatari business conglomerate assisting with providing infrastructure for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has selected Darktrace AI to protect its digital environments against cyber-threats.
CREATURES released on Steam
The classic CREATURES series of PC games – originally developed by Cambridge, UK based Creature Labs – has finally been OS updated, historic bugs fixed and on December 6th will be released on Steam.
Report suggests mixed views of the REF among researchers
A major review of perceptions of the Research Excellence Framework (REF) has revealed mixed opinions that vary across career stage and disciplines.
Office ‘glamour’ and office ‘housework’ should be shared, says expert
Organisations can address gender diversity issues by allocating office ‘glamour’ and office ‘housework’ more evenly to men and women, a seminar is told at Cambridge Judge Business School in honour of the late Professor Sucheta Nadkarni.
Ely scoops market town funds from Combined Authority
Ely walked away with thousands of pounds in development money yesterday (Weds) when members of the Combined Authority Board approved three East Cambridgeshire District Council project proposals received under the Market Towns Programme.
For the brain, context is key to new theory of movement and memory
New mathematical model could help in physical therapy and shed light on learning more generally.