Don’t fail at the final hurdle – why hashtags matter
Jane Kroese, Account Director at KISS, writes: I recently attended a global tech event and at each stand I visited I was bombarded with a bundle of marketing info, some great freebies and some even savvier sales talk. But, as I was tweeting my way round, I was surprised at the lack of ‘on stand’ awareness of twitter handles or campaign hashtags.
Qualcomm launches Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Programme
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator Programme. The programme will bring together a diverse community of companies that utilise Qualcomm Technologies’ products to provide a solutions-focused website specifically for Smart Cities applications around the world.
Special discount available for high calibre Health Horizons conference
An exclusive 30% discount is on offer for Health Horizons, a conference focusing on the future of the healthcare industry, which takes place on 26 and 27 June at Cambridge Corn Exchange.
Take part in Stansted Airport's business travel survey
How often do you travel for business, and where are the most important destinations? London Stansted Airport is interested in finding out more about the priorities for Eastern region companies so it can assess the demand for corporate travel and understand how best to focus its efforts in securing new routes.
Researcher at Anglia Ruskin awarded IOC grant
An Anglia Ruskin University project examining the entrepreneurial legacy of the Olympic Games in two cities, London and Rio de Janeiro, has received funding from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Deloitte CFO Survey: Long-term Brexit concerns reach all-time high
Eight in ten CFOs (81%) say they expect the long-term business environment to be worse as a result of the UK leaving the EU, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey. This is the highest level since the EU referendum in 2016.
Comment on village design guides
Residents can now comment on locally-specific design guidance in seven South Cambridgeshire villages, as part of a ground-breaking planning initiative.
NIHR Brain Injury MedTech Co-operative: Seedcorn Competition 2019 now open
The National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Brain Injury MedTech Co-operative is pleased to launch the Seedcorn Funding Competition 2019.
Fellowship awarded for electron devices research
Dr Chen Jiang has been awarded a PhD Student Fellowship from the IEEE Electron Devices Society.
Tame your computer - keep your Options open
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she warns users not to ignore Clippy in disguise (Microsoft Office)...
Central banker is first to ride a solar-powered bike across the Sahara
Simon Milward (MBA 2008) was working in international development before he enrolled at Cambridge Judge Business School and started his own business in solar energy. Now, Simon is at the Bank of England. Here, Simon talks about his time in Cambridge and his career...
A balanced marketing diet
kdm communications' Account director Dr Sarah Ballard blogs this week about a balanced marketing diet.
A central banker who rode a solar-powered bike across the Sahara
Simon Milward (MBA 2008) was working in international development before he enrolled at Cambridge Judge and started his own business in solar energy. Now, Simon is at the Bank of England. We caught up with Simon to talk about his time in Cambridge and his career.
GCHQ seeks start-ups to counter cyber-attacks
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ, together with Wayra UK, has launched a national call for start-ups to join its accelerator programme to develop the next generation of cyber security solutions.
National Grid, Faraday Institute and Ofgem come to Cambridge for 10th anniversary Cleanpower
On 1-2 July 2019, the Cleanpower Smart Grids Conference summit and tech showcase - an independent Cambridge high-quality two-day executive event - welcomes National Grid, Faraday Institute and Ofgem back to Cambridge for its 10th anniversary!
‘Mindreading’ neurons simulate decisions of social partners
Scientists have identified special types of brain cells that may allow us to simulate the decision-making processes of others, thereby reconstructing their state of mind and predicting their intentions. Dysfunction in these ‘simulation neurons’ may help explain difficulties with social interactions in conditions such as autism and social anxiety.
MedTech start-up wins entrepreneurial competition
Congenita, a start-up tackling heart defects in newborn babies, has won the Medical Technology (MedTech) Venture Competition developed by the Cambridge Judge Entrepreneurship Centre.
Quantum leap towards cybersecurity
Cambridge researchers are devising new methods to keep sensitive information out of the hands of hackers. They launched the UK’s first ‘unhackable’ network – made safe by the “laws of physics” – in 2018.
Mice reveal 38 new genes involved in hearing loss
Multiple new genes involved in hearing loss have been revealed in a huge study of mouse mutants by researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and King’s College London, and colleagues. The new genes reveal the metabolic pathways and regulatory processes involved in hearing.
NERC invests £1.3m to engage the UK public on big issues in environmental science
An innovative project that will see researchers collaborate with diverse communities on issues in environmental science has been awarded £1·3 million through the the Natural Environment Research Council's (NERC's) Engaging Environments programme.
This Land™ appoints leading property industry figures as Non-Executive Directors
Four of the UK’s most influential property industry figures have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors by This Land™, the development and investment business that is transforming homebuilding in the UK.
Fujifilm announces the introduction of a 10 week cell line development timeline
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (Fujifilm), a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) with experience in the development and manufacture of recombinant biopharmaceuticals and gene therapies, has announced the reduction of cell line development timelines with its Apollo X™ Advanced Mammalian Expression System.
Jon Bradford: 'Godfather of European Accelerators'
Want to hear the inspirational journey of an entrepreneur, investor and VC and who is often referred to as the ‘Godfather of European Accelerators’? Jon Bradford was recently interviewed by the experienced Invested Investor, Peter Cowley.
Buy cheap...buy twice!
This is a very old saying, but never a truer word has been spoken. It’s a plain fact of life that you cannot buy the cheapest of cheap and expect the results that you might expect from a professional who commands the market rate in any industry and the same can be said of commercial drone training. When you buy training, you are investing in your future, not just trying to buy your way to a piece…
Space, the creative frontier
Have you got a problem to solve? Something important you need to work out? There's only one sure fire way of doing so, writes communications consultant Simon Hall in his latest blog...