Researchers to explore the genetics of carbon-capturing algae
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Earlham Institute are to embark on the largest algal genome sequencing project to date.
New artificial heart valve could transform open-heart surgery
A new type of artificial heart valve, made of long-lived polymers, could mean that millions of patients with diseased heart valves will no longer require lifelong blood-thinning medication after valve replacement surgery.
Taylor Wessing discusses the use of the NHS COVID-19 App
The NHS COVID-19 App was introduced in the UK on 24 September. Many welcome its arrival as another step to contain the spread of COVID-19, while others are concerned about using the app for data and privacy reasons.
Cambridge Consultants building the world’s largest commercial airborne antenna
Cambridge Consultants, working in collaboration with Stratospheric Platforms Ltd, unveils a wireless antenna unlike anything seen before, delivering affordable 5G connectivity from a fleet of zero-emissions aircraft.
BioStrata announces new senior hire to support continued US client growth
BioStrata, a specialist life science marketing and PR agency, has appointed a new senior team member to support continued and significant client growth in the United States. Jessica Grant, a B2B communications specialist with over 16 years’ experience, joins BioStrata as an Account Director based in Portland, Oregon, further building the company’s established global footprint.
Councils take green drive onto the streets with arrival of first all-electric bin lorry
Bin collections in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City are going state-of-the-art green as the two Councils covering the area take delivery of their very first all-electric bin lorry.
PerkinElmer to acquire cell engineering company Horizon Discovery for £296m ($383m)
PerkinElmer, Inc. and Cambridge based Horizon Discovery Group plc are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended all cash offer whereby PerkinElmer will acquire Horizon for approximately 296 million ($383 million).
Meet Cambridge manager shortlisted for prestigious meetings award
The Acting Manager of Cambridge’s official, free venue-finding service has been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of her outstanding achievements over the last year.
Sable&Hawkes creates series of educational illustrations
Sable&Hawkes has been working with a leading Sixth Form College in Leicester for a number of years on brand, positioning and mar comms support and this year it has delivered a series of illustrations for the college, based on elements of their educational offer.
The slides are not the presentation
You may not even need slides at all. In this video, Communication Coach - and loather of boring presentations - Jon Torrens explains how to use your slides.
Mogrify expands Scientific Advisory Board
Leaders in stem cell research and cell therapy to help drive development of scalable off-the-shelf therapies for diseases with a high unmet clinical need.
Take part in City Council Leader's business survey and contribute to 'Cambridge 2021 and beyond'
Cambridge Network members are invited by Councillor Lewis Herbert, Leader of Cambridge City Council, to an autumn briefing for businesses, which will take place virtually on Wednesday 11 November. Please complete a short survey and confirm your attendance by this Thursday (5 November).
Tame your computer - FlashFill your case
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 change case without using Formulas and Functions (Microsoft Excel 2013 onwards).
Top tech prize win for Cambridge partners
A machine learning tool that enables doctors to develop their own models for treating cancer patients more quickly has scooped a top prize in the Health Tech Newspaper (HTN) Awards 2020.
Multi-layered transaction completed on Peterborough warehouse
One of the most multi-layered transactions during the recent COVID-19 lockdown has resulted in Bidwells and Knight Frank brokering a deal involving a surrender and new lease on a 189,687 sq ft warehouse on Kingston Park, Peterborough.
New drone technology advances volcanic monitoring
Specially-adapted drones, developed by an international team involving scientists from the University of Cambridge, are transforming how we forecast eruptions by allowing close-range measurements of previously inaccessible and hazardous volcanoes.
Your People Potential is back in the classroom
Jacqui Kemp, Director of Your People Potential, is back delivering face to face training for organisations and groups of people who regularly work together.
Cambridge Jazz Festival unveils this year’s digital line up
One of the most popular cultural events in the Cambridge calendar, the Cambridge Jazz Festival, is set to go ahead with a series of online events between 18 and 29 November.
Survey shows majority of firms see response to COVID-19 as an opportunity to build back better
An emerging, positive picture of how businesses will operate following the global pandemic has been revealed in a special survey by CBI/Ipsos MORI published on the eve of the CBI’s Annual Conference.
East of England confidence dips in October, but remains among highest in the UK
Business confidence in the East of England fell three points during October to -8%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
Is your CV an autobiography or a best seller?
Standing out in a sky-high pile of job applicants comes down to how you craft your Curriculum Vitae – the book about your career.
Loss function: There is more to DNNs than their architecture
In the world of machine learning, public attention is usually focused on the advent of new deep neural network (DNN) architectures, like when Geoffrey Hinton’s capsule networks promised to bring image recognition one step forward from convolutive networks. However, excitement for new DNN architectures is masking other factors of progress.
Remember loved ones with Arthur Rank Hospice’s Light up a Life film premiere this December
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity invites you to remember and celebrate the people you love on Sunday 6 December 2020, with ‘Light up a life’.
Five ways to create or maintain an innovative culture while working remotely
Following the release of Aalbun’s first Expert Discussion — Promoting Innovation while Working Remotely, the team has extracted five key points that can help you or your company create and maintain an innovative culture.
Break it down to build it up
Facing a big challenge in life and feeling daunted? Here's how to make it manageable, and maybe even enjoyable, writes Simon Hall.