Is technology killing conversation?
We now spend at least half our lives glued to technology, or asleep. Quite frankly, who has time these days to talk?
3di Poland opens in January 2016
The 3di Poland office opens for business from January. The company is excited to have Pawel Kowaluk join the team as its Technical Director based in Krakow.
Have your say – five projects to boost and improve cycling across Cambridge
The Greater Cambridge City Deal is asking for views on five different cycling and walking improvement projects. The consultation on Cross City Cycling takes place from now until Monday 15th February 2016.
Tame your computer - look ahead to holidays
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 holidays to your calendar (Microsoft Outlook)...
Cambridgeshire Freemasons donate £215,000 to the Arthur Rank Hospice
CEO Lynn Morgan was delighted to receive a further donation from the Cambridgeshire Freemasons at a special event in the Lady Chapel, Ely Cathedral.
Hewitsons partners with The Fitzwilliam Museum for 200th birthday
2016 is set to be very special for Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum. The Museum will mark its 200th birthday with a year-long celebration of exhibitions and events for all, made possible by a new group of Business Partners.
Wates wins £75m contract for North West Cambridge
The University of Cambridge has awarded a £75m contract to Wates Construction to construct buildings centrally located in the North West Cambridge Development.
Roem celebrates 15 years of making learning fun
Cambridge software training company Roem Ltd is celebrating 15 years of successfully helping people to make the most of their computers.
Boost your career - develop a strategy
Have you found yourself drifting along in the same job for years, but believe you are capable of so much more? If so, you are not alone. This article by Louise Frayne of Equaliise shares some top tips on how to find yourself, and boost your career at the same time!
New year, new appointment at KISS
With a growing team, KISS has appointed Carole Hornett to the role of Finance & Administration Manager.
Marshall wins multi-million pound Hercules contract
A £369 million contract to support the Royal Air Force’s fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft has been awarded by the Ministry of Defence. The deal will see Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, Lockheed Martin and Rolls-Royce, who jointly deliver the Hercules Integrated Operational Support (HIOS), provide continued support for the C-130J fleet until 2022.
Cambridge-based family business acquires historic Spillers Mill
Leading property and investment company Howard Group has acquired the freehold of iconic residential development Spillers Mill in Cambridge.
New publication for Executive PAs : A-Z Pearls of Wisdom for Executive PAs
Lindsay Taylor, specialist PA trainer and coach is delighted to have written her first publication for Executive PAs.
CambridgeSoup Project launches in 2016
The Future Business Centre is excited to announce the launch of the CambridgeSoup Project at its Norfolk Street Enterprise Centre on Tuesday 9th February 2016.
Second contagious form of cancer found in Tasmanian devils
Transmissible cancers – cancers which can spread between individuals by the transfer of living cancer cells – are believed to arise extremely rarely in nature. One of the few known transmissible cancers causes facial tumours in Tasmanian devils, and is threatening this species with extinction. Now scientists report the discovery of a second transmissible cancer in Tasmanian devils.
Superfast broadband rollout reaches more than 3.5 million UK homes and businesses
More than 3.5 million homes and businesses have now been reached by the Government’s nationwide rollout of superfast broadband, figures published yesterday (Sunday 27 December 2015) reveal.
Newton, Darwin, Shakespeare – and a jar of ectoplasm: Cambridge University Library at 600
In 2016, Cambridge University Library will celebrate 600 years as one of the world's greatest libraries with a spectacular exhibition of priceless treasures – and a second show throwing light on its more weird and wonderful collections.
Alliance Pharmaceuticals plc acquire healthcare business from Sinclair IS Pharma plc
One of Cambridge-based IP firm Mewburn Ellis LLP's clients, Alliance Pharmaceuticals plc, have announced their acquisition of the Healthcare Products Business from Sinclair IS Pharma plc.
Cambridge-based patent firm supports top global 100 innovator of 2015
One of Cambridge-based patent law firm Mewburn Ellis LLP's clients, Mitsui Chemicals, has been named by Thomson Reuters (New York, USA) as one of the top global 100 innovators in 2015.
Record-breaking Charity of the Month Christmas boost for Arthur Rank
A record-breaking amount of more than £5,000 was handed to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity after a month of fundraising by The Cambridge Building Society.
New origami-like material may help prevent brain injuries in sport
Researchers are developing the next generation of advanced materials for use in sport and military applications, with the goal of preventing brain injuries.
Immediate success for ‘slow’ research project
An academic from Anglia Ruskin University’s Lord Ashcroft International Business School has received a national award for his research on “slow tourism” in Cambridge.
Antenova's tiny M10578 modules add GPS and GNSS to small consumer devices and wearables
Antenova Ltd, manufacturer of antennas and RF antenna modules for M2M and the Internet of Things, has just released two new modules for GPS and GNSS. Both provide an easy drop-in receiver solution – a neat way to add a location capability to very small consumer devices.
Common misconceptions about selling occupied property
When it comes to parting with an investment property, some landlords assume that you have to serve notice to tenants. Selling with tenants in situ could be one of the most straightforward ways of selling your property, says Belvoir Lettings.
Love - don’t just like - what you do, says Seven Hills’ Michael Hayman MBE
Michael Hayman MBE, co-founder of campaigns company Seven Hills and Honorary Fellow of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School’s Entrepreneurship Centre, says that purpose, optimism and commitment are at the heart of business success.