Papworth Trust finalists at the ERSA Employability Awards
Leading disability charity Papworth Trust were finalists at the ERSA Employability Awards 2016. They were successful in reaching the final for the Disability and Health Employment Award and Advisor of the Year Award, where Employment Advisor Laura Venning made the final four.
Newly-discovered mechanism influences how immune cells ‘eat’ invading bacteria
A new mechanism that affects how our immune cells perform – and hence their ability to prevent disease – has been discovered by an international team of researchers led by Cambridge scientists.
Exhibition reunites artworks from Captain Scott’s final expedition – a century on
A new exhibition has reunited the iconic photography of Herbert Ponting with the watercolours of Edward Wilson – more than a century after the two Antarctic explorers first dreamt up their plan for a joint exhibition.
COLOUR: The art and science of illuminated manuscripts
Some of the finest illuminated manuscripts in the world – treasures combining gold and precious pigments – are now on display in celebration of the Fitzwilliam Museum’s bicentenary.
Mills & Reeve advises Eckoh on multi-million pound deal to acquire Klick2Contact
Law firm Mills & Reeve has advised AIM quoted Eckoh plc on their acquisition of customer engagement specialists Klick2Contact.
Poor communication and arduous processes deter millennials from roles in big business
Onerous recruitment processes and poor communication by businesses are leaving millennials disillusioned and frustrated when applying for graduate jobs, warns new research.
Tame your computer - now you see it, now you don't
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 temporarily hide page breaks, headers and footers (Microsoft Word*)...
NW Brown experts consider the Lifetime ISA
In the latest edition of the NW Brown newsletter, its experts look at the Lifetime ISA - the beginning of the end for conventional pensions?
Allia seeks a lead researcher for a ‘silver economy market’ project
A new European-funded research project is launching this autumn to boost the ‘silver economy’. As one of the main project partners, Allia is seeking a lead researcher to develop new financial models for housing and supporting ‘living laboratories’.
Nexus-IE helps Asymptote meet growing demand for VIA Freeze freezers
Nexus-IE, a manufacturer of specialist medical equipment, has today confirmed that it has built ten VIA Freeze systems for Cambridge-based Asymptote to help the company meet a surge in demand for its unique nitrogen-free controlled rate freezers.
The Cambridge Roar raises £16,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice as support is extended until 2018
The Cambridge Roar Festival has raised £16,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity! As the amount was announced, it was revealed that both The Cambridge Roar and Quy Mill Hotel have chosen the Hospice as their charity of choice until the end of December 2018.
Rare WWI Sopwith Pup aircraft on display at IWM Duxford this summer
Visitors to IWM Duxford this summer will have the chance to see a rare First World War Sopwith Pup aircraft, which is currently on display in the Air and Sea exhibition.
Birketts secures international exit for healthcare specialist
Law firm Birketts has advised the owners on the sale of the Medisafe Group to STERIS, a US based corporation, in a £27m deal.
Stone King grows education team
Cambridge law firm Stone King has strengthened its education team with more senior appointments.
Why it is time for developers to take another look at accessible housing
New research by Papworth Trust and Habinteg highlights the hidden housing market for 1.8m disabled people.
Short story success for Anglia Ruskin academic
Anglia Ruskin University academic Dr Helen Marshall has won a prestigious short story prize judged and sponsored by American socialite and writer Gloria Vanderbilt.
One hour of moderate activity is needed to offset the harmful effects of sitting at a desk
Some of the most compelling research has just been published in The Lancet, indicating that the risk of premature death increases among desk-based workers who sit for eight hours a day and do low amounts of exercise.
Leading manufacturer MW Luxury Packaging appoints Onespacemedia
Onespacemedia has been appointed by global packaging manufacturer MW Luxury Packaging to create a responsive marketing website to generate leads and showcase the company’s extensive best-in-class portfolio.
Cambridge Science Centre launches COSMOS – an innovative way to bring science into your home
Since opening its doors in 2013, Cambridge Science Centre has been an extremely popular destination for a fun day out and has welcomed over 120,000 parents and children from Cambridge and beyond. As it launches a new online programme - COSMOS Kids - to enable visitors to take science home with them, the charity seeks support from local businesses. Join in to benefit from the scheme while…
Insignis features in Cambridge Business Magazine
Jenny Chapman interviews Insignis CEO Giles Hutson for Cambridge Business Magazine
New karyogram display improves Sapientia for clinical diagnosis
Workflow and data visualisation features for Congenica's interpretation platform support whole exome sequencing.
Carbon dioxide can be stored underground safely for longer, say researchers
A study of natural-occurring 100,000 year-old CO2 reservoirs shows no significant corroding of ‘cap rock’, suggesting the greenhouse gas hasn’t leaked back out - one of the main concerns with greenhouse gas reduction proposal of carbon capture and storage.
An hour of moderate exercise a day enough to counter health risks from prolonged sitting
The health risks associated with sitting for eight or more hours a day – whether at work, home or commuting – can be eliminated with an hour or more of physical activity a day, according to a study from an international team of researchers.
Dolomite lends a helping hand to synthetic biology research
Dolomite microfluidic chips are helping researchers from the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University (ASU) to develop novel enzymes capable of polymerising synthetic nucleotides.
#C2C4TTT: Cycling to help The Turbo Trust provide independent mobility to others
Axiom-e's Ken Dickson will soon be doing his 2016 Cycle Challenge. As well as enjoying the scenery along Hadrian's Cycleway, Ken will be raising awareness of Dragonmobility's specialised powerchairs while raising funds for local charity The Turbo Trust.