Inkjet Summer School 2020 moves online
Due to the current situation IMI Europe's Inkjet Summer School event (previously to be held in Ghent) will now be held online. The courses will still be delivered live by the same course presenters, and attendees will be able to engage with the presenters and other attendees during the course.
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Analysis of COVID-19 Genomes reveals large numbers of introductions to the UK in March
Data reports published by the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium (COG-UK) show the value in mapping COVID-19 lineages across the UK to understand how the virus is spreading at national, regional and local levels.
Councils’ digital investment is keeping Cambridgeshire connected during Covid-19
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are leading the way for digital connectivity across the region, which is proving vital to help businesses and communities get through the Covid-19 outbreak.
£40m grant funding confirmed for business projects tackling post COVID-19 global impact
Innovate UK has confirmed that over 800 companies - nearly twice as many winners as any previous Innovate UK competition - will share grant funding of £40 million – double the amount first planned – to develop new projects and services designed to boost economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19.
ARU welcomes new head of global partnerships
Anglia Ruskin University has appointed Dr Mark Norrish as Pro Vice Chancellor for International and Partnerships, a role that involves strengthening ARU’s links across the globe.
New report: Artificial intelligence for genomic medicine
The PHG Foundation has published a new report examining the true potential of AI to deliver genomic medicine. Artificial intelligence for genomic medicine sets out seven policy priorities for decision makers in order to make the best of this potential, while minimsing harms.
Cambridge residents challenged to inspire the city’s future during lockdown
Cambridge residents have been asked to share their revolutionary ideas for using digital technology to transform lives across the city in a challenge launched by CityFibre and The Skills Service.
Taking advantage of career uncertainty in 2020
If you looked back at 2020, what would you remember? It would be easy to look back and feel like 2020 was enshrouded in a dark cloud. But it’s important to remember that this is only a tiny chapter in our lives - by no means is it the whole book!
Alternative proteins and novel crops have great potential – so why aren’t we growing them?
A free Agri-TechE webinar on 17 June will discuss the opportunities, challenges and market demand for alternative proteins and novel crops.
Do you know what generation you belong to?
Marketers have given labels to groups of people born during a certain period of time in order to help identify who they are trying to reach. It helps to know what age group you are looking to target when you are marketing your brand, product or service. But do you know the classifications that are used and what ages/years it covers?
Tame your computer - make light of lists
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 a quick way to create a distribution list (Microsoft Outlook).
British edtech start-ups help schools and teachers embrace online learning
Edtech companies that offer technology platforms and apps for education and learning are seeing demand soar, as parents seek out help with homeschooling. New figures compiled by Dealroom.co for the Digital Economy Council show that the UK’s educational technology sector is one of the fastest growing in Europe, with more than 1000 companies supplying products and services aimed at children of all…
London Stansted’s eye-catching NHS tribute lights up control tower
Stunning visuals lit up the 63 metre NATS Air Traffic Control tower at London Stansted last Thursday night (May 21) in appreciation to the NHS and key workers.
BroadbandUK's Broadband Speed Test report tests over 2 Gigabits per second
BroadbandUK has been measuring very fast connection speeds with its Broadband Speed Test.
Councils unveil plans for new low-carbon, residential and business district in north east Cambridge
The shared planning service for Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire has published early proposals for a new low-carbon city district near Cambridge North station, including 8,000 new homes and 20,000 new jobs along with shops, restaurants, and community and cultural facilities. The draft proposals are being considered by councillors ahead of full public consultation later in the summer.
Birketts continues to offer support to education sector in light of recent Government guidance
Since the Government’s announcement about the reopening of certain year groups in schools, Birketts’ Regulatory and Corporate Defence and Employment teams have seen a spike in the number of enquiries from education clients concerned about the health and safety aspects of bringing staff back into the workplace and pupils back into school.
ARU sees spike in interest in Nursing and Midwifery
Anglia Ruskin University has seen a surge in interest in courses such as Adult Nursing and Midwifery during the COVID-19 pandemic, with web traffic to these course pages increasing by 114% year-on-year.
Taylor Wessing advises The Rohatyn Group on investment in Optimapharm d.d.
International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised The Rohatyn Group on its investment in Optimapharm d.d. (Optimapharm), a contract research organisation headquartered in Croatia, with 14 offices across Europe, including a heavy presence in CEE. The investment establishes a partnership with the company’s founders Gordana Gregurić Čičak and Igor Čičak.
Achieving your life goals through financial planning
Sarah Austin, Independent Financial Adviser from Martin-Redman Partners explains the firm's financial planning advice process; and how it could help you understand, plan and achieve your life goals.
A Cambridge kindness in blue
Last night the event professionals behind some of Cambridge’s brilliant blue installations returned to the city’s landscape with a focus on Mental Health Awareness Week.
Hackathons seek environmental solutions to Covid-19
People across disciplines are invited to take part in a series of hackathons to crunch data to gain new insights into the impact of Covid-19.
Daily internet use is linked to social isolation
New research has found that older adults who go online every day are more likely to be socially isolated than those who use the internet less frequently.
Business transformation – how to make the best of COVID-19
The Covi-19 pandemic has forced swift and radical business transformation on organisations, large and small, in countless sectors, right across the world.
Council adopts Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire
The first ever Zero Carbon Strategy for South Cambridgeshire pledges to lead a green local economic recovery out of lockdown and reduce the Council’s carbon emissions by at least 75% by 2030.