Congenica expands in North America with strategic appointment
Congenica, a world leading developer of genome analysis and interpretation technologies, expands its operations in the US with the announcement that it has recruited Dr Shikha O’Brien as its Chief Business Officer.
KISS sponsors TEDxCambridgeUniversity
KISS is excited to be sponsoring TEDxCambridgeUniversity, an independently organised network run by students at the University of Cambridge designed to share novel ideas and foster innovation.
Cambridge University Hospitals' rating improved to ‘good’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today announced that they are changing the rating for Cambridge University Hospitals from ‘inadequate’ to ‘good’ following a re-inspection carried out in September 2016 that showed significant improvements across a number of areas.
New year brings new offerings at US2U Consulting
US2U Consulting announces the launch of a new range of marketing services.
Adder Technology furthers growth drive with announcement of new senior appointments
Adder Technology, the IP-based high performance KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) specialist, has started off the new year with a firm focus on continued growth with the appointment of Caleb Hooper, to the position of vice president of business development and product marketing.
Work begins on brand new Bourn Hall fertility clinic in Wickford
A new state-of-the-art purpose-built full service fertility centre will provide fertility health checks and a comprehensive range of fertility treatments.
Applying DAM in education - King's School claims it's 'well worth the investment'
Senior staff from The King's School, Worcester, report back on how they have benefited from investing in Digital Asset Management, and how Third Light's digital media library has helped them save time and money.
Opinion: Four ways to understand Theresa May’s Hard Brexit speech
University of Cambridge economic historian Victoria Bateman offers her initial reaction to the Prime Minister's address on Brexit yesterday (Tuesday).
Opinion: The Full Brexit
Kenneth Armstrong, the Director of Cambridge University's Centre for European Legal Studies, offers his initial reaction to the Prime Minister's address on Brexit yesterday (Tuesday).
Challenges in creating Factories of the Future
Following the news that Bosch is launching a research consortium to develop a concept to make manufacturing more efficient and profitable, Adrian Jennings, VP of RTLS technology at Ubisense, looks at some the challenges that lie ahead for manufacturers in creating Factories of the Future. He asks: “if you think it’s hard to keep track of things now, how about when the whole factory changes layout…
Are you attending Mobile World Congress 2017?
CW (Cambridge Wireless) has partnered with Tradefair to create an informal free event for those attending Mobile World Congress next month.
Hur-RAR! Conscious Communications joins the Recommended Agency Register
Conscious Communications has been awarded Recommended Agency status by the Recommended Agency Register (RAR), thanks to the agency’s clients who provided glowing reviews of the team’s public relations and marketing services.
Sex, chocolate and puppies: what’s in a title?
What’s in a title? asks Victoria Ellis, PR Senior Account Manager at KISS.
New Adder Command and Control switch preview at ISE 2017
Adder Technology, the IP-based high performance KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) specialist, will be demonstrating new innovations at this year’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) event.
Your chance to comment on Theresa May's Brexit speech
Cambridge Network members are invited to comment on today's speech by Prime Minister Rt Hon Theresa May MP at Lancaster House, which is reproduced in its entirety below.
Exciting research future on the horizon as Eastern leaders forge new partnership
As the region readied itself for the festive season, a very special meeting was taking place in the hallowed halls of the University of Cambridge. Seated around the table on the crisp winter’s morning were esteemed representatives from leading academic, health and research bodies across East Anglia. The heading on the agenda read “How can we better support a research ambitious Eastern region?”
Enter the 2017 Cambridge News and Media Business Excellence Awards
The search is on for the region’s best businesses, as nominations close soon for the Cambridge News and Media Business Excellence Awards. The closing date for nominations is next Monday (January 23).
Cambridge Index jumps 2.6%
The Cambridge Index climbed 2.6% or 590.85 points to finish at 23,179.7, as Index heavyweights such as Johnson Matthey and DS Smith posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Cambridge and Kew join forces to find new antimicrobial substances in plants
Cambridge Enterprise and the University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund, managed by Parkwalk, have invested £500k in Polypharmakos Limited, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Cambridge serial entrepreneur Pilgrim Beart of Device Pilot speaks at C4IR Network launch
Pilgrim Beart, Founder of Device Pilot, is an entrepreneur-engineer with over 20 years' innovation in high-tech. His firm AlertMe sold to a utility for $100mn in 2015. His new company is a platform that manages connected things. A Fellow of the IET, he also co-founded activeRF and Antenova. Pilgrim will discuss locating, monitoring and the management of Things at the C4IR Launch Event on 2-3…
Pure launches engaging new website for clients and candidates
Pure has launched a new website to provide an updated platform, enabling both clients and candidates to interact with the professional recruitment specialists for the East of England.
Final penguin in series opens the 2017 winter beer festival
The 21st Cambridge CAMRA Winter Beer Festival is set to open this week at the University Social Club on Mill Lane.
Frankly, do we give a damn…? Study finds links between swearing and honesty
It’s long been associated with anger and coarseness but profanity can have another, more positive connotation. Psychologists have learned that people who frequently curse are being more honest.
Opinion: How we can make super-fast hyperloop travel a reality
Trains are getting increasingly faster, but as Professor Hugh Hunt from Cambridge University's Department of Engineering explains, the 'super-fast hyperloop' could soon see them matching air travel for speed.
Final week for Social Entrepreneurship nominations
Does your business make a positive impact on people, planet or place? This week is your final chance to showcase your venture with the Cambridge News Social Entrepreneurship Award 2017.