Look into the Future of Transport at Cambridge Network event
Would you like to understand the different visions for better transport in Cambridge? Hear the expert on tunnels, see new types of vehicle such as Tesla cars, find out about the practical work already being done on travel planning and the futuristic thinking on drones in our region at Cambridge Network's open event 'The Future of Transport' on Thursday November 30th.
Global cash injection boosts battle to end online child sexual abuse imagery
The Fund to End Violence Against Children has awarded the Cambridge based IWF (Internet Watch Foundation), the UK based international online safety charity, a grant to set up 30 Reporting Portal solutions in some of the world’s least developed countries.
Opinion: What makes the Cambridge cluster special?
A combination of knowledge, expertise, support and infrastructure makes Cambridge one of the most enterprising and entrepreneurial cities in the world, says Andy Neely, Cambridge’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Business Relations, a role which oversees the University’s activities in innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship.
Budget sees Chancellor between a rock and a hard place as OBR cuts productivity forecast
The Chancellor is in an unenviable position heading into the Budget, facing pressure for ‘bold action’ that stems from some public dissatisfaction with austerity measures, and squeezed public sector pay, while also having to contend with anticipated higher budget deficits over the medium term, according to the EY ITEM Club Budget preview.
Point-of-care ultrasound helps intercontinental humanitarian efforts
FUJIFILM SonoSite was pleased to support a Spanish medical team on a humanitarian mission offering critical medical assistance in Kenya, supplying a point-of-care ultrasound system for them to take on their trip.
Sensors in Food and Agriculture 2017 confirms speakers
The Keynote and Invited speakers at Sensors for Food and Agriculture 2017 are confirmed for the conference taking place at the Møller Centre, Cambridge, on 5-6 December.
RealVNC announces instant support for VNC Connect
IT technicians can dynamically respond to support calls without the need for pre-installed remote access software.
Quality of carbohydrates is vital to good health
The consumption of quality whole grains is associated with lower mortality rates and lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and possibly colorectal cancer, according to a statement released today by the International Carbohydrate Quality Consortium (ICQC), a global committee of leading nutrition scientists.
AIM Altitude takes branding panels to stunning next level for Emirates
As the manufacturer of the truly stunning Ghaf Tree welcoming feature on Emirates Airline’s new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fleet, AIM Altitude is delighted that the panels are being showcased at the 2017 Dubai Airshow.
Horizon Discovery’s Dharmacon introduces Edit-R CRISPRa reagent platform
Horizon Discovery, a global leader in gene editing and gene modulation technologies, today announced the launch of its reagent platform for CRISPR activation (CRISPRa) from its recently acquired Dharmacon™ business. This is the latest addition to the company’s market-leading Edit-R™ portfolio for CRISPR-Cas9 genome engineering.
MRC CLIMB project honoured in 2017 HPCwire Readers’ and Editors’ Choice Awards
The MRC-funded Cloud Infrastructure for Microbial Bioinformatics (CLIMB) project has been recognised in the annual HPCwire Readers’ and Editors’ Choice Awards, presented at the 2017 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, in Denver, Colorado.
Mills & Reeve advises on acquisition of leading provider of premium packaging solutions
Leading UK law firm Mills & Reeve has advised MW Luxury Packaging on its sale to Hong Kong-based GPA Global, a one-stop-shop premium packaging and display solutions provider.
Specialist Rights of Way Executive joins Birketts
Leading law firm Birketts has announced the appointment of Marcia Grice as a Rights of Way Executive in its Agriculture Team.
New mode for ZEISS field emission scanning electron microscopes improves image quality
New ZEISS module offers high resolution 3D block face imaging for biological samples with fast acquisition rates and minimal sample damage.
Webworkswell launches free website and SEO checker for Cambridge businesses
Webworkswell is introducing a new feature that allows businesses to check how their website grades when it comes to search engine optimisation (SEO).
Bobby Deal - International GameChanger of the Year, 2017
Bobby Deal, Managing Director of GRS, has been named 'International GameChanger of the Year' by ACQ5. "It is fantastic to obtain this recognition," said Bobby, "especially since my objective was for GRS to be a GameChanger within the global life science sector and even more so for our niche area of regulatory affairs and quality compliance."
Children with disabilities are being denied equal opportunities for a quality education
Researchers from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Education have produced a new report on the current state of education for children with disabilities in both England and India.
Can you support 'a space to study'?
A live build project by first-year architects at the University of Cambridge seeks support from local businesses.
Bango extends carrier billing for Amazon customers in Japan
Bango, the mobile payments company, announces that following the successful launch of Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) for Amazon retail customers in Japan (June 2017), it has expanded DCB availability to Japanese customers of Amazon Prime and Prime Student membership programmes.
Five reasons to use social media (infographic)
Social media helps you listen to what people are saying, including your customers, prospects, peers and competitors. Here, CFM Group offers five reasons for using social media as a business and why it recommends you should also look into the potential benefits.
Course helps you build your financial confidence
If you're baffled by financial terms and issues, but your role still involves dealing with finance, a course towards the end of this month from Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration could be the ideal solution.
Tame your computer - rapid repetition
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 print specific rows and columns on each page (Microsoft Excel)...
Cambridge CEO to visit 10 Downing Street
Business owner Mark Layzell is due to visit the Prime Minister's small business adviser at 10 Downing Street.
Cheer Academy jumps the queues
One week to go before the North Pole Festival in Cambridge opens its doors...
Innovative engineers focus on healthcare
Cambridge Bio-Augmentation Systems (CBAS), led by University of Cambridge engineering alumni Oliver Armitage and Emil Hewage, wants to redefine the limits of the human body.