First aid and mental health first aid courses available online via Zoom
A blended learning element is now being offered for first aid training, saving you both time and money with the convenience of being at home or in your office. Blended learning is now an accepted means by which workplace first aid training can be delivered.
$80 million for Contentful: Taylor Wessing advises General Catalyst in Contentful’s Series E financing round
The Berlin and San Francisco based software start-up Contentful has raised new capital. In a new round of financing, the company generated more than 80 million dollars. International law firm Taylor Wessing advised General Catalyst as well as further Series E investors led by Berlin partner Norman Röchert. The new round brings Contentful’s total funding to $158 million to date.
Government launches ‘Bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food and drink industry
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced today to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.
Tame your computer - smile, wink and choose an emoji
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 open the emoji panel using your keyboard (Windows 10).
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is growing
Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (MADG) continues to grow its presence in the Netherlands with the arrival of two new support vehicles for its DVOW contract with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO).
Cambridge Innovation Capital results reflect 'tremendous progress'
Cambridge Innovation Capital plc (CIC), the venture capital investor enabling visionaries to build global, category-leading companies in the Cambridge ecosystem, today announces highlights from its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2020.
Preferred location selected for Cambridge South station
Network Rail has identified the preferred location of the proposed new railway station for Cambridge South. The chosen location corresponds with Option 1 presented to the public earlier this year and follows a review of engineering and design information together with the results of public consultation.
TTP plc selected for technology advisory partnership with Cancer Research UK
TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, today announced that it has entered into a technology advisory partnership with Cancer Research UK. TTP has been selected by Cancer Research UK to apply its technology design and development expertise and insight in the healthcare sector, to assess discoveries made by the charity’s academic researchers.
Start Codon showcases the first cohort of companies from its life science business acceleration programme
Start Codon, a new model of life science and healthcare business accelerator, today proudly debuts its first cohort of start-up companies. Start Codon aims to minimise risk and translate early stage research into successful start-ups, ready for funding and partnership. Start Codon has worked closely with four exciting life science and healthcare companies that were enrolled into the programme in…
Good news as Cambridge dementia researchers head back into lab in search for breakthroughs
Today (Monday 22 June) some dementia researchers funded by Alzheimer’s Research UK will head back into the lab at the University of Cambridge, while ensuring they comply with the strict government guidelines on social distancing.
Paragraf appoints Alistair Crawford as Chairman
Paragraf, the leader in graphene-based transformative electronic sensors and devices, is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Crawford as Chairman. Alistair joins Paragraf at a crucial time in its development, as the company is scaling up its technology portfolio and commercial reach.
CyanConnode begins to roll out Indian contract
CyanConnode Holdings plc (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency (RF) Smart Mesh Networks, is pleased to announce that it has now commenced shipment of Omnimesh RF Modules for the order that was announced in January 2020.
Open Cambridge to host virtual tours and tales of the city
The hugely popular Open Cambridge heritage weekend is set to go ahead this year on 11th – 13th September with a series of free online events, from podcasts and films to virtual tours, written stories, walks and talks. Each virtual event promises a unique insight into this fascinating city and its storied streets full of history and culture at every turn.
TR Global launches summer drive-in events
During these unprecedented times, a night at the cinema is possibly just a dream. However, TR Global Events can turn a dream into reality and create that Hollywood magic for your next event; 'a drive-through cinema.'
ARU graduate Elena wins the Queen’s Knickers!
Cambridge-based author Elena Arevalo Melville has been named as the inaugural winner of the Queen’s Knickers Award, which comes with a first prize of £5,000.
Birketts scores two wins at the CDLS awards for the second year running
Birketts was crowned “Commercial Property Team of the Year” and rewarded for “Excellence in Client Service” for the second year running at this year’s Cambridgeshire and District Law Society (CDLS) awards.
Johnson Matthey awarded methanol technology contract
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, is pleased to announce that its combined reforming methanol technology has been selected by JSC Technoleasing for the new Amur Oblast facility, located in Skovorodino, Russia.
Howes Percival's Cambridge office wins 'Commercial Litigation Firm of the Year'
Howes Percival has won ‘Commercial Litigation Team of the Year’ at The Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards.
Globally negotiated corporate accommodation contracts by TR Global
Do you have staff, contractors or suppliers traveling around the world on a regular basis? If so, TR Global can negotiate and contract preferred corporate rates on your behalf for when global business travel resumes.
The office in the age of Covid-19: Why we still need it and what to consider
The current global situation has led to speculation as to where we should work and the future of the communal office space. Those who have been forced to adapt part of their home to their new work station will have by now, in most cases, gained a positive insight as to how their lives could be made easier by reducing commuting time and cost of travel whilst working in the comfort of their own…
Domino Printing helps customers to meet business challenges during COVID-19
Cambridge-based Domino Printing is supporting its global customer base by responding to rapidly emerging needs – as companies are required to adapt their business models and to ramp up production to meet spikes in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lorna Carter, Head of Construction at Greenwoods GRM awarded Partner of the Year
On 18 June, Lorna Carter, Head of Construction at Greenwoods GRM won the Cambridgeshire Law Society ‘Partner of the Year’ Excellence Award.
New book looks at risk culture in business
New book Beyond Bad Apples looks at how organisations manage their risk culture, which is timely as firms examine their ethos on racial and gender issues.
TWI Innovation Network launches new subscription programme
Companies and organisations who are looking to propel their technology development to the next level – with the end game of creating a new market-ready product, system or solution – are invited to attend the 'Collaborate and Innovate: TWI Innovation Network (TWIIN) Subscription Programme' Launch Webinar on 9 July, 10am BST.
Study finds link between hoarding and ADHD
Researchers have discovered a link between Hoarding Disorder (HD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) among UK adults.