UK and US join forces to understand how quickly a massive Antarctic glacier could collapse
A Cambridge researcher will lead one of eight projects in a new joint UK-US research programme that is one of the most detailed and extensive examinations of a massive Antarctic glacier ever undertaken.
Joseph could deliver impressive V&A hat-trick
Talented Joseph Namara Hollis is hoping to deliver an impressive hat-trick for Anglia Ruskin University after being shortlisted by the V&A for their 2018 Student Illustrator of the Year award.
How to create a compelling grant application
The Knowledge Transfer Network is delivering a series of workshops aimed at helping businesses write a good grant proposal.
PredictImmune secures £4.3m investment from Wellcome Trust
PredictImmune, a developer of prognostic tools to guide treatment of patients with immune-mediated diseases, announced today that it has been awarded £4.3m by the Wellcome Trust. The funding will be used to support a prospective multi-centre clinical trial of its prognostic biomarker test for treatment guidance in Crohn’s disease, one of the major forms of inflammatory bowel disease.
Cancer immunotherapy research receives £1m Innovate UK funding
PhoreMost Limited and NeoPhore Limited have announced the companies will receive £1 million of funding to support the development of a novel small-molecule cancer immunotherapy programme, following the award of a Biomedical Catalyst grant in a recent Innovate UK competition.
Unique event to discuss cryptocurrency research
The future direction of cryptocurrency research and its impact on markets will be discussed at a conference next month at Anglia Ruskin University, the first of its kind in the UK.
New, free booklet on photocatalysis from Strem Chemicals UK
Photocatalysis has seen growing interest recently in the reactions of small molecules in water splitting, forming solar fuels and also in organic synthesis. In this recently released booklet you will find Strem Chemicals UK's selection of photocatalysts, related kits for screening purposes, as well as ligands and precursors for photocatalyst synthesis.
Confidence for public speaking
Looking confident when you speak is simpler than you think. Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how.
RIP software drives success of Xaar 1201 printhead in Asia
The remarkable and continuing success of the Xaar 1201 printhead in Asia was underlined at the Shanghai Ad and Sign Show 2018 as six leading RIP (raster image processor) suppliers received awards for developing software for the Xaar 1201.
Cambridge receives £10 million in funding for new AI supercomputer
The UK’s fastest academic supercomputer, based at the University of Cambridge, will be made available to artificial intelligence (AI) technology companies from across the UK, in support of the government’s industrial strategy.
Sexism, racism, genderism, ageism? There’s an emoji for everything
Richard Bland, Executive Creative Director at KISS, takes a look at the brief history of our mobile emotional crutches.
Tame your computer - with a double-click trick
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 move to the end of a range of cells in a row or column (Microsoft Excel)...
Next-generation services: new fund for industry and research
The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund will invest £20 million to help the service industry take advantage of new technologies.
Microsoft Excel PowerPivot training course: Trust Pilot review
Computer Tutoring's Excel PowerPivot course allows you to delve deeper and deeper into PowerPivot and how it handles data. This two-day course allows you to see the various DAX functions and how to apply them to your data models. A course has just been completed and the team is happy to share a review!
Debut project set for Leicester Square premiere
A group of Anglia Ruskin University graduates have struck gold as their debut project – which started life as a hopeful tweet – is set to receive its world premiere this week in London’s Leicester Square.
Rick Dickinson – designer of ZX Spectrum – has passed away
Dan Cvrcek, Founder and CEO of Enigma Bridge, remembers Rick Dickinson, designer of the ZX Spectrum, who passed away last week.
Acquisition paves the way for next generation of recruitment
Two successful Cambridge-based businesses will accelerate their growth due to the vision of a local entrepreneur.
Source Code Control helps UK NHS achieve software supply chain conformance
Source Code Control has recently assisted the Code4Health programme at the UK NHS in obtaining OpenChain Conformance.
CrownBio launches new humanised target model for immunotherapy
Crown Bioscience, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Bioscience International and a global drug discovery and development services company providing translational platforms to advance oncology, inflammation, cardiovascular and metabolic disease research, enhances its existing portfolio of humanised drug target models (HuGEMM™) by launching a new transgenic CD3E model to advance development of…
Magna earns GM Supplier of the Year awards
After supplying innovative technologies to help improve lighting and driveline performance for General Motors’ customers, Magna drove off with two GM Supplier of the Year awards at the automaker’s 26th annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Orlando, Florida.
Mouse study identifies new target for human accelerated aging syndrome
Scientists have identified a potential therapeutic target in the devastating genetic disease Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), which is characterised by premature ageing.
Magna and BHAP create joint venture to supply door modules to automakers in China
A new joint venture between Magna and Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (BHAP) has been formed and has already netted new door module business for a German OEM in China.
Ely Country Park endorsed with Natural England accredited status
Ely Country Park has been recognised by Natural England and awarded accredited country park status.
Ieso Executive Chairman Simon Cartmell OBE recognised as one of the Sunday Times Maserati 100
The Maserati 100 is in its 3rd year and aims to recognise Britain’s game-changing entrepreneurs.
Four ways you can impress your boss on your first day
Whether you are a specialist in the trade or even a trainee, you are never expected to know everything on your first day – or even your first month. However, this shouldn’t mean you can’t impress your new employer and colleagues while you're figuring things out. What exactly do employers hope to see from their new recruits on day one?