First US2U Consulting podcast focuses on mental health in the workplace
Always keen to find new ways to enhance how it can engage with its clients, US2U Consulting is pleased to launch its first podcast.
Admitting weakness is not a weakness
I recently had the pleasure of reading Richard Shotton’s The Choice Factory, in which he outlines 25 behavioural biases that influence what we buy. As a junior planner myself, I would thoroughly recommend reading this book – it gives you practical advice on how to apply behavioural science in your work and is full of great anecdotes and case studies.
Healx partners with the ICR to develop potential new AI-derived treatments for rare childhood cancer, DIPG
Healx has announced a collaboration with scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London (ICR) to discover new possible ways of treating diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a life-limiting childhood brain cancer for which no treatments currently exist.
New workshop focuses on hiring and development
SANDPartners hosts a new training course - Behaviour Based Hiring & Development - now on offer from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock visits Cambridge University Hospitals
Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday (Monday) visited Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to discover more about plans to build a new Addenbrooke’s.
Cambridge Graphene Centre and Graphene@Manchester feature at HVM Conference
The 5th HVM New Materials Conference & Exhibition takes place at Cambridge University 6-7 November 2019. The conference covers sectors of energy storage, automotive, space and health, with enabling technologies around new 2D and functional materials, HVM techniques of manufacture, machine learning and data analytics. Versarien, Darktrace and William Blythe are sponsors and IOM3, BREC and…
Swedish Sea Rescue Society keeps Swedish shores safe with Sepura
The Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) chose Sepura partner, Swedish Radio Supply to supply a combination of market-leading TETRA radios from Sepura which included hand-portable and mobile terminals.
Greater Cambridge Citizens' Assembly headline report published
The UK’s first citizens’ assembly dedicated to tackling transport issues has made recommendations to cut congestion, improve air quality and deliver better public transport in Greater Cambridge.
Cambridge Index drops 2.8%
The Cambridge Index declined 697 points or 2.8% to settle at 24404.8, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and Abcam posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Elektron Technology Plc changes its name to Checkit plc (AIM:CKT)
Elektron Technology Plc has successfully completed the divestment of its Bulgin business. In May this year Elektron announced the acquisition of Next Control Systems, a leader in temperature monitoring for healthcare and life sciences through its Tutela brand, and building energy management systems through its Next and Axon brands.
Stocks in Focus: CLS Holdings
This week Harry Tyler of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at CLS Holdings, the UK listed property Investment Company, primarily involved in letting offices in non-prime locations.
Cambridge alumnus Sir Peter Ratcliffe awarded 2019 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Sir Peter Ratcliffe, who studied Medicine at the University of Cambridge in 1972, has been jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.
Antidepressant use more than doubles among over 65s in two decades
The proportion of people aged over 65 on antidepressants has more than doubled in two decades, according to new research led by the University of Cambridge and University of East Anglia (UEA).
Granite 5 proudly supports World Sight Day 2019
October 10th is World Sight Day (WSD), a cause that Granite 5 is passionate about.
China-UK Cooperation and Innovation Centre set up in Shanghai region
From the perspective of the net flow of international capital, China is experiencing a critical period of transition from an inbound investment country to an outbound investment country.
IT Governance launches introduction to data protection training course for organisations to educate their staff on the GDPR
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security and privacy training and qualifications, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Certified Introduction to Data Protection Training Course. The course is designed to help organisations educate their employees on processing personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulation’s (GDPR) requirements.
Results show app can improve therapy for stroke survivors
A NHS community care team have found an innovation which improves care for stroke survivors and helps health staff make evidence-based decisions ‘on-the-go’ to speed up recovery.
Students prepare to celebrate in Cambridge
Thousands of people will descend on Cambridge Corn Exchange this month as Anglia Ruskin University’s annual graduation ceremonies take place over four days in the centre of the city.
£35 million boost to adolescent mental health research
A major mental health research programme, led by the MRC, has been announced today, to explore what makes teenagers more or less likely to develop mental health problems and how we might intervene early.
'Micro Men' reunite for film screening
To celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the BBC film Micro Men, starring Alexander Armstrong and Martin Freeman, The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge has gathered together Chris Curry, Steve Furber and Hermann Hauser, who are represented in the film, for a re-watch of the movie.
New ISO 27701 green paper helps organisations comply with multiple privacy requirements
IT Governance, the leading provider of cyber security and privacy management solutions, has released a new green paper: ISO 27701 – Privacy information management systems.
Círculo de Crédito and Featurespace partner to innovate the fight against application fraud in Mexico
Featurespace, the world-leader in fraud detection and risk prevention, and Círculo de Crédito, a leading credit bureau in Latin America, have announced a partnership that will introduce the ARIC™ platform to Mexico, bringing a more effective defense against application fraud to lenders in the market.
Tame your computer - in your own good time
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 set your work hours to help people find the best time to schedule a meeting (Microsoft Outlook) ...
Opening of new Civil Engineering Building to make ‘significant contribution’ to UK infrastructure research
A new multimillion pound collaborative space for the civil engineering industry to work alongside leading researchers from the University of Cambridge has officially opened on the West Cambridge campus.
Families spoilt for choice at Cambridge Festival of Ideas
From tales of giants, gods and dragons, secret messages written thousands of years ago and shape-shifting art, to quiz show fun and 3D virtual reality experiences, children, teenagers and families are spoilt for choice at this year’s Cambridge Festival of Ideas.