EY analysis reveals rapidly growing e-cigarette market
The e-cigarette market is experiencing strong growth, driven by rising consumer demand and industry innovation. It is a dynamic market with consumer preferences changing from country to country, according to a new report from EY.
Specialist growth service GetSet for Growth reaches impressive milestone
Spring may only just have sprung, but 2016 is already flourishing for GetSet for Growth, a fully funded specialist service that has seen over 1,000 businesses enrol into its programme since launching in Autumn 2015.
Tame your computer - check it out!
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 add check boxes to make it easier to select multiple files (Windows 7)...
Air Liquide completes major upgrade, expansion of its Bayport industrial complex in Texas
Air Liquide US held an inauguration ceremony last week to celebrate the successful redevelopment of its world-scale complex in Texas’ Bayport Industrial District, just east of Houston.
New confocal microscope available for materials research and failure analysis
The ZEISS LSM 800 offers all essential light microscopy contrasting methods and high precision 3D topography in a single instrument.
Photographer explores the lives of characters on the Thames in stunning new exhibition
A new photography exhibition celebrating the people who use the River Thames every day is launching at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) library, One Great George Street, Westminster.
Putting innovation at the heart of the RAF
PA Consulting helped the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) understand how it could unlock the full potential of its intellectual capital and ensure innovation remains at the heart of its culture.
Meet the social venture making job-sharing accessible
Cambridge based social venture Ginibee is devoted to making Jobsharing an accessible and accepted career strategy that enables career progression alongside self development outside work.
Peterborough entrepreneur shortlisted for prestigious business award
Christopher McBean, CEO of Peterborough-based E-leather, manufacturer of engineered leather for high performance applications, has been announced as a finalist in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2016.
The Academy of Medical Sciences announces new Fellows for 2016
Four Cambridge University academics are among the 47 world-leading UK researchers elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Find your next role at Cambridge Network's Jobs Fair
Royston-based Blacktrace Holdings is the latest employer to sign up for Cambridge Network's Jobs Fair at the Hauser Forum next week (Friday May 6th 12-3pm). It joins a diverse group of leading companies scouting for talent to fill a wide range of professional, technical, graduate and support vacancies. Come along and find your next role!
Quotient Clinical and Upperton announce a spray drying partnership
Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics® company, and Upperton, the UK spray drying specialist, have announced a partnership to address drug delivery challenges.
Calls for transparency in assessing progress towards renewable energy targets
In its written submission to the Energy and Climate Change Select Committee, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) called for an ‘open and transparent process for assessing progress towards targets.’
Increase your sales with the right marketing message
A targeted approach to reaching your most willing customers begins with you and your message, says Spirus.
Thales delivers trusted security for SAMSUNG ARTIK™ IoT platform
Thales delivers digital trust across connected devices, applications and platforms.
Bidwells' Mike Derbyshire speaks at National Planning Summit
Mike Derbyshire, Head of Planning at Bidwells, was among the key speakers at this year's National Planning Summit in London last week, where he tackled the issue of Permitted Development Rights for conversions to housing.
Student electricians star in IET safety film
Trainee electricians at Cambridge Regional College will be starring in a new series of videos produced by professional body the Institution of Engineering and Technology to show best practice in the industry.
Carbon budgets
The government will be setting the fifth carbon budget by the end of June, reports The Scientific Alliance.
May concert of opera favourites by Lisa Kennedy will honour her husband’s life
A concert on May 7th will raise money for Arthur Rank’s Hospice at Home service.
Energy Game Changer competition offers funding for innovation
Innovate UK is to invest up to £1.5 million in technical feasibility studies to encourage new entrants to the energy sector and stimulate the adoption of disruptive technologies.
Funding to drive forward growth at SMART Biosystems
Cambridge based SMART Biosystems UK Ltd has just been awarded £50,000 to drive forward plans to develop technology and grow the business.
New study shows it’s a doddle if you doodle
New research shows that sketching while carrying out a creative task makes the process seem easier.
Photocentric wins 'Best development in 3D printing' award
The IDTechex event on emerging technologies is taking place in Berlin this week. Last night (Weds) Photocentric was presented with the award for the Best Development in 3D Printing for its use of LCD screens and resins that cure in the visible light spectrum.
LEP celebrates local Queen’s Award winners
Two hundred and forty-three businesses across the UK have received a new Queen’s Award for Enterprise, recognising their contribution to international trade, innovation and sustainable development, including a number in the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP area.
Analysis of dog genome will provide insight into human disease
An important model in studying human disease, the non-coding RNA of the canine genome is an essential starting point for evolutionary and biomedical studies – according to a new study led by The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC).