PHG Foundation announces new Director
We are pleased to announce Dr Mark Kroese as the new Director of the PHG Foundation. Mark will be taking over from Dr Hilary Burton, who stepped down as Director at the end of September.
100th deal by Cambridge Capital group
Cambridge Capital salutes its members, who have now made the 100th investment since the group's inception.
Call to businesses to support £100K challenge to fund Cambridge cancer scientists
BUSINESSES in Cambridge are being urged to help beat cancer by supporting a ground-breaking research project that’s taking place in the city.
Stocks in Focus: Shell
This week James Ross-Russell of NW Brown focuses on Royal Dutch Shell.
Insights and Innovations theatre offers packed schedule at Lab Innovations 2017
Lab Innovations – the UK’s only dedicated showcase for laboratory, analytical and biotech equipment – returns to the NEC, Birmingham, for its sixth consecutive year on the 1st and 2nd of November 2017.
Javelin great Goldie to deliver free lecture
Sixth Excellence in Sport lecture to take place at Anglia Ruskin on 16 October
La Playa warns that Supreme Court ruling means your cover may need review
This summer the Supreme Court scrapped employment tribunal fees. We're expecting this to cause a surge in the number of cases being brought against employers. Read on to find out how this could affect your business, and what steps you can take.
Finding solace in graphene quantum dots in the UK
Graphene Quantum Dots (GQD) are one of the youngest and consequently less explored fluorescent nanoparticles in comparison to other carbon types and semiconducting inorganic quantum dots. [1-2] All available in the UK and Ireland.
Ride for Life raises more than £23,000 for EACH
Cyclists from across the region came together to ride 200 miles over the weekend - raising over £23,000 for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) in the process.
Pirates, reindeer, magic & games: Cambridge Festival of Ideas events for children/families
Children, young people and families are invited to be a part of this year’s 10th annual Cambridge Festival of Ideas (16-29 October) with a packed series of talks, story-telling, games, exhibitions and interactive fun.
Twitter testing 280 character tweets
We’ve all be in a similar position, whereby we have to grudgingly go back and edit out words and re-phrase what we are trying to say due to the 140 character limit on Twitter. However, all this could be changing as Twitter is currently conducting a trial that will double its character count – from the default of 140 to 280.
Tame your computer – get back!
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 undo several actions in one go (Microsoft Office).
Cambridge Consultants to develop custom DNA at lightning speeds
Automating DNA assembly to drive forward the engineering of biology and unlock new applications
Consistency over speed
As the UK moves towards new 5G mobile technology, a study at Cambridge Judge Business School urges modest yet reliable mobile broadband connectivity, even if this entails a reduction of large headline speeds.
Shell Springboard to award £350,000 to the most innovative low-carbon enterprises
Shell’s national programme for low-carbon enterprises is now open for entries
Grand challenges for industry in the Cambridge Phenomenon
Sirs Broers, Marshall and Gregory join distinguished panel in Cambridge on 3 November at the 15th Anniversary High Value Manufacturing & 4th New Materials & Graphene Conference 2017.
Rzeszów, CBNL and the EU showcase 26GHz Smart City connectivity
The City of Rzeszów, Cambridge Broadband Networks (CBNL), and the European Commission’s network of Broadband Competence Offices (BCOs) have today published a new case study to showcase advanced use of 26GHz to deliver cutting-edge smart city connectivity.
Biotechspert completes trial, pitches at VentureFest East and closes seed fundraising
Ending a busy start to Autumn for the life science company, Biotechspert just closed their seed fundraising round for £230k.
Hundreds headed to Cambridge Network's popular jobs fair
The Cambridge Network recruitment event on Friday was a busy afternoon of workshops, talks and exhibitions. Over 20 companies joined us at the Hauser Forum to discuss their live vacancies with job seekers.
CyanConnode launches new Omni IoT platform capability and appoints Global Head of Integration
CyanConnode, the world leader in narrowband radio mesh networks, is launching its new Omni IoT platform capability at European Utility Week, 3-5 October 2017 - in Amsterdam.
Wake up with Wintercomfort 2017
Tuesday 10th October 2017 is World Homelessness Day, marking the issue of global homelessness. Wintercomfort is encouraging local people to get involved, simply by putting the kettles on and getting out the croissant to support the homeless in Cambridge.
TWI helps Merseyside Engineering College meet industry demand for staff
Birkenhead’s Engineering College are set to meet industry demand for new staff through the launch of a new commercial welding training centre. The new centre, which was part-funded by Liverpool City Region’s Growth Deal, was able to go ahead after The Engineering College gained CSWTO certification from TWI Certification Ltd.
Arecor announces license agreement with global pharmaceutical company
Arecor Ltd (“the Company”), the leading formulation technology company, focussed on developing superior biopharmaceuticals via the innovative reformulation of proteins and peptides to improve the treatment of diabetes and other conditions, is pleased to announce that a global pharmaceutical and healthcare company, has exercised its license option to Arecor’s proprietary formulation technology, to…
Anglia Ruskin to take a walk on the wild side
Natural history TV presenters to deliver talks on Cambridge campus this autumn
WaveFX nominated for 4 live streaming awards
The Streaming Media Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 are now open for voting. Conducted annually since 2007, the awards represent the online video industry’s shining live streaming stars as selected by users.