News & Insights

You can view and search both Cambridge Ahead press releases and additional news content relating to key topics of interest here. If you would like to be kept up to date with our work please also sign up to receive our newsletter at the bottom of the page.

What can emerging sectors tell us about Cambridge’s role in the ‘Growth Mission’?

06/02/2025

In this blog, we explore how emerging sectors—such as cell and gene therapy—highlight the power of cross-sectoral collaboration, and why Cambridge’s strengths in innovation will be essential to fulfilling the Growth Mission.

Job Advert for Engagement Manager

31/01/2025

We are seeking a proactive and dynamic Engagement Manager to lead our member engagement programme, delivering impactful events and compelling content to strengthen relationships and enhance communication with our audience and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with excellent communication and relationship management skills, capable of fostering meaningful connections across business, academia, and government.

Growing Together Alliance Report

30/01/2025

This report introduces our transformative vision for "Connected Clusters," which aims to leverage the power of interconnected regional innovation hubs to foster sustainable, shared growth. By breaking down traditional barriers and advocating for a more collaborative approach, we seek to address regional disparities, catalyse innovation, and strengthen the UK’s innovation economy.

The Future of Sustainable Energy in Greater Cambridge

The Future of Sustainable Energy in Greater Cambridge

14/01/2025

With energy demand set to triple by 2050, meeting this challenge requires innovative solutions. Our report presents a vision that leverages the region’s strengths—its world-class research, dynamic business ecosystem, and engaged communities. From pioneering energy projects to new funding models, we outline the key steps needed to create a sustainable, inclusive energy future.

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Build-out Data Report

28/11/2024

Our latest build-out data report, produced in collaboration with Savills delves into planning consents and completion rates across the Greater Cambridge area. This data is one indicator of, rather than a comprehensive study into, the rate that new homes are built-out in our city region.

Cambridge Ahead Industrial Strategy Consultation Response

25/11/2024

We’ve engaged with our members and local partners to ensure a strong, unified response to the UK government’s Industrial Strategy consultation. This response outlines how the Industrial Strategy can better leverage Cambridge’s unique position to contribute to the UK’s overall economic success, while fostering regional collaboration, infrastructure development, and inclusive growth across the country. 

Widening access to good jobs created in Cambridge

Widening access to good jobs created in Cambridge

18/11/2024

As the Cambridge city region continues to grow rapidly, it is essential that the benefits of this growth to local communities. In this blog, our Policy Officer Emma Pritchard takes a look across the wider Cambridgeshire region to explore the role that community organisations play in helping people into fulfilling and meaningful work, and what we can learn from them.

What does it mean to take a “vision-led” approach to transport planning?

What does it mean to take a “vision-led” approach to transport planning?

13/11/2024

As part of Cambridge Ahead’s Infrastructure Gap programme, in this blog Charlene Rohr explores the potential for a step-change in transport planning and what it could mean for the Cambridge city region

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Bus Viability in Greater Cambridge: Impact of Congestion

21/10/2024

Discover the insights from our latest report on bus viability in the Greater Cambridge region, exploring how road congestion affects public and private bus services.

Cambridge Ahead responds to the consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

Cambridge Ahead responds to the consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

07/10/2024

Cambridge Ahead responds to the consultation on proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework

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Building Stronger Virtual Teams: Experimental Insights on Social Capital report published

03/09/2024

The Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory Committee (YAC) has published its latest report Building Stronger Virtual Teams: Experimental Insights on Social Capital. This report builds on the YAC’s previous research in this area which suggested that young workers are choosing to go into their workplace more often than required by their employer. A potential driver of this behaviour is the social capital offered by the physical workplace and team environment.

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Semiconductors: What a deep dive into Cambridge’s microchips sector can tell us about how our ecosystem creates and scales world-leading innovation

03/09/2024

In this blog we explore the semiconductor ecosystem in Cambridge and the key ingredients that have helped it to emerge as one of the most important regional clusters for a technology that is fundamental to modern life


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Abbey People, Cambridge Ahead, Cambridge City Council and The Brilliant Club Launch Groundbreaking Initiative

21/08/2024

Abbey People, Cambridge Ahead, Cambridge City Council, and The Brilliant Club are thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking project, Abbey Parent Power, to empower parents and increase local education opportunities.

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Cambridge Ahead expands membership and broadens its voice for the city region’s economy

14/08/2024

Three more organisations have joined Cambridge Ahead - Cambridge United Football Club, This Land and Eastern Education Group bring Cambridge Ahead’s invited membership to over 50 organisations.

