IDTechEx Research publishes Global Market Report on Self-Powering Smart Cities
IDTechEx Research has produced a global market forecast report covering producing electricity from city roads, windows, buildings, barriers, wind, water, BIPV and more.
MP calls for stronger housing solutions as Cambridge prices among worst in the UK
The Cities Outlook 2019 released by the Centre for Cities yesterday (Monday) shows that while Cambridge had the highest growth in housing stock in the last year, it still remains the third most unaffordable city in the country.
Imperial War Museums to mark 75th anniversary of D-Day
In June 2019, Imperial War Museums (IWM) will mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings on an unprecedented scale. IWM will retell the extraordinary land, air and sea story through its Second World War collection and its three historic sites: HMS Belfast, IWM Duxford and Churchill War Rooms.
Edit that video: one day training with Cambridge TV
Get your filmed projects online: learn how to edit through a one day masterclass at Cambridge TV on Wednesday 7 February.
Children’s charity in urgent need of Peterborough volunteers
A charity that runs a volunteer scheme to provide home support for families whose children have life-threatening conditions is appealing for help in Peterborough.
New bus to bring people from Papworth and Cambourne to the campus
A new bus service connecting Papworth Everard, Cambourne and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus is to launch in April 2019.
Beko launches search for technology innovators for the future home
What will our future homes look like? Beko, a partner of Impulse 2019 at the Maxwell Centre, University of Cambridge, is inviting applications for sponsorship from any UK entrepreneurs working on technology innovations to enable tomorrow’s connected home.
Featurespace raises £25 million to drive international growth
Featurespace, a leading provider of Adaptive Behavioural Analytics for fraud detection and risk management, has raised £25 million ($32.3 million) from a funding round led by Insight Venture Partners, a New York-based global private equity and venture capital firm focused on high-growth investments in the technology sector, and MissionOG, a US-based venture capital firm with significant…
Cambridge China Centre’s #CambsRedPacket campaign brings Chinese New Year luck to Cambridge
Cambridge China Centre, together with many businesses in Cambridge city centre, will celebrate Chinese New Year 2019 by giving back to consumers with Chinese New Year exclusive ‘Alipay Red Packets’. AliPay users will be able to win money when they scan a QR code in store using AliPay. Across the city people will be using the hashtag #CambsRedPacket to get involved on social media.
RiverRhee releases new dates for courses for leaders, managers and individual team members
RiverRhee's open and in-house courses and one-to-one coaching focus on "creating exceptional managers and teams". Open courses are scheduled on demand, and can also be tailored for in-house delivery and one-to-one coaching.
Kleinwort Hambros appoints Mark Sinclair as Head of Cambridge Office
Kleinwort Hambros, one of the leading private bank and wealth managers in the UK, has today announced that Mark Sinclair has been appointed Head of Cambridge Office.
Project announced to make trade a force for good
A multi-million pound project led by UNEP-WCMC is announced today, aiming to make trade a positive force for both marginalised people and nature conservation.
Austerity hit cities twice as hard as the rest of Britain
Cities have borne nearly three-quarters (74%) of all real-terms local government funding cuts in the last decade despite being home to just 54% of the population, according to Centre for Cities’ annual Cities Outlook 2019 report – the Centre’s annual health check on UK city economies.
Tame your computer - answer back
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 answer and write prefixed comments below the original message text (Microsoft Outlook)...
Chamber announces new Chairman
Brian Jones has been elected as Chairman of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
'People Matter' January newsletter is published
Are you thinking about flexible working for your business? Read more from HR Dept on the process and benefits in this month’s People Matter newsletter.
Adder announces world first with new 4K solution
Adder Technology, a global specialist in connectivity and IP KVM, has announced the world’s first dual-head, high performance 4K IP KVM matrix over a single fibre with the launch of the ADDERLink™ INFINITY 4000 Series (ALIF4000).
Abcam expands custom services capabilities with acquisition of Calico Biolabs
Abcam, a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Calico Biolabs Inc., a developer of custom high-quality recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibodies for diagnostic and biopharmaceutical companies
Event focuses on fascinating future of flexible electronics
Don't miss the opportunity to hear the fascinating story behind flexible electronics technology - and the potential it holds for the future - at an open evening lecture this Thursday (31 January).
A lasting legacy - Christoph Wiesner
Christoph Wiesner is stepping down from his position as TWI Chief Executive this year, a role he has held since 2010. The past nine years have seen many changes, both within TWI and across the industries it serves. But TWI has tackled the challenges arising from these and has moved forward into promising new directions whilst maintaining the key positives of the past.
Expert facilitation helps you achieve and sustain a high performance leadership team
The Innovation Practice and RiverRhee Consulting have been pooling their expertise, since 2018, in a series of strategic and team development workshops for senior management teams and members of their organisations.
Cambridge team unveils winning ice structure
An impressive ice structure, built and designed by Cambridge students, has won first place in an international competition.
1851 Research Fellowships inspire exceptional scientists and engineers
Research fellowships awarded by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 give promising scientists and engineers the opportunity for early independence and contribute to the knowledge base required for a healthy and innovative national culture.
Cambridge’s Healthera among the top 30 tech companies to watch
Cambridge based Healthera has been named one of the top 30 fast-growing 'tech startups to watch' by Tech Nation, which has just revealed the 2019 cohort of its Upscale 4.0 programme.
Building works start at Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre
It’s been an exciting start to 2019 for the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre, an Arthur Rank Hospice Charity service serving Wisbech and the Fens.