Genome-editing tool could increase cancer risk in cells, say researchers
More research needs to be done to understand whether CRISPR-Cas9 – molecular ‘scissors’ that make gene editing a possibility – may inadvertently increase cancer risk in cells, according to researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Karolinska Institutet.
Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2018 now open for entries
Entries are now open for the Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards, supporting and celebrating inspirational young people from all over the world who have initiatives, products or services that tackle the planet’s biggest sustainability challenges.
MBA students offer artistic advice
Cambridge Judge MBA students advise Carnegie Hall in New York how to entice more single ticket buyers to return for other concerts by making the venue more accessible to musical novices.
Leading agricultural lawyer joins Birketts
Ruth Morris has joined Birketts as a Partner in their highly regarded Agricultural and Estates Team. The move sees Ruth working alongside one of the largest and most successful agricultural law practices in the country.
Onespacemedia supports Anglia Ruskin University degree show with Digital Media Award
Onespacemedia has lent support to the Anglia Ruskin University end-of-year degree show, judging and presenting the Digital Media Award for the third consecutive year.
Ashtons advises on acquisition of Attwoods Manor Nursing Home
Ashtons Legal has advised Stow Healthcare Group in its acquisition of the business and assets of Attwoods Manor Nursing Home in Halstead from Attwoods Residential Homes.
DisplayLink showcases its XR wireless virtual reality system
DisplayLink has developed technology to enable true wireless connectivity for high end Virtual Reality systems. If you are interested in virtual reality and would like to try its system for yourself, join the team at the Bradfield Centre on the Cambridge Science Park on Thursday (14th June).
Cambridge doubles its foreign direct investment projects in 12 months
Cambridge recorded 14 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in 2017, doubling the amount of investment recorded in 2016 (7). The city’s performance propelled Cambridge into joint 8th position in the list of top 20 UK locations for attracting inward investment.
Fetch.AI raises $15 million to further develop world’s first smart ledger
Fetch.AI, the team of machine learning and blockchain developers building a massive ‘decentralised digital world’ underpinned by the world’s first smart ledger, announce they have secured $15 million in a private round of funding to further technical development, corporate partnerships and academic relationships.
Coaching: an introductory workshop
How can coaching help people to learn, grow and stay motivated under stress? A course later this month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration introduces coaching - putting it into context and explaining its place in an organisation.
Fighting off the bad guys – 'The Sunday Times' speaks to Featurespace
From cyber-scams to worker safety, firms have the weapons to combat a range of security threats.
Product Technology Partners (PTP) marks 10th year running industry engineering sessions
Product Technology Partners (PTP) is celebrating 10 years of its CLUG meetings – which provide the opportunity for engineers in the Cambridge (UK) area to grow their expertise in LabVIEW by interacting with colleagues in the sector. The next meeting is on July 4th in Bourne.
Tame your computer - set up a second signature
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 up a second e-mail signature for sending messages outside office hours (Microsoft Outlook)...
Sookio celebrates 10 years of digital marketing goodness
Sookio will be ten years old this week! And to celebrate, the agency threw a little party for clients, friends, and team members past and present.
Business phone calls and how to enjoy them
Phone calls - like meetings - can be unproductive and unenjoyable. In this article Communication Coach and show-off Jon Torrens explains how to reverse them into something thoroughly productive and... well, fun.
Speak up!
The Institute for Fiscal Studies report further highlights the gender pay gap between men and women. Sarah Reakes, Managing Director at KISS, shares her view...
More than half of diabetics treated for mental health problems, says a new study
The dark side of diabetes: an independent study of people living with type 1 and 2 diabetes, by Censuswide, commissioned by Ieso Digital Health, the UK’s leading provider of online therapy, highlights the scale of mental health problems affecting those living with this chronic condition.
Dr Darrin M Disley awarded OBE
Scientist, entrepreneur and enterprise champion, Dr Darrin M Disley has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday honours list 2018. The OBE has been awarded to Darrin for his services to business, enterprise and health, recognising his achievement in the advancement of the UK life science industry, and support of student entrepreneurs and their…
Are investors and entrepreneurs species ahead of their time?
The Invested Investor, a social enterprise aiming to increase the success rate of early-stage start-ups, recently interviewed two key figures in the investment world: Rajat Malhotra, Managing Partner of Wren Capital and former UKBAA Angel of the Year, and Modwenna Rees-Mogg, the dynamic CEO/Founder of Angel News.
Master Composters are coming to Cambridgeshire
National charity, Garden Organic, is thrilled to be launching its award-winning volunteer Master Composter programme in Cambridgeshire thanks to funding from Amey, Anglian Water and support from Cambridgeshire County Council.
Polysolar launches crowdfunding campaign
Award-winning Cambridge company, Polysolar has decided the time is right to seek external investment to help accelerate the growth of the business. Over the past few years it has been pioneering and developing transparent glass technology and has now decided the time is right to scale up the commercial sales.
Volunteers’ lunch is a story to dine out on!
National Volunteers Week turned out to be a recipe for success at Cambridge University Hospitals.
Price Bailey ends partnership on a high with over £73k raised for dementia research
East Anglian-based chartered accountants Price Bailey is finishing its partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK on a high after two employees trekked up five volcanoes and pushed the firm’s fundraising total to more than £73,000.
New GDPR templates launched by IT Governance
IT Governance, the leading global provider of data protection and information security products, has launched two new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) templates, making it simpler than ever for organisations to create their GDPR-compliant data protection policy and privacy notices.
How working with micro-influencers can yield impressive results
Micro-influencers can often make the best brand advocates. Olly Cooper, Account Manager at KISS, explores what makes a micro-influencer, and explains how to yield the best results.