Best Employers Eastern Region 2018 raises £5,250 for mental health charity Mind
Money raised through ticket sales to the Best Employers Eastern Region 2018 events has resulted in a donation of £5,250 to Mind, split equally between four regional offices of the mental health charity.
Brain training app improves users’ concentration, study shows
A new ‘brain training’ game designed by researchers at the University of Cambridge improves users’ concentration, according to new research published today. The scientists behind the venture say this could provide a welcome antidote to the daily distractions that we face in a busy world.
List in Sensor100's online Biosensor Directory
Launched in December 2018, Sensor100, the international network of organisations developing bio- and chemo-sensor technology, is compiling an online public directory of sensor organisations, academic and commercial.
MERS-CoV, Lassa and Nipah - analysing the demand case for new vaccines
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines, releases three detailed demand analyses for MERS-CoV, Lassa virus and Nipah virus vaccines.
Lighthouse Advisory publishes 'The Business Owner’s Guide to Selling your Business'
Lighthouse Advisory Partners is delighted to publish "The Business Owner’s Guide to Selling your Business", a free eBook aimed to help business owners better understand the M&A / business sale process.
Learn how to podcast: one day training with Cambridge TV
Cambridge TV's one day masterclass on Wednesday 30 January teaches beginners and improvers how to podcast.
Learning from workplace failure
Employees can learn from failure if their teams offer psychological safety and provide informational resources, says a study co-authored by Dr Andreas Richter of Cambridge Judge Business School.
New research in Cambridge could advance treatments for people living with damaged hearts
Scientists in Cambridge could find a way to rebuild damaged hearts thanks to new research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Sookio's top digital marketing tools to help you win 2019
As a digital marketer you’re short on time and you’ve grown weary of trying new apps to get the job done. Look no further! The Sookio team has packaged up a list of the best free and affordable options for your digital marketing toolkit - the ones they use themselves.
Ely Aviation operates at peak efficiency for Channel 4 and ITN
Industry leading commercial drone operator Ely Aviation was recently selected by Channel4 News and ITN to produce stunning aerial cinematography for a short documentary film called ‘Black Men Walking.’
New podcast shares business knowledge through conversations
Scaling, Failing and Prevailing is the new business podcast hosted by The Geek Whisperer Adelina Chalmers and James Parton, managing director of the Bradfield Centre.
OH! Films helps complete a short film for Cambridge United
OH! Films has had the pleasure of working on a short film for Cambridge United Community Trust to help tackle nation’s mental health issues in schools. A pilot scheme, run by Cambridge United Community Trust, has increased pupils’ understanding of the topic, as players reveal ways in which they look after their own mental health.
MENTA choose Break as their 'Charity Partner' for 2019
Break is delighted to announce that MENTA has chosen Break as its charity partner for 2019.
Tame your computer - fantastic fillings
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 explains how to fill all selected cells with the same text, number or formula (Microsoft Excel)...
Applications now open for Pitchfest 2019
St John’s Innovation Centre is now accepting applications for the Pitchfest 2019 Spring cohort of ambitious companies with innovative products and services who have the potential to scale or who are already scaling and are looking to raise between £100k – £1m.
Beringea leads £6.5m investment in Exonar
Transatlantic venture capital investor, Beringea, has announced that it has led a £6.5m investment in Exonar, a leading data discovery and management software firm. Downing Ventures, the early stage investor, has also participated in the round alongside notable existing investors, Amadeus Capital Partners and Winton Ventures.
East Anglia sees highest number of profit warnings in three years
Listed companies in East Anglia issued a total of 10 profit warnings in 2018 – the highest number recorded since 2015 (10) and six more warnings when compared to 2017 (4), according to EY’s latest Profit Warnings Report.
Charity keen to build on early support in Soham
Having opened a shop in Soham at the end of last year, East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers from the area to help the charity raise more vital funds and awareness.
The life of a young digital marketer
What’s life like for a young person in the digital marketing industry? Sookio's Digital Marketing Assistant, Frankie, looks into the day-to-day jobs and skills required to be a success.
Adder announces secure, real-time remote access to HD video from anywhere in the world
Adder Technology, a global specialist in connectivity and IP KVM, is announcing an exciting evolution to its highly successful ipeps range of remote access products. The new ADDERLinkipeps+ boasts significant technological developments and brings enhanced remote access functionality to all industries where security and video quality are business-critical.
Horizon Discovery extends CRISPR Screening Service to primary human T cells
Horizon Discovery Group plc, a global leader in gene editing and gene modulation technologies, today announced the extension of its CRISPR Screening Service to include ex vivo T lymphocytes. The service extension meets the requirements of immunology-based research in drug discovery,enabling new gene targets to be identified in biologically and potentially therapeutically relevant settings.
Cambridge researchers support world's largest air quality monitoring network in London
Cambridge researchers are using their expertise in air quality sensors to support the new Breathe London project launched by Mayor Sadiq Khan last week.
What will be the Medical Trends of 2019?
Last year IDC’s MD, Stephen Knowles, gave his predictions about the medical industry in 2018. At the start of 2019, he reviews the highlights of last year, and forecasts what lies ahead for the medical device industry in 2019. His analysis points to a year full of exciting new technologies, increased regulation, but still plenty of opportunities...
CES: chaotic, connected, competitive
By its very nature CES is a chaotic week. Long days, bright lights and a lack of natural air make it an exhaustive attack on the senses. But the halls were also chaotic in both structure and attendees, which highlights just how competitive and fragmented each sector within consumer electronics is.
Plextek receives CIR accreditation
Electronics and technology consultancy, Plextek, joins a select list of private research organisations to receive CIR accreditation after approval from the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.