Top tips from Cambridge University Press experts
Anyone interested in enrolling on an MA in Publishing can get a flavour of the industry during a special event at Anglia Ruskin University’s next Postgraduate Open Evening.
Water coolers, Yahoo and you!
CEO of Yahoo, Marissa Mayer recently hit the headlines by requesting that all employees down tools at home and head back to the office. When the world is calling out for more flexibility in the work place, what is the reason behind her demand?
Primilis and CogniDox announce a new approach for a Graphical QMS
Primilis and Cognidox have announced the development and general availability of a new Graphical Quality Management System (G-QMS) to aid companies looking to achieve Quality certification and for a host of other Intranet applications. The collaboration has been documented as a case study available for free download from both the CogniDox and Primilis websites.
Endomagnetics appoints strategic distributor
Endomagnetics, the company developing a portfolio of products to improve the standard of breast cancer management, has announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Sysmex Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of global healthcare company Sysmex Corporation.
Huppert pushes government to set clean energy target
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert is pushing the government to set a clean electricity target next year as a commitment to greener energy, new jobs and lower household bills.
KISS Communications sponsors Young People of the Year 2013 (YOPEY) Award
KISS Communications announce its sponsorship of Young People of the Year 2013 (YOPEY).
Steve Jones expands role as managing director at Cambridge Airport
The Marshall Group of Companies is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Jones as the new managing director of its aviation services business unit, which now includes responsibility for Cambridge Airport and its operations.
Management of innovation in software companies
Is developing software a key element of your business? Participate in a small-scale international research programme devoted to understanding and improving innovation capacities in high-tech companies
Jensen Consulting use SolidWorks to design totems for King's Cross
As part of the King's Cross Regeneration project the main train shed was updated to suit modern communication systems such as CCTV and Public Address.
Polysolar supplies the UK’s first solar glass petrol station canopy
The UK will soon have a new and eco-friendly petrol filling experience for customers in the South of England. Early summer 2013 will see the UK’s only petrol station with a translucent glass canopy that generates electricity from the suns rays – even on a typically dull UK day - using technology from Cambridge company Polysolar.
Mills & Reeve: Ten years running as Top 100 company
Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has been named for a record tenth year running as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the Sunday Times' annual survey.
'Pioneer' Principal needed for new University Technical College
The search has started for a Principal to head the new University Technical College for Cambridge – a ground-breaking innovation in education for 14 to 19 year-olds pioneered by Cambridge Regional College and Cambridge University Health Partners.
I’ve got two dads – and they adopted me
Research into adoptive families headed by same-sex couples paints a positive picture of relationships and wellbeing in these new families. The study, which was carried out by Cambridge University, suggests that adoptive families with gay fathers might be faring particularly well.
Competition winners build a better battery
A new battery technology provides double the energy storage at lower cost than the batteries that are used in handheld electronics, electric vehicles, aerospace and defence.
VirtualStudio.tv video newsletter out now
This month’s VirtualStudio.tv video newsletter features some of the company's work with M&S, an exciting new addition to its technical studio equipment, the re-launch of its website, Thermo Scientific’s first ever Virtual Event and a day out at the BVE Expo London! It also features its first charity event of 2013 in support of its partner charity: Magpas.
Explore the possibilities at Cambridge Network events
The diversity of Cambridge Network's Business Lecture series is highlighted by the next two speakers - Neil Carson, CEO of chemicals giant Johnson Matthey next Tuesday, followed by 'professional explorer' Justin Miles next month. Sign up now for your place at both events!
Babraham scientists help in effort to produce maps of human metabolism in health and disease
Babraham scientists, collaborating with an international consortium of researchers from 35 institutions across the world, have produced an instruction manual for the human genome that will provide unparalleled insights into the relationship between an individual’s genetic make-up and their lifestyle. The paper, published online this week in Nature Biotechnology, provides the best model yet to…
Cognidox and Primilis launch powerful new Graphical Quality Management System
Two Cambridge Network members, Cognidox Ltd and Primilis Ltd, today announced a Graphical Quality Management System (G-QMS) to aid companies looking to achieve Quality certification. The collaboration has been documented as a case study available for free download from the CogniDox website.
Onespacemedia's internship kicks off
Onespacemedia welcomes interns and the energy that they can bring to a creative environment. But, more importantly, internships provide a fantastic opportunity to help nurture the next generation of creative talent and provide an insight into the commercial side of design.
Tanzanian grassroots NGO agrees to host CDI in Dar es Salaam
Following talks with Director Tim Ndezi, the Centre for Community Initiatives (CCI) Tanzania has agreed to host the Cambridge Development Initiative in Dar es Salaam.
Fight back against MRSA to be started with a sniff
An innovative anti-bacterial spray that will kill just MRSA is being developed by Norwich Research Park scientists. The spray, which can be used in the nose to decolonise patients prior to major surgery, promises to speed recovery time and reduce the number of repeat operations.
Horizon Discovery establishes three new Centers of Excellence in Asia
Horizon Discovery, a leading provider of research tools to support the development of personalized medicines, today announced it has established three new Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for gene editing in Asia.
Dress up in your flares for Comic Relief with Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights vows to celebrate good times as The Osmonds, Gareth Gates and Chico do something funny for money and support Red Nose Day 2013. Today (Monday), the singers donned the Sainsbury’s red nose and TK Maxx t-shirts to encourage the people of Cambridge to get fundraising on Friday 15th March.
Is chocolate druggable? The latest news from Cresset
The pharmacology of chocolate is the subject of just one of the articles featured by Cresset in its latest newsletter.
Management and the media – why it matters
It takes years to build a good reputation, but it can be shattered in hours through the media, and relying solely on a spokesperson to save the day or wielding unprepared and untrained senior staff is asking for trouble.