Managing highways in extreme weather conditions – new online guide launched
A new online guide aimed to help engineers manage and reduce disruption to the country’s transport network in adverse weather conditions, and provide information and advice to the general public, has been launched by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
International Relations student awarded MBE
A student on the Master of Studies in International Relations course at Cambridge University, Damian Platt, has been awarded the MBE for his work in the favelas, or shantytowns, of Rio de Janeiro. Damian was given the award by HRH the Prince of Wales at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in December.
Ice age, interrupted
Research shows that a new ice age could well have been upon us in the next millennium were it not for increases in CO2 due to humans, despite the advantageous trend in solar radiation of our current age.
Understanding and preventing corporate corruption
Executive Education at Cambridge Judge Business School is delighted to announce a new programme providing an interdisciplinary overview of corporate corruption, its reasons and its consequences.
Cambridgeshire-based company says information security staff training is more important th...
Following an anxious 2011 marked by numerous data breaches and economic uncertainties, the experts at IT Governance warn organisations that they need to take information security more seriously in 2012 to ensure sustainability.
Matching benefits to business pressure points
How do you respond when you’re at home on the weekend, having a relaxing time with the family, and someone knocks on the door or telephones you to attempt to sell you house insurance?
TiGenix reports positive results of ChondroCelect® compassionate use program
TiGenix, a leading biopharmaceutical company that commercialises and develops cell therapies, today announced data from a ChondroCelect® compassionate use program (CUP), involving 43 orthopedic centers in seven European countries, treating 370 patients with ChondroCelect over the span of four years.
Amino demonstrates media gateway at CES 2012
(CES, Las Vegas, 9 January 2012) Amino Communications, the world leading IPTV/OTT solutions provider, will unveil the world’s first hybrid/OTT media gateway to be powered by Intel’s next generation 32nm Intel(R) Atom(TM) SoC for CE at CES 2012 in Las Vegas this week.
The Møller Centre celebrates 20 years of growth
The Møller Centre, the only dedicated residential management training centre in Cambridge, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2012 with a range of events that will be held throughout the year.
Tame your computer - tabbed browsing
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 describes different ways to open a link in a new browser tab (Internet Explorer 7 and beyond).
Hopes for reversing age-associated effects in MS patients
New research highlights the possibility of reversing ageing in the central nervous system for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The study has been published in the journal 'Cell Stem Cell'.
EnSilica announces new design centre in India focusing on verification
EnSilica has opened a new design centre in India (Bangalore), to complement its existing design facilities in the UK. The new design centre will be a centre of excellence for the advanced verification of complex semiconductor products and IP.
'Smart energy – now it’s personal'
Pilgrim Beart, Founder Director of Cambridge-based energy innovator AlertMe, gives the Clerk Maxwell Lecture entitled 'Smart energy – now it’s personal' on Thursday 19 January 2012 at the IET, 2 Savoy Place, London.
Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz and Dr Robert Winter OBE on 'Regenerative medicine'
There are just a few places left for Cambridge Network's Open Meeting this Wednesday (11th January), so sign up now to hear Prof Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (pictured) and Dr Robert Winter OBE, Cambridge University Health Partners.
Eric Ries on 'The Lean Startup'
Eric Ries will be in the UK for the launch of his book 'The Lean Startup' and the Cambridge Network is delighted to welcome him to a special Open Meeting this Friday (January 13th). Lucky for some!
AVEVA releases AVEVA Surface Manager
AVEVA (LSE:AVV), a leader in engineering design and information management solutions for the plant, power and marine industries, has announced the release of AVEVA Surface Manager 12.1, another new product in its AVEVA Marine portfolio.
New year, same issues
Climate change and energy policy remain top of the environmental agenda. But how does financial stringency affect this?
Telesales - a practical approach
Practical tips to improve telesales techniques
Reprogrammed oestrogen binding linked to more aggressive breast cancer
Researchers have discovered how receptors for the female sex hormone oestrogen attach to a different part of the DNA in breast cancer patients who are more likely to relapse.
Mobas appointed for Countryside Properties, Great Kneighton project in Cambridge
As work gets underway on one of the region’s most anticipated property developments, Countryside Properties has assigned integrated agency Mobas to design the digital presence of its high-profile Great Kneighton website.
Marshall volunteer provides a Christmas drink for the East Anglian Air Ambulance
While most people were enjoying a well-deserved rest over Christmas lunch and something warming to drink on Christmas Day, the East Anglian Air Ambulance helicopter, based at Cambridge Airport, was on duty and was called out on an emergency response to Norfolk, returning to its Cambridge Airport base in the early afternoon.
Last opportunity to see the Vermeer exhibiton at late night openings
Record numbers of visitors to the Vermeer Exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum have prompted late night openings for the final two weeks - don't miss it!
KLM UK Engineering moves into next phase with US2U Consulting
US2U Consulting, the Norwich-based business consultancy, has successfully extended its contract with KLM UK Engineering, the wholly owned subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and will now commence the next phase of its Leadership Development Programme.
GIS announces drive electronics for new Konica Minolta 1024i series printheads
Global Inkjet Systems (GIS), a leading developer of software and electronics for industrial inkjet printheads, has announced the development of their head personality board for the new Konica Minolta 1024i series printheads.
CCS secures £1.3 million of investment in seed round
Cambridge Communication Systems Limited (CCS) today announced that it has raised over £1M of investment to fund early stage deployments of its unique small-cell microwave backhaul system. The funding round was led by Cambridge Angels Founder Robert Sansom, who will become Chairman of CCS, and is backed by Cambridge Wireless Chairman David Cleevely as well as Imperial Innovations, Cambridge Angels…