Pandemic crisis resembles a cultural rite of passage, says expert
Organisations can learn from cultural anthropology in using the coronavirus pandemic as a “liminal” experience or time of trial in order to emerge stronger, says a new 'Harvard Business Review' article co-authored by Professor Jennifer Howard-Grenville of Cambridge Judge Business School.
Cambridge market to reopen for street food trading tomorrow
Cambridge's city centre market will reopen tomorrow (Wednesday 17 March) for street food, hot drinks and all other licensed retail businesses that are currently eligible to trade under lockdown rules.
Project investigates autism in British Indian families
Researchers are appealing to British Indian parents to help them build a clearer picture of some of the unique issues faced by these families when raising a child with autism.
Birketts advises East Anglian freight giant in £1m boost to region’s economy
Birketts has advised Norfolk-based Freightforce Distribution Limited (Freightforce) on its purchase of a new million-pound site in Great Yarmouth, bringing with it more business and jobs to the East of England.
Cambridge MP’s yellow box plan adopted
The Government is planning to adopt transport ideas promoted by Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner, including giving councils powers to enforce laws to stop traffic clogging up in cities like Cambridge.
Cambridge Index gains 1.7%
The Cambridge Index climbed 464.4 points or 1.7% to close at 27,102.2, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Pioneering MedTech company to locate global HQ in Cambridge, creating 18 new jobs
An animal health MedTech company behind pioneering wireless animal monitoring technology has announced it will expand its UK operation and established a new Global Headquarters in Cambridge.
From the impact of slavery to growing up insecure: education-related events at the Cambridge Festival
How has higher education benefited from the slave trade and what can it do about it? Does education need to be reformed in the wake of climate change and what will the legacy of Covid be on children?
eg technology supports development of ‘Mini-brain’ cancer treatment response predictor through HEE Innovation Voucher award
Having received over 20 applications covering a fascinating range of emerging medical technologies, eg technology and leading NHS medtech innovation consultancy, Health Enterprise East (HEE) are pleased to announce that the winner of the HEE Innovation Voucher competition is Mr Ryan Mathew, from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (Co-I Dr Heiko Wurdak, University of Leeds).
Cambridge City Council welcomes Cambridgeshire Climate Commission report
Cambridge City Council has welcomed the publication today (15 March) of the initial report of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Climate Commission.
Tame your computer - hands up!
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 describes how to quickly raise your virtual hand during a meeting (MS Teams).
Study finds shared origins for chronic diseases in multimorbidity
A study published in Nature Medicine identifies risk factors that increase the likelihood of individuals developing multiple non-communicable diseases.
Antiverse raises £1.4 million to advance its AI antibody drug discovery platform
Antiverse, a biotechnology company developing a computational antibody drug discovery platform, has raised seed funding totalling £1.4 million ($2 million USD), comprising new investment and match funding from the UKI2S Innovate Accelerator. The funding will be used to further develop Antiverse’s AI antibody drug discovery platform, which rapidly and accurately predicts antibody-antigen binding…
Babraham Research Campus announces new Board Chair Appointment
Babraham Bioscience Technologies Ltd (BBT), the organisation which oversees the development and day-to-day management of the Babraham Research Campus is delighted to confirm Jo Parfrey as the new BBT Board Chair.
Traces of Earth’s early magma ocean identified in Greenland rocks
New research led by the University of Cambridge has found rare evidence – preserved in the chemistry of ancient rocks from Greenland - which tells of a time when Earth was almost entirely molten.
NeoPhore announces £15.2m financing to advance DNA mismatch repair pipeline
NeoPhore Limited, a small molecule neoantigen immuno-oncology company, has announced the close of a £15.2m (US $21m) Series B round. The syndicate was led by Claris Ventures and included 2Invest, 3B Future Health Fund and Astellas Venture Management alongside founding investor the CRT Pioneer Fund.
'Help at Hand’ app will help Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s patients access practical support available in local community
Easy to use app will help Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s patients access practical support available in local community.
Domino achieves national customer service accolade - and helps charity
Staff at a Cambridge company are celebrating receiving a prestigious accreditation for customer service – and also helping to raise funds for an international children’s charity.
Incisive, informative and impressive writing
If you've got a something important to write, this is the way to get it noticed, appreciated and ensure it has impact, says Simon Hall.
2021 & beyond: Supply chain challenges
Before March 2020, in pre-pandemic periods, discussions around the supply chain tended to revolve around product life cycles, the occasional component shortage and fabrication.
First Intuition launches free leadership and management sessions
First Intuition is delighted to announce the launch of its new Leadership and Management programme, by offering free Leadership Lunch and Learn sessions available for all. The award-winning accountancy training provider is expanding its portfolio of training courses.
Cambridge Design Partnership opens R&D centre in Raleigh, NC and kicks off local recruitment drive
World-leading technology and product design company Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) today open its new, state-of-the-art R&D centre in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Demand for local property skyrockets since Budget Day
According to Rightmove, Budget day on Wednesday 3rd March, was the busiest 24 hours ever recorded by the home buying site, with visits surpassing 9 million for the first time in its history. This is a trend which has been replicated in the local property market, as Cheffins in Cambridge reports increased numbers of buyers looking to purchase homes in and around the city centre.
Magna drives pickup truck electrification with new eBeam technology
Magna continues to accelerate its powertrain electrification capabilities to help automakers achieve a zero-emission future.
New tech to test children's eyesight at home
School children who have missed out on crucial eye tests during lockdown can now be screened using a new app’ developed by Cambridge experts.