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Greater Cambridge remains a leading light for the UK’s economy

18/07/2024

The new data from the Centre for Business Research (CBR) shows sustained job growth driven by knowledge intensive (KI) sectors, with high-tech manufacturing and life sciences the fastest growing sectors within the region.

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Call for Evidence: Energy - a vision for net-zero Cambridge

25/06/2024

Professor Aled Jones, Director of the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, explains why he is working with Cambridge Ahead to launch a call for evidence on energy and sustainability in the Cambridge city region.

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New Policy and Research Officer

22/05/2024

Cambridge Ahead is delighted to welcome Emma Pritchard as its new Policy and Research Officer.

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Beyond the Golden Triangle: moving towards a more collaborative approach to regional economic development

18/04/2024

In this blog, we analyse Innovate UK data to reveal the interconnections between Cambridge and innovation clusters outside of the ‘Golden Triangle’, and introduce a new research project from The Growing Together Alliance and the Bennett Institute for Public Policy which will shed more light on the network of economic interconnections and innovative partnerships between regions.

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UK economy at risk due to infrastructure gap in UK’s fastest growing city

02/04/2024

A group of renowned business leaders, academics and experts from Cambridge have written to the Chancellor and Shadow Chancellor warning that the UK economy will take a significant hit unless the widening infrastructure gap in the nation’s fastest growing city is addressed.

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Latest research shows sustained employment growth across the region’s diverse economy

25/03/2024

The latest annual monitor of the Cambridge city region’s economy from Cambridge Ahead shows that job creation is positive across all sectors in the region, with major employment growth being driven by knowledge intensive sectors.

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Could you be our new Policy and Research Officer?

12/03/2024

This role offers an early-stage policy and/or research professional the opportunity to gain experience in real-world policy development, within a dynamic and high-profile organisation.

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Cambridge Ahead announce Andrew McGowan as Director of Programmes and Partnerships

11/03/2024

Cambridge Ahead is delighted to announce Andrew McGowan as the latest addition to the executive team.

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Budget Response March 2024

06/03/2024

Our response to a number of announcements regarding Cambridge made by Government in the Spring Budget today.

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Carbon Pricing Strategies Report

26/02/2024

This research by the Young Advisory Committee explores the sustainability strategies employed by businesses and institutions in the Cambridge city region, focusing on carbon pricing.

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How big is Cambridge, really?

05/02/2024

The answer depends on where you live and how you choose to travel. In this new blog, we compare travel times by car versus public transport to better understand how to achieve sustainable modal shift in Cambridge.

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Cambridge Ahead announce Chilombo Musa as Policy and Research Officer

25/01/2024

Cambridge Ahead is delighted to welcome Chilombo Musa as its new Policy and Research Officer.

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Marshall’s Century-Long Commitment to Apprenticeships

15/01/2024

Marshall, a leading company with a legacy dating back to 1909, has been at the forefront of apprenticeship programmes, imparting skills to over 21,000 individuals in automotive, aviation, and engineering.

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Navigating the fast-evolving landscape of work post-pandemic

10/01/2024

The Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory Committee (YAC) has been exploring the experiences of younger people working in Cambridge’s ‘knowledge intensive’ sectors since the height of the pandemic, building up an understanding of the future of work through a series of surveys and roundtable events. In this blog, members of the YAC explore the results of their latest research and ask: “Is the tide turning on remote and hybrid work?”

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The link between transport and quality of life, and the cost to communities of not improving connectivity

08/12/2023

In his first blog as Chair of the Cambridge Ahead Transport Group, Duncan McCunn reflects on the important role connectivity can play as an enabler and the cost to our communities of the growing transport challenges we face.

Cambridge Ahead appoints new co-chairs to Young Advisor Committee

27/11/2023

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation dedicated to the sustainable and inclusive growth of the Cambridge city region, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Platt and Jason Mellad as co-Chairs of its Young Advisory Committee.

Latest Greater Cambridge employment data showcases impressive economic strength and stability

20/11/2023

Analysis of the latest corporate job creation figures from the Greater Cambridge Partnership and Cambridge Ahead, reveals resilience and increasing confidence throughout the city region.

The Growing Together Alliance

05/10/2023

We're part of the Growing Together Alliance which unites six leading employers’ groups to strengthen cooperation and good growth across different parts of the country. Along with BusinessLDN, Business South, Business West, Northern Powerhouse Partnership and the North West Business Leadership Team we will work together to leverage each region’s particular strengths.

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Winter Heated Overblankets Project

04/10/2023

Through our Cambridge Ahead ESG Network several of our members supported a pilot project in 2022 which provided nearly 900 heated blankets to older people most in need over the winter months, improving their health and wellbeing and helping to keep bills down. 

