Switching off heart protein could protect against heart failure
Switching off a heart muscle protein could provide a new way for drugs to combat heart failure in people who’ve had a heart attack, according to research led by the University of Cambridge.
Genetic study identifies risk for some childhood cancer patients developing secondary leukaemia and will help inform treatment plan
Scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the University of Cambridge found that in children with neuroblastoma – a cancer of immature nerve cells – treatment with platinum chemotherapy caused changes to the genome that could then cause leukaemia in some children later on.
Swaffham Prior awarded £3.2m funding in first community renewable heating project
Cambridgeshire County Council has been awarded more than £3.2 million of Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP) funding for a community heat network in the village of Swaffham Prior.
Tips for successful volume production
Are you interested in going into volume production but lack specialist facilities? A contract electronics manufacturer (CEM) is the solution to your problem. But how do you go about choosing the right one, and what do you need to do to work successfully with them?
Detecting the risk of mould using a thermal imager
A thermal imaging camera or thermal imager can be used to locate mould-infested and mould-prone areas. Moulds are widespread and their spores are therefore present almost everywhere in the air.
Tame your computer - search strategies
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to refine your search by sender, date, attachment, subject and more - from one box (Microsoft Outlook).
Discover Cambridge from a fresh perspective on foot by taking part in an alternative version of Bridge the Gap
Through August and September you are invited to explore the beauty and uniqueness of Cambridge, by taking part in a novel alternative to the city’s traditional Bridge the Gap Walk.
Current funding opportunities from Innovate UK
Innovate UK has published a list of its current funding opportunities for businesses and researchers. Please check individual competition dates as they may have been extended.
The Food Marketing Experts maintains its winning streak
Cambridgeshire-based food and drinks specialist marketing communications agency The Food Marketing Experts has added a further two awards to its growing list of accolades.
Online or in person get togethers - what's best?
When should you get together online, and when in person? Some thoughts for best results, including a helpful magic formula, from Simon Hall...
Caring for the mental health of staff
In an age where one in four people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year, the team at Prototype Projects knows that caring for mental health is just as important as caring for physical health in the workplace.
Free year-round specialist support on offer for local companies
The Silverstone Technology Cluster (STC) is offering companies in its area – including Cambridgeshire – free, specialist one-to-one support for 12 months from senior figures in businesses such as Siemens, BAE Systems, Amazon and Rolls-Royce.
Oxford invests in Cambridge to extend global life sciences platform with first European acquisition
Oxford Properties Group, a leading global real estate investor, asset manager and business builder, has extended its global life sciences platform with the acquisition of 310 Cambridge Science Park, United Kingdom, its first investment in the sector in Europe.
The archive of Stephen Hawking has been saved for the nation
A treasure trove of archive papers and personal objects – from Stephen Hawking's seminal works on theoretical physics to scripts from episodes of The Simpsons – are to be divided between two of the UK’s leading cultural institutions following a landmark Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) agreement on behalf of the nation.
Owlstone Medical's annual Breath Biopsy Conference is online this autumn
Owlstone Medical's next Breath Biopsy Conference (BBCon21) will be held on the 12th & 13th October. The firm is keen to keep reaching global audiences, and this year’s event will be online and free to attend. Registration is open now.
East of England business confidence reaches 15-month high
Business confidence in the East of England rose two points during May to 26%, the highest level recorded since February 2020, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
More than 60 Birketts’ bags heading to EACH charity shop shelves
More than 60 bags and boxes of donations are heading to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices charity shops following a huge donation drive from Birketts.
New data hub and research into chronic pain
The Medical Research Council (MRC) is leading a £16 million investment in research consortia and a data hub to advance chronic pain treatments.
‘A Day of Welcome’ expands across the region
Schoolchildren across Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk will learn about the important role this region has played in offering a safe haven for refugees during a ‘A Day of Welcome’ this summer.
Atlas of malaria parasite gene activity provides new targets for drugs and vaccines
Researchers have mapped in fine detail the genetic changes malaria parasites go through as they prepare to infect people.
What is Loss Recovery Insurance and why do you need it?
When a crisis occurs within a business, dealing with the fall-out can be overwhelming. The number one priority will be to recover from the event as quickly as possible while continuing to manage any viable remaining business areas. You will want to ensure your customers know you have a robust plan in place, to ensure that competitors don’t have the opportunity to move in.
New smart bins and city centre seating trialled in Cambridge for summer
Cambridge City Council is trialling new seating and smart technology waste bins in the city centre this summer as it welcomes more residents and visitors back following the coronavirus pandemic.
What's the key to recruiting successful sales people?
Recruiting sales staff can be a daunting process for any organisation, but it’s especially nerve-wracking for those business which are appointing a sales professional for the first time.
Breathe Technology offers invaluable resources
Malware attacks on schools are rising. Antivirus software and firewall protection isn’t enough to keep them protected. Businesses can learn from this, too.
‘Rescue mutations’ that suppress harmful DNA changes could shed light on origins of genetic disorders
New insights into the ability of DNA to overcome harmful genetic changes have been discovered by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the University of Lausanne and their collaborators.