Property Pedal Power: check out Bidwells charity cycle ride video
Some 70 cyclists from Bidwells - taking part in its first ever Golden Triangle Bike Ride from London via Oxford and Milton Keynes to Cambridge - hit the road over the course of two days and covered a staggering 177 miles to raise much-needed funds for a host of children's charities.
West Anglia Line 5 Point call for action launched today
Today (27/10/16) is the launch of the West Anglia Taskforce’s report and publication of the Taskforce’s 5 point call for action. The launch will be attended by Paul Maynard MP, the rail Minister, and Rt Hon Sir Alan Haselhurst MP, chair of the West Anglia Taskforce.
Blackboard announces acquisition of UK-based Fronteer
Blackboard Inc., a leading education technology company for teaching, learning and student engagement, today announced the acquisition of U.K. based Fronteer, including its flagship Ally product. Ally is designed to help institutions and instructors make course content more accessible for learners.
myfamilygenealogy.co.uk is pleased to join Cambridge Network
myfamilygenealogy.co.uk is Robert Parker and he helps others understand who they are, through researching their family tree.
Thales survey reveals 84% of Brits reconsider brands affected by data breaches
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data protection, today announced the results of its survey into attitudes towards organisations that have experienced data breaches. The survey showed that 84 percent of respondents would reduce or eliminate the use of an organisation’s products or services following breaches, and only 16 percent of respondents would continue to…
City Council expands its welcome to Syrian refugees
Cambridge City Council is expanding its target to welcome 100 refugees, including people from Syria, as part of government schemes to resettle people from war torn countries.
Cambridge MP calls for better connectivity now
At a launch of the latest report from the West Anglia taskforce today (Thursday) in Bishop's Stortford, Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner will call for the Government to accept the evidence and urgently stump up the cash for investment in the West Anglia Main Line.
Enjoy an ‘Afternoon of Art’ in the heart of new hospice
A special afternoon will take place on Sunday 6 November at Cambridgeshire’s brand new Arthur Rank Hospice at Shelford Bottom, a week before it opens to patients.
Entrepreneurs’ relief on the sale of business premises
A gain made on the disposal of a building which has been used by your business won’t necessarily qualify for entrepreneurs’ relief (ER), which reduces the tax rate to 10%. It depends on whether your business is a partnership, a company, or if you operate as a sole-trader.
Council leases The Engineer’s House to Cambridge Museum of Technology
Visitors to a popular Cambridge museum are to benefit from an agreement that will see a landmark Cambridge City Council property leased to the museum.
GIS showcases latest Atlas® and ink system innovation at InPrint 2016
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a leading developer of software, machine control and sub-systems for industrial inkjet, will demonstrate its latest release of the Atlas® suite of products and the newest features of its ink system components at next month's InPrint (Stand D34).
Farming on a big scale
Christoph Graf Grote of Spearhead International will speak about large-scale farming at Agri-Tech East's REAP conference on 9 November and bring a farmer's perspective to the "Towards a new Agroeconomy" discussion session.
Innovation for an agricultural revolution: REAP 2016
How can technology from other industries help transform agriculture? That's one of the big questions to be discussed by technologists, agronomists and producers at the annual Agri-Tech East conference, REAP, on 9th November at the Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre.
Cresset publishes October 2016 newsletter
Read the latest computational chemistry news from Cresset in its October newsletter.
Dolomite and 'Lab on a Chip' Video Competition winner cooks up a treat
This year's MicroTAS Video Competition has been won by Enrica Rollo from EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland, for her entertaining comparison between cleanrooms and kitchens.
ILS technology enables commercial hydroponics
Advances in LED technology are enabling 'urban farming' - farming that uses less space, less pesticides, less energy and has minimal transport requirements.
Senior finance professionals discuss upcoming Apprenticeship Levy at Pure’s breakfast clubs
Finance professionals from across East Anglia have come together to discuss the forthcoming Apprenticeship Levy at a series of FD Breakfast Clubs organised by professional recruitment consultants Pure and accountancy firm Grant Thornton.
Nokia announces Open Innovation Challenge 2016 winners
Start-ups with innovative products focusing on the connected home, digital health and big data have taken the top three spots in Nokia's 2016 Open Innovation Challenge.
Sign up today for the most unique business networking opportunity this year for only £10
Sleep Easy 2016 is coming to Peterborough! Join YMCA Cambridge & Peterborough and spend the night under the stars for the most unique networking opportunity this year.
CambridgeSpace hosts a Workshop Facilitation Masterclass
Next month CambridgeSpace will host a masterclass on the dark art of successfully facilitating workshops. This masterclass will be of huge value to anyone who wants, or needs, to run successful events involving any degree of interaction with your audience. It would be a great way of adding to your Continuing Professional Development.
KISS celebrates the start of its 10th year
As KISS, the creative agency that clarifies the complex, is starting its 10th year this month, it publishes an interview with its founders - Simon Fryer, CEO, and Richard Bland, Creative Director.
Elvis is alive and the Moon landings were faked: the (conspiracy) theory of everything
As a global population we are awash with conspiracy theories. But what effect do these really have on the public as we go about our day-to-day lives? asks a team of Cambridge researchers.
Complete a 2016 Lawyer Survey to take part in £100 prize draw
Legal careers are changing. The pace and nature of client work, the impact of new technology, global markets, diversity targets and career aspirations are leading to changes both in opportunity and expectation for lawyers.
OWL Centre supported by kind-hearted Lodge members
A Cambridge-based freemasons lodge has donated more than £1,000 to a disability charity in memory of a former colleague.