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Tame your computer - quick start
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 describes how to automatically start an application, such as Outlook (Windows 10).
Covid-19 risks ‘levelling down’ East of England as its cities’ economies are hit hard by the pandemic
Covid-19’s economic damage risks 'levelling down' many places in the East of England, as its largest cities and towns have been hit disproportionately hard by the pandemic. This is according to Centre for Cities’ annual study of the UK’s major urban areas – Cities Outlook 2021.
Astounding £54,000 raised for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity from Christmas trees
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity was able to safely collect more trees than ever before and never could it be more important to help fund the care that it provides.
Marshall Centre welcomes learners from Horizon Discovery and CamdenBoss
Marshall Centre welcomes a new cohort of Improvement Technician apprentices from Horizon Discovery and CamdenBoss.
Data science and computational mathematics unite to advance predictive methods in engineering
A well-known mathematical method, used as a predictive tool in engineering and the physical sciences for more than 70 years, has been radically redesigned in landmark research led by Cambridge engineers.
Funding boost for mathematical sciences institutes
Three of the UK’s leading research institutes will be supported to widen access to mathematical sciences and support training through funding which has just been confirmed.
Developmental origins of eczema and psoriasis discovered
Scientists have created a highly detailed map of skin, which reveals that cellular processes from development are re-activated in cells from patients with inflammatory skin disease.
Growing up in bilingual home has lasting benefits
New research has found that growing up in a bilingual home can provide unexpected cognitive benefits later in life.
Johnson Matthey announces manufacturing capacity for key components in Green Hydrogen
Johnson Matthey (JM), a global leader in sustainable technologies, has taken the next major step in its plans to commercialise technologies to enable production of zero carbon ‘green’ hydrogen, announcing new manufacturing capacity for the production of catalyst coated membranes.
Council urges businesses to apply now for latest lockdown grants
Businesses in South Cambridgeshire can now apply for the latest round of Government financial help for closures during the post-Christmas period and through the Spring.
SPT Labtech announces acquisition of Apricot Designs
SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, announces the acquisition of Apricot Designs Inc., headquartered in Covina, California.
Monitoring dangerous bacteria in freshwater
The river Cam, which flows through the city of Cambridge, UK, is a hotspot for swimmers, rowers, and kayakers, many of whom develop waterborne infections caused by the bacteria found in the river.
Top tips for a cost effective divorce
Head of Family Law at Howes Percival, Justine Flack gives her top five tips to help ensure your divorce is handled in the most efficient and cost effective way possible.
Research centres are found to be ‘internationally excellent'
An evaluation of six research centres owned or supported by UKRI-Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has found that each is ‘internationally excellent’.
Property development finance in 2021 - what to expect
Most of us will be glad to see the back of 2020. Nevertheless, 2021 looks set to be another year which will present challenges to property developers.
Fire safety changes in the care sector- what can we expect in 2021?
In November 2020, Howes Percival provided an overview of the legal framework for fire safety in care homes and teased some anticipated changes to fire safety legislation that will impact not only on care homes but, more significantly, across the wider care sector.
What directors need to consider following lockdown 3.0
There are few businesses that have not been adversely affected by the pandemic, which has resulted in previously well run, profitable and solvent businesses facing an uncertain future, largely through no fault of their own.
'Male' vs 'female' brains: having a mix of both is common and offers big advantages – new research
From advertising to the workplace, it is often assumed that men and women are fundamentally different – from Mars and Venus, respectively.
7 highlights from 2020: An exciting year of progress for Owlstone Medical
2020, as a consequence of COVID-19, has seen a greatly increased level of international interest in the fast-growing field of breath research. As this globally challenging year is now at an end, Owlstone Medical has taken a look back at what it has achieved for Breath Biopsy®.
Owlstone Medical expands US operations and establishes permanent US office
Owlstone Medical, the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announces that it has taken important steps to better support its pharmaceutical and academic customers in the United States by establishing a permanent office and expanding its highly skilled local team.
Expert international team appointed to design Cambridge Children’s Hospital
The project design team who will draw up plans for Cambridge Children’s Hospital has been announced.
COEL reminds companies to think about workplace maintenance
Building maintenance and property services have never been more important than now, says COEL. Many workplaces have been mothballed or seen limited use for the duration of the past year. During this time of inactivity, a building's health can incur problems which can cause issues for when a workforce is due to return.
Why now is the perfect time to pivot
Everyone will agree that 2020 was a year of rapid change.
Hub to provide national circular economy leadership
A new hub announced yesterday (Weds) will coordinate the national research effort to deliver a circular economy.
Free online tool calculates risk of COVID-19 transmission in poorly-ventilated spaces
The vital role of ventilation in the spread of COVID-19 has been quantified by researchers, who have found that in poorly-ventilated spaces, the virus can spread further than two metres in seconds, and is far more likely to spread through prolonged talking than through coughing.