CUH champions dementia support plan
Cambridge University Hospitals has today launched an ambitious plan to mark the start of national Dementia Action Week (Monday 21 May – Sunday 27 May).
Maggie’s – everyone’s home of cancer care
Read about Maggie's Centre in Cambridge and find out more about the free support the Centre provides for people affected by cancer.
UK Biobank data reveals new Alzheimer’s risk gene
An international research team funded by the MRC, and led by scientists at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Queensland, has identified three new genes linked to the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Free fun for children and families on International Children’s Day
A free event packed with fun activities will be held for school aged children and their families to celebrate International Children’s Day on Friday 1 June.
Engineering future scientists
Children are often asked: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ It’s a difficult question to answer. And if a child has not been exposed to a broad range of career opportunities, their choice of responses may be limited.
Cambridge Building Society kicks off fundraising for The Sick Children’s Trust
The Cambridge Building Society staff got their fundraising efforts off to a choc-tastic start this month, with the Big Chocolate Tea for The Sick Children’s Trust as part of their 2018 ‘Homes and Housing’ charity programme.
The menace of monolingualism
Cambridge University Professor Wendy Ayres-Bennett will speak at the Hay Festival about her research into the health and social benefits of multilingualism.
Resistance to antifungal drugs could lead to disease and global food shortages
Growing levels of resistance to antifungal treatments could lead to increased disease outbreaks and affect food security around the world, according to new research funded by the MRC.
Register your interest in running the London Marathon
Those interested in running the 2019 London Marathon for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) can register their interest now.
New events space brings classical style to the heart of Cambridge
A Cambridge College has unveiled plans for a new and innovative events space right in the heart of the city, offering huge potential for organisers of conferences, meetings and dinners.
MRC Festival of Medical Research 2018 programme launches
The third annual MRC Festival of Medical Research from 14–24 June 2018 takes place in England, Scotland and Wales, online and in Africa. A wide range of free public activities involving scientists from research establishments, including MRC units, centres and institutes, will showcase MRC-funded research.
Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards now open for entries
Following its hugely successful inaugural event last year, the Cambridge Independent has launched its Science and Technology Awards for 2018, with new categories, a new venue and a host of great sponsors.
Five ways to find a graduate job
Are you a recent graduate looking for your first role in the professional world? Here’s a handy guide to help you land your dream graduate job.
What can we expect from Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends Report?
Hugh Massam, Senior PR Associate at KISS, takes a look at what internet trends we should expect from Mary Meeker's 2018 report.
NHS research takes the pressure off for Cambridge accountant
This weekend could see a rise in blood pressure for certain wedding goers and footballers but, for some, high blood pressure can be an everyday concern. However, a new study led by Cambridge University Hospitals aims to help patients with the condition, and a local accountant is just one of those benefitting.
Joseph’s 'Big City' masterpiece scoops big prize
Anglia Ruskin University student Joseph Namara Hollis has been named Student Illustrator of the Year at the V&A Illustration Awards for his work The Big City – a depiction of an urban environment crafted using several different techniques.
Staff wellbeing a priority for East Anglian businesses
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week which is being supported by the Mental Health Foundation. Tying in with the theme, delegates at yesterday’s Ashtons and HAYS Annual Employment Conference were asked if they were making the wellbeing of their staff part of their business strategy.
Mayor welcomes major investment drive for Wisbech and Ely projects
The Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has welcomed the announcement by International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox to attract more than £2.5 billion of investment into the local area.
Lack of contacts, confidence and cash stops SMEs taking off
New research shows Cambridge-based entrepreneurs are the most confident when it comes to turning a business idea into an actual business. The survey also identifies that 25-34 years is the age when most entrepreneurs get a moment of inspiration - but it takes them on average up to three years to launch.
Civil engineers respond to Hackitt Review into building regulations and fire safety
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Director General Nick Baveystock has responded to publication of the Hackitt Review into building regulations and fire safety.
New mental health magazine 'a great piece of work'
In line with Mental Health Awareness Week, Recovery College East has published the latest issue of Speak Your Mind magazine.
Cambridge MP visits Marshall to support local Apprenticeship Training School
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, will today (Friday 18 May) visit Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group to hear about its Apprenticeship Training School.
Have your say on revised proposals for new town north of Waterbeach
Residents and businesses are being encouraged to comment on revised proposals for part of the planned new town north of Waterbeach.
Thales extends distribution of data security solutions with Arrow
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces that it has extended its distribution agreement with global technology provider Arrow Electronics, to bring its advanced data security solutions and services to more territories across the Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Disrupting the display industry with conformable and shapeable organic LCDs
FlexEnable, the leader in the development and industrialisation of plastic electronics for flexible displays and sensors, will present its disruptive, glass-free organic LCD (OLCD) technology at the Society for Information Display (SID) Display Week 2018 in Los Angeles next week. The company will exhibit a range of prototypes demonstrating OLCD’s unique features including thinness, lightness,…