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.
A forbidden word
There's a word you often see used in job applications, biographies, social media profiles, and just about anywhere people try to cast themselves in a positive light. But if you really want to make a good impression, it should be annihilated, exterminated, and buried without trace. What is the word, and why is it so objectionable? Communications Consultant Simon Hall explains...
Revolution in diagnostics promises early disease warning for farmers
With advances in biotechnology, imaging and organic chemistry changing the way farmers are able to tend their crops and livestock, the UK’s latest diagnostic tests are to be discussed - many for the first time - at Agri-Tech East's Pollinator event in Cambridge on 13 February.
Overwhelming support from local community for Arthur Rank Hospice’s Christmas tree recycling
Volunteers and supporters helped raise over £26,500 for the Hospice collecting recycled Christmas trees over two days in January...
Novahub appointed connectivity provider for 4th Cambridge Hackathon
Cambridge-based enhanced WiFi and connectivity provider Novahub has been appointed to provide its services to Cambridge University’s Hack Cambridge event, now in its fourth year, supplying internet connectivity to 350 hackers at the 24-hour event this weekend.
Activ8rlives4 Health+Wellbeing App by Aseptika achieves CE mark as a medical device
Aseptika Ltd (Cambridgeshire, UK) is pleased to announce that its Activ8rlives4 Health+Wellness App has been approved by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as a Class 1 medical device.
Can surgical navigation democratize surgery?
Cambridge Consultants recently brought together some of the brightest names and biggest companies in the medical device industry, to explore how surgical navigation can democratize surgery in the future and to envision the surgical navigation ecosystem of 2030.
Making the most of apprenticeships
Simon Fryer, CEO at KISS, says: "As an employer, we have explored a number of routes for our entry-level positions. Graduates are the standard candidates for these roles, but we’re interested in people who have followed different educational routes too."
Team’s award-winning work approved for use on the NHS
OrganOx’s metra is approved for use on the NHS with support from The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
Registration is open for TWI’s Fifth International Symposium on Linear Friction Welding
Registration is open for TWI’s Fifth International Symposium on Linear Friction Welding, which takes place at the Granta Centre, TWI Ltd, Granta Park, Cambridge CB21 6AL on 20-21 March 2019.
Recalling happy memories during adolescence can reduce risk of depression
Recalling positive events and experiences can help protect young people against depression in later life, suggests new research just published.
Awareness is barrier to ‘plastic-free periods’
New research indicates that more needs to be done to raise awareness of the amount of plastic contained in commonly-used menstrual products.