Cambridge Index gains 1.2%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1.2% or 226.8 points to finish at 23,225.3, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey, DS Smith and Greene King posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Major award for Cambridge researcher takes prostate biopsy device into clinical application
Researchers in Cambridge have secured funding of nearly £800,000 from the NIHR Invention for Innovation (i4i) programme to take a novel test for prostate cancer from a prototype to a CE-marked device for clinical application.
Another biocatalitic partnership for Strem Chemicals with Catalytic Innovations, LLC
Strem Chemicals is offering Iridium and Cobalt based water oxidation catalysts, providing research for high quality, cost effective zinc micronutrient fertilizers for a growing world.
Cambridge academics recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The University of Cambridge is celebrating the recognition of four of its most distinguished female academics in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Cresset applications licensed by Shiv Nadar University, India
Cresset, innovative provider of software and contract research services for small molecule discovery and design, announces that the Shiv Nadar University, India, has licensed its applications to educate the computational chemist of the future, including Forge - powerful ligand-focused workbench for SAR and design, and Spark - scaffold hopping application for progressing through lead optimization…
Nokia launches portfolio of digital health products
Nokia today announced the availability of the largest, most comprehensive line of connected consumer health products in the market. Completing the transition of products from the Withings brand, Nokia trackers, scales, vital health devices and home products will now be available in-store and online through top retailers.
Price Bailey appoints four new Directors
Chartered accountants and business advisers Price Bailey has announced the promotion of four new Directors, Heather Miller, Richard Grimster, Darren Amott and Tony DeMartino.
Patching up a broken heart
It is almost impossible for an injured heart to fully mend itself. Within minutes of being deprived of oxygen – as happens during a heart attack when arteries to the heart are blocked – the heart’s muscle cells start to die. Sanjay Sinha wants to mend these hearts so that they work again.
NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards call for entries
Applications are now open for the 2017 NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Anglia Ruskin academic receives major honour
Anglia Ruskin University academic Dr Zoë Bennetthas been presented with the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, during a ceremony at Lambeth Palace.
Redgate addresses the growing challenge of database provisioning
In a direct response to requests from major organizations and companies, Redgate has upgraded its pioneering database provisioning tool, SQL Clone, to enable it to clone databases up to 64TB in size.
Construction Careers Day backed by major employers
Major employers are backing a construction careers day at Cambridge Regional College this weekend to find the skilled and trainee workers they need to fill an industry skills gap.
Ofsted praises remarkable turnaround at University Technical College, Cambridge
The University Technical College in Cambridge is celebrating after a recent Ofsted inspection judged that the College is delivering a good standard of education in every category, praising in particular the outstanding pastoral support for students.
Darktrace founders named ‘Team of the Year’ at Enterprise Awards
The founders of Darktrace, the leader in Enterprise Immune System technology, were named ‘Team of the Year’ at the Enterprise Awards held at The Dorchester in London last week.
Tame your computer - open another window
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 move a tab to a new window and show windows side by side (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox)...
DisplayLink technology showcased on BBC Click
DisplayLink's technology is being showcased in LA on BBC Click.
Greenwoods sponsor ‘Young Entrepreneurs in Property’ Summer Party
Greenwoods Solicitors LLP is pleased to announce sponsorship of the Young Entrepreneurs in Property (YEP) Cambridge Summer Party on 28 June alongside MOY Materials.
Don’t forget to register for Pure’s next Charity Leaders Forum on 21 June
Pure will be hosting its annual Charity Leaders Forum this Wednesday (21 June) in Cambridge, providing the opportunity for leaders and CEOs of charitable organisations across the Eastern region to come together, network and discuss key issues.
CyanConnode receives follow-on orders for a further 10,400 smart meters in India
CyanConnode Holdings plc, the world leader in narrowband radio mesh networks, announces new purchase orders for 10,400 smart meters from Larsen & Toubro (“L&T”), which expand the deployment of CyanConnode’s smart metering solution at Tata Power Mumbai.
Hiring directors – how to get it right
Good experience, or the right experience? Why it pays to be picky when picking your board, says new research from Professor Yasemin Kor of Cambridge Judge.
Isle of Man Electric TT Zero Motorbike features at Cleantech Futures Conference 2017
As well as an inspirational line-up of stimulating keynote speakers who are ‘thought leaders’ in their fields, the Cambridge Cleantech Annual Conference on Thursday 6th July will also now host the latest in clean motorbike technology.
Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre boosts its offering for event organisers
The Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre in Hinxton, Cambridge, has launched a new initiative aimed at event organisers, offering a comprehensive range of services designed to support those holding meetings and conferences at the Conference Centre.
Bonus content at July Digital Conference
Delegates at the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Digital Conference on July 13th will get a copy of PR Smith’s latest book: The SOSTAC® Guide To Your Perfect Digital Marketing Plan.
Why use a recruiter?
It is surprising that not more people are using recruiters for their job hunts, even more surprising that some have never even considered it. A hot topic on LinkedIn recently has been bad experience with recruiters or head-hunters.
Cyber security: how secure are you?
The One Group has recognised the importance of Cyber Security and its role in protecting day to day business. One of the newest members of its team, Elizabeth Lyon, is helping tackle your cyber security recruitment needs.