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…
High-profile Cambridge events bring noncommunicable diseases into focus in January
Events held by the Humanitarian Centre, the Cambridge Institute of Public Health, and One Nucleus present a unique opportunity to inspire the Cambridge health care community to take a fresh look at the noncommunicable disease (NCD) epidemic and to direct future research, development, policy and practice.
The power of decisions and the shoe maker's slogan
This article explores the power of decisions and illustrates why most decisions end up in nothingness.
Raffi Vartian to head signagelive’s efforts in the Americas
London and Chicago – signagelive, a global leader in cloud-powered digital signage solutions, today announced the appointment of Raffi Vartian to lead the development of North and South America.
Mills & Reeve acts for Aviva in £184m loan deal
Mills & Reeve has acted for Aviva Commercial Finance Limited in the largest ever single private sector residential investment in a UK university.
Accelrys acquires VelQuest Corporation for $35 million
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Accelrys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACCL), a leading scientific enterprise research and development software and services company, announced that it has acquired privately-held VelQuest Corporation for $35 million in an all-cash transaction.
New Year Honours for members of the University of Cambridge
Six members of the University of Cambridge have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
La Playa launches into superyacht market
Mike Taylor-West joins La Playa as Head of Private Client & Marine, London as the company heads into the wind with a new specialist provision for yachts and pleasure craft.
Discuva opens new laboratories
Discuva, the drug discovery company developing antimicrobial therapies against drug-resistant pathogens, announces that it has moved into new laboratories based on the Cambridge Science Park.
Digital marketing removes the guesswork
The basis is very simple. Unlike the scatter gun approach of traditional media, digital enables you to reach the very heart of the people likely to become your customers. It’s measureable, precise and very effective. FCG Consultancy's Jonathan Wainwright explains why.
Centre for Business Innovation New Year Briefing is released
• Microfluidics consortium (MF-3) arrives in the USA in 2012, hosted by Johnson and Johnson • New Nano-Carbon-Enabled-Materials Consortium (NCEM-1) to launch in Spring 2012 • Open Innovation Practitioners’ consortium (OI-3) achieves new heights with member guided focus on Health and Wellness and New Media
Happy New Year to all Cambridge Network members!
Cambridge Network had a strong end to last year with new members joining, interesting and different open events, lots of courses and peer-learning groups, and a significant number of appointments made through the new Recruitment Gateway.
Anglia Ruskin applications rise by over 17%
Anglia Ruskin University has seen a huge increase in demand for full-time undergraduate courses beginning in September 2012.
Shooting Image Ltd produce D S Smith Multigraphics (2012) corporate video
This new film updates the 2009 film Shooting Image produced for DSSMG. It incorporates new sections to highlight some recent hi-tech investments in high speed automated, robotic and digital capabilities (the later from Inca Digital in Cambridge) for their Cambridgeshire and Yorkshire factories.