Update from Cambridge Network's CEO
Cambridge Network is working hard behind the scenes to support local businesses and the community at large at this difficult time. John Gourd, Cambridge Network's CEO, provides an update on Network activities and initiatives:
AlgoDynamix welcomes pioneering quantitative analyst as Director of Client Solutions
Dr Piotr Karasinski, best known for co-developing the Black–Karasinski short rate model, is joining AlgoDynamix as Director of Client Solutions. In this newly created role, he will be working with both existing and new, buy side and sell side client segments, to promote understanding of relevant client use cases.
Coronavirus closure for physical therapies
Salus Wellness is sorry to announce that, following the recently government regulation, it is temporarily stopping all physical therapies from its premises as of Monday 23 March.
Demand increases for temperature and time indicators
Timestrip is experiencing increased demand for its ‘smart indicator’ technology as the coronavirus outbreak triggers major testing programmes and renewed hygiene measures across the world. Timestrip’s range of chemical-based indicators monitor temperature or time, and provide clear indications when a specified condition is met.
Run secure exams remotely
If you are looking to quickly move assessments online in light of Covid-19, Speedwell can help. Run secure exams remotely with eSystem online exam software.
Virtual team working? Learn how to make the best of it
Cambridge Network's response to the Covid-19 outbreak - a series of free webinars* - continues this week, with a look at how to get the best out of virtual teams.
Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world
Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows.
COVID-19 vaccine & therapy research boosted by six new projects in rapid response
Six new studies into the novel coronavirus have been funded by the UK government, including testing a vaccine, developing therapies and improving understanding of how to treat COVID-19.
Medovate to bring life-saving upper GI therapy device to market
Medovate has secured the exclusive rights to bring to market a pioneering endoscopic surgical device, ENDOVAC which has the potential to dramatically improve survival of patients with life threatening infection following a leak from their the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract whilst significantly enhancing current treatment methods.
Urgent call for protective equipment donations
Cambridge organisations are rallying in the call to help the NHS with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in response to the to the Covid-19 epidemic. Any company that has surplus PPE is urged to donate to Addenbrooke's Hospital to help NHS staff fighting with Covid-19.
Four books to ease your time in quarantine
With schools closed and the majority of businesses moving to remote working, we’ll have to find ways to accommodate and adapt to our new working-from-home schedules with children at home full time, as well as seek strategies to keep body and mind healthy.
GCP is on track to deliver
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is on track to deliver its transport, skills, housing and smart technology objectives.
Cambridge Index falls 0.3%
The Cambridge Index declined 53.39 points or 0.3% to close at 19801, as seven of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Coronavirus: implications for landlords- a question of who is in control
With the outbreak of COVID-19, caused by the coronavirus, and the ripple effect of travel and border restrictions, government policies to encourage social distancing and the threat of a global recession as financial markets struggle to combat the economic impact of what is being described as one of the worst outbreaks of an infectious disease in the last century, the message of doom and gloom is…
Tame your computer - a TABulous tip
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 quickly insert a row at the end of a table (Word, Outlook and Excel).
New technology challenge to support people who are isolating
£500,000 of funding is available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus.
Redgate launches Coding Club for kids
Cambridge company Redgate Software has responded to the Coronavirus outbreak by launching a Redgate Coding Club. Aimed at children aged six to 14, it will host free online workshops every Friday from 3rd April, teaching the basics of computing.
UK launches whole genome sequence alliance to map spread of coronavirus
The Wellcome Sanger Institute will collaborate with expert groups across the country to analyse the genetic code of COVID-19 samples circulating in the UK, providing public health agencies with a unique tool to combat the virus.
City political representatives unite to support Cambridge residents
City political representatives of all parties have come together to say: " We continue to work jointly to prevent the virus spreading, keep people safe and protect the vulnerable in our city. " Read a message of support to Cambridge residents on the united response to the Coronavirus epidemic.
CyanConnode secures Omnimesh follow-on order for smart metering in Thailand
CyanConnode Holdings plc (AIM: CYAN), a world leader in Narrowband Radio Frequency (RF) Smart Mesh Networks, is pleased to announce a follow-on order for the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) in Thailand. The follow-on order is for an additional 206,735 Omnimesh perpetual software licenses and relates to the Thailand order announced on 30 December 2019.
New data tests 'theory of everything'
One of the biggest ideas in physics is the possibility that all known forces, particles, and interactions can be connected in one framework. String theory is arguably the best-known proposal for a 'theory of everything' that would tie together our understanding of the physical universe.
Opinion: Five ways to beat anxiety and take back control of your life during the COVID-19 pandemic – based on science
Anxiety is tough to deal with at the best of times. It’s even tougher when we’re in the midst of a pandemic that is causing chaos around the globe. Dr Olivia Remes, a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, shares her top tips on looking after your mental health during this difficult period.
Four reasons Netflix should expand into video games
It’s been a rocky period for Netflix. As the streaming market becomes increasingly saturated and growth slows, the company must find other viable ways to make money. A particularly promising one could be video games, say experts from Cambridge Judge Business School.
Wage guarantee needed for self-employed, says MP
Daniel Zeichner MP has called for urgent action to support the thousands of self-employed workers in the city with a wages guarantee.
COVID-19 and commercial landlords
The current period of uncertainty and significant financial hardship will have a huge impact for landlords of commercial premises and the commercial property market generally, warns Rachel Sims of Hewitsons.