Suits in Boots – call for teams
Calling all footballers in Cambridge companies! Suits in Boots sees the Cambridge business community take to the football field in support of street children across the globe. Founding host La Playa is seeking teams from Cambridge firms to join the “World Cup” 5-a-side tournament to support Street Child United. Men’s and women’s teams welcome.
Early-stage embryos with abnormalities may still develop into healthy babies
Abnormal cells in the early embryo are not necessarily a sign that a baby will be born with a birth defect such as Down’s syndrome, suggests new research carried out in mice at the University of Cambridge.
From robot intelligence to sex by numbers: Cambridge heads for Hay
For the eighth year running, the Cambridge Series at the prestigious Hay Festival will showcase a broad range of the University's research excellence.
Mill Road midsummer event returns for second year
A summer event celebrating one of Cambridge’s most diverse neighbourhoods is set to take place for a second year this July.
Stobbs comments on well known brands: JAWS bites back!
On 18 March, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the US Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) upheld an examiner’s decision to refuse two US trademark applications for the word marks “JAWS” and “JAWS DEVOUR YOUR HUNGER”.
Late-night Salivary Cortisol (LNSC) the best approach to screen for Cushing's Syndrome
"Late-night salivary cortisol (LNSC) is now considered the best approach to screen patients suspected of having endogenous hypercortisolism (Cushing's syndrome)"
GTC to sponsor Housebuilder Awards
GTC today announces that it will be sponsoring the Housebuilder Awards 2016. Run by Housebuilder magazine, the awards are well respected in the industry for rewarding innovation and excellence in the house building industry.
Conference Cambridge teams up for Star Shine Stroll memory walk and Arthur Rank Hospice
Conference Cambridge will be striding out at the Star Shine Stroll memory walk on Saturday 14 May, after the team selected Arthur Rank Hospice as its charity for 2016.
Dr Robert Scoffin, CEO of Cresset, awarded Fellowship of Royal Society of Chemistry
Cresset, innovative provider of software and discovery services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce that Cresset’s CEO, Dr Robert Scoffin, has been awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Enjoy Easter Holiday activities at the Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History in Cambridge will be open seven days a week for the duration of the Easter Holidays, until Sunday April 10th.
Cambridge Index adds 0.1%
The Cambridge index traded flat and edged 0.1% higher or 9.8 points to close at 17,072.5.
World’s best orchestra sends players to Cambridge
Members of the world’s best orchestra – the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra – will appear at the Cambridge Union on Tuesday 12 April (7.30pm) for a popular programme of music for string quintet, from Mozart to Piazzolla.
Quantum effects at work in the world’s smelliest superconductor
Researchers have found that quantum effects are the reason that hydrogen sulphide – which has the distinct smell of rotten eggs – behaves as a superconductor at record-breaking temperatures, which may aid in the search for room temperature superconductors.
More heroines, please
Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains why he wants more female protagonists.
KeyLines 3.0: Supercharge your charts with WebGL
Data Visualization firm Cambridge Intelligence has announced the release of KeyLines 3.0. The new release of the network visualization toolkit incorporates huge performance enhancements to meet the scale and complexity challenges of cyber security data.
OE Cam LLP appoints new Partner
OE Cam LLP (Organisation Effectiveness Cambridge) has appointed Hazel McLaughlin as Partner. A specialist in leadership development and business transformation, Hazel joins OE Cam from Human Factors International where she was Managing Director Europe.
Allia brings MassChallenge accelerator for start-ups and SMEs to Cambridge
Allia will be welcoming internationally acclaimed accelerator programme MassChallenge, which offers expert mentoring, support and a share of a £500,000 equity-free investment fund to start-ups and SMEs, to Allia Future Business Centre, Cambridge, on Tuesday 3 May.
Devolution and Europe under the spotlight at Network event
The Chancellor's Budget announcement of a proposed East Anglia Devolution Deal has prompted Cambridge Network to extend its forthcoming event on Thursday March 31st to include a discussion about devolution, ahead of a talk about Europe by Lord Stephen Green.
Need to present or sell? Learn how at April courses
Whether or not we like it, nowadays we are all called upon to perform tasks which take us outside our respective 'comfort zones'. If either presenting or selling is your idea of hell, consider learning some new skills at courses coming up in April from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration.
Solar cell material can recycle light to boost efficiency
Perovskite materials can recycle light particles – a finding which could lead to a new generation of affordable, high-performance solar cells.
Tame your computer - save your work as a PDF
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 save your current document, presentation or worksheet as a PDF (Word, PowerPoint, Excel*)...
SyndicateRoom brings crowdfunders to IPO market
SyndicateRoom, a leading UK crowdfunding platform, announces its intermediary status with the London Stock Exchange, enabling crowdfunding investors to participate in IPOs and placings on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and AIM.
MViron sponsors Essex Wildlife Trust
Mviron has sponsored the Essex Wildlife trust. The Wildlife Trust helps preserve and protect many flowers, insects and small animals that keep our countryside healthy and growing.
Designing and manufacturing truly personalised eyewear products
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing not only has the potential to deliver truly personalised products and flexible manufacturing systems, but new design freedoms and business models.
MOCVD, CVD ALD Precursors for use in Micro & Nano electronics available in the UK and Ireland
Nano layers of metals, semiconducting and dielectric materials are crucial components of modern electronic devices, high-efficiency solar panels, memory systems, computer chips and a broad variety of high-performance tools.