Autism and the Rubik’s Cube: creating order from chaos
The Autism Research Trust is hosting a unique discussion on Wednesday 18th June at the Cambridge Union Chamber at Cambridge University to explore how the Rubik’s Cube connects with the fields of mathematics, art and design, music, and autism.
abdi offers UK's most comprehensive Impact and Performance Measurement certification
The abdi Postgraduate Certificate in Impact and Performance Measurement, accredited by the University of Derby, is the UK's most comprehensive qualification in Impact and Performance measurement.
Having a blast: City of Chelmsford Cricket Festival
Birketts is delighted to have sponsored the third annual City of Chelmsford Cricket Festival at The Essex County Ground, Chelmsford.
CIM Cambridge Digital Marketing Conference lines up for July
The Chartered Institute of Marketing has announced the speaker line-up of its 2014 Digital Marketing Conference in our region. On 10th July, expert speakers from the world of digital marketing will be sharing their insights at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford.
New Chairman elected for Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Following Tim Lee’s resignation as Chairman of Stamford Chamber of Commerce, businesses in the town have elected a new leader.
Celebrate Le Tour De France in Cambridge with Le Parc Spoketacular
An event is being held at Cambridge Science Park on Wednesday 18th June to promote cycling in the build-up to the Tour de France. Employers in the Science Park area are urged to encourage their employees to sign up for this exciting event!
Leadership courses use the power of impact planning and measurement
The rationale behind investment in leadership courses is too often supply-sided. For this reason abdi ltd has partnered with ILM to provide leadership courses that are linked to demand, and that embody its methodical approach to impact planning, measurement and reporting.
Argon Design licenses Argon Streams to Imagination Technologies
Argon Design Ltd., a leading supplier of advanced video verification solutions, has licensed Argon Streams to Imagination Technologies Limited, to provide improved verification coverage of Imagination’s PowerVR Series5 D5500 HEVC video decoder IP core.
Weapon-detector find their target thanks to equity crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom
Radio Physics Solutions – makers of sophisticated bomb and weapon detectors for law enforcers – have raised £700k from investors on the crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom. Their patented products are the first to be able to detect firearms made by 3D printers.
ETL Cambridge offers Cloud Accounting
Free (no strings) consultations with ETL Cambridge will help businesses understand how Cloud Accounting is a much better option for them.
CPL launches suite of digital communications with major UK charity
Following last year’s successful launch of its membership magazine Inspire, Arthritis Care has unveiled a brand-new website, e-newsletter and digital version of the magazine – all created by its partner content agency, Cambridge-based CPL. Here is the story behind the latest developments.
Latest blog from Cheffins Fine Art ahead of sale tomorrow
As Cheffins prepares for its Antiques and Interiors sale tomorrow (Thursday 5th June), the saleroom slowly fills with the great, the good and the quirky. Olivia Taylor writes: "Rummaging through the various lots, I never struggle to find an item which both baffles and intrigues me by its peculiar form - the kind of trinket which promises to become the perfect conversation starter...
Creative technologist looks into the future
Guests at the Annual Dinner hosted by Cambridge Marketing College will hear a vision of the future from Gregory Roekens, the Chief Technology Officer of Abbot Mead Vickers BBDO, the largest advertising agency in the UK.
Cognitive safety assessment products launched on Cantab Connect
Cambridge Cognition has announced the launch of the first two iPad-tablet products on its new cloud computing Cantab Connect platform for use in clinical trials. Rapid iPad assessment paves the way for faster and more accurate decision making on cognitive safety and abuse potential of drug treatments.
AstraZeneca’s MedImmune presents encouraging immunotherapy data at ASCO 2014
Data support rapid progression to Phase III development for MEDI4736 (PD-L1); highlight progress of company’s oncology portfolio.
Prism Electronics runner raises money for Cancer Research
Account manager Glen Dear of St Ives-based contract electronics manufacturer Prism Electronics has taken part in this year's Milton Keynes marathon to raise money for Cancer Research.
East of England men oblivious to prostate cancer danger
More than a quarter of men in the East of England are unaware of all three of the major risk factors for prostate cancer and could be failing to have vital conversations with their GPs about their risk of the disease, according to new research from the health charity, Prostate Cancer UK.
New science college attracts top Governors
Three principals, a former MP, an eminent consultant and the head of Cambridge Cleantech are among the new Governors of the UTC Cambridge.
Gameover Zeus - fix tool available from Symantec
The FBI, the UK's National Crime Agency, and a number of international law enforcement agencies have significantly disrupted two of the world’s most dangerous financial fraud operations: the Gameover Zeus botnet and the Cryptolocker ransomware network.
Children with autism have elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb
Children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of steroid hormones (for example testosterone, progesterone and cortisol) in the womb, according to scientists from the University of Cambridge and the Statens Serum Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Mind the gap! Returning to work after a career break
Trading nappies for networking is hard enough when your children are little, but that move from babies to business becomes even more difficult as time passes. The reality is that you can’t ‘get back’ to your previous job; but what you can do is ‘re-launch’.
Membership web design expertise sets NetXtra apart as CABE freshens up website
The Chartered Association of Building Engineers has again chosen NetXtra to help increase member and visitor engagement with a refresh of their main website.
Sumitomo to expand GaN-on-SiC device production with AIXTRON system
Company prepares for RF data transfer market expansion in 2015 and beyond.
Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt visits China for the Nobel Prize Inspiration Initiative
A lecture series, in partnership with AstraZeneca, aims to inspire young scientists in Shanghai and Chengdu.
Your chance to benefit from quality training held locally
Did you know that, as a Cambridge Network member, you have the opportunity to benefit from quality training courses held locally? Coming up soon in the Network's Learning Collaboration calendar: presentation skills for novice presenters, and finance for non-financial managers.