Cambridge Network hears from one of the country's most powerful women
Ana Botin, CEO of Santander UK - who gave a popular business lecture to Cambridge Network members last November - has come third in the first ever 'most powerful women' list put together by Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Become a citizen of Terramar, urges Hermann Hauser
Dr Hermann Hauser, CBE FRS FREng, Cambridge Network director and one of the region's most successful leaders, has become a citizen of the Terramar Project and recommends that all Network members follow suit.
Events give you the chance to make connections
The Cambridge Network is all about delivering opportunities for people to make connections, and whatever your area of interest, there is sure to be an upcoming event where you can learn something valuable or meet someone new. If you are a member (or you're in a company that belongs to the Network), why not take advantage of a packed calendar of events over the coming weeks?
New year, fresh ideas: Network latest from the CEO
Cambridge Network's events calendar for 2013 got off to a great start last week with a leadership lecture from Professor Sir Richard Friend, Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge, who sprinted through science and some of the applications and businesses conceived and grown here following blue sky research.
Meet Cambridge Network at the Cambridge Job Fair
Looking for a job? Thinking about a career move and interested in seeing what sort of opportunities are available in and around Cambridge? Come and talk to the Cambridge Network team at today's Job Fair at the Corn Exchange.
Members urged to make the most of learning opportunities
Did you know that, as a Cambridge Network member, you have access to the comprehensive range of training courses offered by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration? If your New Year's resolution is to develop yourself or your staff by learning new skills or enhancing your capabilities, look no further than the Learning pages on this site - and take advantage of the quality training which is…
Cambridge Network kick-starts new year with full events programme
Happy new year! Cambridge Network bounds into 2013 with a programme of events designed to capture the interest of members large and small, across all sectors and types of business.
Make your membership work for you in 2013
Cambridge Network has instigated a raft of changes to enhance its offering during the past year, all aimed at bringing people together, collaborating for shared success and raising Cambridge's game.
Cambridge Network member websites archived for posterity by The British Library
Cambridge Network members approached by The British Library, to have their websites archived in a special Cambridge Network collection, are encouraged to participate. The archive is intended to become a valuable digital resource documenting the evolution of the vibrant high technology cluster of Cambridge businesses and academic institutions.
Bringing people together: Cambridge Network lives up to its name
Cambridge Network has lived up to its promises and delivered a bumper year of networking events, with more than 2500 people from 65 companies attending in 2012 – up on 2011 and still counting, as this year’s meetings round off with a fascinating business lecture by Nobel prize-winning geneticist Sir Paul Nurse this Thursday (December 13th).
Promoting Cambridge to stay competitive: Network latest from the CEO
It is easy to assume that Cambridge’s star qualities sell themselves on the world stage, but other regions and countries appear to be making a much greater effort, and their persistence and professionalism makes Cambridge look less enthusiastic when responding to visitors. "We can’t afford to lose the competition in the long term, so we cannot be complacent," says Claire Ruskin, Cambridge Network…
Nobel Laureate Sir Paul Nurse talks about 'Making science work'
Sir Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society and Nobel prize-winning geneticist, will speak at the next Cambridge Network Business Lecture on Thursday 13th December.
Learn about Human Systems Dynamics with Glenda Eoyang
HR and Learning & Development professionals, as well as managers interested in deepening their knowledge, have the opportunity to attend a half day workshop in Cambridge next week with guest speaker Glenda Eoyang - an award winning expert on Human Systems Dynamics (HSD), an emerging science and practice that builds adaptive capacity to thrive in changing landscapes.
Focus on graduate recruitment continues
Although Cambridge Network's university careers fair roadshow - promoting Cambridge as a great place to live and work - is coming to an end, the Network's focus on graduate recruitment continues, with a special Christmas event where graduate employers can meet potential candidates.
Unique insights revealed with new Cambridge Cluster Map
A group of prominent business leaders have launched the Cambridge Cluster Map – a free, real time, data-driven business directory that showcases the HSBC-nominated “Supercity’s” world-leadership position in creating and scaling great high tech companies.
Course helps people new to management roles
Optimising resources is critical for SMEs and this often means promoting from within, placing inexperienced people into managerial roles. There are always hurdles to overcome, and for people new to managing others there is a lot to learn. Fortunately for Cambridge Network members, help is at hand - in the form of a specialist training course available from the Network's Learning Collaboration…
Graduate community blossoms from Recruitment Gateway seed
As Cambridge Network's team continues its tour of the country's universities - promoting opportunities with the region's employers to talented graduates at a wide range of autumn careers fairs - those who have already chosen to live and work in the city are invited to join a new graduate community that is growing out of the Network's Recruitment Gateway.
Visitors to Cambridge: the Network is always there
Cambridge Network frequently hosts some of the many visitors to the city, visitors who want to find out what makes Cambridge so great! And visitors who come to share their knowledge and experience with us.
Network shows graduates what Cambridge employers have to offer
Cambridge Network members keen to promote their employment opportunities to talented graduates are benefiting this week, as the Network's team hits the road to spread the word about its popular jobs board, the Recruitment Gateway.
Quality training: make the most of your Network membership!
Well trained and motivated staff are vital to business success and Cambridge Network members are fortunate in having the opportunity to attend quality courses locally, thanks to the Network's Learning Collaboration (LC).
Kick start your networking this Autumn
Thank you to the 200+ Cambridge Network members who have supported our events during September, giving an active start to the Autumn. And we have lots more networking opportunities lined up for the next few months, with over 230 people signed up for next week’s McLaren event.
Breakfast networking series kicks off in style
Around 40 Cambridge Network members attended the first in a series of new breakfast networking sessions on 27th September at St John’s Innovation Centre. Devised in response to a survey of Cambridge Network member companies with less than 21 staff, the sessions hope to focus on core business issues over the year.
Support Cambridge in bid to win £25m in the Future Cities Demonstrator Programme
Cambridge is bidding to win £25m to spend next year to help move towards a “Future City”. Can we collaborate to beat other cities with a winning proposal submitted in a month? The bidding team would value your ideas and input now.
High quality training made available in-house
Are you looking for quality training for a number of your staff? If so, an in-house course organised for you by Cambridge Network's Learning Collaboration (LC) could provide a convenient and cost-effective solution.
Behind the scenes at McLaren: Cambridge Network event
Paddy Lowe, Technical Director at Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - the team in which Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button compete for the Formula One World Championship - is the speaker at the next Cambridge Network event at Churchill College on Wednesday October 17 (6 for 6.30pm).