Give back to your hospital – join CUH as a governor
Would you like to represent the views of the public and patients? Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has ten positions available on the Board of Governors for its staff, patients and the public.
Tech Nation 2017 launches in Cambridge later this month
Tech City UK, which produces a comprehensive analysis of the UK digital sector in its annual Tech Nation report, is this year taking 'Tech Nation on Tour' and hosting seven nationwide events to coincide with the report launch. It comes to Cambridge on Wednesday 29th March (6pm at the Trinity Centre), and all are welcome to attend.
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority becomes official
The Combined Authority for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough is now an official body, after the Secretary of State, Sajid Javid, signed the Order to formally constitute it today (Monday).
TTP brings robotics to the next generation of coders
The Technology Partnership (TTP) has announced it is supporting an initiative in Cambridgeshire to help teachers with the new skills they need to teach coding to the next generation of learners. The idea is being led by David Anderson, a robotics/software expert and former employee at TTP, who has strong ties to the education sector.
Thales announces Test Drive of Vormetric Transparent Encryption for Google Cloud Platform
Powered by Orbitera, Test Drive enables prospects to try security solution before purchasing.
Strem Chemicals and Dotz Nano sign a graphene quantum dots distribution agreement
Strem Chemicals, Inc. and Dotz Nano Ltd., an exciting new company aimed at capitalising on the technological innovation in the Graphene Quantum Dots (GQD) market, are proud to announce the signing of a licensing agreement.
How to reinvent an icon: AIM Altitude behind the new Emirates A380 onboard lounge
First engineered and manufactured by AIM Altitude in 2008, the Emirates horseshoe bar has quickly become an iconic feature for the airline. The bar and lounge has now undergone a complete refresh and, once again, it was AIM Altitude that undertook this significant task.
Have your say on plans to improve the A428 in Cambridgeshire
Proposals for a project to improve motorists’ journeys on the A428 between Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire go on show today (Monday 6 March 2017).
Mills & Reeve to significantly grow London office with Maxwell Winward merger
Leading UK law firm Mills & Reeve has today announced the completion of a merger agreement with London law firm Maxwell Winward.
Cambridge advisers announce major expansion
Andrew Webster, chief executive of websters, the Cambridge-based tax, accountancy, legal and financial planning specialists, today announced that chartered accountancy firm Anderson & Co has joined websters with immediate effect.
Cambridge & Counties Bank reports record growth
Cambridge & Counties Bank today announces record annual growth in deposits, lending and customer acquisition for the year ended 31 December 2016.
Repositive community hits 1000 users
Users of the Repositive platform have now reached over 1000 globally, which includes users from pharma, biotech and academia.
Award scheme boosts female entrepreneurs in Cambridge
Faye Holland has been listed as a finalist in 2017 Business Weekly Awards, as well as nominated for Business Person of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year in the SME Awards 2017.
SmithsonHill invests in innovative technology firm Hummingbird
Directors from SmithsonHill have invested in the start-up precision farming company Hummingbird to enable further development of their product - creating the software architecture to house their machine learning algorithms. Hummingbird will have its Beta rollout in 2017 across a number of pioneering growers in the East, including working with Russell Smith Farms.
Innaspa presents a new roundabout sign
Have you spotted Innaspa's roundabout sign in Cambridge?
InnaSpa opens its new style bar
Have you tried the new style bar at InnaSpa yet? Now open all week!
Up to 73 much-needed new council homes set to be built
Two sites in the city are set to be redeveloped to provide much needed new council housing, if proposed schemes by Cambridge City Council are given the go-ahead.
Criminal conviction may be a deterrent for data theft
When faced with a departing employee, a key concern for all employers is that the employee will take valuable and confidential business information in order to use or (perhaps more accurately) misuse it in their next role. Razia Begum and Kate Ledwidge of Taylor Vinters discuss the legal issues.
Tame your computer - deal with dates
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 format dates to include the day of the week (Microsoft Excel)...
Scientists create artificial mouse ‘embryo’ from stem cells for first time
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have managed to create a structure resembling a mouse embryo in culture, using two types of stem cells – the body’s ‘master cells’ – and a 3D scaffold on which they can grow.
Featurespace appoints Financial Services expert, Sean Neary
Sean Neary has joined Featurespace as a Subject Matter Expert in Financial Services risk management. Sean joins Featurespace from Barclaycard where he worked in operations and risk technology for over 10 years.
The skewed reality about reviews and feedback on Google, Facebook and Groupon
Massimo Gaetani of Salus Wellness Clinics describes how feedback and reviews don't always reflect the truth.
An imperfect world
In an imperfect world, we should not expect black and white solutions, says The Scientific Alliance.
Shell awards £120,000 to entrepreneurs at Springboard final in Cambridge
GrowUp Urban Farms, Desolenator and TRINE Finance Ltd were last night named Shell Springboard regional winners at an event in Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
Digital marketing agency Sookio expands team
Digital marketing agency Sookio is expanding its team with the addition of new Digital Marketing Assistant, Beth Daniel.