Oxbridge blues: How have Cambridge and Oxford economies performed over the past decade?

This blog was originally written by Xuanru Lin, and published by Centre for Cites. Highlighting how Cambridge is competing at a global level as well as collaborating within the UK.

From classrooms to campuses: Cambridge Festival maps the challenges facing education today

The battle over immigration, the promise and peril of artificial intelligence in the classroom, and the stubborn grip of class inequality on exam results will come under scrutiny at this year’s Cambridge Festival, as the University of Cambridge throws open its doors for more than 360 largely free events exploring the forces reshaping society.

When Copilot finally clicked: why file management matters more than you think

Microsoft Copilot is generating plenty of excitement — but where does it genuinely make a difference in everyday work? In this article, we explore a practical turning point that changed our perspective on Copilot, and why effective file management may be the missing link in getting real value from AI. If you’re considering Copilot for your organisation, this insight could help you unlock its full…

Real-world money skills brought to life at Kimbolton School

Senior School pupils at Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, recently took part in a dedicated ‘Finance Day’, designed to build confidence, practical knowledge and a clear understanding of money as an essential life skill.

The webcast attendance problem… what’s really causing it?

Smart planning and a dash of creativity can turn your webcast from “meh” to memorable. Corporate webcasts often get surprisingly low viewer numbers, even when the content is important. Here are the real reasons for low webcast attendance, gathered by WaveFX a webcast company of 20 years +

Cambridge professor develops two new AI tools for scholars

AI poses a threat to academics, because elite scarcity is reduced

This PowerPoint feature has disappeared

If your team creates presentations often, you may have noticed a recent change in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Microsoft has quietly removed a feature that helped you keep your branding and formatting consistent.

Here’s what this means for you:

Announcing the inaugural Imposter Phenomenon Awareness Day

Dr Kate Atkin and Dr Terri Simpkin are launching the inaugural International Imposter Phenomenon Awareness Day on Friday 27th February. Why phenomenon and not Syndrome? Because words matter and they can give you power to change or take it away.

At last: Sync passkeys across your devices

Be honest, when was the last time you forgot a password and ended up in that endless loop of “reset your password” emails?

It’s one of the biggest frustrations of modern working life.

Firewall 101: What every school and business should know

Is your firewall quietly protecting you… or quietly leaving gaps?

Most schools and businesses rarely think about it.

It sits in the background. You assume it works.

Help shape the future skills of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

The Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is inviting businesses, educators, local authorities, and other stakeholders to share their insights to help shape the region’s skills and training priorities.

Volunteer opportunity with CamAWiSE

CamAWiSE is seeking a Volunteer to serve as Project Coordinator and help us grow the reach and range of our activities. This Coordinator will be pivotal in supporting the CamAWiSE community. The role offers a great opportunity to develop your communication, networking and project-management skills

Finally, a fix for password chaos

How many hours have you and your team lost to forgotten passwords, reset emails, or lockouts?

Probably more than you’d like to admit.

Microsoft Edge has introduced this simple but very welcome improvement…

Ask Copilot" is coming to your Taskbar (but only if you want it to)

Have you ever wished your computer just understood what you were trying to do, instead of making you dig through menus and search results to get there?

Microsoft’s working on it.

Cambridge Growth Company employee survey - deadline extended to share your views

The Cambridge Growth Company is inviting employees across the region to share their experience of working and living in Cambridge, and their views on housing and transport, to help shape sustainable future development that meets local needs.

Play Included calls on Cambridge businesses to help fund therapeutic Brick Clubs in local schools

Play Included, the Duxford-based social enterprise specialising in inclusive play-based therapeutic activities for children and adults, is calling on Cambridgeshire businesses to support the expansion of its Brick Clubs programme in local schools.

Microsoft Edge introduces a new scam protection tool

These scams often come complete with flashing red warnings and a fake phone number that claims to be for “Microsoft support.”

Microsoft Edge has found a smart new way to block them before they appear.

Edge just got a LOT safer

You know those terrifying pop-ups that pretend your device is infected and demand you “call support immediately” They’re dangerous. And they’re getting smarter.

This is how Microsoft Edge is fighting back…

From AI to climate repair: Cambridge Festival returns with bold questions for an uncertain world

What happens when truth fractures, technology accelerates, the climate destabilises, and the world’s centre of gravity keeps shifting at once?

Kimbolton teams shine at STEM Racing Regional Finals

Two Kimbolton School teams delivered outstanding performances at the recent STEM Racing Global Regional Finals, representing the school with professionalism, creativity and resilience after an intense day that began before dawn and finished late in the evening. Competing against strong fields from across the region, both teams demonstrated exceptional technical skill, teamwork and ambition —…

Is your team using AI well? Copilot can tell you

How do you really know if your staff are making the most of AI at work or in the classroom?

You’ve rolled out Microsoft Copilot.

Why DAX isn’t something to avoid — and how it unlocks the real power of Power BI

For many Power BI users, DAX feels like the line they don’t quite want to cross. Reports look good, visuals work, and yet something still feels out of reach. This article explores why DAX causes so much hesitation, why it matters more than people realise, and how a more practical, grounded approach to learning DAX can remove fear and improve confidence in reporting.

Impulse Programme: Turning world‑class science into commercial impact

Now in its 10th year, the Impulse Pr

Kimbolton School appoints Chief Operating Officer

Kimbolton School, Cambridgeshire, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Doug Harper as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), following a rigorous, multi-stage recruitment and selection process that attracted strong candidates from within and beyond the independent education sector.

Nabil is boxing clever ahead of first pro fight

ARU second-year student will face Jake Bray at famous York Hall on January 31.