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When girls succeed and women lead - Camfed Tanzania celebrates 10th anniversary
It takes a village to raise a child and it takes a community to educate a girl. This week, the power of rural community partnerships to shape the future of the most marginalized girls was highlighted by Camfed Tanzania during its 10th anniversary AGM. Together with students, alumnae and other stakeholders Camfed celebrated the achievements of its movement for girls’ education and made plans to…
Innovations poised to tackle educational inequality
If things don’t change drastically, half of the world’s young people will lack the basic skills they need for work and life.
Keeping girls safe from gender based violence
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, raising awareness of the often hidden issue of violence and abuse girls and women face in the home and outside the home. The circumstances of marginalized girls in sub-Saharan Africa make them extremely vulnerable to gender based violence (GBV). That’s why it’s so important that we tackle the issue at home and at school,…
Cheffins announces new strategic framework to build on firm’s 192-year legacy
Market-leading multi-disciplinary property and auctioneering business, Cheffins, has announced a new corporate framework in order to accelerate its growth within the markets in which it operates. Cheffins will be intensifying its focus on the estate agency, rural consultancy, commercial property and machinery sectors, where it will be positioned for long-term leadership, ensuring the firm retains…
After school: how women's entrepreneurship can make all the difference
This month 11,800 girls in Zimbabwe who have been supported through school by Camfed will graduate from secondary school. As the world celebrates the third annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Day -- #WED2016 -- we shine a spotlight on the vital importance of entrepreneurship training for graduates from impoverished families in sub-Saharan Africa as they face the immense pressure of empty cupboards…
AstraZeneca and Lilly to develop treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly and Company have announced a worldwide agreement to co-develop MEDI1814, an antibody selective for amyloid-beta 42 (Aβ42), which is currently in Phase I trials as a potential disease-modifying treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This agreement builds on the existing collaboration related to AZD3293, a BACE inhibitor in two pivotal Phase III trials.
Extraordinary global event to be held in London
The First China (Shenzhen) Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition [IEIC] will be held in March 2017 in London. The Competition highlights Shenzhen as the destination for innovation and an ideal place to launch and grow a new business.
Ventilation technology spin-out Breathing Buildings acquired by Volution Group Plc
Volution Group plc, a leading supplier of ventilation products to the residential and commercial construction markets, has announced that, in line with its strategy, it has acquired the entire share capital of Breathing Buildings Limited. The deal provides an exit for the company’s previous backers including MMC Ventures.
If you have flu - stay away, says Addenbrooke's
Cambridge University Hospitals is urging people to stay away from hospital if they have flu-like symptoms.
Languages still a major barrier to global science, new research finds
Over a third of new conservation science documents published annually are in non-English languages, despite assumption of English as scientific ‘lingua franca’. Researchers find examples of important science missed at international level, and practitioners struggling to access new knowledge, as a result of language barriers.
Tame your computer - schedule your sends
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 schedule an email message to be sent at your preferred date and time (Microsoft Outlook)...
Trends for 2017 identified by print franchise
One of the most famous names of High Street instant print shops has uncovered some fascinating trends in the industry as we enter 2017.
University people recognised in 2017 New Year Honours list
Five distinguished members of the University of Cambridge have been named in the 2017 New Year Honours list. Professor Ottoline Leyser, Professor Shankar Balasubramanian, Professor John Pyle, Professor John Spencer and Professor Jane Francis have all been recognised for their contributions to society.
Air Liquide completes the sale of Aqua Lung to Montagu Private Equity
Air Liquide announced that it has completed the sale of Aqua Lung, a key player in personal aquatic equipment for recreational and professional use, to Montagu Private Equity, a leading European private equity firm. Montagu will support Aqua Lung’s next phase of growth and enable the company to deliver on its strategy.
Deloitte CFO Survey: Optimism at 18 month high ahead of 2017
Optimism among the UK’s largest businesses has rebounded to the highest level in 18 months, according to Deloitte’s latest CFO Survey. Despite increased confidence, CFOs will enter 2017 with low levels of risk appetite, high levels of uncertainty and a focus on defensive balance sheet strategies.
Cambridge Index adds 0.5%
The Cambridge Index gained 0.5% or 100.8 points to finish at 22,215.8, as the top most Index heavyweight Johnson Matthey posted weekly gains.
Cambridge Food Tour wins 'top culinary experience in the UK'
Top culinary experience in the UK for 2016 in the Luxury Travel Awards.
Evolution of ideas: scientists to decode genetic story of Newton’s apple
Scientists will connect two of the most important scientific theories of all time – the law of universal gravitation and the theory of evolution – by unravelling the genetic code of the apple which inspired Isaac Newton’s greatest discovery 350 years ago this year.
Disease tolerant genes renew hope for UK ash trees
Researchers have identified genetic markers for disease tolerance that suggest UK ash trees may have a fighting chance against a fungal infection that has the potential to wipe out 90% of the European ash tree population.
Kerio Connect 9.2 helps small and mid-sized businesses stay better connected
Latest release of award-winning messaging and collaboration solution introduces new desktop clients, integration with the Spark smart email client and more.
Kerio Technologies feature in CRN 2016 Cloud Partner Program Guide
Guide highlights leading Cloud Partner Programs.
Kerio Operator 2.5 improves audio and video calling for small and mid-sized businesses
Latest release of award-winning VoIP system helps small and mid-sized businesses communicate smarter.
Air Liquide wins contracts for the future European launcher Ariane 6
Air Liquide has signed several contracts for the supply of cryogenic equipments for the propulsion of the future European launcher Ariane 6, as well as for the design and production of the cryogenic fluid systems of the new Ariane Launcher System (ELA4) of the Guiana Space Center. The contracts for the sale of those equipments, amounting to more than €100 million, will be executed over the next…
Street Aid initiative raises £3,100 to help rough sleepers in just 23 days
Kind-hearted residents and visitors have donated £3,100 to a new charitable fund that has been up and running for just 23 days.
Tour de France start line marked
Christian Prudhomme, General Director of the ASO, organisers of the Tour de France, visits Cambridge to mark the start of Stage 3 of the race.