New research finds sociable crows are healthier
A new study has found that crows living in large social groups are healthier than crows that have fewer social interactions.
Stadtwerke Sindelfingen selects IQGeo to enable digital transformation
Cambridge, 14th November 2019 – IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a leading provider of geospatial software for the telecoms and utility industries, is supporting Stadtwerke Sindelfingen on its digital transformation journey with the integration of IQGeo’s mobile-first, geospatial software to
Bango enables carrier billing subscriptions for YouTube TV
Bango (AIM: BGO), the mobile commerce company, has launched carrier billing payment services for the monthly subscription based YouTube TV package. Following an initial launch with a leading mobile operator in the USA, customers can now conveniently subscribe to YouTube TV paying on their monthly bill.
PredictImmune appoints James Clark as Chief Technology Officer
PredictImmune, developers of pioneering prognostic tools for guiding treatment options and improving patient outcomes in immune-mediated diseases, is delighted to welcome James Clark as Chief Technology Officer.
Legal Sphere aims to help SMEs get legal support
A startup currently on the Accelerate Cambridge programme at Cambridge Judge Business School aims to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) get legal support in an easier and cost-efficient manner for issues such as taxation or intellectual property.
Darktrace wins prestigious Artificial Intelligence Award
Darktrace, the world’s leading cyber AI company, today announced that it was crowned the winner of ‘The Artificial Intelligence Award’ at the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2019.
GIS and Seiko collaborate to increase integration options for the Seiko RC1536 printhead
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), the leading strategic partner for OEMs and system builders, further expands its product portfolio to include flexible drive electronics for the Seiko RC1536 printhead.
Visualising heat flow in bamboo could help design more energy-efficient and fire-safe buildings
Modified natural materials will be an essential component of a sustainable future, but first a detailed understanding of their properties is needed. The way heat flows across bamboo cell walls has been mapped using advanced scanning thermal microscopy, providing a new understanding of how variations in thermal conductivity are linked to the bamboo’s elegant structure.
Religious leaders must take ‘moral lead’ to help end online child sexual abuse
The Catholic Church and leaders of other religions must “take a moral lead” to help end online child sexual abuse as leaders prepare to gather in Vatican City.
Rubber Cheese vows to help visitor attractions get more guests with free eBook
Rubber Cheese has created a comprehensive eBook full of digital strategies that help tourist attractions get more guests through their doors.
Charity offers to take hassle of recycling Christmas trees in exchange for donations
Needles in cars and queuing at tips are symptoms of disposing Christmas trees that do not help when it comes to beating the post-festive blues, however, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is offering residents of Huntingdon, St Ives and surrounding villages a far more hassle-free recycling method this Yuletide.
Cambridge Network attends Bank of England briefing
Cambridge Network hears many views from its members every week, and frequently gets asked to exchange updates with organisations outside Cambridge. For example, the Bank of England had a detailed briefing session yesterday (Tuesday), which was attended by the Network's Executive Director, Claire Ruskin.
Google Ads introduces 'capture leads extension' - Beta
If you haven’t been fortunate enough to be provisioned with access to the new Google beta, you will be soon, say Growth Architects.
ARU retains HR Excellence in Research Award
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has had its commitment to the career development of researchers recognised by the European Commission, retaining the HR Excellence in Research Award.
Greater Cambridge Shared Waste boss named President of industry body
The leading professional body for the resource and waste sector, which aims to make ‘the best and safest use of resources to protect and enrich life on our planet’, has appointed a Greater Cambridge waste manager as its new President.
Cambridge Winter Beer Festival offers seasonal beers and new breweries
The Cambridge Beer Festival Winter 2019 opens today (Wednesday) at the University Social Club (USC) on Mill Lane.
‘Messy’ production of perovskite material increases solar cell efficiency
Scientists at the University of Cambridge studying perovskite materials for next-generation solar cells and flexible LEDs have discovered that they can be more efficient when their chemical compositions are less ordered, vastly simplifying production processes and lowering cost.
The Cambridge announces new Chief Executive Officer
The Cambridge Building Society has announced Peter Burrows as its next Chief Executive Officer after a summer-long search.
GB coach to deliver Excellence in Sport lecture
The head coach of the men’s Great Britain gymnastics team will deliver the ninth Excellence in Sport lecture at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in Cambridge on Tuesday, 19 November (5.15pm).
REAP sets out technology roadmap for One Agriculture
A world-first hopping robot that can identify, map and kill weeds, and wearable cow-tech that can neutralise the greenhouse gas from cattle burps were just some of the cutting-edge agri-tech launched at REAP 2019 last week.
Stocks in Focus: Convatec
This week James Ross-Russell of NW Brown Wealth Management looks at Convatec, the global medical products and technologies company, which released third quarter results recently.
The audience you can’t do without
Today’s news is generally depressing and often divisive. As I write, the obvious candidates are Trump, Brexit and the climate. But there are enduring lessons here for us as brand marketers.
Cambridge University leads new research to create national measures for wellbeing
Researchers at the University of Cambridge’s Bennett Institute for Public Policy, partnering with the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, have launched a major new project to offer central and local government a set of simple, practical, and evidence-informed measures for wellbeing.
Scrutton Bland pledges support to Purple Tuesday
Scrutton Bland joins 2000+ businesses and organisations making changes to support disabled customers.
GP clinics could help bridge mental health treatment gap, study finds
Patients experiencing mild to moderate mental health issues could be managed effectively by GP practices, suggests new research from the University of Cambridge. This could also help reduce the stigma faced by these individuals. However, specialist treatment may still prove more cost-effective in the long term, say the researchers.