Cambridge Regional College scientists inspired by a Biology masterclass
Leading biologist Professor Helen Skaer, Emeritus Professor of Developmental Biology at Cambridge University, delivered a masterclass to students at Cambridge Regional College.
ECM releases the first quarterly update to its annual Salary & Benefits Survey
Starting in 2008, high-tech recruitment experts ECM have produced an annual Report based on an in-depth survey of the salaries and benefits offered by their clients. The last full Report was published in January 2016 and provided a guide to job offers competitive at that time. During 2016, ECM are offering quarterly updates on the state of the high-tech recruitment market.
Analyser helps with maintenance of SF6 Gas
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas is an arc quenching and cooling medium used in medium and high voltage electrical equipment as an electrical insulator.
Documentation templates will help organisations prepare for EU GDPR compliance ahead of 2018
IT Governance, the leading provider of compliance documentation toolkits, is pleased to offer for pre-order the latest edition in its successful range of documentation toolkits, the EU General Data Protection Regulation Documentation Toolkit.
New business grant scheme launched
Local businesses looking to grow are being offered a helping hand as a new grant scheme launches this week.
Cambridge hi-tech engineering conference set for success
A UK conference taking place in Cambridge this week explores new tools and technologies for the development of intelligent systems and devices.
Cambridge innovators invited to enter the IET Innovation Awards 2016
Cambridge-based innovators are invited to enter their latest projects into the IET Innovation Awards. Cambridge Network is once again supporting this showcase of new developments in engineering and technology innovation.
Congestion-busting Route R bus service reaches target of over 1,500 passengers a week
Exactly one year on from its launch, the Stagecoach Route R bus service from Trumpington Park & Ride to Cambridge rail station, supported by Cambridge Ahead, has been hailed a success in the effort to reduce congestion and the stress of journeying into the city for commuters.
Cambridge Index sinks 3%
The Cambridge index slipped 3% or 514.9 points to finish at 16,542.1, as eight of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly losses.
Photocentric wins Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2016
Photocentric has been recognised for Innovation in the 2016 Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
Tim Peake inspires creative learning at Stephen Perse Foundation
Inspired by British astronaut Tim Peake, teachers and young people at the Stephen Perse Foundation – innovators in an education dedicated to encouraging independent thinkers – have been on a mission to explore an array of creative, space-themed learning opportunities.
Anderson Yates wins Omnis Software business
Independent business transformation consultants, Anderson Yates, is to advise Cambridge based integrated business management solutions provider, Omnis Software, on configuring industry best practice databases to reduce system implementation risk, cost and timescale.
SAI Life Sciences Limited, India, licenses Cresset molecular design tools
Cresset, an innovative provider of software and contract research services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce that SAI Life Sciences, a CDMO service provider with headquarters in Hyderabad India, has licensed several Cresset molecular design tools to advance their customer projects.
Courses help you with time management and facilitation skills
Courses on offer next month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration will help you understand how to manage your time, or give you the the skills, tools and confidence needed to facilitate effectively.
NICE comes to Peterborough
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) will be holding its Public Board Meeting and Question Time session in Peterborough on Wednesday 18 May 2016.
Call to arms: how lessons from history could reduce the ‘immunisation gap’
A rise in the number of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases has highlighted the growing trend for parents not to have their child vaccinated. Could the activities of a group of teenagers in 1950s America inspire a fresh look at the effectiveness of pro-vaccine public health information campaigns?
Reducing infectious malaria parasites in donated blood could help prevent transmission
A technique for reducing the number of infectious malaria parasites in whole blood could significantly reduce the number of cases of transmission of malaria through blood transfusion, according to a collaboration between researchers in Cambridge, UK, and Kumasi, Ghana.
The secrets of using big data insights successfully
Innovia launches Ambient Intelligence Canvas to help brands capture a ‘big picture’ view of their data assets.
Flexible solution for on-site field verifications for moisture in natural gas analyzers
Michell Instruments has introduced a method to verify the accuracy of the OptiPEAK TDL600 moisture in natural gas analyzer in the field using certified cylinders of moisture in nitrogen, rather than a methane calibration gas.
Graduation celebration held for seven more delegates of Pure’s Women’s Leadership Programme
Seven business women have graduated from the highly successful Women’s Leadership Programme, run by Pure and People & Performance Ltd to help support professional women across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire to develop their leadership style and progress to more senior roles.
Free AdobePhotoshop cheat sheet download
Check out the brand new Adobe Photoshop Cheat Sheet from Computer Tutoring. As you start using these shortcuts you'll find it a breeze to navigate around AdobePhotoshop.
The deal-maker: what it takes to lead the way
From his place at the top table of British banking, Sir Simon Robertson has worked with and for some of the biggest names in the world of corporate finance.
Ampac wins Alufoil Trophy for innovative stand-up pouch
Ampac, a division of ProAmpac and the world’s leader in creative packaging solutions, has won an Alufoil trophy for a new product innovation.
rhp wins RIBA East Conservation Architect Award 2016
R H Partnership (rhp), Cambridge-based architects, is celebrating after being recognised at the prestigious RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) East Awards for its refurbishment of the Cripps' Building at St John's College.
Scale-up problems for small firms addressed
Research from Cambridge Judge and Oxford Said business schools, convened by Barclays, recommends ways to help UK entrepreneurs scale up for growth.