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These women entrepreneurs are making history
March is Women’s History Month, and when we reflect, it can sometimes feel like we are still facing an uphill struggle towards gender equality. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report, gender parity is more than 200 years away. And a report released by UN Women on 14 February, assessing our Sustainable Development Goal for Gender Equality, found pervasive…
Reproflex Scandinavia brings added value and quality with Bellissima DMS
Aniken Graphics, a joint venture between Hamillroad Software, a UK based prepress software company, and Apex International, a global leader of anilox and metering products, has today announced that Reproflex Scandinavia is approved to supply flexographic printing plates, screened with Bellissima DMS, to the Scandinavian market.
Three stages of girls’ education and development that can change everything
Investing in the education of girls and women is a proven way to improve the health and wealth of entire nations. Yet across sub-Saharan Africa, 28 million girls are out of school. Even those who initially access school face many barriers to completing their education — financial (the costs of school or exam fees, uniforms and books), physical (the long and dangerous distances to many secondary…
Awards celebrate the best building designs and most considerate contractors
The best new construction projects, and the companies that have worked to keep the impact of their building work to a minimum, were among those honoured at an awards ceremony this week.
Winners of CDLS Excellence Awards 2018 announced
Cambridgeshire & District Law Society (CDLS) is delighted to announce the winners of its 2018 Excellence Awards, which were presented at this year’s annual dinner held at Jesus College, Cambridge, last Friday.
GRS named 'Biotech Regulatory Advisors of the Year 2018'
GHP has announced the winners of the 2018 Biotechnology Awards and Global Regulatory Services Limited (GRS) is awarded "Biotech Regulatory Advisors of the Year 2018".
Tame your computer - top 10 tips for Microsoft Outlook
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 offers her top ten Microsoft Outlook shortcuts...
US2U Consulting supports Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia
US2U Consulting has been developing business projects in Saudi Arabia.
Crown Bioscience signs licence agreement with CBT Pharmaceuticals
Crown Bioscience, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Crown Bioscience International and a global drug discovery and development services company providing translational platforms to advance oncology, inflammation, cardiovascular and metabolic disease research, announced today a strategic licensing agreement with CBT Pharmaceuticals (CBT), a US and China-based innovative biopharmaceutical company…
Half of vision impairment in first world is preventable
Around half of vision impairment in Western Europe is preventable, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Birketts recruits planning law expert
Birketts, the top 100 law firm, has appointed Steven Bell as a Senior Associate to further strengthen its Planning and Environment Team.
Law firm staff gear up for Tour de Hewitsons’ return
Staff at law firm Hewitsons will get back in the saddle for the 2018 Tour de Hewitsons charity bike ride, following the success of last year’s inaugural event.
Featurespace wins Anti-fraud Solution at FStech Awards
The real-time machine learning solution from Featurespace has been recognised as Anti-fraud Solution of the Year.
CCS 26GHz mmWave Metnet system delivers 5G wireless backhaul for 5GUK testbed
The University of Bristol is leveraging Cambridge Communication Systems' (CCS') Metnet to deploy 5G capability in its Phase I testbed; a solution demonstrated at the world’s first public 5G showcase in Bristol.
Winners of the 2018 Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards revealed
Engineering software firm Aveva took top honours as the winners of the Cambridge News Business Excellence Awards 2018 were revealed.
Darktrace named Europe’s Fastest Growing Super-Scale Up
Darktrace, the world’s leading AI company for cyber defence, has today announced that it has been selected as the winner of Tech Tour Growth 50’s ‘Growth Award’.
Developing tech hubs
Frazer Bennett, chief innovation officer at PA Consulting Group, is quoted in an article in Economia, talking about what makes a successful technology hub.
Pure opens applications for its 2018 Graduate Training Programme
Professional recruitment specialists Pure is looking for ambitious and driven graduates to join its Graduate Training Programme at one of its four offices in Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridge or Chelmsford.
Collective feelings matter
A study co-authored by Dr Jochen Menges of Cambridge Judge Business School says employees feel worse at work in less consumer-centric industries such as manufacturing, with consequences for workplace strain and absenteeism.
New community hub in Trumpington opens its doors
The Clay Farm Centre - providing new facilities and services to the community including a library, café, and community centre with rooms for hire - opens its doors to the public on Wednesday 4 April at 9am.
Did you attend TWI’s Welding Exhibition? See what you missed…
The recent TWI welding exhibition saw several OEMs showing their latest technology and products with end users across various industry sectors. The exhibition that took place on 8th March included both exhibits, demonstrations and discussions covering a range of areas.
Crisis and reputation - what can Facebook and Oxfam teach your business?
With Facebook dealing with its biggest crisis to date and with the recent Oxfam crisis, the events of the past few weeks are a timely reminder of how quickly any organisation’s reputation can go downhill, perhaps forever, with massive financial and people consequences.
Telegraph launches 'Technology Intelligence' magazine showcasing Featurespace
Harry de Quetteville, Telegraph Technology Special Correspondent, speaks to Martina King, Featurespace CEO, about creating and scaling a world-leading machine learning fraud prevention platform.
How to have meetings that don't waste time
Bad meetings will destroy your team's motivation. Here, Communication Coach Jon Torrens explains how to fix this terrible problem.
How much does it cost to hire tech talent from overseas?
Shortages of highly-skilled UK digital and tech talent is resulting in more and more local tech companies looking overseas to meet their specialist recruitment needs.