AVEVA secures $5bn transformative acquisition of prized US software asset
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, and OSIsoft, a global leader in real-time industrial data software and services, have announced an agreement for AVEVA to acquire OSIsoft for $5 billion.
Why businesses should adopt a culture that uses the core practices of coaching and mentoring
accentuare's latest blog explores the value of adopting coaching and mentoring across all areas of your organisation.
Article looks at ways to transition from the pandemic
Professor Sunita Sah of Cambridge Judge Business School suggests 10 considerations to engage people and communities in the transition phase from government measures to combat COVID-19.
Nominations for the MRC Millennium Medal 2020 are now open
The Medical Research Council (MRC) has announced the launch of the Millennium Medal 2020, the MRC’s most prestigious award that is presented annually to an exceptional researcher who has made a major contribution towards the MRC’s mission to improve health, quality of life and wealth creation.
Open Cambridge: a fix for all culture lovers
Mummies, medicinal roses, dodos, and unusual treasures: next month’s Open Cambridge heritage weekend is not short of a few surprises for those looking to get their cultural fix.
Executive MBA Apprenticeship recruiting for November 2020
The Executive MBA Apprenticeship is an unique new qualification designed to equip modern executives with a rich, versatile skills set, which will enable them to manage the complex social, cultural, technical and organisational issues that arise in contemporary business markets and environments.
Deadlines loom for prestigious business competitions
Cambridge companies keen to raise their profile should consider entering prestigious business award competitions, the deadlines for which are fast approaching.
Cambridge Index falls 2.2%
The Cambridge Index declined 520.7 points or 2.2% to close at 22780.3, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Space-age laundry service launches in Cambridge
Cambridge residents are to benefit from the launch of an eco-friendly, space-age laundry and dry-cleaning service.
Why marathon transplant is a milestone moment
This month marks a year since Stephen Cooper became the 100th patient to have a multi-visceral transplant at Addenbrooke’s, Cambridge - the only hospital in the UK to undertake such complicated operations on adults.
Tame your computer - with mighty macros
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 open several workbooks with a single click (Microsoft Excel).
New study looks at growth theory
A new study co-authored by Professor Yasemin Kor of Cambridge Judge Business School takes a broader look at how multinational enterprises grow profitably over time.
Contract awarded to build Soham station
Network Rail has awarded the contract to build Soham’s new railway station to J Murphy & Sons Ltd.
Cambridge takes major role in initiative to help solve UK ‘productivity puzzle’
The University of Cambridge is to be a key partner in a new national effort to boost British productivity, bringing together expertise to tackle questions of job creation, sustainability and wellbeing, as the UK looks to its post-pandemic future.
Arm and DARPA sign partnership agreement to accelerate technological innovation
Arm has announced a three-year partnership agreement with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), establishing an access framework to all commercially available Arm® technology.
ARU makes new Board of Governors appointments
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has appointed Keith Attwood to the position of Chair of the Board of Governors, with Alicia Shaw joining the Board for the first time.
Applications close soon for MBA market analysis projects
Could your business benefit from a market analysis around a new product, treatment or service? Has your business been disrupted by COVID-19, meaning you are looking to pivot into a different market segment or geography entirely? If so, you could benefit from the insight and support of a team of MBA students from Cambridge Judge Business School.
Anthias Consulting offers full calendar of virtual classroom analytical training courses
Anthias Consulting is pleased to announce a full calendar of Virtual Classroom courses scheduled throughout the remainder of the year, with many new courses now available online.
Woeful wodges of words
Woeful wodges of words: this is one of the most basic errors of communication - and comes with an easy remedy, writes Simon Hall.
Taylor Wessing advises on the sale of Cambridge AI company SciBite to Elsevier
Taylor Wessing has advised on the sale of SciBite, a semantic AI company headquartered in Cambridge, to the global research publishing and information analytics provider, Elsevier, part of the RELX group.
Research paper examines 'icebergs' and 'elbows'
The coronavirus pandemic has expanded the common perception of who is a “key” worker to include not only doctors and pharmacists but also cleaners, janitors and other unsung heroes of the past few months.
An overview of quantum dots and UbiQD
A conversation about modern nanotechnology will almost always include a discussion about quantum dots (QDs).
Can you help inform the future of funded skills training for Cambridge?
An opportunity for employers to influence the future skills development and available support in the region.
Genomics biotech pioneer, Global Gene Corp wins $1m "Star Trek" Roddenberry Prize
The Roddenberry Foundation today announced the winners of its $1 million biennial prize—designed to advance the vision of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry—to four organizations working to better humanity amidst the challenges of the global pandemic.
Biofidelity raises $12m in Series A financing to accelerate launch of disruptive cancer diagnostic technology
Biofidelity Ltd, a Cambridge cancer diagnostics company, today announces the successful completion of a $12m Series A financing. The round was led by BlueYard Capital and backed by experienced investors including Longwall Ventures and Agilent Technologies, a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics.