We’re all Fontaholics
Richard Bland, Executive Creative Director at KISS, writes: Before I start droning on about the power of fonts and how they influence the way we see words, let’s get one thing clear: a font is not a typeface. A font is a family of typefaces with similar characteristics, while a typeface is just a single member of that family. If that helps.
Vigilant Software releases upgraded Data Flow Mapping Tool
Leading compliance software developer Vigilant Software has released a new and improved version of its Data Flow Mapping Tool based on early feedback.
Circular Economy event explores the challenges and opportunities
Economic growth, while desirable, tends to be linked to consumption, yet consumption cannot continue indefinitely at the expense of the earth’s resources. Join Cambridge Network and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) for a free afternoon event on Monday 26th February to explore an attractive and viable alternative – the circular economy.
e-Luminate Cambridge Festival switches on this Friday
The 2018 installations are revealed! Join the opening of the e-Luminate Cambridge Festival in Market Square on Friday evening (February 9th), unveiling this year’s stunning light installation on the façade of the Guildhall.
Being British - not so great for your communication
Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how being British can be a problem when it comes to speaking in public, and how to address it.
Artwork allows visitors to see ‘science in action’
The official launch of the public artwork ‘Transformation’, which forms part of Anglia Ruskin University’s new science centre, will take place next Tuesday, 13 February (5-7pm).
Deadline extended - take part in Tech Nation 2018 survey today
Fill in a short survey to help demonstrate the importance of the Cambridge cluster! Cambridge companies are encouraged to take part in the latest Tech Nation survey - providing data for its annual report on the UK's digital technology ecosystem. The deadline has been extended to tomorrow (Wednesday 7th February).
Cambridge MP pays tribute to Suffragette movement on centenary
Daniel Zeichner, MP for Cambridge, has stated that while a battle was won by women 100 years ago when they gained the right to vote, the war on gender equality is far from over.
Better business + better profits = having more + giving more
Building a better business will be the theme of a networking series being organised by East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Safer Internet Day: how to protect children from Internet threats
Younger Internet users are among the most vulnerable victims of Internet scams, cybercriminals and hackers. Safer Internet Day, celebrated today (February 6) this year, is a reminder for everyone to take part in creating a safer Internet.
Award winning Paul scoops another top honour
A well-known Cambridge University Hospitals’ clinical scientist has been selected for a prestigious role by NHS England.
Lucy plans trip of a lifetime
Most of us are looking forward to warmer days ahead, but none so much as Lucy Wood, who is all set for the trip of a lifetime starting in April.
Last chance to sign up to the Cambridgeshire energy switch
Residents in Cambridge could get a better deal from their energy provider by taking part in the latest round of Cambridgeshire’s collective energy switching scheme supported by Cambridge City Council.
An inspiring evening with Peter Cowley
Last week, Green Custard Director James Green went 'back to his roots' by returning to his former College to chair an event at the University of Cambridge.
IT Governance helps more than 600 clients achieve ISO 27001 certification and compliance
IT Governance, a leading global provider of data protection, risk management and compliance solutions, is proud to announce that it has helped more than 600 clients with their ISO 27001 certification and compliance projects.
Cambridge Ahead supports findings of Mass Transport Options Assessment Report
Business and academic member organisation, Cambridge Ahead today expressed support for the conclusions reached in the recently published Greater Cambridge Mass Transport Options Assessment Report.
What will I need to retire?
The golden question when it comes to retirement planning is determining how much you will need to accumulate to successfully stop working, while maintaining your lifestyle.
Life at Featurespace: Meet Emanuele Levi, implementation engineer
Emanuele joined Featurespace as an implementation engineer in 2017 and has worked with some of the company’s key clients in banking and payments. His studies in mathematics and physics led him to pursue implementation engineering. Here, he shares his insights on working as part of Featurespace’s core product delivery team in Cambridge...
February half term activities at IWM Duxford
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters and presenting an exciting collaborative production with Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures
Digital project for Addenbrooke’s patients gets National Lottery boost
An innovative project has been launched with National Lottery funding, teaching digital skills to teenage and adult cancer patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Build a Z80 computer!
Hot on the footsteps of its cracking 'Build a synthesizer' workshop (which will be running again soon), the Cambridge Centre for Computing History is offering another new exciting workshop.
Improve your video marketing strategy with OH! Films
People love stories. The most clicked videos are those that feature stories in them, rather than a simple video introduction of a product or company. You’ll need to plan to create more videos with stories featuring your staff, customers and products with clever ideas that will get your audience hooked each time they click play.
Mozambique launches first Reporting Portal for child sexual abuse material online
Mozambique takes a vital step towards removing online child sexual abuse from the internet by launching a public reporting system this Safer Internet Day.
Preparing for the future: artificial intelligence and us
As the University of Cambridge begins a month-long focus on research related to artificial intelligence, four researchers reflect on the power of a technology to impact nearly every aspect of modern life – and why we need to be ready.
The Cambridge Building Society starts new partnership over breakfast
The Cambridge Building Society launched its first charity partnership of 2018 with Wintercomfort for the homeless yesterday.