PechaKucha - harsh but fair for presentations
PechaKucha is the tough discipline that will improve your presentations. In this piece, communication coach Jon Torrens explains the common pitfalls which it addresses.
Mundipharma expands biosimilar portfolio with exclusive partnership deal
Mundipharma expands biosimilar portfolio with exclusive partnership deal across seven European countries for trastuzumab biosimilar, Herzuma®
Students land top Royal Television Society prizes
Talented Anglia Ruskin University students won three of the five student awards up for grabs at last week's Royal Television Society East Awards.
Cambridge MP celebrates pioneering project empowering young refugees and asylum seekers
A new programme helping young refugees and people seeking asylum to find their voices within the Cambridgeshire community has been praised by Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge.
New Cambridge partnership between Strem Chemicals UK and DZP Technologies
Strem Chemicals UK have started to distribute DZP Technologies low cost water-based inks and adhesives for flexible and stretchable electronics.
Revolutionary app set to launch from Cambridge
This spring sees the launch of WizPar; a brand new app brought to you by serial entrepreneur Peter Dawe. The app’s purpose is to give people back control over their social media and stem the digital information overload.
New money for initiatives to tackle poverty
Cambridge city councillors have given the green light to £305,000 funding for eight projects aimed at improving the lives of Cambridge residents who are hardest hit by the high cost of living.
Baroness Sugg visits London Stansted to see benefits of airport competition and investment
London Stansted last week welcomed Aviation Minister Baroness Sugg to view progress on the first phase of the airport’s £600 million investment programme, the centrepiece of a growth plan that will ensure that over the next decade the airport can play a critical role in improving global connectivity for London and the eastern region.
Ely Aviation chosen to shoot aerial 360 footage for major UK music act
Ely Aviation, one of the region's leading commercial drone operators, has been chosen to shoot 360-degree footage for a major UK music act. The company is based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, but operates on a nationwide basis.
Study launched to ‘clean up’ air pollution in Cambridge
A study has been launched today on options for improving air quality in Cambridge through the creation of a Clean Air Zone. The new research has been commissioned and funded by the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP), with support from Cambridge City Council.
Career gaps – a plus or minus on candidates' CVs?
With the shortage of people to fill jobs, there’s never been a better time to reevaluate your recruitment strategy. 2018 is the year to question your biases. As an interviewer, are you trying to recruit someone like you?
Astex continues to deliver in oncology
Astex Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics for oncology and diseases of the central nervous system, announced that its pharmaceutical collaborator, Janssen Pharmaceutica NV has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the US FDA for erdafitinib in the treatment of metastatic urothelial cancer.
Spring Statement 2018 – key points for the property sector
Ceri Riddell, Senior Associate at Hewitsons, highlights some key points about the Spring Statement 2018 and the importance to the Property Sector.
CrownBio enters strategic partnership with Phanes Therapeutics
Crown Bioscience, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Bioscience International (TWSE: ticker 6554) and a global drug discovery and development services company providing translational platforms to advance oncology, inflammation, cardiovascular and metabolic disease research, announces that it has been selected by Phanes Therapeutics as a strategic partner to advance their oncology drug discovery…
Facebook Zero: coping with the upcoming news feed changes
Facebook has made yet another big change to its algorithm, in a bid to keep people interested in the platform. This latest change, dubbed ‘Facebook Zero’, is likely to have the biggest impact on brand pages yet.
Check out this end of tax year checklist
As 5th April approaches, NW Brown offers a brief guide to the allowances and exemptions you could potentially take advantage of for the 2017/18 tax year.
Children’s charity launches new campaign asking supporters to Eat for EACH
Ever tried to eat doughnuts without licking your lips, or take on a sponsored challenge wearing food-themed fancy dress?
Council to provide funeral services for younger people free of charge
Cambridge City Council is to provide free funeral services for people under the age of 16 from April 1.
Highways England wants to hear your views
Highways England will be coming to a town near you this spring and summer so you can learn all about the road works happening in your area.
National 'Best New Business' awards deadline extended
After receiving a fantastic response to the inaugural National Best New Business Awards, entries will be staying open for an additional week. The new deadline is Thursday 22nd March at 5pm.
Tame your computer - find the filter
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 answers the question: how do I know if a table has been filtered? (Microsoft Excel)
Mundipharma opens its doors to local schools to inspire the next generation of scientists
Cambridge-based companies within the Mundipharma network of independent associated companies are marking science week by welcoming school children from across the county to its offices to learn more about an initiative that aims to inspire and educate the future generation by exploring the medicine making process.
Magna and Lyft partner to develop and manufacture self-driving systems at scale
Magna, a mobility technology company and one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, and Lyft, North America's fastest growing rideshare company, today announced a multi-year collaboration in which the companies will jointly fund, develop, and manufacture self-driving systems.
NHS doctors need more support to deliver genomic medicine, says Cambridge think-tank
The vast majority of hospital doctors do not consider themselves qualified or competent to interpret the results of genomic tests.
Lumie lights power the Cambridge men’s crew in this year’s Cancer Research UK Boat Race
The Cambridge University Men’s Crew has been incorporating Lumie light therapy into its training regime ahead of this year’s Cancer Research UK Boat Race which will take place on Saturday 24th March.