New road drives Cambridge to top spot for biomedical research
A new road opened today (Monday) on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, marking another milestone in transforming the Addenbrooke’s site into the world’s leading centre for biomedical research, education and patient care.
New AVEVA business paper helps shipbuilders seize offshore opportunities
AVEVA showcases software to support offshore diversification at Marintec China.
Donation will fuel vital research into European energy future
A research project that will influence how Europe sets its overarching climate and energy objectives for 2030 has attracted a donation of £190,000.
Why outsource CAD services to a UK company rather than overseas?
Jensen Consulting outlines the advantages of outsourcing your CAD requirements to a UK based CAD Services company.
IT Governance helps Workforce Metrics achieve ISO27001 certification for under £5k
IT Governance, the global leader in information security and ISO27001-compliance expertise, has reported that its client Workforce Metrics has achieved ISO27001 certification in only three months for under £5k.
Cambridge one of two UK institutions at highest level of ESA’s next Large Mission
The European Space Agency has announced a broad plan for major space science missions over the next two decades, with Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy involved at the highest levels.
Marshall employees collect a hair-raising £10,000 for Movember
Once again employees from Marshall of Cambridge have been sporting luxuriant growths of hair on their faces to support the Movember Campaign and, this year, have raised £10,000, bringing the total raised over the past four years by employees within the Group of Companies to over £33,500.
Volunteers give Addenbrooke’s ‘10 out of 10’
Volunteers at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals have given their experience full marks. In the annual satisfaction survey of volunteers, all of those contacted said they would recommend volunteering at Cambridge University Hospitals.
Tame your computer - it's a snip!
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 give the Snipping Tool its own keyboard shortcut (Windows 7)...
Michell’s improved Optidew chilled mirror hygrometer exceeds specifications
Recent tests carried out on Michell’s Optidew Chilled Mirror Hygrometer confirm that it meets the Code of Federal Regulations for Engine Testing: an essential requirement for any instrument used for emissions testing in the US and many other regions.
Lookout Call joins forces with alarm receiving centre
Lone worker safety system provider, Lookout Call, and Positive Response, a 24 hour alarm receiving centre, are joining forces to provide superior safety services to their clients.
New plans for hospital, hotel and education complex published
Cambridge residents and businesses are invited to attend a consultation event next Thursday (December 5) about plans to create a hospital, hotel and education complex on the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site.
'Behavioural training' in China sees people questioning the very next day !
If you have ever presented in China there seems to be a lot of note-taking (almost word for word) and then a thank you and you hear no more... until now....
Minister visits new showcase incubator in Cambridge
The Rt Hon Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change visited the new cleantech business incubator building in Cambridge yesterday (Thursday 28 November 2013).
Literacy, language and numeracy training for volunteers
Business and Progression Mentor Ray Smith from Norfolk recently got the opportunity to attend Literacy, Language and Numeracy training with The Prince's Trust.
£5 million funding to support economic growth
Business leaders at the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough LEP Summit yesterday (Thursday) heard how they can access £5 million worth of funding to support creative and innovative approaches to support economic growth.
Vote for Cambridge four in Global Startup Battle
Four new entrepreneur teams from the latest Accelerate Cambridge start-up weekend need your help as they compete in the biggest competition for new ventures – the Global Startup Battle.
New research centre promises bright future for web technology
Faster, more reliable internet connections will move a step closer to reality with the opening of a new research centre at the University of Edinburgh. A new generation of high-speed internet technology which is more secure and versatile than Wi-Fi, will be developed at the research facility.
Lakes discovered beneath Greenland Ice Sheet
A study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, has discovered two subglacial lakes 800 metres below the surface of the Greenland Ice Sheet - the first to be identified in Greenland.
Report outlines four steps towards ending global poverty
A four-part manifesto for fighting global poverty, which aims to build on the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals when they expire in 2015, has been published by the Humanitarian Centre in Cambridge.
Protein released from cells triggers chain reactions that could cause Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have shown that tiny quantities of the protein tau can be enough to kick-start an aggregation process which may explain the onset of Alzheimer’s in the brain.
A new art exhibition about nothing!
Have you ever wondered what “nothing” looks like? If so, a new art exhibition at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge provides a possible answer.
£640 million funding for post offices welcomed by Huppert
MP Julian Huppert has welcomed £640 million of government funding for the national post office network which could help to safeguard Cambridge’s community branches.
Culinary success at the double for University Centre chef
The University Centre in Cambridge is celebrating the achievements of its Chef Vladimir Hromek, who carried off two awards in the recent Cambridge Culinary Competition.
CBM launches 'Breaking Barriers – Opening Doors' advent calendar
In the lead-up to Christmas, CBM UK, the overseas disability charity based in Cambridge, is launching its very own advent calendar with a digital twist. CBM’s ‘Breaking Barriers - Opening Doors’ advent Calendar is like no other. Each day until Christmas, people will open a door and discover CBM’s magical work with disabled people across the world.