Free energy advice service aims to cut bills and keep homes warm this winter
A new energy advice service has been launched to help Cambridge residents cut household bills and keep their homes warm this winter for less.
Onespacemedia creates showcase website and brand for The Bradfield Centre
Onespacemedia has launched a website and brand to promote the facilities at collaborative office space, The Bradfield Centre. The state-of-the-art entrepreneurial hub is located at the heart of The Cambridge Science Park - Europe’s largest and longest-standing centre for commercial research and development, founded by Trinity College in 1970.
Onespacemedia launches website for world-leading human extinction research team
Onespacemedia has created a new digital platform for The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER), to promote its prolific and groundbreaking work with greater clarity.
Fake likes, should I go with it?
Fake 'likes' - probably the most common social media “cheat” out there, already (incorrectly) made use of by many. The market for buying fake followers has exploded in the past few years, and is now a multi-million dollar industry.
The ultimate newbie’s guide to blogging
Blogging is an essential part of marketing for any business nowadays. However, there are increasingly a number of individuals who are now active and outspoken bloggers on a variety of issues and industries, spanning from health and fitness to marketing and social media tips.
It’s official – research proves Bitcoin’s bubble
New research shows that the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is in a bubble, and could pose a threat to the financial stability of traditional currencies and markets.
Start 2018 by brushing up your skills
If your job involves communication - and just about every role does - why not kick-start the new year by improving your skills? A one-day course from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration in January will help you do just that, and gain valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points at the same time.
Children’s charity benefits from Girton salon’s Prosecco evening
Style came to the fore in Girton this week when Plum Tree Hair & Beauty welcomed customers for a Prosecco evening in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Peer challenge team praises city council ambition
An independent review of Cambridge City Council’s prospects has concluded the council is well run, is working well in partnership to improve the quality of residents’ lives and knows the things it needs to do better.
Disability charity’s anniversary rose on sale in Scotsdales
A charity’s tradition of using gardening to support the wellbeing of disabled people has continued thanks to a fundraising partnership with Scotsdales.
Mistletoe and (a large) wine: seven-fold increase in wine glass size over 300 years
Our Georgian and Victorian ancestors probably celebrated Christmas with more modest wine consumption than we do today – if the size of their wine glasses are anything to go by. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found that the capacity of wine glasses has increased seven-fold over the past 300 years, and most steeply in the past two decades as wine consumption rose.
Citystay scoops 'Highly Commended SME Business of the Year' award
Citystay Serviced Apartments in Cambridge is the recipient of the 'Highly Commended SME Business of the Year' award, presented by the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers at their fifth annual gala dinner and awards evening.
Scrutton Bland signs an exciting deal with Essex Cricket
Scrutton Bland is delighted to announce a new three-year agreement with Essex Cricket. The enhanced sponsorship deal will extend the existing three-year relationship with the Essex-based company to make Scrutton Bland the first ever sponsor of the Premier Suite at The Cloudfm County Ground.
Digital twin technology for wind turbine industry wins national environmental business award
WindTwin – a collaborative project to develop a high fidelity, digital software platform combining operational sensor data with virtual system model data for the predictive maintenance of wind turbines – has won R&D Programme of the Year at the Business Green Technology Awards 2017. The consortium behind the winning project comprises engineering technology experts Agility3, Brunel University…
Tame your computer - Best of 2017: top 10 tips
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 recalls the top 10 of 2017 - the tips which have resonated most with her many readers.
Medics’ cash-saving pilot set for national roll-out
An award-winning project between the ambulance service and two hospitals in the East is set to be rolled out across the whole of the NHS, potentially saving millions of pounds.
FlexoTech Awards charity raffle raises over £1000 to support Children’s Hospice
Hamillroad Software, a UK based software company specializing in pre-press solutions, has helped to raise £1357 plus gift aid to support the charity East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Improving infrastructure delivery will boost productivity, says Government
The Government’s pledge to tackle productivity issues in the construction sector has been launched at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Cambridge organisations come together in energy and skills collaboration at Greensoul Day
Cambridge Cleantech ran a successful series of events last week to celebrate the launch of the Greensoul project pilot in the Future Business Centre in Cambridge.
Admiral Homespace offers contemporary extensions
Extending the home is not what it used to be, reports Admiral Homespace, the award winning Design and Build Company based near Huntingdon Cambridge.
International Baccalaureate deploys Darktrace Antigena
Darktrace, the world leader in machine learning technology for cyber defence, has announced that the educational non-profit foundation, the International Baccalaureate, has now deployed Darktrace Antigena to autonomously respond to emerging cyber-threats in real time.
Five ways to make sure your CV gets you through the screening process
How can you make sure your CV sails through any automated checks? Mark Ashton of Amazing Prospects describes the top five things to include to ensure your CV gets you through the initial screening process.
Study explores ways to curb earnings manipulation
Incentive-based contracts can lead to earnings manipulation, but a new study co-authored by Professor Jan Bouwens of Cambridge Judge finds those risks can be reduced through “organisation identity” by managers.
Team effort aims to help young hear
A ‘cool’ new device being developed by two NHS trusts and their supporters could bring relief to children suffering from the frustration of glue ear.
Making Agrimetrics the ‘go-to’ place for agri-food data insights
Dr Belinda Clarke and Dr Chris Winter extend the scope of the Agrimetrics' Board of Directors.