Following atoms in real time could lead to better materials design
Researchers have used a technique similar to MRI to follow the movement of individual atoms in real time as they cluster together to form two-dimensional materials, which are a single atomic layer thick.
Centre for Cities sets out key priorities for the next Cambridgeshire and Peterborough metro mayor
Centre for Cities think tank has called upon all of the candidates vying to be Cambridgeshire and Peterborough mayor to prioritise boosting economic growth and the post-Covid economic recovery ahead of next month’s election.
Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre simplifies management of complex crystal structure prediction (CSP) data
New CSD-Theory software enables organisations to incorporate and share crystal structure prediction (CSP) data earlier and more easily, reducing risk and shortening the time to market for small molecule drug development.
Professor appointed journal Editor-in-Chief
Professor Michael Barrett of Cambridge Judge Business School is named the new Editor-in-Chief of the journal Information and Organization.
PetMedix co-founder Jolyon Martin named in Forbes '30 Under 30' list
Dr Jolyon Martin, Co-Founder and Head of Business Development at animal health start-up, PetMedix Ltd, has been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe List for Science and Healthcare 2021.
Employee-driven initiatives underscore AVEVA’s commitment to sustainability
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation for industrial organisations managing complex operational processes, reinforced its continued commitment to drive Sustainability through its Action for Good programme through which 1% of its after-tax profits go to assisting global communities.
Got a spare £337,000?
Possibly not. But that’s what it could cost your business or school if you fell victim to a data breach
Income and donations soar upon return of EACH shops
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has taken three times the level of income and donations it normally would on the first day back for its high street shops.
Arkema chooses Dotmatics as R&D digitalization partner
Bishop’s Stortford, UK: Dotmatics Ltd, a scientific informatics software and services company that is driving the automation of laboratory data workflows for scientific discovery and innovation research, today announced it has been selected by Arkema, a global leader in speciality materials, as its informatics partner in an R&D digitalization project. Implementing Dotmatics’ unified…
Downing Street safety upgrades complete
Safety upgrades to a busy junction in central Cambridge have been completed by the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
CBD Oil is a multi-million pound industry but UK farmers must destroy their crop
Potential for medical cannabis, industrial hemp and CBD production in the UK discussed ahead of Agri-TechE event next month.
Cambridge Index rises 4.3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 1159.0 points or 4.3% to close at 28,269.2, as nine of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Prominent lawyer retires
A starling leaving a deposit on the then much wider tie of a fledgling lawyer en route to his first job interview was perhaps a good luck sign for Hewitsons partner Tim Richards, who retires this month after a quarter of a century with the Cambridge firm.
Hospitality’s post-COVID-19 spending bounce back may not arrive until late summer, EY survey finds
There is significant pent-up consumer demand for hospitality and leisure, but the majority of UK consumers are still hesitant to return to restaurants and bars as they emerge from lockdown, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index.
Nu Quantum announces Hemant Mardia as Chairman
Hemant Mardia joins quantum photonics pioneer Nu Quantum as Chair.
New genetic drug target for treatment resistant colorectal cancer
Targeting a specific cancer survival gene in colorectal cancer could lead to new treatment options for advanced disease, new research suggests.
Rapid relief: Guardtech’s ISOPODs can ease COVID testing burdens
Quick-assembly cleanrooms could help to solve the lab shortage crisis and relieve pressure on struggling testing units.
Liquid biopsy - the future of cancer screening
The Cancer Diagnostic Technology Summit virtual conference takes place from May 11th to May 14th.
Opportunity to run The Street Bite food truck on a franchise basis
“Hello, I’m Antoine. I would like to offer an opportunity for a catering expert and enthusiast who lost their job during the COVID crisis (Cambridge-based or surrounding area).”
Cost, quality & time - the triple constraint
Elite Electronic Systems writes: In manufacturing, we are often asked these two questions, “How much are you prepared to pay”, and “How long are you prepared to wait?”. This highlights to us that the quality of our end product is based on two key variables; PRICE and TIME.
Feedback from Jack Seeley who successfully completed the APM Project Management Qualification
An individual who has successfully completed the APM Project Management Qualification at Marshall Centre talks about his experience...
COVID 19: one extra step forward
As of today, some lockdown restrictions have been lifted and it’s easy to notice long queues around important hot spots in the City: Primark, hairdressers, barber shops (like in this picture) and car washes, just to mention a few.
Tame your computer - try marvellous Morph
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 fade pictures, shapes and text in and out using Morph (PowerPoint for Microsoft 365).
Andrew Kinnison joins Birketts top-tier Litigation Team
Birketts’ award-winning Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team has received a huge boost with the appointment of new Partner, Andrew Kinnison.
UK CFOs gear up for a stronger recovery, as business sentiment hits new high
Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q1 2021 reports a record level of business optimism among the UK’s finance leaders. CFOs anticipate a strong recovery in profits over the next 12 months, with profit expectations back to the previous high seen in mid-2014 at the top of the economic cycle. A brighter backdrop has tilted companies away from defensive strategies, such as cost control, while expectations for…