TWI wins RIBA Awards
TWI is pleased to have been awarded two The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) awards for the architectural design of its three new buildings at Granta Park near Cambridge.
Surgical robots set to move into three new areas, says Sagentia
Sagentia, the global product development company, says surgical robotics will increasingly have a role to play in three key areas: minimally-invasive surgery, specialist functional applications and finally in patient management, combined with artificial intelligence.
Leading AI cybersecurity firm Darktrace raises $75 million in funding to meet growing demand
Darktrace, the world’s leading machine learning company for cyber security, announced today that it has climbed new commercial highs as its total contract value hits $200 million, an increase of 140% from last year. Much of this growth was driven by outstanding performance in the US, where bookings increased threefold.
Cambridge Network website unavailable this Thursday morning
The Cambridge Network website will not be available in the morning this Thursday (13th July), due to essential planned maintenance work.
NHS accelerator launches international call for high-impact innovations
A search for the world’s best healthcare innovations to help improve patients’ lives closes on 26 July. It seeks applications focused on key NHS priorities including mental health, primary care, and urgent and emergency care.
Science fiction vs science fact: world’s leading AI experts come to Cambridge
Some of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will gather in Cambridge this week to look at everything from the influence of science fiction on our dreams of the future, to ‘trust in the age of intelligent machines’.
Cambridge Index jumps 1.8%
The Cambridge Index advanced 1.8% or 417.5 points to settle at 23,389.9, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly gains to their share prices.
Carer jailed for £340,000 theft from 99 year old
A case fought by Ashtons’ client, Marnie George, the niece of the late Reginald ‘Rex’ Lucraft, has resulted in a carer being jailed for 32 months for defrauding Mr Lucraft out of around £340,000 over a ten year period.
Learning to lead people or projects? These training courses are for you
Improving skills to manage people and projects are the focus of forthcoming training courses organised by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration. New and potential new managers will benefit from Transition to Management in August, while effective Project Management & Leadership is covered in early September. Sign up now to ensure your place.
5 golden rules for choosing a company name
Entrepreneurs often angst over the perfect name for their business, spending significant time and money as finding the appropriate business name can be a long-winded and stressful process.
TWI launches new MSc in Engineering Leadership and Management
TWI is known for training the engineers of tomorrow, and is now looking to extend this with the launch of a new MSc programme to train engineers for leadership roles.
Bango plc issues trading update
Bango (AIM: BGO), the mobile payments company, provides an update on trading for the six months ended 30 June 2017, ahead of announcing its Interim Results on 19 September 2017.
Law firm raises £7,000 for Cambridge children’s mental health charity
Staff at leading law firm Mills & Reeve in Cambridge are celebrating the success of raising £7,000 in seven months for Blue Smile, a charity dedicated to helping emotionally troubled youngsters in Cambridgeshire, aged three to 13.
Arecor team cycles for charity to celebrate its 10th anniversary
Arecor Ltd is celebrating its 10th year and to mark the occasion it is holding a 40Km and 80Km charity cycle ride, raising funds and awareness for the JDRF organisation.
Collaborative innovation: from EMBA to carbon cables
A project to develop lightweight carbon nanomaterials in airplanes and other transport, which originated as an Executive MBA consulting project at Cambridge Judge, wins recognition from EUREKA to develop prototype materials.
Flexera CEO Jim Ryan discusses Software Asset Management at Microsoft Inspire
At Microsoft Inspire this week, Flexera CEO Jim Ryan will discuss Flexera’s vision of restoring trust and transparency by reimagining how software is bought, sold, managed and secured.
Art boosts long-term mental health – new study
Taking part in art classes can improve mental health and enhance social inclusion over a prolonged period, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Mental Health Promotion.
Ordnance Survey releases open dataset and free map of Britain’s Greenspaces
A Government initiative to make it easier for people to locate and access greenspaces has launched, with the release of a new database and interactive digital map identifying accessible recreational and leisure greenspace in Great Britain.
Experienced solicitor joins Hewitsons’ growing Private Wealth team
Law firm Hewitsons has appointed an experienced solicitor to its growing Private Wealth team. Alexandra Howard has joined the firm’s Cambridge office, in Newmarket Road, as a Senior Solicitor within the team.
WaveFX creates photorealistic 3D visualisations
Inca Digital Printers is an industry leader in the design, development and manufacture of inkjet printers for the wide-format print industry.
Prism Electronics achieves ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015
Prism Electronics is one of the first in upgrading to ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015.
Homelessness challenge to find innovative solutions launches at FBC Cambridge Central
Local homeless charities came together with impact entrepreneurs and engaged residents as part of a facilitated challenge weekend to explore the growing problem of homelessness in Cambridge city and develop ideas to support those affected.
Easy as 1-2-3: self-care technology provider launches new wireless blood pressure monitors
Self-Care medical technology provider launches two new wireless blood pressure monitors for home-use as part of the Activ8rlives range.
Pan cancer clinical trial aims to evaluate breath biopsy for early detection of disease
Scientists in Cambridge are to run a PAN cancer clinical trial to see if breath samples can be used to detect cancer in its early stages, the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Cambridge Centre and Owlstone Medical have announced.
Daniel Zeichner MP receives prize for bee conservation
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner has received national recognition for his work in bee conservation. Daniel, who is a ‘Species Champion’ for the Ruderal Bumblebee, received an Honourable Mention in the Muddy Welly Award offered by the Species Champion Partnership.