Blue Smile delighted to receive generous help from DS Smith to address Covid challenge
Blue Smile was delighted by the help received from a local company, DS Smith, to make it possible for children struggling with difficult emotions to have Covid-safe access to the play materials they use during their 1:1 sessions.
New green materials could power smart devices using ambient light
Researchers have developed environmentally friendly materials that could harvest enough energy from indoor light to power wireless smart devices.
Reviving the East 0f England: new approach can propel region beyond Covid recovery to fairer future - CBI
Targeted action to boost skills and develop physical and digital infrastructure is vital if the East of England is to build back better from the economic ravages of coronavirus, says a new report from the CBI.
UK researchers dial in to the sound of Mars
Researchers from the UK have used NASA data to create new mobile phone ringtones that are quite literally out of this world.
Adder does the double in 'The Manufacturer' Top 100 Awards
Adder has made the coveted Manufacturer Top 100 List for the second year running, and this time with not one, but two, of its manufacturing team. Designed to represent everything inspiring about UK manufacturing, the awards acknowledge individuals who have made a significant impact in the manufacturing industry while carving the way for a successful future in the businesses they represent.
Are you under attack?
Are you under attack from hackers armed with ransomware?
Oil and gas industry to benefit from new Cambridge-based permeation and ageing laboratory for composite pipe materials
The Non-metallic Innovation Centre (NIC), a partnership between TWI Ltd, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC) which is based at TWI’s headquarters building in Cambridge UK, has opened a dedicated laboratory that has the capacity to undertake specialist permeation and ageing tests.
Team Coaching Boutique welcomes new Senior Associates
Team Coaching Boutique (TCB) would like to welcome its two new Senior Associates, Deborah Russell and Elena Hinova.
Seasonal influenza vaccines - high on the global agenda
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines and infectious diseases, releases an updated global demand analysis for seasonal influenza vaccines.
AlgoDynamix launches Quantum Computing for more powerful forecasting
18 November 2020, London, New York: AlgoDynamix, the leader in behavioural based forecasting for financial markets, announced today the launch of powerful new Quantum Computing capabilities.
Healx’s Rare Treatment Accelerator 2.0 opens to unlock the power of repurposed drugs for rare diseases
Healx, the AI-powered, patient-inspired technology company specialising in treatments for rare diseases, has today opened applications to v.2.0 of its Rare Treatment Accelerator. Building on the success of their v.1.0 call last year, which was focused on patient group partnerships, Healx is now looking to build a global network of academic groups, patient groups and early-stage biotechs to…
Food for the soul: our award-winning pro bono partnership
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination (CCI) is an arts and well-being organisation that KISS has worked with on a pro bono basis since 2013. The team says: "We’re thrilled to say that together we won the National Arts Fundraising School #emcees award for the Best Corporate Partnership 2020."
Register your interest to join a peer network programme
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is considering launching a pilot of the Peer Networks programme which is funded by Central Government to support businesses across the region.
Kick Start Scheme explained
Rebecca Davies of HR Ready covers the ins and outs of the government funded Kick Start Scheme.
Legal challenge to new permitted development rights and changes to use classes order fails
The High Court has today dismissed the claim for Judicial Review of the introduction of new permitted development rights and amendments to the Use Classes Order brought by the Rights: Community: Action Group in August. Gemma Dudley of Hewitsons explains.
Trinity Hall offers students a taste of normality with 'Formal Hall at Home'
Trinity Hall launched a new lockdown-friendly 'Formal Hall at Home' takeaway dinner initiative this weekend to offer students a taste of normality amid the pandemic. The delicious three-course takeaway dinner was sold-out, proving popular and well worth the students donning their gowns for.
How to make lean business development work for you
Looking to grow more quickly with less risk and at a lower cost? If so, you should think and act more like a start-up. It's time to get lean!
Padova Police choose Sepura’s SC20 critical communications solution
Police users in the Municipality of Padova, Italy, have deployed over 300 Sepura SC20 radios for the city’s police force.
Council pledges additional support for businesses and city centre during national lockdown
Cambridge City Council is implementing a number of initiatives to support local businesses including market and street traders, and to provide assistance to city centre workers in essential businesses, during the current national lockdown.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – updated guidance and new Treasury Direction
Updates to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) guidance and a corresponding Treasury Direction were published on Friday (13 November 2020).
AVEVA introduces Teamwork to empower industrial connected workers to share knowledge, collaborate and upskill
AVEVA, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, today announced the launch of AVEVA Teamwork - a fully integrated platform built specifically for industrial workers to facilitate continuous learning and improvement.
Greater Cambridge Planning Service publishes initial findings on key topics for the joint Local Plan
The Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service has published a range of research developed as part of an important stage of work on the new Greater Cambridge Local Plan. This includes new baseline data about the Greater Cambridge area, insights into the amount of development that may be required in the future, and expert assessments about the pros and cons of different approaches to planning for…
Friday's Virtual Jobs and Careers Fair bursts with opportunity for jobseekers
Are you in the job market or facing an uncertain future? If so, you cannot afford to miss Cambridge Network's Virtual Jobs and Careers Fair this Friday (20 November).
Funding boost for the next generation of environmental scientists
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has invested £3.5 million in a new centre for doctoral training (CDT).
Cambridge Index rises 3%
The Cambridge Index climbed 720 points or 3% to close at 24674.4, as six of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.