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Somersault shortlisted for 2015 'Drum' Network Awards
Somersault has been shortlisted for the 2015 Drum Network Awards in the ‘Video and Commercial Production Agency of the Year' category.
Let there be Lumie - how one Cambridge-based SME successfully manages seasonal fluctuations
Cambridge-based light therapy specialist Lumie and FedEx share their top tips for coping with seasonal fluctuations in business.
Brand Recruitment crowned Best Regional Agency 2015
Brand Recruitment is ecstatic to announce that it was awarded ‘Best Regional Agency’ when the team attended the prestigious Marketing and Digital Recruitment Awards 2015 held at the Hilton London Metropole Hotel last week.
Churchill Papers added to UNESCO’s list of the world’s greatest cultural treasures
Winston Churchill’s vast archive – including his wartime speeches, letters to Stalin and three US Presidents – has been added to UNESCO’s International Memory of the World Register.
Centre for Computing History exhibition marks 25 years of success for ARM
A new exhibition at The Centre for Computing History celebrates 25 years of success for the Cambridge cluster's flagship technology company, ARM.
Network events focus on technology
Two events during the next week from Cambridge Network promise new insight into technology for Network members and their guests.
Wysing Arts Centre introduces Wysing Poly
Wysing Arts Centre, located on the edge of the village of Bourn in south Cambridgeshire, has been at the vanguard of providing ways to support artists to make new work and reach new audiences for many years. In 2016 it brings all of its programmes within one over-arching conceptual theme, Wysing Poly.
Funding boost for infrastructure research at Cambridge
Research at the University of Cambridge to support the UK’s infrastructure and cities has received further backing in the form of two major funding initiatives.
Strategic IP Forum helps companies understand the value of intellectual property
The University of Cambridge Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) and Cambridge-based intellectual property firm Avidity IP have teamed up to start the Strategic Intellectual Property Forum, a new IP community which aims to help companies in the Cambridge area and beyond better understand intellectual property and how to exploit it on a commercial and strategic basis.
Points of View: Bank stress tests
Oliver Phillips of NW Brown focuses on the Bank of England's annual stress tests.
Women take more time at the bar – study
Women spend 30% longer at the bar than men when ordering drinks, according to research carried out by Anglia Ruskin University’s pubLAB™.
Onespacemedia takes top award at the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards
Onespacemedia has scooped three awards at the Cambridgeshire Digital Awards, including gold for its flagship accolade.
Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2015
Cambridge organisations once again come together on Friday December 4th to combine networking and partying in a fantastic event - the Creating Cambridge BIG Xmas Party 2015. Cambridge Network members can take advantage of a discount price.
La Playa launches Fine Wine Insurance
Award-winning independent insurance broker La Playa has launched a new Fine Wine Insurance offering for private wine collectors, combining specialist cover with advice and concierge services. The holistic package includes advice on cellar management, buying and selling, protecting wine – and three times a year, Sarah Abbot, Master of Wine, will provide personalised wine pairings for special meals…
Sepura delivers DMR communication solution to scientific research campus
The Wellcome Genome Campus has chosen Sepura Digital Mobile Radio Technology (DMR) to improve communications at its Hinxton Campus in Cambridgeshire. The contract was signed by Radiocoms Systems Limited, Sepura’s channel partner for Central London.
First impression - how to make it count
First impressions count. Whether you are attending an interview for a job, giving a presentation or participating in a networking event, you need to pay attention to how you may be perceived by others. Read some top tips from Louise Frayne of Equaliise and make an impact in the first few moments of meeting anyone for the first time.
Mills & Reeve appointed by guardian of 5,000 years of history
Mills & Reeve has been appointed by English Heritage as its legal advisers following a competitive tender process.
CE partners with Ximbio to make life science research tools more widely available
Cambridge Enterprise has partnered with Ximbio, the research tools business unit of Cancer Research Technology; itself the commercialisation division of Cancer Research UK, to make the University’s life science research tools more widely available to the worldwide scientific community
ICE welcomes Spending Review commitment to capital investment in infrastructure
The Spending Review gives a five-year overview of the government's spending plans, looking at the budgets of all government departments. Submissions were invited ahead of the Review from stakeholders across the country. The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) submitted its recommendations in September.
Fines and prison sentences issued by UK regulators are increasing, says EY study
UK regulators have been issuing tougher punishments to companies found guilty of wrongdoing, EY’s Investigations Index has revealed. The study, which analysed fines and criminal prosecutions against business and individuals, showed that the average fine issued has increased from £10.8m to £42.3m over the last two years, equating to a 291% increase.
Civil engineers welcome HS2 acceleration announcement
The Government's announcement that the Birmingham to Crewe section of HS2 will be completed six years earlier than planned has been welcomed by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
'The Points of Intersection' public art project unveiled at Future Business Centre Cambridge
Funders, supporters, tenants and friends of Allia Future Business Centre in Cambridge gathered to watch the unveiling of The Points of Intersection public art project and celebrate Allia Future Business Centre’s 2nd anniversary.
Strem Chemicals provides more information about the Buchwald ligand family
The Buchwald ligand family is now well-known and its use in catalysis has had a significant impact in research and development and in the development of C-C and C-N bond forming reactions.
Views sought on local graduate recruitment
Katie Hart of Rhetonic Ltd, has been commissioned to carry out some government research into the experiences local companies have of recruiting graduates. Are there enough in your sector? Are they sufficiently qualified? What will your needs be like in 10 years' time?
‘Very special occasion’ as Judge Business School expansion starts
A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week to mark the start of the construction phase of the £32 million expansion project of Cambridge Judge Business School, which is due for completion in 2017. This year is the 25th anniversary year for Cambridge Judge.