Bobby Deal - International GameChanger of the Year, 2017
Bobby Deal, Managing Director of GRS, has been named 'International GameChanger of the Year' by ACQ5. "It is fantastic to obtain this recognition," said Bobby, "especially since my objective was for GRS to be a GameChanger within the global life science sector and even more so for our niche area of regulatory affairs and quality compliance."
Children with disabilities are being denied equal opportunities for a quality education
Researchers from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education have produced a new report on the current state of education for children with disabilities in both England and India.
Can you support 'a space to study'?
A live build project by first-year architects at the University of Cambridge seeks support from local businesses.
Bango extends carrier billing for Amazon customers in Japan
Bango, the mobile payments company, announces that following the successful launch of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) for Amazon retail customers in Japan (June 2017), it has expanded DCB availability to Japanese customers of Amazon Prime and Prime Student membership programmes.
Five reasons to use social media (infographic)
Social media helps you listen to what people are saying, including your customers, prospects, peers and competitors. Here, CFM Group offers five reasons for using social media as a business and why it recommends you should also look into the potential benefits.
Course helps you build your financial confidence
If you're baffled by financial terms and issues, but your role still involves dealing with finance, a course towards the end of this month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration could be the ideal solution.
Tame your computer - rapid repetition
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 print specific rows and columns on each page (Microsoft Excel)...
Cambridge CEO to visit 10 Downing Street
Business owner Mark Layzell is due to visit the Prime Minister's small business adviser at 10 Downing Street.
Cheer Academy jumps the queues
One week to go before the North Pole Festival in Cambridge opens its doors...
Innovative engineers focus on healthcare
Cambridge Bio-Augmentation Systems (CBAS), led by University of Cambridge engineering alumni Oliver Armitage and Emil Hewage, wants to redefine the limits of the human body.
Black and Minority Ethnic orchestra makes history at Cambridge Music Festival
London audiences loved them at the Proms, Birmingham shunned them for being too different – so what will Cambridge make of the ground-breaking Black and Minority Ethnic orchestra?
Cambridge among the UK’s least stressed cities, AXA research reveals
More than one in five (21%) of Cambridge locals say they never feel stressed during a typical week – making the city one of the least stressed in the UK, new research from AXA has revealed.
Cordic Ltd revolutionises the taxi industry
Cambridge-based booking and data despatch system provider Cordic is revolutionising the taxi industry with its new Soft Merger Gateway Module.
Darktrace CEO EMEA named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’
Darktrace, the world leader in machine learning technology for cyber defence, has today announced that Poppy Gustafsson, CEO EMEA, was named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the City A.M. awards in London last night.
Council marks a successful living wage week with events for employers, staff and residents
Cambridge City Council took part in special events and initiatives to celebrate this year’s national Living Wage Week last week (5-11 November).
Nokia security software helps service providers combat growing ransomware threat
Nokia today announced its next-generation NetGuard Security Management Center software, designed to bolster service providers' ability to proactively detect, predict and combat the growing threat from ransomware and other types of malware.
Cambridge Design Technology case study: professional dog dryer
Simpsons of Langley is a UK-based company specialising in the manufacture, distribution and retail of professional pet care products. The family-run company, which was founded in 1960, is regarded as a market leader in the design and sourcing of innovative products for the pet grooming industry and which are aimed at enhancing the health and welfare of domesticated pets.
AVEVA wins the 2017 WISE Employer of the Year Award
AVEVA, the engineering, design and information management software leader, has been named Employer of the Year at the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) awards.
Broadland Flood Alleviation Project wins top award
The flag-ship flood defence scheme, the Broadland Flood Alleviation Project, has been honoured with an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Exceptional Merit Award. The project provides long-term flood defences for rural communities across 30,000-hectares of Norfolk and Suffolk.
Pure’s charity quiz in Cambridge raises £1925 for children’s bereavement support charity STAR
Pure hosted its annual Cambridge charity quiz night last week, bringing local businesses and clients together for a fun evening which raised over £1925 for Cambridgeshire charity STARS.
Engineer Helen Cavill needs your votes
University of Cambridge engineering alumna Helen Cavill (Wolfson College, 2009) has been shortlisted for WeAreTechWomen’s TechWomen50 Awards.
Centre for Computing History offers great events for Christmas
Christmas is coming and there are plenty of festive events going on at the Centre for Computing History.
Bango secures victory in opening-up Egypt for app store carrier billing
Bango has expanded its operations in Africa through a partnership with Victory Link in Egypt. As a result of the relationship, Bango app store and merchant partners can launch carrier billing across all three Egyptian mobile operators.
Web design: go local for the best results
Nicholas Kalavas, CEO of CFM Group, writes: "Through my company, CFM Group, I design and sell websites. Every day, I meet with companies who are looking for web designers, and naturally, I’d like some of them to choose me but I often notice a common mistake. People are not seeking the best for their project but instead are asking the wrong questions.
Introducing Zephyr Guide, the free animated app for 'press and breathe' inhalers from CMS
Eight in 10 asthma and COPD patients have difficulty using their life-saving inhalers. This is because inhalers can be difficult to use. Good technique means easier breathing, improved health and better quality of life. Zephyr Guide will remind you what your doctor, nurse or pharmacist told you.