The Internet of Stings: research will probe privacy and legal concerns of smart devices
What happens to all the sensitive personal information our smart devices collect from us? Where does the data picked up by our smart watches, speakers and TVs go, who has access to it and how is it used?
Lab-grown ‘mini brains’ hint at treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
Cambridge researchers have developed ‘mini brains’ that allow them to study a fatal and untreatable neurological disorder causing paralysis and dementia – and for the first time have been able to grow these for almost a year.
‘Generation lockdown’ needs targeted help-to-work policies – global report
Nations the world over are guilty of “policy inertia” when it comes to supporting young people who lost work or will struggle to enter the labour market as a result of the pandemic, according to new University of Cambridge research.
Birketts assists specialist building contractor with employee ownership remodel
Birketts has assisted specialist building contractor Fullers (Builders) Limited (Fullers) in its transition to an employee-ownership model for an undisclosed sum.
Cambridge Index rises 0.9%
The Cambridge Index advanced 238.2 points or 0.9% to close at 27170.7, as five of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Guardtech returns to NEC for Lab Innovations
Guardtech Cleanrooms is set to complete its busy recent event schedule with a return to the National Exhibition Centre for Lab Innovations next week (3-4 November).
Win an interior space review and future plan
Layrd Design is giving away a free review of your current interior space plus a detailed plan of how to improve it in the future.
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Porotech creates world’s first native red InGaN microdisplay
A microdisplay breakthrough from University of Cambridge spin-out Porotech is set to accelerate the long-awaited commercialisation of augmented reality (AR) glasses. The micro-LED pioneer has created the world’s first microdisplay based on native red indium gallium nitride (InGaN) – with an active area of 0.55 inches diagonally and a resolution of 960×540.
Xampla to 'inspire innovators of tomorrow' at Science Museum this half term
The Science Museum has invited Xampla, creator of natural alternatives to single-use plastic, to be a key exhibitor in its “Future Explorers” activity this October half term.
Successful tech grant scheme boosts local businesses
An initiative from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their productivity using digital technology has so far successfully distributed over half a million pounds.
Velocix unveils new cloud-native video analytics platform
Market-leading video streaming and ad tech supplier Velocix has announced the launch of a cloud-native video analytics platform, called Velocix Analytics, which provides deeper insights into streaming efficiency, audience behaviour, and quality of experience.
Workshops provide a new form of public debate
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is hosting a series of special public workshops next month called Creating our Future, which will ask participants to discuss some of the most pressing problems facing society and then deliver a set of recommendations to politicians including Chelmsford MP Vicky Ford and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Dr Nik Johnson.
Tame your computer - super search selections
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 to use Outlook's predefined filters to find that needle in a haystack.
Business Board grant funding helps vineyard meet growing taste for English wine
A south Cambridgeshire vineyard whose primary revenue stream was reduced to zero when the Covid-19 pandemic hit is bouncing back thanks to support from the Business Board.
Heritage and craft workers across England given a helping hand - £35 million in grants announced
Heritage sites across England are receiving a boost of £35 million thanks to the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
‘Brown Babies’ exhibition makes awards shortlist
An online exhibition based on the powerful personal histories unearthed by Lucy Bland, Professor of Social and Cultural History at Anglia Ruskin University, is in the running for a prestigious national Museums Association award.
Birketts Residential team shortlisted for four Modern Law Conveyancing Awards
Birketts is delighted to announce that its Residential Property Team has been shortlisted for an impressive four awards at this year’s LEAP Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
Got a solution that could take net zero efforts to the next level? Join the hackathon for the British Antarctic Survey
Join a hackathon to accelerate net zero innovation. Run by The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, in partnership with the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and Cambridge Zero, this two day virtual hackathon will bring together innovators from around the world to come up with solutions to help the British Antarctic Survey achieve net zero.
Swapping shoes for success
You know what you want... but what does the person you're talking to want? Keeping that in mind can be a powerful secret to success in many areas of life, writes Simon Hall...
F.INSTITUTE appoints Charles Richmond as Director Accounting UK
F.INSTITUTE, a Dutch full service finance company for the life sciences, pharma, biotech, deep tech and new energy sector, has recently expanded its portfolio of book-keeping, tax, and CFO services into the UK market.
Bat’s an amazing way to mark ARU graduation
Bat lover Katie Goldsbrough highlighted the plight of the UK’s bat species by wearing a specially designed dress during her Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduation ceremony.
Allia's four lessons that innovation can learn from impact
The impact field is often regarded as difficult to quantify, qualify, and monetise. Yet as more social enterprises and other purpose-driven businesses continue to emerge and shine, the fact of impact’s real success is becoming impossible to ignore.
Just a month until Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run
Anyone who raises £200 before Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run will be entered into a draw to win four tickets to Aladdin, the Cambridge Arts Theatre’s pantomime.
How out-of-date connotations associated with apprenticeships impact the accountancy industry
Although the concept of apprenticeships has been around for centuries, the modern apprenticeship system that combines academic learning and practice was introduced in the 1960s. This system was put in place to prevent skills shortages in traditionally skilled occupations and was considered an alternative path to more ‘academic’ routes such as completing A-Levels and going to university.