CPCA launches electric bike hire in Cambridge and Peterborough
From early January onwards, people in Cambridge and Peterborough city centres will be able to publicly hire electric bikes as they are rolled out by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) in collaboration with Voi Technology, the UK's leading micro-mobility operator.
Darktrace wins ‘Best Enterprise AI Solution’ at the 2020 AIconics Awards
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, has announced that its Darktrace Immune System has been named ‘Best Enterprise AI Solution’ by the AIconics, the flagship global awards programme for breakthrough technologies in AI.
Telechips selects the latest Arm IP for its next-generation automotive SoC
Arm has announced that Telechips, a leading global fabless semiconductor company specialising in automotive applications, has selected a leading-edge suite of Arm® IP for its next-generation automotive system-on-chip (SoC), the Dolphin5, which is designed for applications such as Advanced Driver-assistance Systems (ADAS) and Digital Cockpit including IVI Systems.
Global businesses to benefit from unique innovation programme created for Cambridge academia
A Cambridge University programme, originally created to nurture the brilliant minds of academia, is now giving businesses and research organisations a unique opportunity to develop high-potential, entrepreneurial-minded company individuals - and turn their ideas and innovations into commercial success stories.
CyanConnode announces interim results
CyanConnode (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in narrowband radio frequency (RF) mesh networks, announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2020.
Conflicts of interest
Financial incentives linked to unconscious bias may have driven leaders’ pandemic decisions, says an article in Scientific American by Professor Sunita Sah of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Haslingfield route approved to complete Greenways network
The final piece of the puzzle in the Greater Cambridge Greenways network has been pushed into place after a new walking and cycling route was approved.
East of England on track for slow recovery led by Health and Education sectors, finds latest EY report
The economic growth of England’s cities and the South is on track to outpace towns, the North and the Midlands as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to EY’s latest Regional Economic Forecast.
IMI introduces The Inkjet Universe
Having served as a primary strategic information source for the digital and inkjet print industries for over 30 years, IMI is pleased to announce the next generation of information resources for the inkjet and digital print communities.
Cambridge Index slumps 6.3%
The Cambridge Index dropped 1,438.8 points or 6.3% to close at 21277.3. Four of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
‘Shop local’ directory helps South Cambridgeshire shoppers stay safe
Keeping ‘Covid-safe’ while Christmas shopping is a real concern for some residents this festive season, so in South Cambridgeshire the Council has launched a 'Shop local' directory to help residents find alternative ways to get their shopping and festive treats sorted while also supporting local jobs and businesses.
Local companies collaborate to bring virtual Christmas magic to Cambridge school
Christmas will be very different this year – but children at a Cambridge school for those with special educational needs and learning difficulties were able to see Santa talking to them on screen and enjoy some early seasonal magic.
Join CIC for its Deep Tech Series A office hours session
Here is a unique opportunity to get in front of one of the UK’s leading Deep Tech Series A investors and learn from them what a good Series A pitch looks like.
5G in 2020: Highlights from IDTechEx
With profitable business models and killer applications starting to emerge, 5G is expected to be one of the largest and fastest-growing markets. By the end of 2020, 125 operators in 52 countries/territories have launched commercial 5G services, and 5G subscriptions are likely to be over 200 million globally.
Anthias Consulting 2021 calendar for analytical training - now available
Anthias Consulting's live virtual classroom courses will run throughout January to April, with courses for all experience levels and covering a range of techniques including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, sample preparation, techniques used in the analysis of physical and structural properties of molecules, spectroscopy, methods and statistical analysis.
African families in UK are 'parenting in fear'
Black African families in the UK are parenting in fear of being penalised by authorities due to cultural differences and institutional racial misconceptions, according to new research published today (15 December) in The British Journal of Social Work.
The psychology of uncertainty – and how to use it
We are uncertain of almost everything these days, but why do some businesses seem to handle it better than others, even to thrive?
Next steps for Cambourne to Cambridge agreed
The next steps for the multi-million-pound Cambourne to Cambridge project have been set out by the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s Executive Board.
Tame your computer - round it off
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 turn a rectangular picture into a circle (Microsoft Office)...
Introduction to Team Coaching webinar now available
Team Coaching Boutique's recent webinar touches on the benefits of Team Coaching and what it entails.
First patient dosed in Phase I clinical trial of Arecor insulin candidate, AT278, for diabetes
Arecor Limited, the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, announces dosing of the first patient in a Phase I clinical trial for its second clinical stage product, an ultra-concentrated rapid acting insulin, AT278.
Combined Authority Draft Budget 2020/21 - have your say
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority seeks feedback from local people, businesses and organisations on its Draft Budget for 2021/22, which was approved for consultation at the Combined Authority Board meeting on 25th November 2020.
UK scientists to produce high-performance ventilators at low cost
UK scientists have been awarded funding to develop a robust, low-cost ventilator to help patients in low and middle-income countries suffering from severe respiratory problems due to COVID-19.
No deal Brexit could have detrimental impact for four million people in UK living with a rare disease
Experts have warned that a ‘no deal’ Brexit will result in the exclusion of the UK from the 24 European Reference Networks (ERNs) that were established to improve the care of patients bearing the lifelong burden of a rare disease, which require highly specialised diagnosis and treatment.
AstraZeneca to acquire Alexion, accelerating the company's strategic and financial development
AstraZeneca and Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement for AstraZeneca to acquire Alexion.