Tame your computer - formulas for success
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 find and select all formulas (Microsoft Excel)...
Coronavirus COVID-19 and the pharma supply chain
With panic buying of face masks and no hand sanitiser on chemists’ shelves, there is no doubt that the latest COVID-19 outbreak is having a global effect. Schools are closing, conferences and sporting events are being cancelled… it is a big deal. But for pharma companies worldwide, the effects of this medical emergency are going to be both complex and unpredictable, says Biocair in its latest…
The Cambridge launches new Holiday Let mortgage products
The Cambridge has launched new Holiday Let mortgage products available to the whole of market, benefiting customers across England and Wales looking to enhance their property portfolios.
World’s first artificial pancreas app licensed for people with type 1 diabetes in UK
The world’s first licensed, downloadable artificial pancreas app for people with type 1 diabetes has been launched, based on over a decade of research by Professor Roman Hovorka at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Cambridge creates new Professorship in education and mental health
The University of Cambridge is creating a new Professorship in education and mental health, to further strengthen a growing research programme aimed at improving the wellbeing, and associated life chances, of children and young adults.
Building projects and coronavirus
Hewitsons is founder member of an international group of law firms, LawExchange International and discussions with members of the Construction Law teams of those firms have resulted in a number of thoughts about what needs to be considered in regard to how the coronavirus (COVID-19) could impact the construction industry.
Can AI help farmers mitigate the impact of weather?
New global land use mapping, jet stream-led forecasting and novel agricultural insurance to off-set price volatility will be discussed at the Agri-TechE event ‘De-risking Agriculture Through Weather-Tech’.
Business podcast explores the state of tech in East Anglia
The latest episode of Scaling, Failing & Prevailing talks to Tim Robinson, COO of Tech East.
Always ask
The old saying has it that, "If you don't ask, you don't get", and, writes Simon Hall, here's an example of how asking shows the very spirit you need to succeed... and can bring great results.
How the Raspberry Pi Foundation is responding to the novel coronavirus
Philip Colligan, CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, shares an update on how the Raspberry Pi Foundation is responding to the novel coronavirus and what it means for its work to support people all over the planet to change their world through technology.
Birketts’ Senior Conveyancing Executive nominated for National Paralegal award for second consecutive year
Top 100 law firm Birketts’ Senior Conveyancing Executive Kelvin Cooper has been nominated as a finalist for the title of Best Conveyancing Paralegal at the National Paralegal Awards for the second year running. Kelvin has also been asked to join the advisory board for the eastern region.
The March 2020 Budget through an agricultural lens
On 11th March the Chancellor carried the famous red briefcase from 11 Downing Street to the Houses of Parliament and delivered the UK’s first budget since October 2018. The budget contains a number of notable items from an agricultural perspective.
Cambridge Science Festival cancels remainder of its scheduled programme
Cambridge Science Festival, which is run by the University of Cambridge and attracts thousands of visitors from across the region and nationally, has issued an official statement:
Feabhas introduces training by remote delivery
Feabhas, the UK’s leading independent provider of embedded software development training announces that it is offering courses through remote delivery.
Cambridge spin-out Kalium Health secures £950k investment
Kalium Health, which aims to transform the lives of patients with kidney disease, announces the completion of a seed investment round. Cambridge Enterprise led the over-subscribed round with participation from Kidney Research UK, Cambridge Angels and Martlet Capital, the investment arm of Marshall of Cambridge Group.
The Budget 2020 – what does it mean for me?
Cambridge-based Independent Financial Adviser firm Martin-Redman Partners comments on the Budget, and what it could mean for you.
Don't let the coronavirus stop you learning and developing!
With more and more companies locking down travel, promoting home-working, and the government announcing further restrictions on person to person contact, training and development could easily get put on hold. Yet if we put everything on hold then we become stagnant which isn't good for ourselves or our businesses. So don't stagnate.... innovate.
Cambridge’s Silicon Valley generated more tech investment per head than London in 2019
Cambridge outstripped London in terms of investment per head in 2019, suggesting that the famous university city could be the UK’s new Silicon Valley.
Cofinitive shortlisted in 30th Anniversary Business Weekly Awards
Cofinitive are delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted in the upcoming Business Weekly Awards.
Opening up cryoEM: The Rosalind Franklin Institute commits to fund a new detector for low energy cryoEM
The Rosalind Franklin Institute has committed to developing a multi-million pound technology which enables a more accessible form of electron cryo-microscopy.
UK police forces continue to choose Sepura’s SC20 radio
Three more UK police forces have jointly upgraded to Sepura SC20 TETRA radios, significantly improving their front line officers’ ability to communicate with colleagues.
Final call for free Business Energy Efficiency Audits
Businesses now have one final opportunity to take advantage of fully funded energy efficiency reviews, allowing them to become more carbon and cost efficient.
New data shows Cambridge technology companies accelerated hiring last year, despite uncertainties of Brexit debates
New data from the Centre for Business Research (CBR) in the University of Cambridge, commissioned by Cambridge Ahead, shows significant growth in the region. Employment has risen by +5.9%. These corporate figures contrast with the performance of the UK economy as a whole, where employment grew by just 0.7% (ONS’ BRES).
Budget 2020 - R&D Tax Relief changes
Good news for companies claiming the R&D reliefs!As part of yesteray's Budget policy changes, the Chancellor has announced four changes affecting those companies that claim or will claim the R&D tax relief. The changes will affect claimants under both the R&D Expenditure Credit scheme and the SME scheme.
Redox shuttles improve the electrochemical performance and stability of lithium-ion batteries
Redox shuttles are electrolyte additives capable of reversible oxidative-reductive reactions at a certain potential, thus providing overcharge protection and safe operation of lithium-ion batteries. Overcharge of lithium cells can give rise to undesirable chemical and electrochemical reactions between battery components and lead to thermal runaway, cell malfunction or possibly explosions.[1]