Veolia awarded a contract at Welsh Water’s Five Fords WwTW
Veolia Water Technologies (Veolia) has been awarded a contract to supply a flagship Liquor Treatment Plant (LTP) at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Five Fords Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW), near Wrexham, North Wales.
Arecor and JDRF announce successful pre-clinical development of diabetes treatment
Arecor and JDRF announce the successful pre-clinical development of stable rapid-acting, ultra-concentrated insulin for the significantly enhanced treatment of type 1 diabetes.
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Cofinitive selected to launch Impact Women’s Network
Cofinitive, a Cambridge-based corporate communications consultancy, was selected to launch Impact Women’s Network, a group for female entrepreneurs united in raising the public visibility of impactful women and instigating even greater change together.
Hospital cancellations – advice to patients
In line with national recommendations, Cambridge University Hospitals has today (Thursday January 4) cancelled all non-urgent elective adult inpatient surgery until the end of the month. This is as a result of winter pressures, aggravated by high levels of people attending A&E with flu-like symptoms.
Facilities boost as Cambourne extension agreements signed
Plans for 2,350 new homes and millions of pounds of new facilities at Cambourne have taken a major step forward, with the signing of key planning documents.
Dovetailed invites freelancers into its design studio
If you are looking for a friendly, central working space that helps you focus and get the job done, Dovetailed would be delighted to invite you to a hot-desk space at its design studio in central Cambridge.
CyanConnode trading update shows 'positive momentum'
CyanConnode (AIM:CYAN.L), the world leader in narrowband radio mesh networks, today publishes a trading update for the year ending 31 December 2017.
Successful local business relocates to Cambridge Science Park
Medical Device Usability (MDU), a human factors consultancy focused on testing pharmaceutical and medical devices, celebrates the New Year with a move to the desirable Cambridge Science Park.
Machine learning is the best tie to bind user experience and security
Dave Excell, Co-Founder and CTO at Featurespace, explores new hardware and software solutions to combat fraud attacks, and explains how some new technologies are driving fraudsters to different channels.
Cross-point Instagram stories to Facebook
Facebook has made some significant changes with an aim of becoming a more evident, cross-platform player. It’s all down to a new capability that allows users to cross-post an Instagram story to their Facebook profile.
The demise of stuff?
It’s a fact. We’re all buying less stuff. But we’re still spending more. The past decade has seen the gradual rise of the so-called ‘experience economy’. A new world order where personal and social engagement has grown and flourished, nibbling away at our insatiable appetite for ‘things’ on their relentless journey to the recycling centre, or landfill.
What inspires you?
As one of the main sponsors, KISS had the opportunity to be a part of the judging panel of the Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire Young People of the Year (YOPEY) awards 2017.
Half a million students’ critical data defended by Darktrace AI
Darktrace, the world leader in AI technology for cyber defence, has today announced that Education Service Center 11 (ESC 11) has deployed the Enterprise Immune System for AI cyber defence against sophisticated threats.
Cambridge ‘has fastest growing economy in the UK’
Cambridge had the fastest-growing city economy in the UK across the third quarter of 2017, according to a new report which also revealed that both of the country's most famous university cities are expected to thrive in the next 12 months.
New QuickQuant feature in GeneSys software saves time
Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, is delighted to announce its GeneSys software has been upgraded to include QuickQuant, a new feature for rapid band quantification analysis on blots or gels.
Government announces champion for UK’s ‘Silicon Valley’
Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has announced a new champion for the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford corridor - an area of the country that has the potential to become the UK’s 'Silicon Valley'.
Festivals and Facebook spark a food revolution
A strong social media identity and local food festivals are becoming increasingly vital to small businesses who are being priced out of town centres, according to research by Anglia Ruskin University.
New brain mapping technique highlights relationship between connectivity and IQ
A new and relatively simple technique for mapping the wiring of the brain has shown a correlation between how well connected an individual’s brain regions are and their intelligence, say researchers at the University of Cambridge.
Magna brings new mobility technology to CES 2018
Magna, a technology company and one of the world's largest suppliers to the automotive industry, will showcase key products in electrification, autonomy and mobility during CES 2018 (Las Vegas, January 9-12).
Points of View: 2017
"Despite heightened political risk, 2017 turned out to be a good year for equity markets," says Jason Butler of NW Brown.
Community comes together to help Arthur Rank Hospice top previous tree donations
2016 saw the introduction of the Christmas Tree recycling scheme which raised more than £3000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice. Two years on, the scheme is flourishing and has surpassed expectations as this year an even greater number of trees than those collected in 2017 have already been registered.
Tame your computer - drag and drop with Excel
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 describes how to move or copy cells using drag and drop (Microsoft Excel).
Thanks for helping YOUR hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals has issued a public thank you to staff and residents for their “magnificent support” following its pre-Christmas flu outbreak.
Researchers chart the ‘secret’ movement of quantum particles
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have taken a peek into the secretive domain of quantum mechanics.