Cambridge and AI: what makes this city a good place to start a business?
What makes a city as small as Cambridge a hotbed for AI and machine learning start-ups? A critical mass of clever people obviously helps. But there’s more to Cambridge’s success than that.
PwC Cambridge spearheads initiative to hear local views on the drivers of business growth
A new piece of qualitative research gives local businesses the opportunity to have their say via an online survey.
What does Brexit mean for the media and entertainment sector?
Much has been written regarding Brexit, and the impact this will have on some of our leading industries, including retail, farming, automotive and finance. But what does it mean for our creative sector, particularly media and entertainment?
Letting go of lost loves
There are going to be some very different attitudes to today. Many people will be proving their undying love through candlelit dinners and roses, or cuddly hearts and hearty cuddles. Others will be commiserating or celebrating their ‘single’ status with a very large drink. Some will just dismiss the idea of Valentine’s Day altogether.
Qualcomm demonstrates the next phase of 5G NR technology roadmap
Advanced 5G NR technologies for autonomous vehicles, industrial IoT, and spectrum sharing showcase Qualcomm’s continued 5G NR leadership.
Qualcomm announces a new LTE IoT software development kit
Qualcomm's software development kit will support the commercialization of Internet of Things solutions using cellular connectivity.
Cambridge first UK centre to be given ‘Comprehensive Cancer Center of Excellence’
The Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre has become the first UK institute to be designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center of Excellence by the European Academy of Cancer Sciences (EACS).
Points of View: Current market
This week Robert Raywood of NW Brown looks at current markets.
UK workers willing to wear tech devices to detect mental health conditions
A new survey reveals that over half of British workers would be willing to wear a health tech device that may detect the early signs of mental health symptoms if their employer would supply the device.
Juddmonte Farms – home to EACH Ambassador Frankel – signs up to Buy a Brick campaign
Juddmonte Farms has become the latest major supporter of Buy a Brick, the online fundraising initiative to support building of a new children’s hospice in Norfolk.
Timestrip Seafood indicators launched for reduced oxygen packaging environments
Timestrip® – a leading developer of ‘smart indicator’ technology – has introduced a new product specifically to protect seafood packaged in reduced oxygen environments.
New collaborative project investigates Powder Metallurgy for astrospace applications
TWI has partnered with Airbus Defence and Space, Nammo Westcott Ltd, ESR Technology and the University of Birmingham on a new project to investigate the use of powder metallurgy (PM) for astrospace applications.
Independent Economic Review call for evidence: deadline looms
How important is Cambridgeshire and Peterborough for the regional and national economy? This is just one of the questions being asked of local business people as an independent economic commission conducts a major review of the region's economy. If you have opinions, the deadline for the call for evidence is 5pm this Thursday (15th February).
Cambridge Index sinks 5.5%
The Cambridge Index declined 5.5% or 1,412.8 points to settle at 24,154.9, as most of the Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Student entrepreneurs: over a quarter of students start businesses at University
Over a quarter (26 per cent) (1) of students currently run or plan to run a business while they are at university, according to new research from Santander Universities(2).
How machine learning is helping farmers manage the unpredictable
Could machine learning reduce the impact of a disastrous harvest? Speakers at a forthcoming Agri-Tech East meeting provide their perspectives.
Businesses show that apprenticeships work
‘Apprenticeships work’ is the message coming from business and public sector leaders involved in Enterprise East Cambridgeshire’s newest event taking place during this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.
Education catapult: the importance of new technologies
Professor Mark Esposito, a Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School, argues that new technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence could play a key role in transforming education.
Plastics in the ocean: solutions showcase
British Antarctic Survey is to host a workshop bridging science, policy and business to explore solutions for reducing ocean plastic pollution. At the heart of the event on Wednesday 7 March will be the Solutions Showcase, an opportunity for you to present your innovative ideas on how to tackle plastic waste in our oceans.
Polysolar smart glass powers Bournemouth University
Polysolar, leaders in transparent photovoltaic glazing, recently commissioned the core solar technology for the new Bus Hub at Bournemouth University’s Talbot Campus.
Optalysys and The Earlham Institute achieve over 90% energy savings in breakthrough project
UK Science and Industry collaboration successfully shows optical processing technology performing genetic sequence alignment significantly reducing HPC power consumption.
Leverage the power of video for your business message
Learn how to handle video interviews effectively and show your company in the best light, with the help of experts from Cambridge TV.
Busiest ever January at London Stansted as transformation works begin
London Stansted Airport is celebrating a strong start to the year, with more than 1.8 million passengers travelling through the terminal during the airport’s busiest ever January.
Tame your computer - jog your memory
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 a simple trick to remind you that you changed your password...
The Cambridge Building Society chooses Prudential Financial Planning for protection advice
Prudential Financial Planning has begun offering financial advice to members of the Cambridge Building Society.