Government urged to reform the planning system to reach net zero – Centre for Cities
The Government needs to press ahead with planning reform to meet its net zero target, according to Centre for Cities’ research in partnership with HSBC UK. It says planning and transport changes in cities would bring the UK 26% closer to its target.
Transformative busway schemes make vital progress
Transformative busways that will provide reliable and frequent journeys for thousands of people in Greater Cambridge have advanced to the next stage.
Cycling Plus: Investing in Cambridge's Active Travel Network - consultation launches
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has launched a consultation on active travel and possible corridors for investment and would like to hear from you.
UK boosts its resilience to global challenges
New funding of £1.2 million will help underpin the UK’s response to infrastructure challenges using digital platforms.
New fund launched for growing businesses in South Cambridgeshire
A new grant scheme has launched for South Cambridgeshire based micro and small to medium sized businesses looking to scale and grow.
Cambridge Index rises 2.3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 658.3 points or 2.3% to close at 28775.1, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Bidwells publishes its latest Arc Investment Report
The Oxford – Milton Keynes – Cambridge Arc has been pivotal in the COVID-19 response, not just for the UK but globally. Inevitably, this has focused investor attention on the region, particularly given the uncertainty surrounding traditional office markets and the retail sector. In Bidwells' latest report, find out how investors are shifting their focus to the Arc region.
Red, White and Blue Letter Day for Marshall
Marshall is celebrating the departure of the first US Marine Corps KC-130J tanker aircraft after completing a planned maintenance interval at its world-leading MRO facility in Cambridge, under the company’s ten-year multi-million dollar contract with the United States Government.
Chamber event helps to rebuild the Greater Cambridge supply chain post COVID-19
South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce and Anglia Ruskin University have joined forces to host an event on 22 July 2021 to discuss how the impact of COVID-19 will reshape and improve the food and beverage supply chain here in Cambridge.
Cambridge-based tech firm appoints Tim Bittleston
Cambridge-based knowledge management pioneer iKVA has appointed experienced tech entrepreneur Tim Bittleston as its first non-executive director.
What is the Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor?
Linking two of the UK’s powerhouse cities, the Cambridge Norwich Tech Corridor is one of Europe’s most exciting growth stories.
How GDPR has changed since Brexit
Since the EU transition period ended last year, businesses have had to adapt to a long list of changes. Alongside import, export, and employment amends, enterprises need to ensure they comply with GDPR updates to handle data safely.
Taylor Wessing makes a statement at Liverpool's Royal Albert Dock
Taylor Wessing announces the completion of its permanent office space in the Edward Pavilion building in Liverpool's vibrant and iconic Royal Albert Dock.
ARU historian is awarded Book of the Year prize
An Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) historian has won the Social History Society’s Book of the Year prize for her work uncovering the institutional racism that affected approximately 2,000 mixed-race children born in Britain during the Second World War.
100 new roles to be created to tackle global e-waste challenge
Pioneering East of England e-waste recycling specialist, N2S launches major recruitment drive as part of rapid expansion programme.
Transine Therapeutics appoints industry veteran Jan Thirkettle PhD as CEO
Transine Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing a novel class of therapeutic RNAs based on its pioneering SINEUP® platform technology, today announced the appointment of Jan Thirkettle, PhD as its Chief Executive Officer.
BBC Look East cuts emissions by two thirds thanks to carbon makeover
The BBC’s Look East programme has undergone a carbon makeover for a one-off special edition and slashed its emissions by two-thirds.
Virti secures £7.2m Series A investment to optimise human performance for the global workforce
Digital training platform Virti has raised £7.2m in a Series A to further its goal of improving human performance using world-class interactive technology. The round was led by deeptech investors IQ Capital and joined by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a new, UK-based learning technology VC fund.
Cambridge Mechatronics launches best in class driver ICs for Shape Memory Alloy applications
Cambridge Mechatronics Limited (CML), world leaders in system level solutions for Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) applications, is pleased to announce CM401, CML’s own driver chip for SMA actuators. CM401 incorporates the latest versions of CML’s world leading SMA control firmware that enables submicron control of the company’s patented lens shift OIS actuators for smartphone cameras.
Tame your computer - share and share alike
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 attach a copy or a PDF version of an active document to an email message (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Plans to develop zero-carbon research hub in Norwich given £1m boost
The John Innes Centre and The Sainsbury Laboratory have been awarded £1m to progress plans to develop a world-leading plant and microbial research hub on the Norwich Research Park.
Game changing digital innovations bring UK museums to new audiences
The Digital Innovation and Engagement Fund is supporting museums to explore digital innovations such as bespoke video games and telepresence robot guides.
'The Grumpy Fairies' work their magic at awards
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) graduate Bethan Stevens has won the Illustrated Books category at the prestigious Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2021 for her debut book.
Let's reboot football, says MP
U's fan Daniel Zeichner MP backed Cambridge United’s mission to reboot our national game in a special meeting in the House of Commons last week.
Meet Cambridge awarded special recognition for environmental achievements
Meet Cambridge, the official, free venue-finding service for Cambridge and the surrounding area is celebrating its team being given a Silver Award – and a Certificate of Recognition – for completing a wide range of tasks on its green agenda.