Desktop Genetics receives strategic investment from Illumina
London UK, and San Diego, CA, USA: Desktop Genetics Ltd (DTG) a software company revolutionising the way biologists use CRISPR gene editing technology, announced today that it has received investment funding from Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), the global leader in next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology
Ashton KCJ advises on the acquisition of Drayton Old Lodge
Ashton KCJ has recently advised Drayton Old Lodge Limited on acquiring the Norwich managed office, wedding and events venue business along with the freehold premises from liquidation.
Mentors needed for new Student Mentoring programme
Form the Future - a social enterprise which aims to inspire students by linking schools and businesses - offers local professionals an exciting opportunity to join its innovative mentoring programme. It says: "We are extremely excited about this, as we believe it has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of young people in our community."
geo achieves ISO27001 certification for smart metering products
Green Energy Options (geo) has received certification for the management of information security under the latest international standard, ISO27001:2013 for their smart metering display systems. This covers geo’s leading range of smart energy displays, consumer gateways and Consumer Access Devices.
Employee holiday gift shopping could create data security risks for enterprises
Flexera Software report reveals that popular shopping apps, including Amazon, Disney Store and eBay can access iOS devices' contacts, calendar, location and social networking apps.
Santander's Ana Botin awarded honorary damehood
Banco Santander executive chairman Ana Botin has been appointed an honorary Dame Commander of the British Empire, a title reflecting her contribution to the British financial services sector during her time as Santander UK chief executive between December 2010 and September 2014.
Eikonix appointed to sell the Countstar range of cell analysis products in the UK
Eikonix are pleased to announce that they have been appointed by Countstar to sell their automated cell counters and fluorescence cell analyser in the UK.
Home workshop time capsule recreates one of the world’s first electronic computers
A home workshop in Reading is playing a vital role in the reconstruction of EDSAC, the Cambridge University machine that 65 years ago led the world’s computing revolution.
New Year apprenticeship offer for employers
Businesses in the region are being offered a New Year gift which could save them up to £750 when they take on an apprentice.
Jobs unleashed in the East
Employers in the East of England are among the most optimistic in the UK, according to Manpower, the world’s workforce experts. With an Outlook of +9%, hiring intentions in the region stand above the national average of +7% going into the New Year. This is the fifth consecutive quarter of above average hiring intentions in the East.
Cambridge Index inches up 0.6%
The Cambridge index added 0.6% or 118.9 points to end at 18,425.8, as seven of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains.
Veterans’ expert joins US talks on Syrian crisis
An Anglia Ruskin University academic will address United States Government officials and senior military leaders in Washington DC on health and social care challenges arising from the refugee crisis in Europe.
Cambridge Consultants scores a home run
Novel smart data collection technology developed by Cambridge Consultants is lining up to be a hit in the world of baseball - and could be used in a host of other applications too.
Why you should start a business in your 40s
Cambridge Judge Business School graduate Stephen Tordoff says that age is no barrier to success.
The Learning Collaboration celebrates in style
Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration - which enables members to share training and management development opportunities - celebrated a decade of success with a tea party at the city's 12a Club last week.
Vitamin D could repair nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, study suggests
A protein activated by vitamin D could be involved in repairing damage to myelin in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to new research from the University of Cambridge. The study, published in the Journal of Cell Biology, offers significant evidence that vitamin D could be a possible treatment for MS in the future.
The Genome Analysis Centre appoints new Director
The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Neil Hall as its new Director.
The naked truth – life drawing boosts body image
New research shows that attending life drawing classes has a positive effect on body image, particularly for women.
Teltronic to provide communications for Acapulco’s main bus rapid transit corridor
Acabús, the bus network of Acapulco, has chosen Teltronic, part of the Sepura Group, to deliver a digital communications system for BRT, the ambitious project that will see the construction of a bus-only highway through the centre of the city.
New year courses will help you build your people skills
We all do business with people, not companies - so learning how to connect with others confidently, stand your ground, or handle difficult behaviour are valuable skills. Three courses on offer from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration early in the new year will help you with all these things.
Petersfield residents invited to a festive party on the Piece
The Petersfield Area Community Trust (PACT) will host a festive party for all local residents this Christmas.
'Carlos Fuentes: colloquium and celebration' filmed by WaveFX
In the framework of the Year of Mexico in the UK 2015, the Government of Mexico partnered with Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University to honour the Mexican author Carlos Fuentes.
Jukedeck gains £2m follow-on funding led by Cambridge Innovation Capital
Digital music creator Jukedeck has gained £2m follow-on funding in a round led by Cambridge Innovation Capital and announced its first product Jukedeck MAKE.
Xaar announces new family of printheads for coding and marking applications
Xaar plc, the world leader in industrial inkjet technology, is delighted to announce a new family of piezoelectric printheads for printer manufacturers (OEMs) developing machines for coding and marking applications.
Tame your computer - table matters
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 change column width without changing the width of the table (Microsoft Word and Outlook*)...