Four books to ease your time in quarantine
With schools closed and the majority of businesses moving to remote working, we’ll have to find ways to accommodate and adapt to our new working-from-home schedules with children at home full time, as well as seek strategies to keep body and mind healthy.
GCP is on track to deliver
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is on track to deliver its transport, skills, housing and smart technology objectives.
Cambridge Index falls 0.3%
The Cambridge Index declined 53.39 points or 0.3% to close at 19801, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Coronavirus: implications for landlords- a question of who is in control
With the outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, and the ripple effect of travel and border restrictions, government policies to encourage social distancing and the threat of a global recession as financial markets struggle to combat the economic impact of what is being described as one of the worst outbreaks of an infectious disease in the last century, the message of doom and gloom is…
Tame your computer - a TABulous tip
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 quickly insert a row at the end of a table (Word, Outlook and Excel).
New technology challenge to support people who are isolating
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus.
Redgate launches Coding Club for kids
Cambridge company Redgate Software has responded to the Coronavirus outbreak by launching a Redgate Coding Club. Aimed at children aged six to 14, it will host free online workshops every Friday from 3rd April, teaching the basics of computing.
UK launches whole genome sequence alliance to map spread of coronavirus
The Wellcome Sanger Institute will collaborate with expert groups across the country to analyse the genetic code of COVID-19 samples circulating in the UK, providing public health agencies with a unique tool to combat the virus.
City political representatives unite to support Cambridge residents
City political representatives of all parties have come together to say: " We continue to work jointly to prevent the virus spreading, keep people safe and protect the vulnerable in our city. " Read a message of support to Cambridge residents on the united response to the Coronavirus epidemic.
CyanConnode secures Omnimesh follow-on order for smart metering in Thailand
CyanConnode Holdings plc (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency (RF) Smart Mesh Networks, is pleased to announce a follow-on order for the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) in Thailand. The follow-on order is for an additional 206,735 Omnimesh perpetual software licenses and relates to the Thailand order announced on 30 December 2019.
New data tests 'theory of everything'
One of the biggest ideas in physics is the possibility that all known forces, particles, and interactions can be connected in one framework. String theory is arguably the best-known proposal for a 'theory of everything' that would tie together our understanding of the physical universe.
Opinion: Five ways to beat anxiety and take back control of your life during the COVID-19 pandemic – based on science
Anxiety is tough to deal with at the best of times. It’s even tougher when we’re in the midst of a pandemic that is causing chaos around the globe. Dr Olivia Remes, a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, shares her top tips on looking after your mental health during this difficult period.
Four reasons Netflix should expand into video games
It’s been a rocky period for Netflix. As the streaming market becomes increasingly saturated and growth slows, the company must find other viable ways to make money. A particularly promising one could be video games, say experts from Cambridge Judge Business School.
Wage guarantee needed for self-employed, says MP
Daniel Zeichner MP has called for urgent action to support the thousands of self-employed workers in the city with a wages guarantee.
COVID-19 and commercial landlords
The current period of uncertainty and significant financial hardship will have a huge impact for landlords of commercial premises and the commercial property market generally, warns Rachel Sims of Hewitsons.
The new world of webinars
After a steep learning curve of experience, communications consultant Simon Hall offers ten top tips on making the new world of webinars work in these days of coronavirus, homeworking and social distancing....
Zero emissions waste collections
People in South Cambridgeshire and Cambridge City will soon see an electric bin lorry collecting recycling, after the shared waste service between their Councils purchased one.
Drop in beef sales prompts urgent action
World’s first fully-traceable livestock marketplace, Breedr, launches free app to bolster beef producers’ profits.
The connected brain
Team Consulting's Ben Wicks discusses recent breakthroughs in brain science, how we can make progress in medical treatment of the brain, and the impact of regulations in this field.
How to scale a tech team
Something different and hopefully inspirational to listen to. Douglas Squirrel is the guest for episode 18 of the Scaling, Failing & Prevailing podcast and talks about scaling a tech team.
Coronavirus: Guidance note for clients (1)
The outbreak of Coronavirus or COVID-19 (CV) is gradually affecting all aspects of our work and life.
Manufacturing and COVID-19 – navigating the way forward
The global manufacturing community has been called upon to help bolster the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the United Kingdom as part of the Government's response to COVID-19.
IVF children make Huntingdonshire mother’s day
“I feel so lucky to have my two children,” says Hannah from near Huntingdon, who is sharing her story ahead of Mother’s Day to raise awareness of infertility.
Emergency protocols for public meetings: Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combine Authority intends to to retain its responsibility for transparency and accountability. It is currently putting in place arrangements that revise the decision-making process in accordance with pending legislation and ensure that decision-making remains as accessible as possible for the press and public.
Help to keep your child's education going through the school closures
We are all concerned about our children’s education at the best of times, let alone when all of the schools are all closing, and possibly not re-opening for up to six months. People are starting to turn to online education as a way to keep the momentum going, and making sure that their children don’t suffer in the long run.