Changes in brain structure during teenage years provide clues to mental health problems
Scientists have mapped the structural changes that occur in teenagers’ brains as they develop, showing how these changes may help explain why the first signs of mental health problems often arise during late adolescence.
How can a high performance culture help increase business agility?
A high performance culture is a key indicator of a Best Employer and of an organisation which is more likely to remain agile through times of business challenges and change. Because organisations with a high performance culture are more likely to have inspired loyalty and to have created high levels of employee engagement, staff will be more motivated to go the extra mile.
Rowing to business success
With the summer Olympics soon to begin in Brazil, what can business learn from world-class athletes?
‘Why criminalising doping would be a crime’
A free conference featuring some of the UK’s leading sports law experts will take place at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge on Friday, 16 September.
Study shows pricing and licensing trends are transforming the enterprise software market
The enterprise software marketplace is undergoing a massive transformation as the pricing and licensing models dictating how software is bought and sold evolve.
The past, present and future of smart factories
Technavio published a report detailing the top three emerging trends impacting the Global RTLS Market for industrial applications to 2020, and found that Ubisense is behind smart factories for many of the globe's leading manufacturers.
Scientists to develop precision medicines which exploit DNA damage as treatments for cancer
Scientists at the University of Sussex are to create a portfolio of new cancer drugs which exploit our DNA damage response (DDR) system in order to kill cancer cells - in a bid to revolutionise treatment for the disease.
TLIP boosts pharma, materials and medical device team expertise with latest appointment
Mat Leese joins specialist European Patent Attorneys TLIP, based at Chesterford Research Park.
Cambridge and the EU question
A profound and stupid mistake - Marcus Johnson of NW Brown pontificates on Cambridge and the EU question and realises politics is too important to be left to politicians.
Tech impact ventures benefit from new programme of structured support, advice and guidance
High-impact ventures that work in fields such as CleanTech, AgriTech and HealthTech were today urged to view the EU referendum results as an opportunity and not just a challenge.
New directors bring fresh perspectives to Cambridge Network Board
In the continuing cycle of refreshing points of view, Cambridge Network has welcomed a number of new directors to its Board.
Cambridge Index surges 21%
The Cambridge Index grew 21% or 3,929.9 points to close above the 22,000 level for the first time, as its top index heavyweight ARM Holdings rallied on acquisition news. ARM Holdings, up 41.1%, announced that SoftBank Group Corp. has agreed to acquire it for £24.3bn. The shareholders will receive an interim dividend of 3.78p per share.
Industry investors line up to fuel tech start-up market
CW (Cambridge Wireless) has launched its 7th annual Discovering Start-Ups Competition, inviting emerging UK and international early-stage technology companies and digital entrepreneurs to win the chance to pitch their technologies and business ideas to a panel of industry experts and investors.
Mills & Reeve advises Crowdsurfer on £1.2m further funding round
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has advised Crowdsurfer, the data intelligence service for crowd finance, on its further funding round which, since started, now sits at £1.2m.
Folk Festival's opening act performs at Botanic Garden the night before the festival
Ímar, a new Glasgow-based five-piece band who are opening the Cambridge Folk Festival, are to play an exclusive performance at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden the night before the Festival opens.
Axol Bioscience and Metrion Biosciences announce research collaboration
Axol, the human cell culture specialists, join experts in ion channel research to study human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes for drug discovery applications.
On to the next round… semi-finalists named in Cambridge Enterprise business plan competition
Cambridge Enterprise is delighted to announce that nine semi-finalist projects have been selected in the 2016 Entrepreneurial Postdocs of Cambridge (EPOC) business plan competition.
Tame your computer - handle holiday traffic
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 offers five tips to prevent email overload on your return from holiday (Microsoft Outlook)...
WaveFX films and webcasts live from San Francisco
Cambridge based video and webcasting company WaveFX continues to grow its international client base by streaming live from the offices of Al Jazeera in San Francisco.
Artists are making a beeline for Brighton gallery
Artists are turning to bees and bananas for inspiration as Brighton’s ONCA Gallery hosts Experiencing Change | Changing Experience, a new exhibition supported by Arts Council England and Anglia Ruskin University.
Labour Party councillors back challenger Smith
A new survey indicates that Labour Party councillors are overwhelmingly backing Owen Smith in the leadership election, but shows the majority think members and supporters are behind Corbyn.
Four reasons ad agencies and trading desks are building programmatic platforms
The latest White Paper from Cogniance discusses the latest trends in ad-tech...
Free event offers crowdfunding insights and practical advice for startups and entrepreneurs
A team of experts and experienced crowdfunders, from across a range of platforms, will be offering their guidance to budding entrepreneurs at Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge this Wednesday (27 July).
Could insect protein feed the world? asks Innovia
Innovia says that textured chunks of insect protein would provide a sustainable alternative to animal meat. “The Harper Adams University's 'Edible Bug Challenge' isn’t so far-fetched,” says Greg Dickens, a vet and consultant at Innovia Technology. “Insect flour is already available and 'Quorn-style' high-protein pieces are on the way”.
Cambridge business leaders tee off for disadvantaged children
Over 75 business professionals from Cambridge came together for a charity golf day at Hunstanton Golf Course on 13 July. Organised by Andrew Moore from Bailey Fisher and Charles le Strange Meakin, from KPMG, the event raised more than £8,000 for Action for Children’s ‘Byte Night’ sleep out fundraiser, held every October at Cambridge Airport.