Diarrhoea-causing bacteria adapted to spread in hospitals
Scientists have discovered that the gut-infecting bacterium Clostridium difficile is evolving into two separate species, with one group highly adapted to spread in hospitals. Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and collaborators identified genetic changes in the newly-emerging species that allow it to thrive on the Western sugar-rich diet…
Cambridge appoints Alta Director Tilly Franklin to lead University Endowment Fund
The University of Cambridge has appointed Tilly Franklin as its new Chief Investment Officer to lead its £3.2 billion Endowment Fund.
Ed Sheeran’s Heinz tomato ketchup tattoo benefits EACH
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll know by now that Ed Sheeran is Heinz Tomato Ketchup’s No.1 fan. This year saw the launch of Ed’s very own Heinz Tomato Edchup and a TV ad that Ed wrote and starred in celebrating his favourite sauce.
ARU Director of Education for Sustainability awarded National Teaching Fellowship
Dr Alison Greig of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has received a prestigious award for teaching excellence in the 2019 round of the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme (NTFS).
Sookio's guide to setting marketing KPIs
Sookio suggests the five things you need to consider when setting KPIs for your marketing campaigns.
Conference includes healthcare sensor technology forecast
The 6th Annual Sensors in Medicine 2019 conference will incorporate a project to predict the technology future of sensors in healthcare.
Tame your computer - share and share alike
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 organise and find email messages in your shared mailbox (Microsoft Outlook)
Choosing the right recruitment agency
Choosing a recruitment agency doesn't have to be difficult, you just need to find one that fits all of your needs. Read employer and job seeker tips from Busy Bee Recruitment below:
Busy Bee Recruitment sponsors Arthur Rank Hospice Ely Festive 5K 2019
Busy Bee Recruitment is one of the proud sponsors of this year's Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's Ely Festive 5K fun run on Sunday 24th November 2019.
IVF funding: Clinic offers support to couples
Support is being offered to couples who may be affected by an announcement that NHS funding for IVF treatment remains frozen in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
New Cambridge Airport Director has high hopes for growth
Cambridge Airport’s new Director, Kevan Craske, has unveiled ambitious plans to increase business at the airport.
Asthma+me – the App being trialled to help children manage severe asthma
A new Asthma+me App is being trialled at Sheffield Children’s Hospital to help children manage their severe asthma.
NSIRC and Aston University offer an opportunity to upskill your staff for leadership and management roles
The National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) near Cambridge has partnered with Aston University to provide an opportunity to upskill your workforce and create new leaders for your organisation through an MSc in Engineering Leadership and Management.
Start Codon partners with Clustermarket and Science Entrepreneur Club to support life science and healthcare start-ups
Start Codon, a new model of life science and healthcare business accelerator, today announced it has partnered with Clustermarket, a leading online equipment sharing and booking platform and Science Entrepreneur Club, a life sciences network, to help drive the translation of world-class life science and healthcare research into commercially successful companies.
UK joins forces with international experts to tackle global challenges
UK researchers and innovators will work with counterparts across the planet to tackle global challenges such as Ebola outbreaks, the impact of subpolar ocean currents on global climate, and the effect of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on society and individuals’ happiness and wellbeing following a major funding announcement.
The Autumn beckons, but not the fall
Mark Sinclair, Head of Kleinwort Hambros Cambridge office, outlines his investment strategy and asset allocation in the company's latest House View.
Audio Analytic features in WIRED magazine
For a tech company, there can be no greater accolade than being featured in WIRED magazine.
The power of patience
Being patient isn't always easy in business, but it can prove a winning strategy... if handled in the right way, says Simon Hall.
History’s animal heroes to come to life as part of IWM’s fun-filled family events for October half term
Stories of real life animal heroes will be brought to life at Imperial War Museums (IWM) this October half term, as IWM celebrates the publication of a new children’s book collaboration with Puffin, Tales of Amazing Animal Heroes (published 10 October 2019).
Children’s author backs charity’s ‘fantastic’ free books for kids scheme
A bestselling children’s author is backing a charity’s campaign that encourages children to get reading this summer holiday.
Prenatal parental stress linked to behaviour problems in toddlers
Expectant parents’ emotional struggles predict emotional and behavioural problems in 2-year-olds, new research shows. The same study reveals, for the first time, that couple conflict helps explain emotional problems in very young children.
Adder announces new distribution partnership in Portugal
Adder Technology, a global specialist in connectivity and IP KVM solutions, has announced a new partnership with the recognized and respected Portuguese integrator, Gloone. The collaboration supports Adder’s continued growth in the European market.
UltraSoC strengthens global team with appointments in Asia and USA
UltraSoC has announced two significant appointments as part of its global expansion, with Lisa Yang joining the team as Vice President of Sales for Asia; and US-based Jean Min taking the role of Senior Customer Solutions Architect.
TR Global Events becomes Iliffe Media's Official Event Partner
TR Global Events teams up with Iliffe Media as its “Official Event Partner”.
Roxhill Manor Barns
Loci Interiors are delighted to be have been appointed Design Scheme Consultant for the Conference facility, Accommodation, Exterior and Entertaining areas at Roxhill Manor Barns, an exciting new wedding and conference centre situated at Marston Mortaine, in the beautiful rolling countryside of Bedfordshire.