Middle managers matter
Change initiated by middle managers rather than top managers wins greater employee support, says a new study co-authored at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Owning a car will be a thing of the past in less than a decade
UK automotive executives expect that more than half of today’s car owners will not want to own a car in less than a decade, according to KPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey 2017.
Anglia Ruskin helps school pupils focus on future
School pupils from across Cambridgeshire will get their “Eyes on the Prize” during an event at Anglia Ruskin University designed to help them take the next step in their career journey.
Periodic table app continues to impress with 5-star reviews
As we dive into 2017, software consultancy Green Custard takes a look at ongoing statistics from previous projects, ensuring the solutions they developed continue to produce results for their customers.
Have a go: skydive in support of YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is looking for thrill seekers to take on the ultimate adrenaline event to help raise vital funds to support young people across the county by taking part in a charity skydive.
Use road improvement billions to build greener highways
Technologies recommended by Cambridge-based Innovia Technology have been piloted on The Ray green highway in Georgia, USA.
Computing students aim high at London careers event
Insurance giant Aviva played host to computing students from Cambridge Regional College in a careers event aimed at encouraging young people to aim for the top.
Rogue One to the school nativity – a busy year for WaveFX
Cambridge-based events, video and digital media company WaveFX had a busy 2016, including winning several national awards. It was acclaimed for best event technology and was named the best UK streaming company...
Kymab receives $9m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Kymab Group Limited, a leading monoclonal antibody biopharmaceutical group, announced today that it has received a $9m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate the development of novel vaccines and therapeutics for infectious diseases, including HIV.
Professor Dame Ann Dowling receives the James Watt International Gold Medal
Cambridge University's Professor Dame Ann Dowling has been awarded the James Watt International Gold Medal for her work associated with efficient, low emission combustion; and understanding, modelling and reducing the noise from cars, helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
Tame your computer - energise your emails
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 get people to open your email (Microsoft Outlook)...
Cut in car park charges on Mondays and Tuesdays
The cost of parking in Cambridge City Council’s car parks on Mondays and Tuesdays is set to be cut as part of budget proposals, while the cost of parking on other weekdays, evenings and overnight, would be frozen.
Redgate survey reveals which companies are adopting DevOps – and why
In its newly published State of Database DevOps survey, Redgate Software offers some fresh insights into who is adopting DevOps, and how many of them are including the database.
Leeds University switches on Lumie lights for light café
Light therapy specialist Lumie is supplying the lights for a light café (#leedslightcafe) running from today to 19th January at Leeds University Union.
'2017 will bring a year of creative cyber criminality and determined government responses'
David Ferbrache, technical director in KPMG’s cyber security practice, highlights ten cyber security trends expected in 2017.
The case of the unconvincing witness
Two recent construction cases - one arising from a development of Port facilities (Djibouti v Boreh [2016] EWHC 405 Comm) and the other a hotel and resort development claim (Harlequin v Wilkins Kennedy[2016]EWHC3188 TCC) - have provided the High Court with a further opportunity to warn those readying themselves for trial against the coaching of witnesses. Dominic Hopkins of Hewitsons explains.
Lauterbach announces debug support for ARMv8-M
Lauterbach, the leading manufacturer of microprocessor development tools, has announced that its TRACE32® debug tools now support cores of the new ARMv8-M family.
In-house employment law specialist joins Birketts
Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has announced that Amy Guest has joined the Employment Law Team as a Senior Associate.
Voluntary groups helping people in greatest need set for grant aid boost
Local groups are set to benefit from funding totalling £900k as part of Cambridge City Council’s Community Grants scheme.
ECM report covers impacts of Brexit on high-tech sector
High-tech recruitment experts ECM have released their latest annual Salary and Benefits Report. This year there is a special section on the impacts of the Brexit vote.
Owlstone Medical announces £9.3M fundraising
Owlstone Medical Ltd, a diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for disease, today announced that it has successfully raised £9.3 million ($11.55 million USD) financing. The investment round was led by existing investors, and will be used to commercially launch the company’s breath biomarker R&D services, including the opening of a new high volume clinical facility, and to fund ongoing…
Would the crowd back your agri-tech venture?
While many are familiar with the concept of crowdfunding, it can be difficult to take those first steps. Paul Hughes of Allia will be providing his insights at an Agri-Tech East event on Monday 23 January in Cambridge. Other fundraising options for farming will be discussed, including access to grants, remaining EU funding and R&D tax credits.
US2U Consulting supports the British Red Cross
US2U Consulting was pleased to make a donation to the British Red Cross to enable the purchase of two new wheelchairs for its Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk mobility services.
3x the power at Cofinitive
New Year – New Team. Cofinitive Ltd triples its team this January, reflecting the ongoing prosperity enjoyed across Cambridgeshire.
MP says 'Cambridge Eagle Lab businesses are our future'
Cambridge MP, Daniel Zeichner, met budding entrepreneurs and new businesses at the ‘Eagle Lab Incubator’ on Chesterton Road today (Friday).