University's publishing and assessment operations unite
The University of Cambridge today announced that it will bring together its publishing and assessment operations to create a single organisation. Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment publish and create world-leading content and examinations that are used across more than 170 countries.
New Crop Science Centre opens in Cambridge, using research to improve global agriculture
The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted some fragilities in the agriculture system, but it now brings a unique opportunity to adopt long-term measures to promote healthier diets, strengthen collaboration against public health, and encourage farmers to produce a wider range of food.
Winding-up petition extended to give businesses 'much-needed breathing space'
Amid a much-feared second wave of coronavirus cases across the UK, the government has amended the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act to extend the suspension of statutory demands and winding up petitions until 31 December 2020. Originally due to expire on 30 September, this measure means that companies will benefit from additional protection against creditors for the remainder of the year.
Arrange your free strategic IT review
This is something Breathe Technology normally only does for its clients. But for October only, the team is offering it as a complimentary service to a small number of other businesses.
Free CambWifi for rural village halls helps to keep everyone connected
Free CambWifi is now live in a number of village halls across Cambridgeshire - supporting community activities, helping people keep in touch, and improving rural connectivity.
Digital Sprint powers rapid digital environmental solutions to tackle effects of COVID-19
Scientists from across the world participated in teams during three successive hackathons to develop digital environmental tools that can help track, understand and predict the effects of COVID-19 and help lead to a greener post-pandemic future.
Second round of consultation begins for Cambridge South
Network Rail is developing plans for a new station in the vicinity of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus to improve connectivity in Cambridgeshire and beyond. The next round of public consultation is now open for six weeks to allow people to comment on the next stage of development for the new station.
Council granted £501,070 from Culture Recovery Fund
Cambridge City Council is to receive two grants from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, with a total value of £501,070.
EMBL forms new collaborations in France
EMBL signs MoU to fortify collaborative status with Centre d’Immunologie de Marseille-Luminy.
‘Happy ending effect’ can bias future decisions, say scientists
Humans are hard-wired to prefer experiences that end well, and the influence of previous experience declines the longer ago it happened. This means we can’t always trust that choices we make based on previous experience will serve our best interests in the future.
Hikma and Arecor expand collaboration to develop and commercialise ready-to-administer medicine
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma or the Group), the multinational pharmaceutical company, and Arecor Limited, the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, today announce they have entered into a new exclusive agreement to co-develop a ready-to-administer injectable medicine in the US through Hikma’s affiliate, Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Companies and candidates sought for Virtual Jobs & Careers Fair
Cambridge Network is on the lookout for companies and candidates to participate in the next of its popular recruitment webinars, taking place on Friday 20th November 2020.
Office Awards go virtual: 50/60 Station Road is crowned region's Best Commercial Workplace
50/60 Station Road, Cambridge has been recognised as one of the best workplaces in the Midlands and Central England at the annual British Council for Offices' (BCO) regional awards.
New clinical software set to assist anaesthetists during high-risk surgery
Cambridge Design Partnership plays a key role in a pioneering product aimed at helping to better manage intra-operative hypotension and the associated complications that occur during surgery.
Hannah Simoes returns to Cambridge to lead Deloitte tax team
Hannah Simoes will be taking over from Richard Blackwell to lead the Cambridge Deloitte tax team as he retires next month. Hannah lives in North Cambridge and is an International Tax Partner with over 15 years’ experience working with corporate groups.
UK profit warnings hit an all-time annual high after only nine months
During the first three quarters of 2020, East of England listed businesses recorded an 86% increase in profit warnings, when compared to the same period last year, according to the latest EY quarterly analysis of UK profit warnings.
Cambridge Index climbs 0.1%
The Cambridge Index advanced 11.3 points or 0.1% to close at 24638.2, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Essence of lockdown captured in hospital exhibition
The incredible outpouring of creativity seen during the Covid-19 lockdown has been captured in a thought-provoking exhibition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Consultation begins on Waterbeach to Cambridge options
Options for a multi-million-pound transport scheme that could transform public transport, and walking and cycling journeys to the north of Cambridge have set out for public consultation.
How does a wealth manager go about managing a client's portfolio?
Having been entrusted with a client's assets, how does a wealth manager go about managing their portfolio? Find out more about Kleinwort Hambros’ investment philosophy, taking a deep-dive into the key tenets of its VaMoS framework.
NHS drone trial set to take flight
A healthcare drone trial that could revolutionise the way the NHS transports samples is being tested at Broomfield Hospital in Essex.
Salmon Harvester reels in another occupier at Cambridge South Scheme, Sawston
Salmon Harvester Properties Ltd, advised jointly by Savills, Carter Jonas and JLL, has let Unit 3 at Cambridge South on Dales Manor Business Park in Sawston, Cambridgeshire to Building Product Solutions Ltd (BPS).
Tame your computer - stop the traffic
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 stop receiving RSVPs from meeting requests (Microsoft Outlook).
Nokia selected by NASA to build first ever cellular network on the Moon
Nokia has announced further details after being named by NASA as a partner to advance “Tipping Point” technologies for the Moon, deploying the first LTE/4G communications system in space and helping pave the way towards sustainable human presence on the lunar surface.
Give your presentation the best chance of success - rehearse!
It seems that people tend to avoid the most important step towards delivering a successful presentation. Understandable, but easily dealt with. In this short video, Communication Coach and all-round show-off Jon Torrens explains how.