Games Eden holds VentureFest challenge
Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridge games, game-tech and creative gaming pitches wanted! Games Eden, with support from Anglia Ruskin University, will hold its own eliminator 'pitch-off' as a precursor to The Fast and Furious Pitch-off on 24 May at Venturefest East (VFE).
Health and well-being to be at the heart of Northstowe
A partnership between CUH, the Homes and Community Agency and South Cambridgeshire District Council is one of only 10 winners announced today in an innovation programme putting health at the heart of new neighbourhoods and towns across the country.
Cambridge Neuromuscular Service wins national award for ‘outstanding’ care
The Addenbrooke’s Neuromuscular Service at Cambridge University Hospital has today received a national award in recognition of its ‘outstanding’ care for people with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions.
Whose terms? Women who challenge and change the world
Cambridge University’s International Women’s Day Lecture takes place on Monday March 7th at McCrum Lecture Theatre, Corpus Christi College.
Breast cancer genetic variants found to alter how cells respond to oestrogen
An international study of almost 120,000 women has newly identified five genetic variants affecting risk of breast cancer, all of which are believed to influence how breast cells respond to the female sex hormone oestrogen.
See inside the David Attenborough Building for the first time after its £59m facelift
Visitors can view the refurbished David Attenborough Building (formerly the Arup Building) for the first time when an exhibition entitled Conflicted Seeds + Spirit opens to the public on 9th March.
Free event shows businesses how to boost their bottom line with biomass
Businesses interested to hear how biomass could reduce their energy costs, lower their carbon emissions and help them move away from a costly dependence on fossil fuels are invited to attend a free event at Cranfield University, Bedfordshire on Wednesday 16th March (10am – 2pm).
Bilinguals show poor insight into performance
A new study indicates that people who speak two languages (bilinguals) are less accurate than monolinguals at judging their performance.
Students involved in huge emergency exercise
Students from Anglia Ruskin University are taking part in Europe’s biggest ever disaster training exercise this week, attended by hundreds of emergency service personnel.
IoTUK Boost unveils next big things in health and social care tech
Five prize winners have been announced in a programme to connect IoT start-ups with problem owners across the South of England.
Risk to vital Cambridge research funding if the UK leaves the EU
New figures show that £183 million of Cambridge research funding would be put at risk if the UK were to leave the European Union.
Increase in conference and events business leads to team expansion for Murray Edwards College
A combination of two dedicated conference centres, investment in state-of-the-art AV facilities and expertise and availability of year-round facilities has resulted in a significant increase in conference and events business for Murray Edwards College.
Peer learning group kicks off for new and junior managers
Are you new to a management role – or about to move into one? If so, you could benefit from sharing experiences and developing your skills with like-minded people in Cambridge Network’s peer learning group designed for New Managers.
Staff retention and the domino effect: when one falls, others will too
What happens when an employee hands in their notice? Others tend to follow. With almost half of UK workers planning to leave their jobs in 2016 (according to research by Investors In People), how can employers minimise the risk of losing not just one but several staff members?
The University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund IV is launched
The University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund IV has been launched by Parkwalk Advisors, a London-based independent investment management firm, in conjunction with Cambridge Enterprise.
Quotient Clinical celebrates its 100th RapidFACT® programme
Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics® company, has announced that it has completed its 100th RapidFACT (Rapid Formulation development And Clinical Testing) programme - a significant milestone in the growth of this service, which addresses drug R&D productivity issues.
Tame your computer - come out of hiding
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 find hidden rows and columns in your worksheet (Microsoft Excel*)...
UEA and JIC sign crop science agreement with India
Leading scientists from Norwich Research Park and around the UK are working with Indian officials to tackle global food shortages and increase crop yields. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed last week (24 February) between India’s Department of Biotechnology and a consortium of British research institutions, including the University of East Anglia (UEA) and the John Innes Centre (JIC).
MobasIgnite appoints former Cambridge University Press Digital Project Manager
MobasIgnite, the digital specialist division of Cambridge-based Mobas Group, has appointed Jon Parsons to develop its talented team as Digital Project Manager.
Thousands of employees now able to claim greater holiday pay
Did you hear about the new holiday pay ruling last week? It means holiday pay for eligible employees in some cases must now include commission. If you’re unsure how to implement it, do read the HR Dept blog.
Cambridge Marketing radio show is all about content marketing and exporting
For the radio show’s new season, Kiran Kapur met Dr Dave Chaffey of SMART insights to discuss content in digital marketing. Dr Chaffey is the author of five bestselling books on digital marketing and the CIM recognised him as one of 50 marketing ‘gurus’ worldwide who have helped shape the future of marketing.
Cambridge leads the way for long-term business success
Where's the best place to start a business? An article in today's Guardian says that it's Cambridge for both long-term success and local talent.
Rare Disease Day focuses on new approach to finding treatment
Findacure says it could save the NHS millions of pounds, based on US experience.
New legislation makes it easier for SMEs to bid for public sector contracts
To help small businesses apply for public sector contracts, a new process has been introduced to make it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate in public tenders. Only the successful bidder is now required to submit all documentation to evidence that they qualify for a contract, making the public procurement process much simpler.
Pollinator species vital to our food supply are under threat, warn experts
A new report from experts and Governments around the world addresses threats to animal pollinators such as bees, birds and bats that are vital to more than three-quarters of the world’s food crops, and intimately linked to human nutrition, culture and millions of livelihoods. Scientists say simple strategies could harness pollinator power to boost agricultural yield.