Have your say on plans for water sports complex
Local people are being asked to comment on the detailed plans for a 220-acre water sports complex between Milton and Waterbeach, which have recently been submitted to South Cambridgeshire District Council.
Michel Goedert is awarded The Brain Prize 2018
Michel Goedert from the LMB’s Neurobiology Division has been awarded the 2018 Brain Prize. Michel shares the award with fellow neuroscientists Bart De Strooper, Christian Haass and John Hardy “for their groundbreaking research on the genetic and molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease”.
Cambridge MP accuses Government of ignoring evidence on court closures
The decision to close Cambridge Magistrate’s Court was challenged in the House of Commons today by Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner.
Owlstone Medical raises £11 million with Horizons Ventures and Aviva
Owlstone Medical Ltd, a diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for disease, announced today that it has raised $15 million (£11 million) to drive the global commercialization of its Breath Biopsy® platform. The funds will enable the company to bring its lung cancer Breath Biopsy test to market, deepen the early detection pipeline with ongoing trials across multiple cancers, and further…
Cambridge Index declines 2.9%
The Cambridge Index eased 724 points or 2.9% to close at 24,042.2, as the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
New car park charges to include a peak time congestion tariff
New charges will come into effect at Cambridge City Council’s car parks from April, as part of the council’s plan to reduce congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions.
GDPR and a framework for the future
Adam Andrews, Head of Digital at KISS, writes: To kick things off, a confession: when I first heard of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the new rules that will change how businesses handle personal data when they come into force on the 25th May, my initial reaction was cynicism.
Recruitment Gateway team ramps up for May Jobs Fair after science event success
Following the success of Cambridge Network's specialist Science Recruitment event last week, its team is gearing up for the next initiative – a general Jobs Fair to be held at Eddington, Cambridge, on Friday 4th May 2018.
Experience veterans’ stories first-hand as part of IWM’s Easter holiday activities
Over the Easter holidays, families across the country can participate in IWM’s fun free activities, ranging from a virtual reality immersion into the night of the Dam Busters mission, to meeting veterans with incredible stories to tell.
Cambridge Marketing Magazine: Issue Two now available to download
Rise is a free design and marketing resource for Cambridge creatives and businesses alike. The second edition is now free to download.
Method to predict drug stability could lead to more effective medicines
Researchers from the UK and Denmark have developed a new method to predict the physical stability of drug candidates, which could help with the development of new and more effective medicines for patients. The technology has been licensed to Cambridge spin-out company TeraView, who are developing it for use in the pharmaceutical industry in order to make medicines that are more easily released in…
£2.5million gift to Cambridge Sport funds two new hockey pitches
A £2.5m gift - for two new hockey pitches for use by the University and wider Cambridge community - marks a defining moment in the mission of the University to improve sports facilities and recognise the many wide-ranging benefits sport gives to all who take part.
Being a little bit funny is possible
A funny meeting, presentation or interview is a hell of a lot more enjoyable and productive. Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how you can achieve actual funniness.
UK consumer spending hit with new headwinds this year
Following a difficult year, 2018 offers some reasons for optimism for UK consumers, with the EY ITEM Club forecasting falling levels of inflation and a modest revival in pay growth. However, the EY ITEM Club says that the good news will be offset by new headwinds including weaker employment growth, rising interest rates and more reluctance among consumers to ‘live beyond their means’.
BeeBee Wraps tackles the plastic waste issue
Speaking with a friend, Kath Austin heard how people in pre-plastic days used cotton coated with beeswax to preserve food – and she wondered whether this ancient technology could help with a very modern problem: the tons of plastic wrapping that pollute oceans and pile up in landfills.
Redgate Software partners with PASS to deliver GDPR webinar marathon
In a move that demonstrates increasing concerns about the impending General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Redgate is running a day of back-to-back live webinars in conjunction with PASS, the organisation which supports SQL Server professionals around the world.
Innovate your business model for productivity gains
If you’re looking to gain an advantage over your competitors in 2018, then making changes to your business model could provide you with new ways to create, deliver and capture value.
Hunkvertising: karma or hypocrisy
When we talk about objectification, many people might assume that it’s a reference to women. But male objectification is just as important a subject for the gender equality debate, especially since it has increased within advertising.
Drones solve problems for the construction industry
It’s a well-known fact that there are hundreds, if not thousands of uses for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. Over the past two years, drones have become a familiar sight in our skies, but thanks to a raft of new legislation shortly to be issued by the government, the industry is set to thrive over the coming three to five years.
TTP inspires Year 12s to consider STEM careers
Year 12 students from Hills Road Sixth Form College, Long Road Sixth Form College and Comberton Sixth Form were invited to apply for an activity day with TTP Group, a Founding Partner of Cambridge LaunchPad.
Agilent GC instrument & software training from Anthias Consulting is CPD-approved
Anthias Consulting is pleased to announce approval of its Agilent GC instrument training courses by the Royal Society of Chemistry for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
12 rules for life - webcast live
Clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson is one of the world’s most popular public thinkers, whose talks have been seen by tens of millions of viewers.
Tame your computer - top 10 tips for Microsoft Word
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 offers her top ten Microsoft Word shortcuts...
Connecting people through IoT and the power of games
How do we use new and emerging technology and gaming principles to create more user and customer friendly experiences in cities, providing immersive, seamless access to services? The Big Gamification Challenge is run by REACTOR to solve a societal problem within a particular sector, or enhance and improve user experiences with applied gaming.
Abcam reports continued strong sales growth, ahead of underlying market rates
Abcam plc (AIM: ABC) a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six-month period ended 31 December 2017*.