Major Mick’s 'Tintanic II' sails in to Cambridge for Alzheimer’s Research UK
After his hugely successful adventure with Tintanic – a homemade boat made of tin – in the first lockdown last year, retired Scots Dragoon Guards Major Michael Stanley, better known as Major Mick, has taken his new and “improved” Tintanic II on the road for a tour of waterways around the UK.
Jagex bolsters its development teams with a slew of new hires
Jagex, a global leader in the development and publishing of living games, has announced an expansion of its internal production teams with a slew of new hires from across the games industry.
Women economists underrepresented ‘at every level’ in UK academia – report
New research shows the gender gap in the teaching and study of economics is still dramatic and actually getting worse. Economists argue that this is not just a problem for the discipline, but for society as a whole.
Hundreds take part in ground-breaking Cambridge autonomous shuttle passenger trial
Hundreds of people travelled more than 1,000 kilometres in ground-breaking autonomous vehicle trials held in Cambridge.
Cambridge Consultants announces its collaboration with MedTech Innovator, a world-leading non-profit start-up
Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini, has announced its collaboration with MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific, the world’s leading non-profit accelerator of medical devices.
D&A Creative introduces a new client – Ambu
D&A Creative works with Ambu to develop marketing materials.
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Intellegens wins two international awards and launches machine learning package for Additive Manufacturing
Cambridge-based artificial intelligence (AI) software specialist Intellegens scooped a double award win at the recent Additive Manufacturing (AM) Innovation Awards, organised by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The business won both the Best-in-Class Software and Startup Innovation Awards, in competition with an international field of 40 other technology providers.
Anglian Water marks halfway point in £100 million programme to protect the environment and decrease flood risk
Anglian Water is halfway into a two-year programme of work to install additional storm water storage at 110 of its Water Recycling Centres across the East of England.
Featurespace files patents to halt enterprise financial crime
Featurespace, the leading provider of Enterprise Financial Crime prevention technology for fraud and anti-money laundering, has filed two global patents that will enable new levels of customer protection in the financial industry.
UK CFOs gear up for growth and foresee spending boom
CFOs rate growth as their top priority, with expectations for an increase in hiring and investment at their highest levels in almost seven years, says Deloitte. Over half (57%) have either reported a full recovery in demand for their businesses, or expect to do so by the end of the year, with 41% reporting that demand for their businesses has already returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Proposed strategy to help Cambridge's biodiversity flourish
Cambridge residents will be invited to have their say on a proposed wide-ranging strategy for the council and wider community to work together to protect and enhance nature and wildlife in the city.
Paragraf™ nominated for Automotive Product of the Year Award
The Electronics Industry Awards, organised by Components in Electronics (CIE) publisher Datateam Business Media, is back for 2021 to celebrate the very best professionals, products, projects and companies from across the electronics sector. Paragraf has been nominated for the Automotive Product of the Year Award, for the GHS01AT graphene-based Hall effect sensor.
CPFT dementia researcher wins first prize at international congress
A trainee doctor at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has been awarded first place for her dementia research poster at the virtual Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress 2021.
BBSRC launches new institute strategy
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) strategically invests £75 million per year in eight specialist institutes that provide national capability and expertise in important areas of research. Several of these institutes are located in the East of England.
Business Board vice chair sees how Haverhill innovation centre investment is paying dividends
Investment into a flexible, modern business centre for entrepreneurs and growing enterprises is already supporting growth and jobs in the local economy just nine months after its launch.
45 million 5G small cells will be installed by 2031, says report
After years of waiting, 5G is finally here. 5G not only greatly improves network experiences for mobile consumers, but more importantly, will bring digitalisation into every industry, revolutionising our society. However, this vision will not be realized without small cell development.
Cambridge Index advances 0.5%
The Cambridge Index advanced 137.4 points or 0.5% to close at 28912.5, as four of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Why now is the best time to sign up an apprentice
The adoption of apprenticeships in the accountancy sector has skyrocketed in recent years, rising from 5% of trainees to over 80%.
Xaar acquires leading print system integrator FFEI
Xaar has completed the acquisition of print systems and printbar specialist FFEI Limited. The deal will accelerate the company’s existing growth strategy and will enable Xaar to capture additional opportunities in vertically integrated solutions.
Businesses urged to feed into future Northstowe plans
Local businesses of all sizes are being urged to help plan the future of two areas of Northstowe.
Howard Group strengthened by appointment of new Director
Cambridge-based property investor and developer Howard Group has announced the appointment of Stephen Brewer to the new role of Director - Construction & Programme Delivery.
Take advantage of crisis, says expert
Businesses should use the COVID-19 pandemic to pivot to better service rather than making excuses, says Jaideep Prabhu, Professor of Marketing at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Whittle Lab PhD students announced as 2021 Amelia Earhart Fellows
PhD students Abigail Berhane and Sofia Medina Cassillas from Cambridge University's world-famous Whittle Laboratory have been awarded 2021 Amelia Earhart Fellowships.
The Real Living Wage: Cambridge City Council seeks your views
Cambridge Network members are urged to complete a new survey to help Cambridge City Council to understand the barriers to adopting the Real Living Wage/accreditation.