Private sector can help deliver UK's infrastructure revolution, says CBI
Private sector investment can be a major driver of the UK’s ‘infrastructure revolution’, says the CBI, at a time when public purses have been stretched by unprecedented Covid-19 support measures.
Medical devices provider Ambu takes space at Alconbury Weald
Ambu Ltd, the manufacturer of single-patient-use, disposable medical devices, has taken one floor (7,745 sq ft) of office space at Alconbury Weald, the new mixed-use destination strategically located between Cambridge, Peterborough, Bedford and Northampton.
ARU is top for Education and Sports Science
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has been named as the UK’s leading university for Sports Science and Education courses in the 2021 Guardian league table.
Cambridge Index falls 1.6%
The Cambridge Index slipped 390.7 points or 1.6% to close at 23954.4. Four of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
PECT selected as a key delivery partner in Eastern New Energy Programme – supporting businesses across the East of England
The environmental charity PECT has become a key partner in the Eastern New Energy (ENE) programme, which launches this month. The project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and led by the University of East London, with a wider partnership comprising 23 organisations.
What to expect from online Open Cambridge this weekend
From medieval chapels, 21st Century eco-mosques and the golden age of Cambridge sport, to live experiments and a surprise yarn-bomb installation, this weekend sees the much-anticipated online version of Open Cambridge kick off with a series of live stream, interactive events to get the grey matter fizzing.
Study shows cardiac changes in schizophrenia raise heart disease risk
Research with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has uncovered changes to heart structure and function in people with schizophrenia, that could increase the risk of heart disease and mortality.
The office – so much more than just a space for desks
Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, millions of us spent our working days in an office – it was our norm, with team meetings, in-jokes and water-cooler moments creating our culture. Then, with the advent of lockdown forcing many to work from home, this all changed.
Can you use Zoom to record your PowerPoint presentation?
As well as being a video conferencing tool, Zoom can be used to record and deliver presentations. Computer Tutorng's newly published training video 'Is using Zoom to record your presentation a good idea?' will show you how using Zoom to record your PowerPoint presentations is possible and effective.
Controversy pays
A new book by Dr Thomas Roulet of Cambridge Judge Business School outlines how generating negative feedback can be beneficial.
Tame your computer - think out of the box
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 automatically move messages where your name is in Cc out of your inbox (Microsoft Outlook).
Birketts PR and Communications team lands new PR Executive
Top 100 law firm Birketts is delighted to announce the appointment of Jake Foxford as a PR and Communications Executive in its highly regarded PR and Communications Team.
Walk-through cancer diagnosis and robotic muscles among ground-breaking new projects
Walk-through scanners to map the human body and identify cancers, and robotic muscles to aid the recovery of stroke sufferers are among the visionary research projects announced today (Monday).
‘Lifeline’ meal schemes extended for vulnerable residents
‘Lifeline’ schemes that have delivered more than 2,200 meals to vulnerable residents in lockdown are being extended for two months in South Cambridgeshire, thanks to fresh funding.
Cambridge scores highly in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100
No less than five Cambridge Network member companies appear in this year's Sunday Times Sage Tech Track 100 league table. The table ranks Britain’s 100 private tech (TMT) companies with the fastest-growing sales over their latest three years.
Archant leads a new style of working with COEL's help
COEL delivered an exceptional working space for progressive publishing company Archant while navigating lockdown. Through careful orchestration, clarity on the plan of action and open communication with clients, the project was delivered on time and on budget.
1plex Ltd has moved
1plex Ltd has moved to 6 Stow Court, Stow Road, Stow Cum Quy, CB25 9AS.
UX Design Award: Tympa Health and Team Consulting win Gold!
The innovative Tympa System – a portable all-in-one hearing health assessment system, developed by TympaHealth in collaboration with Team Consulting – has been awarded this years’ Gold UX Design Award (UXDA) by the International Design Centre in Berlin. This is the pre-eminent award celebrating outstanding user experience.
Avacta to launch SARS-CoV-2 ELISA laboratory test
Avacta is to make a high performance Affimer research ELISA test available to support global research efforts to combat the coronavirus.
CyanConnode wins new Indian order for 350,000 Omnimesh modules
CyanConnode Holdings plc (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency (RF) Smart Mesh Networks, is pleased to announce a new order for the Indian state-owned utility “Madhya Pradesh Paschim Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Ltd” (MPWZ), for 350,000 Omnimesh modules, with the majority of payments secured against a Letter of Credit (LoC).
Darktrace appoints Head of Investor Relations
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, announced that it has appointed Luk Janssens as Head of Investor Relations.
Innovative companies are changing the face of vertical farming
The vertical farming market will exceed $1 billion by 2030, according to a new report by IDTechEx.
Allia launches brand new accelerator challenge
Allia has joined forces with DIF Capital Partners, and is looking to support three ambitious start-ups who are passionate about solving the most pressing social and environmental challenges that we face today.
Steroid improves survival of critically ill Covid-19 patients – CUH patients involved in study
A new international study has shown that treating severely ill Covid-19 patients with the steroid hydrocortisone improves their chances of recovery.
Study examines bribery
A new study co-authored by Professor Raghu Rau of Cambridge Judge Business School finds that $1 in bribes is linked to $6 to $9 increases in the value of bribing firms, but the research punctures some common bribery beliefs.