Help Form the Future to set 2,500 young people on the path to careers success
Form the Future is launching its first crowdfunding campaign to help cash-strapped schools meet some of the requirements within the Government’s new careers strategy, while also addressing the skills shortage.
Cambridge Index jumps 2.3%
The Cambridge Index advanced 2.3% or 652.4 points to settle at 29,431.5, as eight of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Colour us happy! Studio 24 completes the EACH Huntingdon Inflatable Colour Dash
Studio 24 was delighted to take part in the first ever East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) Inflatable Colour Dash at Huntingdon Racecourse on Sunday 10th June 2018.
How 'Springwatch' could put a spring in your step
New research shows that watching TV programmes such as Springwatch and Countryfile might actually be good for you.
Watermill Accounting hosts training workshop on cloud accounting for entrepreneurs
Would you like to save time managing your company accounts? Join Watermill Accounting for a training workshop on Cloud Accounting for Entrepreneurs - 25th July 2018, 10am-12 noon at the Future Business Centre, Cambridge. Learn how to use the popular accounting package, Xero and gain greater control over your company finances.
Final line-up announced for Digital Marketing Conference
The 12th Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Cambridge Digital Marketing Conference is all set for Thursday July 12th, with a full line-up of expert speakers.
Tessian raises £9m to make enterprise email safe with machine learning
Tessian, the UK-based machine intelligence start-up transforming the way enterprises secure email, announces that it has raised £9 million ($13 million) in a Series A round led by Balderton Capital and existing investors, Accel. Amadeus Capital Partners, Crane, LocalGlobe, Winton Ventures and Walking Ventures also participated in the round.
AlgoDynamix names new Managing Director for Benelux
London & Amsterdam, 19th June 2018... AlgoDynamix has appointed Rob Theunissen to the role of Managing Director. Rob will be responsible for the expansion of AlgoDynamix’s financial risk forecasting software in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Magna to jointly engineer and build premium electric vehicles for customers in China
Magna has announced its intention to form two new joint ventures with Beijing Electric Vehicle Co. Ltd (BJEV) for complete vehicle manufacturing as well as engineering of electric vehicles.
IWF’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford becomes President of INHOPE
The Internet Watch Foundation’s Deputy CEO Fred Langford has become the next President of INHOPE (International Association of Internet Hotlines), the umbrella organisation uniting a global network of hotlines tackling child sexual abuse imagery online and child sexual exploitation.
Save tonnes of time when writing presentations - sketch them first
Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how going straight to finished slides without defining the structure first means you'll probably end up throwing away lots of work.
How emotions shape our work life
Jochen Menges, an expert in organisational behaviour, thinks that emotions matter profoundly for employee performance and behaviour. His studies bring nuance to our understanding of how employees wish to feel at work.
Public invited to explore engineering
People will have an opportunity to learn about civil engineering in a special event taking place in Cathedral Square, Peterborough next Saturday (June 23rd) from 10am to 3pm.
Making the numbers count: supporting and engaging women at every career stage
Professor Sucheta Nadkarni and other researchers call for gender equality and career support for women in the workplace, and an end to “the doom and gloom narrative” over their limited numbers.
First residents move into affordable homes in Northstowe
Residents have moved into the first of more than 2,000 new affordable homes in Northstowe. The two and three-bedroom rented houses are now home to four families, with shared ownership plots also reserved.
Cambridge Solar is crowned 'British Renewable Energy Installer of the Year'
Local solar panel company Cambridge Solar Ltd is celebrating a win as British Renewable Energy Installer of the Year. Since 2009 the company has installed solar panels at nearly 400 sites across Cambridgeshire, including Great St. Mary’s Church, and is being recognised for for its high quality systems and outstanding customer service.
Chariots of Fire 2018 supports local young people
The organisers of Chariots of Fire have selected Cambridgeshire Community Foundation (CCF) as the official charity for 2018. Money raised will contribute to the Cambridgeshire High Sheriff’s Award Scheme, a fund managed by CCF.
The potential of a Chikungunya vaccine - unpredictably attractive
This month VacZine Analytics releases MarketVIEW: Chikungunya vaccines. As more countries report local or autochthonous transmission of this problematic virus, and two vaccines receive priority designation, VacZine Analytics investigates commercial potential.
Making a splash
Time-critical CDP software development helps Speedo make waves in swim tracking
Darktrace secures student data for school district
Darktrace, the world’s leading AI company for cyber defense, has today announced that Monadnock Regional School District (MRSD) in New Hampshire has chosen Darktrace’s proven AI technology to defend its networks from cyber-threats.
Arecor secures grant to advance co-formulation of critical pharmaceutical products
Innovate UK grant of nearly £1 million will be used to significantly advance Arecor’s proprietary co-formulation platform in the development of diabetes therapies that meet critical patient unmet needs.
Leading product development consultancy Inspiralia acquires Cambridge’s Fen Technology
Cambridge-based Fen Technology has been acquired by Inspiralia, the €21m product development consultancy headquartered in Madrid, Spain, in a deal that significantly strengthens the group’s technical product development offer, both in scope and depth.
Gene therapy restores paw function in rats with spinal cord injury
MRC-funded researchers at King’s College London have shown that rats with spinal cord injuries can re-learn skilled hand movements after being treated with a gene therapy.
Mills & Reeve wins again with diversity and inclusion award
Leading UK law firm Mills & Reeve has been awarded Best Diversity and Inclusion Initiative by the Legal Education and Training Group (LETG).
Doing business with China: making the most of your visit
Business trips to China can be both exhausting and enjoyable, typically involving a range of meetings and a busy schedule. So, it's important to remain energetic and productive when travelling.