Centre for Computing History gears up for Christmas
Cambridge’s Centre for Computing History has a wide range of activities coming up soon for people of all ages, including an open forum for parents to discuss gaming and parenting on Saturday 3 December.
Letting insulin pumps for type 1 diabetes shrink in size – by perfecting concentrated insulin
An exciting new research project could enable insulin pumps to become much smaller – which would be great news for people with type 1 diabetes.
Facebook updates could help us understand – and treat – mental health disorders
Our Facebook status updates, ‘likes’ and even photos could help researchers better understand mental health disorders with the right ethical safeguards, argue researchers from the University of Cambridge, who suggest that social networks may even be used in future to provide support and interventions, particularly among young people.
New Qualcomm Quick Charge 4 delivers up to 20% faster charging
Five minutes of Quick Charge 4 now delivers five or more hours of smartphone usage with new fourth generation technology.
Chesterford Research Park provides ideal location for engineering plastics specialist, Enplas
Microfluidics expert Enplas chooses Chesterford for its first biology laboratory outside Japan, taking a suite within Science Village, Chesterford’s flexible, high-quality accommodation for both established and start-up life science companies.
Are you new to managing people or about to take on that role? Peer learning can help
Are you new to a management role – or about to move into one? If so, you could benefit from sharing experiences and developing your skills with like-minded people in Cambridge Network’s peer learning group designed for New Managers.
School mentoring programme expands
After a successful pilot last year, Form the Future's mentoring programme in schools is expanding. Over 100 students from eight schools have registered and more mentors are needed. Could you spare an hour a month?
End 2016 with newly acquired delegation or time management skills
Finish the year by acquiring some new skills! Courses on offer from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration in early December will help you learn how to delegate effectively or how to make better use of your time.
Tame your computer - be selective
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 print only the selected content of an email message (Microsoft Outlook)...
Changes in assignment practice at the European Patent Office
European Patent Office (EPO) Guidelines on the evidence required to transfer European applications have changed.
EU GDPR Practitioner qualification helps people become DPOs, says IT Governance
IT Governance, the leading expert in cyber security and training courses, is encouraging people to achieve the ISO 17024-accredited EU GDPR Practitioner (EU GDPR P) qualification in order to fulfil the role of data protection officer (DPO) under the EU General Data Protection Regulation.
Cambridge company ViewRanger featured on BBC Business Live
The chief executive of Cambridge company ViewRanger was interviewed on BBC Business Live this morning about the new Skyline feature on the GPS app.
Qualcomm and Samsung collaborate on 10nm process for the latest Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm and Samsung have extended their decade-long strategic foundry collaboration to manufacture Qualcomm Technologies’ latest Snapdragon premium processor, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835, with Samsung’s 10-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technology.
Researchers identify missing links that connect human DNA variation with disease
A team of Cambridge researchers led by scientists at the Babraham Institute have discovered the hidden connections in our genomes that contribute to common diseases.
Business community briefed on council's future budget plans
Cambridge business people have been briefed on some of the economic challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Cambridge City Council and the city as a whole.
42 Technology secures Innovate UK grant for electricity substation monitoring system
42 Technology has been awarded an Innovate UK grant to help accelerate the commercial development of a novel low cost system for use in remote monitoring of the UK’s network of over 400,000 electricity distribution substations.
Wisbech modular homes – we need them now
The government has announced that they see factory built homes (modular) being an important contributor to resolving the housing crisis. With 10,000s a year needed, home factories need to be built urgently. Wisbech is an ideal location for such a factory, according to Prospective Mayor Peter Dawe.
Domino Printing wins award for best electronics and electrical plant
Domino Printing, global leader in the development and manufacturing of coding, marking and printing technologies, has received national recognition in the annual Best Factory Awards (BFA) which celebrate manufacturing excellence.
Chamber renews calls to scrap Park and Ride charge
Business leaders are calling on Cambridgeshire County Council to admit it made a mistake when it implemented a £1 parking charge at the city’s Park and Ride sites and finally reverse the decision which many believe is responsible for a decline in their use.
Donate your time this festive season to help local families
Christmas is a time for giving – so what better gift to give this festive season than a few hours of your valuable time to help raise money for local children and young people with life-threatening conditions?
IT Governance offers free trials of its ISO 27001, PCI DSS and EU GDPR compliance toolkits
IT Governance, the leading provider of compliance documentation toolkits, offers free documentation toolkit trials to help organisations accelerate their compliance projects and gain certification to standards such as ISO 27001, the PCI DSS, ISO 9001 and ISO 20000.
Blown away: wind affects voting decisions
Higher wind speed makes voters seek safety and the status quo, while low winds glide voters toward change and greater risk, says a new study that analysed 100 years of US elections and the Brexit and Scotland votes in Britain.
North Pole ice rink and fair returns to Parker’s Piece
The North Pole ice rink and winter fair has returned to the city centre for the Christmas season.
After school: how women's entrepreneurship can make all the difference
This month 11,800 girls in Zimbabwe who have been supported through school by Camfed will graduate from secondary school. As the world celebrates the third annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Day -- #WED2016 -- we shine a spotlight on the vital importance of entrepreneurship training for graduates from impoverished families in sub-Saharan Africa as they face the immense pressure of empty cupboards…
London retains Europe’s startup city crown; Cambridge ranks 12th
London remains the best city in Europe for digital entrepreneurs because of its access to capital, vibrant entrepreneurial culture and access to a skilled workforce, according to the European Digital City Index. Nine UK cities feature in the ranking, with Cambridge placed just outside the top 10 at 12th.