Presentation tip: topical triumph
In this presentation tip, public speaking and communications coach Jon Torrens tells you a good way to make your presentation fresh (even if it isn't).
ARM, Anglian, DECC, Ofgem, National Grid, Sainsbury's, EST, BP- Smart Grids & Cleanpower 2013
Cambridge hosts a super lineup of speakers and innovators from large and small companies - led by ARM; government and regulators on 5 June at Murray Edwards College. There will be two streams, one on the Grid of Things - Connected Intelligence, the other on power generation, as BP moves back to traditional sources and transition technologies such as new nuclear and shale gas are discussed…
Wagstaff Interiors looks to raise its Cambridge profile
Wagstaff Interiors Group - East Anglia, joins Cambridge Network.
Apprentices sought across Cambridgeshire
Young people in Cambridgeshire are being offered the chance to earn while they learn, with a number of apprenticeships available across the region. learndirect, one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the country, has 24 vacancies on offer. Employers in Peterborough, Huntington, Cambridge, March and Wisbech are looking to fill the training roles in a variety of sectors, including…
New drug could protect from tissue damage following heart attack
Scientists led by the University of Cambridge and the Medical Research Council (MRC) have developed a new drug that could help reduce the tissue damage that occurs following a heart attack, stroke or major surgery.
Cambridge Index falls 4.9%
The Cambridge Index fell sharply by 4.9% or 806.1 points to 15,778.4, as four of the top five index heavyweights posted losses.
Communication skills training session: 'Killer presenting: achieve a comedian's confidence'
Communications and public speaking coach Jon Torrens is running an intensive half-day communication skills session next Tuesday (June 4th) at the Cambridge Business Lounge, where you'll learn attention-grabbing communication skills.
Anthias offers complete GC & GC-MS training course in July at Newcastle University
The five-day Anthias Consulting Complete GC & GC-MS course is the comprehensive and structured training, recognised by the RSC for the purpose of Continuing Professional Development, that will enable you to really understand your gas chromatograph or GC-MS instrument, develop applications as well as maintain and troubleshoot it.
Top Translation Tip #6 - what is the format?
The format of the document to be translated can be important, especially when estimating the cost and ensuring all the relevant text is translated, says First Edition Translations.
Shale and nuclear professors to explain risks and rewards at Cleanpower Cambridge
Leading experts Professors Richard Davies and Kevin Hesketh will deliver summaries of the risks and rewards of shale and new nuclear in the UK in Cambridge on 5 June at Cleanpower 2013. They are joined by Ofgem and BP Alternative Energy in a session looking carefully at the transition technologies for our future energy mix and their relative merits and probable contributions to energy security,…
Retired surveyor sets sail
Local Cambridgeshire company EXACT has celebrated the life-long work achievements of its longest serving employee.
The drama of armour at the Fitzwilliam Museum
A knight on horseback in full armour will be the star attraction at a family-friendly event tomorrow (Wednesday, 29 May) at Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum, which boasts one of the country’s top collections of armoury.
New course tailor-made for new managers
Anglia Ruskin University has launched a new course for newly-appointed managers and is offering free taster days at its Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses to allow organisations to find out more.
Huppert secures debate to drive forward science and research
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has secured a Parliamentary debate in his drive to push science and research up the government’s agenda.
The UK Device Developers' Conference is a success
Over 30 vendors and more than 170 engineers enjoyed the UK Device Developers' Conference, the UK's new event for the electronics sector.
MP urges teenagers to sign up for National Citizen Service
Cambridge teenagers are being urged by the city’s MP Julian Huppert to sign up for National Citizen Service, a summer programme giving them an opportunity to learn new skills.
Workers’ strikes and Facebook likes
Research on Egypt is looking at how to read revolution and grass roots opposition through social media.
Signagelive announces partnership with Van Domburg Partners
Signagelive, a global technology company that specialises in developing cloud-based digital signage applications, is pleased to announce that Van Domburg Partners, Samsungs’ primary distributor in the Netherlands for the B2B market, has confirmed its partnership with Signagelive and will promote the company’s cloud-based digital signage applications in the Benelux region.
Churchill College partners with Onespacemedia for integrated digital experience
Churchill College has selected Onespacemedia to design and build a large-scale website to promote the college as a centre of excellence. The project's primary objectives are to evolve the college's positioning, publicise its services and provide state-of-the-art systems that allow them to easily manage their digital presence.
Startup IT company chooses Provoke Me to develop its brand identity
Good design is critical to the success of any business. When Release IT Limited wanted to create a premium brand identity, they turned to Cambridgeshire-based brand consultancy Provoke Me.
Tame your computer - simple cell check
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 show what cells are affected by or are affecting a certain cell (Excel 2007-2010)...
Cambridge Viewing opens for business
Cambridge MP Jeremy Huppert has opened Cambridge's first dedicated viewing facility, Cambridge Viewing.
CPM edits for the Scottish Qualifications Authority
One of the major programmes of work for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) over the past few years has been the development of new National Qualifications to support the Scottish Government's Curriculum for Excellence, introduced in Scotland's schools and colleges.
New international marketing campaign set to bring business to Cambridge
A portfolio of strategic marketing activities aimed at putting Cambridge more firmly on the map as a destination for events has recently been launched.
Her Majesty the Queen opens the new MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
The new building for the Medical Research Council (MRC) Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge was officially opened by Her Majesty the Queen last week (Thursday).