Trinity Hall Cambridge offers new autumn and winter menu
As the autumn nights draw in, why not indulge in a three-course dinner at Trinity Hall Cambridge College? It's perfect for both corporate entertaining and private dining.
Measles infection wipes our immune system's memory, leaving us vulnerable to other diseases
Scientists have shown how measles causes long-term damage to the immune system, leaving people vulnerable to other infections. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, University of Amsterdam and their collaborators revealed that the measles virus deletes part of the immune system’s memory, removing previously existing immunity to other infections, in both humans and ferrets. Importantly,…
Birketts advises PSI on acquisition of shares
Top 100 law firm Birketts, has advised industry leading company, PSI International Holdings Ltd (PSI), on the acquisition of shares of specialist human resources business, Cubiks Group Limited, for an undisclosed amount.
Former NASA scientist touches down in Cambridge
A former NASA computer scientist will advise business leaders on the technological revolution in an event hosted by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Cambridge this month.
Modern slavery, human trafficking, contemporary chattelage: what’s in a name?
The inaugural Thomas Clarkson lecture, convened by the Cambridge Centre of Applied Research in Human Trafficking (CCARHT), focuses on the semiotics of enslavement and contemporary exploitation. Don’t miss your place at the Old Divinity School, St John’s College, University of Cambridge, on Monday 11th November 2019 (17.00- 19.00).
Mogrify named ‘The One to Watch’ at Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2019
Mogrify Ltd, a UK company aiming to transform the development of cell therapies, was named ‘The One to Watch’ at the Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards 2019. The award recognises the potential of their proprietary direct cellular conversion technology, enabling any mature adult cell to be transformed into any other, without going through a pluripotent stem cell or progenitor cell…
PA Consulting challenges young innovators to create the sustainable city of tomorrow in its eighth annual Raspberry Pi competition
PA Consulting (PA), the consultancy that’s bringing ingenuity to life, has launched its eighth Raspberry Pi competition. This year’s competition asks students to create a positive human future by designing the sustainable city of tomorrow.
New trains and extra services promised in annual rail investment report
Britain’s rail companies have published a joint investment report for 2020, with the industry committing to delivering over 1,000 extra services a week for passengers and introducing 1,000 new carriages in the year ahead. In total, an estimated £20 billion will be invested in running and upgrading the railway in 2020.
Bollywood comes to London Stansted as airport celebrates first long-haul flight to India
London Stansted was filled with the sights and sounds of India yesterday (Thursday) as a dazzling Bollywood dance troupe greeted passengers to celebrate the inaugural Air India flight to Amritsar.
Redgate Software celebrates 20 years, half a billion dollars in sales, and 3.5 million users
Redgate this month celebrated its 20th anniversary as a software company dedicated to creating advanced database development solutions. In that time, the company has grown from one product to a portfolio of over 30 related products, a single office in Cambridge UK to five around the world, and two staff to 400.
Impact Women’s Network holds special mixed session to celebrate International Men’s Day
Impact Women’s Network is holding a special ‘mixed’ session to celebrate International Men’s Day next week. The focus for this very special ImpactWednesday session – which is being hosted by Mills & Reeve LLP on November 6 – is the male/female dynamic at work.
Darktrace Asia Pacific hits new milestone with over 500 customers
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, today announced that more than 500 organisations across Asia Pacific have deployed Darktrace’s Cyber AI Platform.
Fluidic Analytics invites scientists to 'Be the One-With a great idea' for chance to win a 3-month instrument placement
Fluidic Analytics Ltd, a pioneer in protein analysis and the company behind in-solution diffusional sizing, is inviting scientists to participate in a competition for a chance to use the new Fluidity One-W to investigate a protein interaction of their choice.
Babel Cultural Newsletter: Israel
Each month Babel offers free briefings and expert advice for working with different cultures to its clients, learners and friends in the industry. This month the focus is on Israel.
Double award win for recruitment marketing campaign
Team CPL scooped two gold awards at the PRide awards, run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Tame your computer - flippin' easy shortcuts
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to flip through your worksheets (Microsoft Excel).
dB Broadcast celebrates 30 years and announces move
dB Broadcast, the UK’s leading systems integrator, is celebrating another milestone as it reaches its 30 year anniversary. Started in October 1989 by the current MD, David Bird, the company has grown consistently, and today employs over 50 full time staff as well as more than 150 contractors.
Full programme revealed for next week's 5th HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019
CIR is delighted to announce the exciting programme of 30 speakers for the HVM New Materials & Graphene 2019 taking place in Cambridge next week (6th and 7th November). It includes excellent talks from Versarien, Darktrace, William Blythe, NVIDIA AI, Pragmatic, BioBit, Astra Zeneca, Graphene@Manchester, Cambridge Graphene Centre, Cranfield, Imperial Grantham, UKBIC, Airbus Space, Space…
Now-naked 'Circular' named Best Association Magazine
Circular, the new magazine for members of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM), has beaten tough competition to be crowned best association magazine in national awards.
Improved walking, cycling and equestrian route opened
An improved cycling, walking and equestrian route has opened in Sawston to deliver smoother and safer journeys.
Businesses invited to support Form the Future's Annual Conference 2019
Join the region's leading careers education organisation, Form the Future, for its Annual Conference 2019, focused on the theme: ‘Inequality is bad for business and companies have a role to play in creating a fairer society’.
Penningtons Manches Cooper boosts Life Sciences team
The Cambridge office of top 50 law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper has added to its expertise in advising clients on IP and commercial issues with the appointment of a new Associate.
Cambridge writer Robert Macfarlane shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2019
Underland by the Cambridge-based writer Robert Macfarlane has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2019.
Next generation cell and gene therapies: fine tuning the promise
On 19 November, the UK BioBeat19 summit goes to Stevenage to discuss the potential of cell and gene therapy and how to accelerate these transformational medicines.
New book examines oil and economic policies
A new book co-edited by Kamiar Mohaddes of Cambridge Judge Business School addresses how Arab countries can escape a “resource curse” in which oil and gas riches don’t translate into long-term economic growth and stability.