Class of 2020 prepares to (virtually) cross the stage
Students who completed their studies at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in 2020 will finally have the chance to officially graduate this month, as hundreds prepare to join ceremonies online.
Tame your computer - go easy in Excel
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 analyse your data - the easy way (Excel for Microsoft 365).
SMEs in Cambridge exported more than £4.5m of goods through Amazon in 2020
UK small and medium-sized businesses selling on Amazon have created 175,000 jobs in the UK and last year achieved £3.5bn in export sales.
SCIP launches extensive community consultation for Cambourne Business Park
The South Cambridgeshire Investment Partnership (SCIP), a 50:50 partnership between South Cambridgeshire District Council and top 20 housebuilder, Hill Group, has launched an in-depth public consultation, inviting the local community to discuss plans for its maiden land acquisition in Cambourne Business Park.
Prospering from Net Zero – industry and Innovate UK roundtable
TWI is taking part in an Industry roundtable later this week, organised by Innovate UK to discuss how the UK can prosper from Net Zero. TWI industrial members are encouraged to attend to help define Innovate UK’s Net Zero priorities.
Returning to face-to-face events
Have you missed going to conferences? Networking in person and chatting over coffee? It’s been a while since most of us have been able to due to the Covid crisis – and while we’re eager to get back to hearing expert tips, meeting peers, and checking out what’s for lunch, some may still be hesitant about the prospect.
Microfluidics offers easier and faster manufacturing of nanomedicines
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast are using microfluidics to fabricate particles for the encapsulation of drugs and biologics for imaging, treatment and cell targeting.
Marshall Centre takes home a silver and bronze award at Awards International 2021
Marshall Centre made it to the finals in four categories and its team was delighted to be awarded silver for Health and Wellbeing while General Manager, Dan Edwards, received a bronze award in the Leader of the Year category.
How storytelling works
The art of storytelling explained... in one formative love story with a twist, writes Simon Hall.
Survey launched to hear business views on post-Brexit trade with EU
A call has gone out to businesses in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough to share their first-hand experiences of Britain’s new trading relationship with the European Union.
Education webinar will help schools prepare for Covid-19 changes
A Stone King event next week will look at changes to DfE school requirements, including the ending of social distancing guidelines.
If your people work less, they will do more!
The lines between home life and work-life have become blurred so, the office is never more than a few clicks away. It can make it difficult for people prone to overworking or who use overworking as an unhealthy coping mechanism, to switch off.
Calling for backup – Cambridgeshire Police seek help from business to find ways to innovate
What is innovative policing? And how can the Cambridge business community support and sustain it?
Colonial crimes are basis for academic’s new novel
A 19th Century dispute between Zulu performers and a London showman provides the starting point for the latest Arrowood novel from Dr Mick Finlay of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) – who draws upon his academic research in psychology, specialising in social issues, to form the basis for his books.
Cambridge and UAE in talks over pioneering collaboration
The University of Cambridge is in talks with the United Arab Emirates about a potential strategic partnership. These ongoing conversations have emerged from a shared commitment to creating a more sustainable future by helping to solve some of the greatest challenges facing our planet.
East Anglian travel company continues to provide vital charity support despite pressure on the industry
A regional travel agency continues to provide unwavering support for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) despite its industry being among the hardest hit by the pandemic.
World-first Ricoh thin film printhead reaches the market with Meteor
Meteor Inkjet Ltd, leading supplier of electronics, software, tools and services for industrial inkjet, further expands its product portfolio with drive electronics and software for Ricoh’s TH5241 industrial inkjet printhead.
Essential post-lockdown checks for X-ray security scanners
Todd Research, one of the UK’s leading experts in X-ray security technology, is offering a thorough health check for X-ray scanners that have been dormant throughout lockdown, as well as guidance on what to consider before a scanner is switched on again. X-ray scanners are designed to be in constant operation and, if they are turned off for a long time, a variety of problems can arise, such as…
Secondmind Board appoints Gary Brotman as new CEO
New executive appointments and hires strengthen Secondmind's commercial machine learning and scaleup experience.
Impact Women’s Network explores ‘Storytelling with data’
Impact Women’s Network will be delving into ‘Storytelling with Data’ in the next #ImpactWednesday on 4th August 9:30-10:30am.
Can i pay child maintenance upfront rather than monthly?
Melanie Westwood of Howes Percival says: In short, the answer to this question is “yes” but I would strongly advise against it!
They’ve got someone on the inside
It sounds sinister ... but if your organisation’s IT is breached, chances are highly likely it’ll be caused by someone on the inside.
Granite 5 wins a spot on the Culture Leaders List 2021
Innovative digital marketing agency Granite 5 has just been announced as a winner on the Breathe HR Culture Leaders List 2021.
EEGLA launches its first Prospectus for Sustainable Growth in the East of England
The new East of England Local Government Association (EELGA) prospectus highlights the enormous opportunities for investors, both public and private, in the East of England and sets out the region’s ambitions in continuing to drive the nation’s green recovery.
Your views needed - take part in a regional survey on NHS waiting lists
The Eastern Academic Health Science Network (EAHSN) is working with regional NHS leaders to develop a local survey to gauge the general public’s views on ways to address extended waiting lists for operations caused by the pandemic.