Amgen and AstraZeneca announce positive results from final trial of psoriasis treatment
Study met all primary endpoints against Stelara® (ustekinumab)and placebo. Three pivotal studies form the basis for global regulatory filings, planned for 2015.
Profiles of leaders in salivary bioscience: 'The Stress Professor' Dr Angela Clow
Angela Clow is a Professor of Psychophysiology based in the Department of Psychology at the University of Westminster. Angela is trained in neuroscience and psychology and likes to work at the interface of these disciplines. Angela is known as 'The Stress Professor' based upon her extensive research on Cortisol. She is a National Teaching Fellow, frequent public speaker and broadcaster on the…
Effective use of the light microscope
New book, videos and downloads on using the light microscope give a rapid and accessible quick reference to life science professionals who need to ensure that they and other users of their light microscopes get the most out of this high precision optical instrument.
Hub will become home of veterans’ research
A research hub set to become the "recognised home of authoritative information on veterans" was officially launched at the House of Commons yesterday (Tuesday).
Dizzying heights: prehistoric farming on the ‘roof of the world’
Animal teeth, bones and plant remains have helped researchers from Cambridge, China and America to pinpoint a date for what could be the earliest sustained human habitation at high altitude.
Cambridge Summer Music Festival reaches 50% of fundraising appeal target!
Cambridge Summer Music Festival is thrilled to announce that - thanks to online donations through its JustGiving page and cheques through the post - it is halfway to the £35,000 target in its Save the Festival appeal.
Businesses can brush up on art of negotiation to drive sales growth
Local businesses will discover how improving confidence and communication skills are key to long-term sales growth at an event being held at Huntingdon Racecourse next week.
Morrison Utility Services appoints Provoke Me to manage their social media strategy
Morrison Utility Services knew that they needed a more comprehensive presence on social media channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Google Plus. But with neither the time, resources or skills in-house to manage them, they turned to the experts in the shape of Cambridge based agency, Provoke Me.
A course to help you master the written word
Writing fluently is a key skill in every business. A training course early next month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration will help you or your staff to master the written word.
Sepura launches a new revolutionary accessory
Sepura is delighted to use the platform of PMR Expo, one of the world´s largest events for Professional Mobile Radio and control rooms (Cologne, 25-27 November), to announce the launch of the Sepura Dynamic Controller (SDC).
'Surely someone else does that?' Latest from the Network's CEO
The Local Enterprise Partnership and the local authorities have increasing responsibilities to create the right infrastructure to support the business growth that we are seeing around Cambridge. Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network's chief executive, comments...
Read, drink and be merry
Why not start your festive season with a trip to Cambridge Literary Festival this weekend?
How to sustain manufacturing excellence in the UK
The latest Santander SME Summit focused on manufacturing. Company speakers in fields ranging from luxury knitwear to building products offered tips on market survival, while delegate entrepreneurs made face-to-face connections with potential business partners.
Julian teams up with scientist through unique pairing scheme
MP Julian Huppert is teaming up with Cambridge scientist, Dr Sadia Ahmed as part of a unique pairing scheme. Sadia, who works for Cambridge-based Microsoft Research, will shadow Julian for the week in Westminster beginning with a reception yesterday (Monday) attended by MPs, Peers and civil servants taking part in the scheme.
Birketts solicitors in Norwich expands corporate team due to demand
Birketts, the top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has expanded its Norwich corporate team with four recent appointments.
JDR wins steel umbilical order for West African deep-water field
Royal Niger Emerging Technologies, a leading Nigerian oil & gas service company, has awarded JDR a fast track contract supporting the West African Abo project for the manufacture of a 1.55 km hybrid of steel tube and thermoplastic umbilical.
Monash University, Australia, licenses Cresset's computational tools
Monash University Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Australia, licenses Cresset’s computational tools.
The best put-down ever...
Communication coach Jon Torrens explains the importance of responding correctly when it matters.
2idesign chosen by leader in pet care pharmaceuticals and healthcare products
2idesign is working with Beaphar on a variety of exciting new in-store campaigns to promote their high quality healthcare products.
Public WiFi: what your business should know
Offering free WiFi? Read on... Businesses that offer WiFi to the public should consider a few points when offering Internet access. Yesterday's announcement from the Home Office also brings up the grey area of free Internet access to the public.
Sucheta Nadkarni wins award for the most impactful leadership article
Sucheta Nadkarni, Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at Cambridge Judge Business School, has been awarded an annual prize from a Canadian business school for a scholarly article about leadership.
Sensors in Medicine 2015 - call for papers
Oral presentations and poster displays are now actively being solicited for Sensors in Medicine 2015. This innovative international conference, now in its third year, brings together academic research, clinical applications and commercial realization of sensors in medicine and healthcare.
TriSys Business Software announces new version of its next-generation CRM software
Building on the continued success of its previous versions, the new TriSys CRM system has been designed to help recruitment professionals become more efficient and generate additional revenue. The system is available both in the cloud and on premise, in addition to supporting mobile access.
Tame your computer - download a free calendar
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 download a free calendar for 2015 (Excel 2007 onwards)...
1plex plans demo room open day at Milton Hall
1plex Ltd, experts at scoping, designing, implementing and supporting Unified Communications solutions based on the industry-leading Microsoft Lync 2013 technologies, is planning an open day to demonstrate the range of products and services it has to offer.