£20million government funding boost for Peterborough
Successful university Levelling Up bid will improve skills and increase opportunities in Peterborough.
Domino UK Activity Weekend raises funds for charities
A Cambridge company has recently invited its employees to take part in an Activity Weekend, exercising in their preferred sport and raising funds for two UK charities.
eManagement Tips - November 2021
Our monthly update for Associates and Members of RiverRhee's Managers' Community
Visa application appointments increase
Following considerable disruption during the pandemic, UK Visas and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) is, from 1 November, offering free and chargeable appointments at all of its Service Points, excluding Premium Lounges.
Bango and Microsoft expand access to Microsoft 365 subscriptions
Bango (AIM: BGO), the global platform for data-driven commerce, is powering the first Telco to offer bundled Microsoft 365 subscriptions, launching with a major global telecoms provider in the UK. Used by more than a half billion people, Microsoft 365 combines the full Office suite of Microsoft Office 365 apps with Microsoft Teams collaboration software.
Cambridgeshire Chambers seeks representation on Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire Committee
The Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire Chamber is looking to enhance its committee by recruiting new representatives.
Arecor announces exclusive collaboration with leading global medical products company
Arecor Therapeutics plc (AIM: AREC), the biopharmaceutical group advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announces that it has signed an exclusive formulation study collaboration with a leading global medical products company.
Value of UK Net Zero tech companies has nearly doubled in one year, skyrocketing from $24.4bn to $47.6bn
As COP26 begins, Tech Nation has today published its Net Zero 2021 Report to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the UK’s Net Zero (climate tech) companies.
MicrosensDx receives sleek new fit-out from COEL
MicrosensDx, a dynamic diagnostic specialist, commissioned COEL to fit out their new purpose built laboratory and new office on the Cambridge Science Park, having expanded into the area from London. The new office consisted of space across the ground and first floors, in a multi-tenant building, which was occupied throughout the duration of the project.
Business confidence builds in the East as future prospects look bright
Business confidence in the East of England rose three points during October to 33%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Tame your computer - read it out loud!
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 explains how you can listen to Hazel, George or Susan stumble over the mistakes in your draft email or document (Outlook and Word 365).
Demand soars for bespoke internal training programmes
With recruiters struggling to fill positions in an increasingly competitive jobs market, many Cambridge companies are concentrating on retention, looking at ways to engage and progress key employees. More and more are turning to Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration – its dedicated training division – for help in developing and delivering in-house courses for their staff.
Rubber Cheese supports Enfield Council once again
Rubber Cheese will be working with Enfield Council again.
Mura Technology partners with Rubber Cheese
Mura Technology has selected Rubber Cheese as their digital partner to develop a new website showcasing them as the leader in developing the future of recycling.
CIIPM Training - upcoming virtual courses
CIIPM has two more virtual training courses scheduled before the end of the year.
Cambridge Information and Intellectual Property Meeting (CIIPM6) takes place on 15 December
The next Cambridge Information and Intellectual Property Meeting (CIIPM6) takes place on 15 December 2021. Save the date!
Pick & Mix Office 365 User Training
In Microsoft Office 365 you get access to software applications with features that are different to before. This is why Computer Tutoring has created its pick & mix special.
Celebration and corrosion
Simon Hall explores and explains one of the oldest - but most effective - tricks in the book to help you establish a powerfully positive reputation...
Fundraising pals gear up for a tropical tuk tuk challenge across Sri Lanka
Globetrotting duo Jon Wilson and Ross Chilcott are gearing up for the road trip of a lifetime to raise funds for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
New polar ship makes London debut
The UK’s new polar research ship made its London debut in Greenwich yesterday (Thurs) in support of the UK Presidency of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26).
'Virus-killing' air filtration system unveiled by Cambridge scientists and engineers
A new carbon-based air filtration nanomaterial capable of capturing and destroying various viruses, including animal coronavirus, a close relative of SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – has been developed by Cambridge scientists and engineers.
Cambridge gets green ticket for zero emission buses
Cambridge residents will soon start to see the benefits of 30 new zero emission buses to be rolled out across the city. The announcement was made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of the Budget and Spending Review in Parliament this week.
Johnson Matthey and Envision Virgin Racing reveal world’s first electric two-seater Formula race car at COP26
The world’s first electric two-seater electric race car powered by Johnson Matthey’s family of nickel rich cathode materials eLNO® will be on display in the Blue Zone at COP26 in Glasgow from Sunday October 31.
Impulse Programme 2022 focuses on deep tech to support disruptive innovators
The renowned University of Cambridge Impulse Programme, created to nurture the brilliant minds of international academia, business and research organisations, opens applications for 2022. The sixth edition of the programme will focus on deep tech – empowering entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs with the skills and resources to accelerate their game-changing innovations into commercial success stories.
Call for 10,000 in the UK to take part in international breast cancer study
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is leading the UK arm of a large international study, to test out a more personalised way to screen for breast cancer and detect it sooner.