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Workers in the East of England struggling to get out of in-work poverty, says KPMG report
Almost one in five workers (21 percent) in the East of England are still earning below the real Living Wage*, meaning that an estimated 484,000 employees in the region are struggling to get out of in-work poverty, according to a new report published by KPMG.
Lab Innovations 2017 celebrates another triumph
Last week, Lab Innovations celebrated the end of another extremely successful show at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, involving over 130 exhibitors and over 2,500 visitors.
Sponsors announced for 2017's largest business conference in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
On the 6th December, prominent business and public-sector leaders will come together at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Economic Growth Conference – the region’s largest business conference of the year.
Cambridge businesses vote in favour of a second five-year term for Cambridge BID
Cambridge Business Development District (BID) is delighted to announce that the organisation has been voted in for a second five-year term.
Linear friction welding review demonstrates industry expertise
TWI employees were instrumental in the creation of a new literature review of Linear Friction Welding, which has been published in the Progress in Materials Science journal.
Open event launches superior space for meetings
Thirty guests were given an exclusive viewing of Jesus College’s new West Court facility – providing state-of-the-art spaces for meetings and conferences – as well as seeing the launch of the new Executive Package.
The Welding Institute shows support for Tomorrow’s Engineers Week
This week, 6-10 November, is Tomorrow’s Engineers Week – an initiative to engage young people to promote careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths). By building links between industry and schools, the aim is to close the skills gap in engineering and demonstrate how what young people learn at school is used in the real world.
Christmas at Duxford
Talk to us about holding your Christmas party at IWM Duxford. Enjoy the winter holiday season in a unique location.
The Shared Party Package
Smokey Summer Evenings
Take your summer party to new heights and enjoy an informal evening at The Workshop restaurant located in the heart of IWM Duxford.
Mexican university selects Darktrace
Universidad de Las Américas Puebla Deploys Enterprise Immune System
Darktrace gains momentum in Canada
TRJ Télécom, Energy+, and Pizza Pizza join growing list of customers
Cambridge Carbon Footprint attempting to hold the world’s biggest repair café
Cambridge Carbon Footprint to celebrate burgeoning repair café movement with world record attempt in Cambridge
'Don't waste my time': new app from Dovetailed improves focus
Creative agency Dovetailed’s new smart watch and smartphone app, TimeRipple, helps people visualise the best use of their time by showing at a glance which social media and other apps they have been using on their phone in the last hour.
Nuclera Nucleics chooses Microfluidizer high-pressure homogenizer for cell disruption
Cambridge startup Nuclera Nucleics has taken delivery of a Microfluidizer LM20 as part of its expansion and move to a new location at the Cambridge Science Park.
Biomaker Fayre showcases 40 open source, low-cost biological instruments
There was a real buzz in the air when 40 interdisciplinary teams exhibited their prototypes for the 2017 Biomaker Challenge at the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering.
Tame your computer - a smart way to save
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 save all pictures used in a document in a separate folder (Microsoft Word).
A14 road closures at Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich
Drivers using the A14 in Suffolk are being advised that the road will be closed overnight for several weeks from tonight (Monday 6 November) while essential maintenance work is carried out.
Fertility nurse Jennie in national spotlight
A fertility expert from a top Cambridge NHS clinic will this weekend (4 and 5 November) address a national information event for couples dreaming of starting a family.
Scientists identify mechanism that helps us inhibit unwanted thoughts
Scientists have identified a key chemical within the ‘memory’ region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why people who suffer from disorders such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and schizophrenia often experience persistent intrusive thoughts when these circuits go awry.
Regional fundraising festival is a roaring success
The fourth annual Cambridge Roar Festival ended on a high this year following its longest and busiest year to date. From June to the end of September, more than 3,000 people attended the Festival’s series of 12 high-profile events. Even more remarkable, the Festival raised £30,000 across the three months for the three charities it supports.
Price Bailey Charity fun day raises funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK
Employees of the Cambridge office of chartered accountants and business advisers Price Bailey have raised more than £2,500 following the firm’s annual charity fun day in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
IPPM Ltd partners with digital transformation specialist Digital Works Group
IPPM Ltd is delighted to announce its partnership with Digital Works Group (DWG) to help organisations improve their digital capability and to rapidly move up the digital evolution curve.
Stansted Airport Meet the Buyers event beats records: £200m worth of contracts up for grabs
London Stansted Airport’s 17th annual Meet the Buyers event welcomed nearly 300 businesses from across the East of England and London, all eager to showcase their products and services and potentially secure new business deals with some of the region’s biggest organisations.
Hewitsons rated in 2018 Chambers & Partners Guide
Law firm Hewitsons is delighted to announce top rankings in the 2018 UK Chambers and Partners legal directory.
Energy saving improvements make a splash at Abbey Pools
Cambridge City Council has made a number of improvements at the Abbey Leisure Complex as part of its work to cut energy use, reduce carbon emissions, and tackle climate change.