Unique axial linear position sensor from CambridgeIC works with a free rotating target
CambridgeIC has released a new axial linear position sensor which works with a rotating target and a big gap to the sensor.
Adam Rendle appointed as a Trustee of the Copyright Society of the USA
Adam Rendle, partner in Tayklor Wessing's Copyright & Media group, has been appointed as a Trustee of the Copyright Society of the USA for a three year term, following a vote at its annual members' meeting.
Paragraf partners with CERN to demonstrate unique properties of new graphene Hall effect sensor
Paragraf has embarked on a working partnership with the Magnetic Measurement section at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, with both parties set to demonstrate how new opportunities for magnetic measurements are opened up through the unique properties of its graphene sensor, particularly its negligible planar Hall effect.
Keen to return to a scientific career? Applications are open for the Janet Thornton Fellowship
Have you had a career break from science, and would like to return? The Wellcome Sanger Institute has created a postdoctoral fellowship specifically for people who have been out of scientific research for 12 months or more.
Case study - Contact centre sales through customer journey and product improvements
Even well-performing sales operations can be improved, as this case study on Hoover Candy demonstrates.
Preliminary trial results find dexamethasone reduces death in hospitalised patients with severe respiratory complications of COVID-19
The ‘RECOVERY’ trial has released preliminary results showing low-cost dexamethasone reduces death by up to one third in hospitalised patients with severe respiratory complications of COVID-19.
Professor David Abulafia awarded Wolfson History Prize 2020
Abulafia wins for his epic history of humanity’s relationship with the world’s oceans, 'The Boundless Sea'.
AI reduces ‘communication gap’ for nonverbal people by as much as half
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to reduce the ‘communication gap’ for nonverbal people with motor disabilities who rely on computers to converse with others.
Council urges SMEs ‘Help us to help you’ by sharing reopening stories
With some non-essential businesses reopening this week for the first time in three months, South Cambridgeshire District Council is urging all customer-facing SMEs to complete a short survey to share experiences and concerns about reopening – which the Council will use to inform the support it offers businesses over the coming months.
Meet Cambridge wins Silver Award for sustainability
The official, free venue-finding service for spaces at the University of Cambridge, its Colleges, hotels and other unique properties in and around the city, is celebrating receiving a Silver Award for its environmental achievements.
Meri Williams joins Healx as Chief Technology Officer
Experienced tech leader Meri Williams joins Healx - the AI-powered, patient-inspired technology company - from challenger bank Monzo, as Chief Technology Officer.
Getting to know the human behind the client
Olly Cooper, Account Manager as KISS writes: "I led my first ‘lockdown’ pitch over Microsoft Teams last month for a global tech company and I had huge reservations about the whole pitch process. Would the Wi-Fi hold out? Would the client be able to hear me? Would someone walk in and start hoovering the carpet at any moment?"
Taylor Wessing advises Monzo on £60 million Series G fundraising
Taylor Wessing has advised digital bank Monzo Bank on its £60 million Series G fundraising round.
£70m funding to secure UK position as a world-leader in quantum technology
Science Minister Amanda Solloway has this week announced 38 new UK projects that will benefit from more than £70 million government investment.
GCP Executive Board withdraws Cambourne to Cambridge report
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has withdrawn the report on the Cambourne to Cambridge Better Public Transport Scheme from the agenda for the Executive Board meeting for 25th June.
Trump's restrictions are good for business...
USA Immigration restrictions imposed by President Donald Trump have provided Cambridge based Compandben International with new business opportunities.
Continue your professional development online with CPD accredited courses
Cambridge Network’s Learning Collaboration team is delighted to confirm that its online training courses are accredited for valuable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.
Bit Bio secures $41.5 million of funding from top life science investors
Bit Bio, a Cambridge-based synthetic biology company combining data science and biology to code cells for the wellbeing of humanity, has announced the close of a $41.5 million Series A investment, bringing the company’s total funding to $50 million.
What is independent financial advice?
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners, explains how independent financial advice can help you plan, invest and save money.
New report confirms Babraham Research Campus at the forefront in supporting the UK’s early-stage bioscience enterprises
Research led by an academic team from the University of Cambridge has demonstrated the benefits and outputs from the significant taxpayer investment into the Babraham Research Campus; evidencing the overall economic, social and scientific contribution the Campus makes to the UK economy.
Kleinwort Hambros: Principles for effective wealth planning
At the heart of Kleinwort Hambros’s investment philosophy are three simple objectives: Get the big decisions right, take risk only when risk is well rewarded and avoid large losses. These maxims also apply to the process of wealth planning.
Council supports appeal for donated computer equipment to help more residents get online
Local businesses and residents are being asked to donate their unwanted computer equipment and devices so that more households in Cambridge can get online.
UKRI and NIHR move to new phase of COVID-19 research funding
The NIHR/UKRI COVID-19 rapid response initiative was established in February to address urgent needs in the face of the growing pandemic.
Taylor Wessing reviews key privacy challenges facing employers using 'back to work' contact tracing apps
Taylor Wessing London partner Christopher Jeffery writes for Global Data Review on the key privacy challenges facing employers using 'back to work' contact tracing apps.
New Cambridge Network webinars focus on the economic outlook
New webinars hosted by Cambridge Network in its ongoing series look at the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, and consider the future for financial markets - and investors. Both sessions feature experts from Network member companies.