Cambridge Index climbs 1.3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 391.9 points or 1.3% to close at 29976, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Demand for Tech Nation Global Talent Visa soars
Tech Nation, the UK’s scaleup experts, reveals new data on the Tech Nation Global Talent Visa, providing insights into the global talent pool working in the UK’s digital technology sector.
Grants available for growing SMEs in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
Growth Works is offering grant funding to small and medium sized enterprises to support their growth plans. There is no set maximum and it will contribute up to 50%.
Hospital spread of Covid-19 mainly patient to patient
Most patients who caught Covid-19 while in hospital were infected by other patients, not staff, a Cambridge study finds.
Top prices paid for antique jewellery as trade and private buyers compete for best in class
The second Cheffins Jewellery, Silver and Watches sale, which took place last week at the firm’s sale room in Cambridge, saw top prices paid as trade and private buyers competed for the best examples.
Commuting: The electric future
What does the future of commuting mean for the region? Here the Cambridge - Norwich Tech Corridor looks at how different modes of transport can help tech companies and their staff.
National Portrait Gallery announces shortlist for Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2021
Three international photographers have been shortlisted for the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2021, the prestigious photography award organised by the National Portrait Gallery, London.
It Takes a City launches new website
It Takes a City, a Cambridge homelessness partnership, has launched a new website to provide businesses, third sector groups and the public with information on how to support those rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness.
Dengue endemic vaccines: awaiting Takeda's TAK-003
This month VacZine Analytics®, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines and infectious diseases, releases a brand new global commercial forecast for dengue-endemic vaccines.
Open Cambridge: a feast for culture lovers
The hugely popular heritage festival, Open Cambridge, kicks off next week with over 65 free in-person and online events across 10 days.
Cambridge MP steps up to Shadow Cabinet
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will be sitting round the Shadow Cabinet table for the next month in a move just announced by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer.
CIIPM announces autumn training and events programme
Cambridge Information and IP Meeting (CIIPM) has planned a programme of training courses taking place through the autumn and into 2022.
Finding a good, ethical Musculoskeletal Health Professional
Finding a good, ethical Musculoskeletal Health Professional should be easy, right? Unfortunately, the musculoskeletal health and wellness field can be rather hit and miss, and there are plenty of bad operators out there.
More passengers in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire enjoy new trains
More rail passengers in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire are now able to travel on new trains after the first of Greater Anglia’s state-of-the-art electric commuter trains entered passenger service on two new routes.
Business-education collaboration extended between Cambridge and China
Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge, and Peking University HSBC Business School, have announced a Cooperative Programme in Shenzhen, China, that extends previous business-education collaboration between the two institutions.
Artists showcase work looking to the future, now
UK and internationally-based artists from the Cambridge School of Art at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) have emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns to put on an exhibition which allows visitors to connect to the sensory aspects of the visual arts.
N is for nitrogen: How can we make our crops sustainable?
Dr Mehmet Tufan Oz talks about how he came to work at Earlham Institute with his research on plant gene regulation and bioengineering advancements, which could lead to superior crop genomes.
QR Shield launches in Cambridge
Following the ongoing pandemic, do you need more customers through your doors? Do you and your staff need reassurance to return to your workspace?
Vacancies hit one million in the UK
The latest research published by the UK government’s Office for National Statistics makes interesting reading for businesses everywhere.
Audio Analytic is proud to sponsor DCASE 2021
Audio Analytic is excited to announce that for the fifth year running it is sponsoring the DCASE Workshop, alongside Bose, Apple, Google, Facebook, Dolby and others.
CPFT teams shortlisted for Nursing Times awards
Three teams at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) are among the finalists for prestigious Nursing Times awards this year.
Tame your computer - suggest a new feature
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 submit your ideas for improvements to Microsoft.
JM to improve the sustainability of Li-ion battery manufacturing with partners OnTo Technology and the UKBIC
Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has entered into an agreement with OnTo Technology, a developer of advanced battery recycling solutions, to scale up OnTo’s patented process for the direct recycling of lithium-ion battery scrap.
Right to work checks deadline extended
Temporary COVID-19 right to work measures have been extended until 5 April 2022, instead of ending on 31 August 2021 as originally announced by the government.
Q3 component market review reveals shortage
Electronic component shortages have been a huge obstacle on booming electronic marketplaces since 2018. While new orders keep on rolling in and manufacturing remains steady, there simply has not been enough capacitors, resistors, and other parts available.