Carbon13 launches ‘Apprentice’-style programme for start-ups looking to make a significant impact on CO2e emissions
Carbon13 is the venture builder for the climate emergency, supporting start-ups geared at reducing CO2e emissions; by 2025, its mission is to help 1,000 entrepreneurs build 150 startups, each of which has the potential to reduce emissions by at least 10 million tonnes per annum.
New research will use space telescopes to monitor energy efficiency of buildings
The University of Cambridge is one of 21 organisations awarded a share of over £7 million in funding meant to put the UK at the forefront of the latest advances in space innovation.
UK’s new underground observatory open for research
The UK Geoenergy Observatory in Glasgow that will give scientists an unprecedented look at the Earth’s subsurface, has had its virtual opening yesterday (Monday).
UKRI and Zinc launch new support for translational research
UKRI has launched a new programme in partnership with Zinc to help researchers turn ideas into products and services that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Cambridge businesses team up to get computers into the hands of young people who need them most
One of the harsh lessons from the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic was that far too many vulnerable young people in the UK don’t have access to a computer for learning at home. That’s why the Raspberry Pi Foundation has teamed up with UK Youth and a network of grassroots youth and community organisations to get computers into the hands of disadvantaged young people across the UK.
Cambridge takes second place in 'Best Places to Start a New Business' for 2019-20
Cambridge has been named as the second best location to start a small business in the UK in a comprehensive study, beaten only by Brighton.
Celebrity Bottom Drawer auction raises nearly £150,000 for EACH
The huge auction of celebrity items to raise money for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ended on Sunday, with a flurry of late bids taking the total to a phenomenal £146,466.
Light up a Life - Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s special film premiere brings Cambridgeshire together
Hundreds of people from across Cambridgeshire united online with Arthur Rank Hospice on Sunday (6 December) to remember loved ones, at the film premiere of Light up a Life sponsored by Peasgood & Skeates.
Cambridge Index dips 0.2%
The Cambridge Index slipped 52.3 points or 0.2% to close at 22716.1. Three of the top tenIindex heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Further South Cambridgeshire homes to be offered to refugee families
Up to 12 refugee families - around 48 individuals - from war-torn countries will be offered homes in South Cambridgeshire in a three-year plan agreed by the District Council.
Allia's ethical gift guide to support independent, sustainable small businesses this festive season
It’s that time of year when you’ll already have started to think about festive gifts – maybe you’re still at the list-making stage, or have you got most of your presents wrapped and ready? Whatever stage you’re at, we’re sure you’ll find something interesting in our festive gift guide with a difference.
How to onboard teams and build strong connections with distributed working
In the first of Healx's new blog series, Senior Director of People, Leigh-Anne Jansen van Rensburg, explores the ways in which Healx has adapted its onboarding processes to offer a fully digital experience to new starters and help them build important connections when working remotely.
Taylor Wessing's Budapest team moves into a new office
Taylor Wessing's Budapest office, which has been present in Hungary for 25 years, has moved into a new office.
Together we can defeat COVID-19
Cambridge-based Renew Finance has pleasure in supporting the Cambridge COVID-19 Research Fund.
Tame your computer - share by default
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 set your shared drive as your default folder (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Project).
5 reasons why great leaders provide a safe space for conversations
During the COVID 19 crisis leaders, particularly those in HR, from across all industrial sectors have been doing their utmost to ensure that remote working staff are cared for.
Taming the Terminators
The UK’s first Master’s degree in one of the biggest issues of modern times, the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), is being launched by the University of Cambridge.
Spirea secures further financing to develop the next generation of antibody drug conjugate therapeutics
Spirea Limited, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge, which was founded to deliver the next generation of antibody drug conjugate (ADC) cancer therapeutics, has today announced that it has secured financing from lead o2h Ventures and Syndicate Room.
Stansted unveils new facility as part of airport testing scheme to help get Britain flying again
London Stansted Airport has launched a new Covid-19 testing facility, as part of a move by its parent company, Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
Still time to have your say on multiple transport consultations
There’s still time for people to take part in consultations on multi-million-pound transport projects that would help thousands of people get around Greater Cambridge.
Support for shops hoping to extend opening hours
South Cambridgeshire Councillors have responded to the Government’s temporary relaxation of retail opening hours to offer support to local businesses hoping to extend their opening hours during December and January.
Cambridge machine learning experts announced as Turing AI Fellows
Dr Jose Miguel Hernandez Lobato and Dr Adrian Weller have been awarded Turing AI Acceleration Fellowships to deliver world-class Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
Trailblazer Alex is first to graduate from course
An optician from Cambridgeshire is celebrating after becoming the first to graduate from a pioneering course aimed at helping dispensing opticians specialise in contact lens fitting.
What's the point of taking photos?
Taking photos on your phone can be good for your business, career, and even private life, in many and often unexpected ways, writes Simon Hall...
8power completes £2M growth funding round
A funding round has been just been completed by 8power Ltd, the Cambridge based sensor technology company, as it continues to gain traction and grow in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market.