Tame your computer - change your shape
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 the shape of a picture (Office 2007-2010)...
University spin-out helps to streamline manufacturing
The small plastic tags developed by a University spin-out are helping make modern assembly lines up to ten per cent more efficient, by tracking hundreds of components in three dimensions and in real time.
Watery asteroid in dying star points to habitable exoplanets
Astronomers have found the shattered remains of an asteroid that contained huge amounts of water orbiting an exhausted star, or white dwarf. This suggests that the star GD 61 and its planetary system – located about 150 light years away and at the end of its life – had the potential to contain Earth-like exoplanets, they say.
Connecting minds to save mankind
Help facilitate a network of top researchers as they seek to find solutions to the world's biggest problems.
First World War Journals documented by WaveFX
ProQuest is launching a landmark database offering unparalleled access to rare and unique sources on the common experiences of First World War servicemen and women.
MCS agency to build a new website for North East Suffolk Citizens Advice Bureau
MCS has been appointed to design and build a new website for the North East Suffolk Citizens Advice Bureau (NESCAB), enabling it to improve its services to needy people as well as help develop its partnerships and outreach services.
Stem cell breakthrough could set up future transplant therapies
A new method for developing stem cells enables the production of liver and pancreatic cells in “clinically relevant” quantities for the first time, paving the way for regenerative therapies.
Cambridge scientists lead brain injury research that could benefit millions
Over a million people in Europe who suffer traumatic brain injuries every year could benefit from a study led by world-renowned Cambridge and Belgian neuroscience centres.
US shutdown: the fallout for UK and emerging economies
A prolonged shutdown of the US government will spell interesting times for other economies as the ripples spread outwards to lap at other shores. This is the message from three commentators from Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) who are closely monitoring the effects of the shutdown on the UK and emerging economies, as well as the global picture.
Round 5 of the Regional Growth Fund opens today
A new round of the Regional Growth Fund opens today as the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg called on businesses across the country to bid for a share of the £300 million cash pot.
The tyranny of renewable energy targets
A large expansion in solar power capacity is not a cost-effective way to reduce emissions, says The Scientific Alliance.
Dolomite's new Membrane Chip Interface advances multiple microfluidic applications
Microfluidics specialist Dolomite is pleased to announce the launch of its Membrane Chip Interface, a novel device designed specifically for in-line liquid-liquid separation, liquid-liquid contacting, dead-end and cross-flow filtration, and electrochemistry applications.
Pure and eras ltd launch ‘BEER’ Festival – a unique event for employee engagement
Businesses in the region are invited to come along to the Best Employer, Eastern Region (BEER) Festival on Friday November 15th at Ickworth Park near Bury St Edmunds.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Peterhouse alumnus
Michael Levitt, who was a PhD student in Peterhouse, Cambridge, before gaining a Research Fellowship at Gonville and Caius College, has won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Studio 24 wins contract to manage Crossrail’s web presence
Award-winning Cambridge-based digital agency Studio 24 has been awarded the contract to manage Crossrail’s Website Hosting & Development Services, following a competitive tender process.
American artist loves aluminium
A product from Off the Wall Imagery has been shown by a known artist in London for the first time.
Report by Cambridge consultancy gets the media buzzing for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month got underway, a new strategy report developed by a Cambridge policy and communications consultancy, Punch Consulting, triggered extensive media attention upon its launch last week.
Is Functional Programming the next big thing?
As organisers of FP Days (October 24-25: Murray Edwards College, Cambridge), the UK event for the Functional Programming community, Software Acumen thinks FP (functional programming) is the next big thing in software development.
Zombie businesses - make your mind up time
The clock is ticking for those businesses existing only to meet their debts. Laurence Weeks considers what might happen in Birketts' autumn edition of their Business Matters update.
Entrepreneurs need owls not dragons, says business adviser
A local business adviser has reacted to a poll this week suggesting that people are put off starting their own businesses because of TV shows such as The Apprentice and Dragons' Den, by putting together his own set of advice that shows how far from reality those shows really are.
£50 million of long-term capital to support Cambridge technology companies
Intelligent, patient capital to bring innovative technologies to market
Sagentia speaks at MIT Technology Review's Annual EmTech Conference
Sagentia, the global technology advisory and product development company, is speaking today on how businesses can evaluate and commercialize new emerging technology opportunities to a diverse audience of entrepreneurs, start ups, blue chip intrapreneurs and investors at MIT Technology Review’s annual EmTech Conference at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Mills & Reeve recognised in 'Financial Times' Innovative Lawyers 2013 report
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has once again featured in the annual Financial Times Innovative Lawyers report.
Cambridge student shortlisted for 'Women of the Future' award
A philanthropic young Cambridge student is among the outstanding women shortlisted for the 2013 Women of the Future Awards, in association with Shell.
AVEVA announces speakers and sponsors for AVEVA World Summit 2013
AVEVA today announced additional speaker, sponsor and agenda details for this year’s AVEVA World Summit. This global event is being held from 30 October – 1 November in Boston, Massachusetts, USA where author Dan Roam will stimulate delegates’ imagination in an engaging keynote session.