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CDI co-funds PhD project on data mining for circular economy
A PhD project, which focuses on using reaction networks analysis in the design of circular chemical supply chains incorporating biowaste and renewable feedstocks, has begun at the University of Cambridge.
Birketts advises world leading specialist print company on employee buyout
Leading regional law firm, Birketts, has advised world leading specialist print company, Denny Brothers Group (Denny Bros), on a move to employee ownership. The transaction has seen the independent business remodel to become majority owned by an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and join the growing number of employee-owned companies across the UK in the process.
Cambridge Index declines 3.8%
The Cambridge Index fell 1,077.8 points or 3.8% to close at 26996.4, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Sepura’s SCG22 mobile radio approved for use on airwave and BDBOS networks
Sepura's SCG22 mobile radio has been approved for use by both Airwave and BDBOS for use on the UK and German public safety national networks.
Reverse up on construction VAT
Despite pressure from construction trade bodies, as of yesterday (1 March 2021), a new VAT reverse charge policy must be used for many forms of building and construction works services supply. Colin Jones of Hewitsons explains.
IQGeo invests in European operations as Richard Weiss joins as Regional Manager
IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial productivity and collaboration software for the telecoms and utility industries, hasannounced the appointment of Richard Weiss as European Regional Manager.
Howard Group announces new Director level appointment
Cambridge-based property investor and developer Howard Group today announced the appointment of Katherine Friend to the new role of Director – Investment & Asset Management.
Bango appoints new CFO
Bango (AIM: BGO), the data driven commerce company, today announces that Carolyn Rand has stepped down from the Board and Chief Financial Officer role. Bango is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Jonathan Garner as Chief Financial Officer, who joins the Board of Directors with immediate effect.
Dust off your brain cells for virtually the best pub quiz ever!
If lockdown has got you down, look no further for some light relief than VIRTUALLY The Best Pub Quiz Ever in aid of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Snap shot, February 2021 – electronics component market
Have you seen the first of OSI Electroncs' 'Snap shots' – a comment on the state of the electronics market? The first one is on the component situation.
Tame your computer - make a break
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members - now in its 15th year - software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she explains how to automatically insert page breaks when the content of a certain column changes (Microsoft Excel).
First-of-its-kind course launched to help GPs understand genomics in everyday practice
Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences (ACSC), in partnership with Health Education England and FutureLearn, have created a unique CPD-approved training course to help all healthcare professionals within Primary Care understand the world of genomics and how it can be used to help their patients.
Unveiling the Floodmobile - helping Cambridgeshire homeowners and businesses become more flood resilient
A new project is aiming to help homeowners, landlords and businesses in Cambridgeshire - and beyond - make their properties more resilient to flooding. The Ox-Cam PFR Pathfinder – a Defra-funded project - is raising awareness of the measures that reduce the impact flooding can have on properties, speed up recovery and minimise the time that people are out of their homes or businesses are out of…
ABC Cambridge launches English for Work programmes
In this time of challenges, almost everyone is having to adapt to change at work. ABC Cambridge knows from talking to clients and agents how this is affecting many people, so while adapting its own offer to meet the demands of the changing market, its team decided to introduce a range of ‘English for Work’ courses to help people boost their English skills for work, and to stand out from the crowd…
Onespacemedia launches website for global pharmaceutical company
Cambridge web design and development agency, Onespacemedia, has launched a new website for global drug development company, Quotient Sciences, to cement its position as world-leader and support its commercial growth.
Vaccination of hospital staff reduces spread of Covid-19
New data from Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge suggests a significant drop in the spread of Covid-19 amongst staff following vaccination.
Forests' long-term capacity to store carbon is dropping in regions with extreme annual fires
Researchers have analysed decades’ worth of data on the impact of repeated fires on ecosystems across the world.
Historian wins major journalism award for Indigenous land project
Dr Robert Lee, Cambridge University lecturer in American History, has been awarded a George Polk Award, one of the most prestigious in journalism, for his investigation into how the United States funded land-grant universities with expropriated Indigenous land.
Cambridge Festival focuses on climate change action
Global experts, from Sir David Attenborough to Tom Rivett-Carnac, Emily Shuckburgh and Mike Berners-Lee, will lead a wide-ranging series of events on climate change at the Cambridge Festival with an emphasis on action.
Bruntwood SciTech expands into golden triangle with acquisition of Melbourn Science Park in Cambridge
Bruntwood SciTech - the 50:50 joint venture between Bruntwood and Legal & General - announces its expansion into the ‘Golden Triangle’ through the acquisition of Melbourn Science Park in Cambridge, growing its national network of innovation districts and forming a new strategic partnership with leading independent technology and product development company TTP plc (TTP).
Animation meets film production with WaveFX
Local animation company WaveFX has produced many award winning animations over the past 20 years for some of the world’s biggest companies including Microsoft, Lloyds and Siemens. Their latest project involved blending a photo-realistic animation with real world footage to create a seamless journey around and through a new complex Domino printing press.
Artificial ‘brain’ reveals why we can’t always believe our eyes
A computer network closely modelled on part of the human brain is enabling new insights into the way our brains process moving images - and explains some perplexing optical illusions.
Which measurements ensure safety and purity of hydrogen gas in storage and transport?
Michell Instruments' latest blog post looks at the measurements needed for each stage and method of transporting and storing hydrogen.
Free, fun and fascinating ARU events at festival
A series of free, online events will explore a variety of subjects including the science of attraction, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and unusual cases of murder and witchcraft in the UK.
Confidence rises among East of England firms but remains in the red
Business confidence in the East of England rose four points during February to -8%, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.