Healx’s Rare Treatment Accelerator 2.0 opens to unlock the power of repurposed drugs for rare diseases
Healx, the AI-powered, patient-inspired technology company specialising in treatments for rare diseases, has today opened applications to v.2.0 of its Rare Treatment Accelerator. Building on the success of their v.1.0 call last year, which was focused on patient group partnerships, Healx is now looking to build a global network of academic groups, patient groups and early-stage biotechs to…
Food for the soul: our award-winning pro bono partnership
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination (CCI) is an arts and well-being organisation that KISS has worked with on a pro bono basis since 2013. The team says: "We’re thrilled to say that together we won the National Arts Fundraising School #emcees award for the Best Corporate Partnership 2020."
Register your interest to join a peer network programme
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is considering launching a pilot of the Peer Networks programme which is funded by Central Government to support businesses across the region.
Kick Start Scheme explained
Rebecca Davies of HR Ready covers the ins and outs of the government funded Kick Start Scheme.
Legal challenge to new permitted development rights and changes to use classes order fails
The High Court has today dismissed the claim for Judicial Review of the introduction of new permitted development rights and amendments to the Use Classes Order brought by the Rights: Community: Action Group in August. Gemma Dudley of Hewitsons explains.
Trinity Hall offers students a taste of normality with 'Formal Hall at Home'
Trinity Hall launched a new lockdown-friendly 'Formal Hall at Home' takeaway dinner initiative this weekend to offer students a taste of normality amid the pandemic. The delicious three-course takeaway dinner was sold-out, proving popular and well worth the students donning their gowns for.
How to make lean business development work for you
Looking to grow more quickly with less risk and at a lower cost? If so, you should think and act more like a start-up. It's time to get lean!
Padova Police choose Sepura’s SC20 critical communications solution
Police users in the Municipality of Padova, Italy, have deployed over 300 Sepura SC20 radios for the city’s police force.
Council pledges additional support for businesses and city centre during national lockdown
Cambridge City Council is implementing a number of initiatives to support local businesses including market and street traders, and to provide assistance to city centre workers in essential businesses, during the current national lockdown.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – updated guidance and new Treasury Direction
Updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance and a corresponding Treasury Direction were published on Friday (13 November 2020).
AVEVA introduces Teamwork to empower industrial connected workers to share knowledge, collaborate and upskill
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, today announced the launch of AVEVA Teamwork - a fully integrated platform built specifically for industrial workers to facilitate continuous learning and improvement.
Greater Cambridge Planning Service publishes initial findings on key topics for the joint Local Plan
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service has published a range of research developed as part of an important stage of work on the new Greater Cambridge Local Plan. This includes new baseline data about the Greater Cambridge area, insights into the amount of development that may be required in the future, and expert assessments about the pros and cons of different approaches to planning for…
Friday's Virtual Jobs and Careers Fair bursts with opportunity for jobseekers
Are you in the job market or facing an uncertain future? If so, you cannot afford to miss Cambridge Network's Virtual Jobs and Careers Fair this Friday (20 November).
Funding boost for the next generation of environmental scientists
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has invested £3.5 million in a new centre for doctoral training (CDT).
Cambridge Index rises 3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 720 points or 3% to close at 24674.4, as six of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Employers encouraged to reward staff and keep money local with a Love Cambridge Gift Card
Cambridge BID is encouraging employers in the area to consider rewarding staff with their Love Cambridge Gift Card for Christmas this year, keeping money local and supporting local economic recovery.
The Bremont Hawking Collection celebrates Cambridge scientist
Limited edition timepiece celebrates the British scientist whose work developed our understanding of the nature of space, the nature of matter and the nature of time.
Decades of jam-makers raise thousands for charities
A jam stall in the Cambridgeshire village of Hildersham, set up some three decades ago, has raised money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), enjoying one of its best years yet due to increased footfall caused by lockdown.
Storey's Field Centre lit up to celebrate Diwali at Eddington
The award-winning Storey’s Field Centre building at Eddington was lit up to celebrate Diwali on Saturday (14 November).
Prepare for Your Talk Immediately
As soon as you know you're going to have to give a talk, it's probably best if you start preparing straight away. So says communication coach Jon Torrens, who's made this short video on the subject.
Start Codon closes new £15 million venture fund to translate life science innovation into successful companies
Start Codon, a life science and healthcare business accelerator based in Cambridge, UK, today announced that it has closed Start Codon Fund I LP at £15 million ($20 million USD). The Fund will be used to support Start Codon’s offering to start-ups, which includes a minimum of £250K seed funding, business support services, expert guidance, and access to cutting-edge office and lab facilities.
Tame your computer - with a double-click trick
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 insert content in the middle of the page by double-clicking (Microsoft Word) .
Planning permission granted for ARU Peterborough
Peterborough City Council has approved plans for a new state-of-the-art building which will be the home of ARU Peterborough, the city’s new £30 million university.
Darktrace’s Antigena Email named Security Innovation of the Year
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, has today announced that Antigena Email, its AI-powered email security solution, has won Security Innovation of the Year at the 2020 UK IT Industry Awards.
The future’s uncertain – but noradrenaline can help us adapt
A brain chemical called noradrenaline is responsible for our responses to uncertain situations - helping us to learn quickly and adapt our behaviour, a new study has found.