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Psychologist unveils his working-class Sherlock
“1895: London Society takes its problems to Sherlock Holmes. Everyone else goes to Arrowood.” That’s the intriguing concept of the debut novel Arrowood, written by Anglia Ruskin University academic Dr Mick Finlay and published by HarperCollins/HQ this Thursday (23 March).
The price isn’t right - study explores special offers
Offers by retailers to ‘beat the price’ of rivals, while costly, are no more effective than ‘price-matching’ offers, says a new academic study.
Bidwells further boosts planning team with appointment of Paul Willmott OBE
Paul Willmott OBE, Senior Director in CBRE’s London Planning Team, is joining leading property consultancy Bidwells as Head of Planning in Cambridge.
Best building designs and considerate contractors honoured at awards ceremony
Cambridge’s best new construction projects, and the companies that have worked to minimise the impact of their building developments, were among those honoured at an awards ceremony last week.
Tame your computer - jump to it
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 reopen recently closed tabs (Chrome, Internet Explorer and Firefox)...
Apprenticeship awards honour outstanding employers and apprentices
The achievements of employers and apprentices across the region were celebrated at an awards night held in their honour by Cambridge Regional College.
Brexit boosts translation business
The UK's decision to leave the European Union is having an unexpected effect on business at leading interpreting and translating company One Stop Language Solutions.
MP discusses post-Brexit future of UK gaming industry at innovative Cambridge firm
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner is to discuss the post-Brexit future of the UK gaming industry with a leading industry body at a visit to a Cambridge-based games firm today.
Sookio introduces new social listening service
Social media has always been a core part of the Sookio offering, focusing on training, consultancy and managing social media updates. This year Sookio has added a complementary service for large enterprises: social media listening.
East of England locations named among 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Live'
Fifteen East of England locations have been named among the Best Places to Live in Britain by The Sunday Times, with Cambridge named one of the Best Places Top 20 perennials, which celebrates the places that have appeared in almost every list over the past five years.
IDTechEx report explores the market for e-textiles
As competition heats up, can e-textiles take the next step towards the mass market? asks the latest IDTechEx report.
Schools in the East of England are sowing and growing for a healthier future
Green-fingered students from 501 schools across the East of England are swapping their computer screens for runner beans this Spring, thanks to a new campaign aimed at promoting healthy eating and food education.
New shared planning service for Greater Cambridge moves a step closer
The establishment of a shared planning service between Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council – which would be one of the largest district council planning teams in the country – has moved a big step closer with the publication of a joint report.
Oarsome foursome seek corporate sponsors for charity Indian Ocean Row
Four amazing guys are rowing 3,600 nautical miles - unassisted - across the Indian Ocean to raise awareness and much-needed funds for Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. Less than 50 people in the world have been successful and they're hoping to cross in record time.
Bango CEO Ray Anderson appointed to MEF Global Board
Ray Anderson, Bango CEO and co-founder, has been elected to the Global Board of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). MEF is the global trade body whose goal is to accelerate the growth of a sustainable and inclusive mobile ecosystem.
The ONE Group launches its 2017 Salary Survey
The ONE Group's 2017 Salary Survey aims to map the employment market in the East of England and The Midlands. Complete the two minute questionnaire and be in with the chance to win an Apple Watch.
Woodfines Solicitors' welcomes a new Head of Business Development, Stephen Goddard
Woodfines Solicitors’ office on Clarendon Road in Cambridge has welcomed a new Head of Business Development. Stephen Goddard joins the firm, bringing with him over 15 years of experience of professional services business development and marketing with leading firms both in Cambridge and London.
Children can have ‘out of body experiences’
New research published in the journal Developmental Science shows for the first time that children as young as six can undergo virtual ‘out of body experiences’, with the results demonstrating how the ‘sense of self’ develops.
Transports of delight
Personal transport may be in for some revolutionary changes, predicts The Scientific Alliance.
Touch of Ginger secures Commonwealth Games win
Touch of Ginger, a Cambridgeshire company with a strong track record in supplying corporate gifts for major global sporting events, has been announced as the only UK business to be appointed as a licensee for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.
East of England tech community asked to take part in Central Government audit
When it comes to technology, how innovative is the East of England? Local tech businesses are being asked to take part in an audit of the East of England’s science and innovation companies – to influence regional investment proposals by Central Government that impact this region.
First European Frugal Innovation pitching contest is at Innofrugal 2017, Helsinki
As European partner for 100 Open Startups based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dunphy Associates has an interest in giving frugal startups a platform. It has partnered with Innofrugal 2017 to host what is considered to be the first European Pitching contest for frugal startups.
Thales: 63% of enterprises use cloud, big data, IoT without securing sensitive data
Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data security, announces the results of its 2017 Thales Data Threat Report, Advanced Technology Edition, issued in conjunction with analyst firm 451 Research.
Star students are shortlisted for national awards
Anglia Ruskin University students and staff have been shortlisted for several prizes in the Student Nursing Times Awards 2017 – including three students in the final of the Student Midwife of the Year category.
EY in Cambridge comments on the Chancellor’s decision to scrap National Insurance rises
Stuart Wilkinson, partner at EY in Cambridge comments