Are construction project activities still permitted?
Media coverage about construction workers still travelling to project sites, despite the further COVID-19 measures introduced by the Government on 23 March 2020, raises the question of whether construction project activity is still permitted?
Intensive care units in England could run out of beds within two weeks, study finds
Intensive care unit (ICU) occupancy is likely to increase dramatically over the next few weeks, suggests research published by a team at the University of Cambridge. Their work suggests that if the current exponential growth of COVID-19 infections continues, then within two weeks, five out of seven commissioning regions in England will have more critically ill COVID-19 patients than can be…
Uncertainty about facts can be reported without damaging public trust in news – study
A series of experiments – including one on the BBC News website – finds the use of numerical ranges in news reports helps us grasp the uncertainty of stats while maintaining trust in data and its sources.
Birketts Family Team pledges remote support to Suffolk Law Centre clinic
Despite these uncertain times, Birketts continues to do its part to support the community by assisting the Suffolk Law Centre in offering free legal advice to Suffolk residents.
Taylor Wessing advises on sale of British Steel
Taylor Wessing is one of the lead advisers in respect of British Steel, one of the highest-profile corporate collapses in recent years.
Anthias Consulting adds HPLC & LC-MS training to programme of CPD-approved courses
Anthias Consulting is delighted to announce that its Complete HPLC & LC-MS course has been approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Writing effective copy for Google Ads (free guide)
If you're running Google Ads and are searching for a way to make more of an impact, jump into Growth Archtitects' free guide.
Globally respected lawyer Lewis Isaacs retires after 50 years
Highly-respected lawyer Lewis Isaacs is to formally retire after 50 years with Cambridge law firm Hewitsons, where his notable achievements include playing a fundamental role in establishing LawExchange International (LEI), a global network of independent law firms which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary.
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.