Breakthrough study shows new trans-resveratrol-lycopene
A breakthrough study shows a new trans-resveratrol-lycopene combination is a game changer for diabetic patients.
First global map of flow within the Earth’s mantle finds the surface is moving up and down
Researchers have compiled the first global set of observations of flow within the Earth’s mantle – the layer between the crust and the core – and found that it is moving much faster than has been predicted.
Anton Du Beke & Erin Boag dance and delight at Arthur Rank Hospice fundraising evening
A splendid evening with the stars from Strictly Come Dancing raises in excess of £10,000 for the new home of Arthur Rank Hospice.
Provoke Me continues to grow in partnership with Stanton Shallcross
Cambridge digital marketing and social media consultancy, Provoke Me, has partnered with local advertising, marketing and digital agency, Stanton Shallcross.
Consider a new direction for your research: Salivary Cortisol
Consider a new direction for your research: Salivary Cortisol - it's minimally invasive, most accurate, most reliable, offers repeatable results and is very cost effective.
Cambridge recruitment consultant gears up for a Brutal Midnight Marathon in aid of charity
A recruitment consultant from Cambridge has signed up for a challenge described as being ‘harder than marine training’ to raise money for the charity Delete Blood Cancer UK.
Students begin testing new enterprise game
Students at Cambridge Regional College will begin testing an innovative new enterprise game this summer, alongside fellow students across Europe. The online game, dubbed “Enterprise - a Serious Game”, will be rolled out by a consortium of five European colleges, including CRC, and is designed to teach business enterprise.
Captain America streamed live via WaveFX team
The full cast of Captain America: Civil War came together in a central London location to hold an energetic press conference ahead of its European Premiere - streamed live by Cambridge-based WaveFX.
Onespacemedia invests in content specialist to provide extra value for clients
Onespacemedia welcomes writer Graeme Keeton to the team this month. Working closely with its design and development team, experienced creative copywriter Graeme will deliver writing and editorial support across the agency's range of projects and clients.
Barclays opens Cambridge Incubator to support high growth businesses and entrepreneurs
Barclays officially launched its first Eagle Lab Incubator in Chesterton Road, Cambridge, this week, with over 150 guests in attendance.
Bango acquires US carrier billing service BilltoMobile
Bango, the mobile payments company, announces that it has acquired BilltoMobile, the US-based carrier billing services of Danal Inc. for an initial consideration of $3.5m (£2.4m).
Hospitals must stay green and hold back the tide
A study by an Anglia Ruskin University academic - on the need for hospitals and healthcare facilities that can withstand worsening natural disasters such as flooding, while reducing their impact on climate change - has won an award from a scientific journal.
Tame your computer - try tiling it!
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 tile all worksheets and save the layout (Microsoft Excel*)...
2,500 participants take part in Cambridge at UK leg of the Wings for Life World Run
On the hottest day of the year yesterday (Sunday), the UK Wings for Life World Run in Cambridge - which attracted 2,500 participants - was won by Bournemouth born Steve Way, with the Catcher Car, driven by F1 legend David Coulthard, finally passing him after he ran an epic 63.75km in 4 hours 22 minutes.
Spirus launches Ethical Telemarketers’ Charter
Cambridge business Spirus Marketing is launching an “Ethical Telemarketers’ Charter’ in response to new Government rules that they say could hurt small businesses.
UltraSoC selected as a Gartner 'Cool Vendor'
UltraSoC, the leading provider of semiconductor IP for on-chip analytics, performance optimization and hardware-based security, today announced that it has been recognised by Gartner Inc as a “Cool Vendor” in the Embedded Software and Systems market.
New configuration and diagnostics tool simplifies commissioning and maintenance
Michell Instruments has upgraded its diagnostic tool – the Universal Communications Kit – to enable users of their Easidew and Pura ranges to carry out on-site checks and reconfigure their dew-point transmitters simply and easily.
Enjoy a unique evening with Ocean Software at The Centre for Computing History
Founded in 1984, Ocean Software became one of the largest European video game developers/publishers of the 1980s and 1990s, developing dozens of games for a variety of systems. Their back catalogue includes titles such as Chase HQ, Daley Thompson's Decathlon, Robocop, Matchday, Highlander, The New Zealand Story, Jurassic Park and many more!
Brand new Bubble Rush comes to Huntingdon in July
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Huntingdon Gymnastics Club have joined forces to bring a unique family-friendly 5K to Huntingdon’s riverside in July. Described as 5K of fast, frothy fun, Bubble Rush is the first and only such event in the region and one of just a few of its kind across the world!
Train to be an astronaut at the Cambridge Science Centre
Could you be an astronaut? Join the Cambridge Science Centre this half-term for a programme of astronaut training activities to see if you're made of the right stuff!
Gold nanoparticles hold great promise for the early detection of disease
Nanotechnology has the potential to increase our ability to understand the fundamental working of living cells. Many potential applications for metal nanomaterials as biosensors and biolabels are under investigation. They have found use in cellular studies, enhanced spectroscopic techniques, biochips, and protein and enzyme analysis.
CogniDox adds Forms Builder, TaskFlows and Digital Signing in new Version 9.0
Cognidox today announced the availability of CogniDox Version 9.0.0 with additional Document Management, Workflow, and Data Integrity features.
Cambridge Network's Jobs Fair is a fantastic success
After months of planning and weeks of hard work, the Cambridge Network team is proud to say that its Recruitment Gateway Jobs Fair exceeded all expectations.
Cambridge City Council election results announced
Elections to Cambridge City Council were held yesterday (Thursday 5 May). Fourteen seats were contested. Turnout for the local elections was 40.1%.
Beko Plc collaborates with UK R&D talent
Leading appliance manufacturer, Beko Plc, introduced itself to the UK and Cambridge innovation community at a networking event hosted by its Research and Development Centre at Pembroke College this week.