Birketts’ Ipswich office officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex
Top 100 law firm Birketts’ new headquarters in Ipswich was officially opened by HRH The Earl of Wessex on Friday (11 May).
Crayfish connects businesses with China
Cambridge MBA alumna Ting Zhang founded an online platform that connects qualified bilingual talent to companies aiming to do business with China.
IWF research on child sex abuse live-streaming reveals 98% of victims are under 13
A new study by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has revealed shocking statistics on children being groomed, coerced and blackmailed into live-streaming their own sexual abuse over webcams, tablets and mobile phones.
New Associate joins Marks & Clerk Cambridge office
Marks & Clerk Solicitors LLP, one of the leading intellectual property law firms in the UK, has appointed Rayyan Mughal as a new Associate Solicitor of its commercial services team in Cambridge.
Health Tech winners address common and unmet needs
A smart glove that translates sign language into text and speech, a bracelet that automatically fends off menopausal hot flushes, a meal planning app using artificial intelligence to help users plan and shop for meals, and a platform and tool that respectively monitor and assess people for early diagnosis of dementia. These are just some of the winners of the AXA Health Tech & You Awards 2018.
Project 13 launch will improve how infrastructure is delivered
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and its Infrastructure Client Group (ICG) have launched Project 13 to improve the way high-performing infrastructure is delivered and managed.
IT Governance launches DPO as a service for schools
IT Governance, the leading provider of IT compliance and risk management, is adapting its industry standard solutions to meet the needs of the education sector as it launches its Data Protection Officer (DPO) service for schools.
One day masterclass: catch attention with great online video content
If you’re making video content on your smartphone or video camera for your business website, YouTube or social media platforms, this one day masterclass on Wednesday 13 June is for you.
Concentrating intelligence to realize autonomous driving
Car buyers today are offered a wide range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) meeting the level 2 autonomous criteria.
New airlines and route launches help drive record passenger numbers at Stansted
London Stansted Airport saw record numbers of passengers travelling last month in its busiest ever April. More than 2.3 million passengers used the airport, which is an 8.1% increase on last year, the previous record for the same month.
University of Cambridge sets the pace for healthy lifestyles and sustainable travel
The University of Cambridge, is launching a cycling campaign today (14th May) at its new community, Eddington, to promote sustainable travel and healthy living. Coined the ‘Eddington Number’ campaign, the initiative was devised to build upon the rising number of sustainable journeys already taking place across Cambridge and the surrounding area.
How to make your discovery scientists twice as productive
Discovery scientists waste 50% of their time on preparing omics data – but not for much longer. Genestack has responded to this frustration with two new modules for its biodata platform. CEO Misha Kapushesky is to talk about how a modular approach can overcome the obstacles at the Bio-IT World Conference and Expo 2018.
IT Governance launches GDPR ‘Ask Us’ service
It Governance, a leading authority on data protection, risk management and compliance solutions, has launched an ‘Ask Us’ service for organisations requiring answers to their General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) questions.
Course aims to help you manage people
If your job involves dealing with people, chances are you sometimes have to cope with difficult behaviour. A course later this month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration will help you develop the skills you need to manage potentially awkward situations.
The cost of time and the value of brand investment
Lack of investment in brand strategy is more than just short-sightedness. Rob Bryant, Joint MD at Mobas, argues that too many directionless brands are wasting money on marketing activity that can’t hope to deliver reward.
Advances on ruthenium-based olefin metathesis catalysts available from Strem Chemicals UK
There are many recent changes in catalyst architecture offering improved productivity and advances on ruthenium-based olefin metathesis catalyst.
Arthur Rank Hospice’s Star Shine Night Walk celebrates 10th year with ‘Call the Midwife' star
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is delighted that Call the Midwife star, Cliff Parisi, will be part of the 10th Birthday celebrations at its annual night walk on Saturday 19 May.
3rd Cambridge Information and IP Annual Meeting #3CIIPM
The third CIIPM Annual Meeting will take place on 11th July 2018 from 1pm at Homerton College Conference Centre. This year’s theme is ‘Innovation, Licensing, Valuation’, with some great speakers lined up to talk on the three topics.
Tame your computer - ultrafast update
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 describes how to update all references in a long document (Microsoft Word)...
Paul Beastall appointed to UK5G Advisory Board
Paul Beastall, Director of Technology Strategy at Cambridge Consultants, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of UK5G.
Cambridge City Council pledges to help stop suicide
Cambridge City Council marks the start of national Mental Health Awareness Week (14 - 20 May) by signing up to the STOP Suicide campaign.
EACH receives entire takings of barber’s first two days in new Cambridge shop
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is to take the entire proceeds from a very generous barber’s opening days of business in Cambridge.
Intellectual Property Audit Plus Scheme 2018/19 - funding available for SMEs
It has recently been confirmed that the UK Intellectual Property Office (UK IPO) is repeating its Intellectual Property (IP) Audit Plus scheme for 2018/19 The scheme offers financial support towards the cost of having an IP audit conducted by a specialist IP firm, such as Abel & Imray.
Forum focuses on building the digital health ecosystem in Cambridge
MedImmune, the global biologics research and development arm of AstraZeneca, and Cambridge Network recently hosted the first Cambridge Digital Health Forum. The event brought together over 130 delegates from industry and academia to explore how digital technologies could potentially make a significant positive impact on patients with respiratory diseases.
Double win for Eddington at the RICS East awards
Two awards were given to the University of Cambridge’s North West Cambridge Development at the Eastern region’s Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) awards: Eddington won the best Residential award and the development won the coveted Project of the Year.