Clinical trial launches to develop breath test for multiple cancers
Owlstone Medical, a global diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, and Cancer Research UK, today announce the clinical launch of the PAN Cancer trial for Early Detection of Cancer in Breath(1), with the first patients now being recruited for the 1,500 patient study.
Tame your computer - shrewd shortcut
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 open the right-click menu using a keyboard shortcut (Microsoft Office and Windows)...
Jamie and Fletcher take to the kitchen for EACH
Schoolboys from Balsham have given £79.11 to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) after baking an array of tasty treats for villagers.
Trinity Hall launches new Weddings Brochure for 2019
Trinity Hall launches a new Weddings Brochure for 2019, including beautiful new images of its stunning wedding venue, details of wedding packages and testimonials from happy couples.
Influential health innovator is made an OBE
Professor Tony Young, Director of Medical Innovation at Anglia Ruskin University, has been made an OBE in the New Year’s Honours List for services to clinical leadership.
Humanise your tech: UX specialist talks killer design strategy
St John’s Innovation Centre is hosting the fifth in a series of Merlin ICT interactive workshops aimed at researchers, post-docs, early-stage founders and SMEs to accelerate the growth of their ventures on their way to successful commercialisation.
Conscious Communications crowned Community Business of the Year at National Business Awards
Cambridge-based public relations and marketing agency, Conscious Communications, has been awarded Community Business of the Year at the SME National Business Awards, recognising its continued commitment to giving back to the community; a category that would typically be awarded to shops, farms, or any other business that has been created to benefit the local community through sustainable trading…
#ad or #spon? A simple guide to the rules of influencer marketing
Influencer marketing has been one of the biggest trends in recent years and has completely transformed the way we see social media, particularly on platforms like Instagram. If it’s something you want to build into your marketing mix, there are certain rules you should follow to make sure you are keeping on the right side of the law.
PetaGene’s genomic data compression technology backed by new finance
On the back of signing a large contract with a major pharmaceutical company, PetaGene, the Cambridge UK based genomics data compression company, has attracted another $2.1 million in funding.
Funding available from Innovate UK
The latest Innovate UK competitions offer funding for low carbon automotive projects, aerospace research and technology, and solutions that tackle the environmental crisis of plastic pollution.
Cambridge in the 2019 New Year Honours List
Members of collegiate Cambridge have been recognised in the 2019 New Year Honours List for outstanding contributions to society in Science, Education, Engineering and Art.
WOW air announces UK route update
Ultra-low-cost airline WOW air has announced that it will be moving its London Gatwick service across to London Stansted, effective 31 March 2019.
Loci designs Antarctic base White Desert camp
White Desert gave Loci Interiors the opportunity to design their first Antarctic Base Camp.
PCME changes Company name to ENVEA
PCME, a leading specialist in the development, manufacture and supply of continuous in-stack particulate emission and velocity measurement monitors is pleased to announce that it will be changing its Company name to ENVEA UK Ltd, trading as ENVEA, from the 1st January 2019.
MP hears about the City's severe weather plans for the homeless and rough sleepers
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has visited Jimmy’s Cambridge to hear from staff and the Executive Councillor for Housing at Cambridge City Council, Councillor Richard Johnson, about the City’s coordinated plans to provide emergency shelter for the homeless and rough sleepers during times of severe weather.
A legacy resolution
Are you struggling for a worthwhile New Year's resolution? The best ones don't need much thought. They just feel right. So writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
EU grant for child protection online amid fears for future funding
The UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) has received welcome confirmation that its application to the EU Connecting Europe Facility fund has been successful.
Work to improve safety and journeys along A1307 to begin
Work on phase one of the Cambridge South East Transport Scheme to improve road safety and walking, cycling and public transport journeys along the A1307 will begin in January.
Gene variations linked to higher risk of diabetes and heart attacks
People who are less likely to put on excess fat around their hips due to their genes are at higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart attacks, according to a new study led by scientists from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.
Carrying Tasers increases police use of force, study finds
Cambridge experiment with City of London police found that, while rarely deployed, just the presence of electroshock devices led to greater overall hostility in police-public interactions – an example of what researchers call the ‘weapons effect’.
EACH welcomes increased funding for children’s hospices
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) has today welcomed the announcement that NHS England is increasing the vital children’s hospice grant from £11 million to £25 million, better enabling lifeline hospices to offer care and support to children with life-threatening conditions and their families.
3D-printed robot hand ‘plays’ the piano
Scientists have developed a 3D-printed robotic hand which can play simple musical phrases on the piano by just moving its wrist. And while the robot is no virtuoso, it demonstrates just how challenging it is to replicate all the abilities of a human hand, and how much complex movement can still be achieved through design.
Blurring the lines: PR and social trends for 2019
There has been an interesting mix of earned and owned activity propelling the biggest global brands in 2018. What will follow in 2019?
Cambridge Index drops 1.9%
The Cambridge Index declined 393.4 points or 1.9% to close at 20,781.7, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Superpowers and secret weaknesses
Knowing yourself means being able to look after your customers better, and these two simple questions can help, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.