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State of the City Report

29/09/2023

The Cambridge City Council have published a ‘State of the City’, which provides data on the economic, social, and environmental trends in Cambridge and the fringe urban areas.

Housing Monitor August 2023

22/09/2023

Cambridge Ahead has published the latest in a series of quarterly housing dashboards which show the latest data on housing supply, the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping in our region.

Cambridge Ahead welcomes Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to its membership

18/09/2023

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic membership organisation committed to the sustainable and inclusive growth of Cambridge over the long-term, is delighted to welcome Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as its newest member.

RAND Report: Employment and age in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area

07/08/2023

New research commissioned by Cambridge Ahead together with the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority highlights the need for business and civic leaders to plan now for an ageing workforce.

Cambridge City Region: Creating a model for innovation and sustainable economic growth

28/07/2023

The Cambridge city region's innovation ecosystem plays a crucial role in driving both regional and national economic growth. This blog explores the opportunities offered by the innovation cluster for fostering sustainable growth across the entire region. Drawing on data from Cambridge Ahead's Cluster Insights, the blog highlights how collaboration between businesses and academic institutions fuels this growth and unlocks vast potential for inclusive development and employment creation.

Housing Tribes Vol. 2 Report

25/07/2023

Since 2018, the Young Advisory Committee has been conducting research to shine a light on the housing challenges faced by under-35s living and working here. In its second major report, the 'Housing Tribes' group explores new housing types and tenures which could make living here more affordable.

Government announcement on expansive next chapter of Cambridge’s story

24/07/2023

Cambridge Ahead response to government manifesto commitment to build 1 million homes over duration of this Parliament.

AI and The Future of Work: Spring Survey / Roundtable Report July 2023

24/07/2023

Read the latest Young Advisory Committee's Future of Work report, which explores the seismic impact of Artificial Intelligence on Cambridge's knowledge intensive economy - and what employers should do about it.

Corporate optimism dips for UK CFOs

17/07/2023

Confidence among the finance leaders of the UK’s largest firms has dipped in the second quarter, partially unwinding the sharp rise in sentiment seen in Q1 2023, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q2 2023.

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Cambridge Ahead announces new CEO

04/07/2023

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation dedicated to the sustainable and inclusive growth of the Cambridge city region, is delighted to announce the appointment of Dan Thorp as it’s new CEO.

Cambridge Ahead welcomes announcements bringing East West Rail one step closer

31/05/2023

Cambridge Ahead warmly welcomes the announcements by Government to support Life Sciences in the UK as a national economic priority, with Cambridge and the wider region through to Oxford at the forefront of these plans.

Laptops 4 Learning – Addressing Digital Exclusion In Cambridgeshire

25/05/2023

In this latest blog post in our series on digital exclusion, we explore Laptops4Learning’s approach to tackling digital exclusion in Cambridgeshire.

Housing Dashboard APRIL 2023

23/05/2023

Cambridge Ahead has published the latest in a series of quarterly housing dashboards which monitors key indicators in respect of housing supply, the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping in our region.

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Business confidence bounces back for CFOs

17/04/2023

Sentiment among finance leaders of the UK’s largest firms has improved significantly since the start of the year, according to Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q1 2023.

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Digital Exclusion Task & Finish Group: Donating And Recycling Your Organisation’s Devices

17/04/2023

In this blog, we explore how organisations can contribute to alleviating digital exclusion and access to computing equipment with a case study from Cambridge Ahead Member Arm.

Take Part: The Future of Work Survey

11/04/2023

We are looking towards a future of work which remains permanently changed for many, and the rise of new technologies which have the potential to alter our working lives even further. Tell us about your views on these changes through this latest short survey.

Cambridge Ahead welcomes three new members

11/04/2023

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation dedicated to the sustainable and inclusive growth and quality of lifeof  the Cambridge city region in the long-term, is delighted to welcome three new members.

Latest research shows that job creation within Cambridge’s innovation clusters fuels an increasingly buoyant and resilient ecosystem

04/04/2023

Economic data shows uplifting effect on employment across both Knowledge Intensive (KI) and non-KI sectors in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough region.

Better evidence to support better decision making

23/03/2023

Cambridge Ahead is 10 years old this year. A decade on and with a greatly expanded membership, our purpose has evolved…to be a catalyst for the success of Cambridge and quality of life for all across the city region.

Cambridge to Cambourne Busway and Active Travel Corridor

17/03/2023

The continued dynamic and sustainable growth of the Cambridge city region’s economy must be matched by the delivery of infrastructure that will ensure that growth is sustainable for our environment, is inclusive of more people, and improves quality of life across the wider region. Read the full statement here.

Cambridge: A City of Quarters Report

20/03/2023

Download our 'Cambridge: A City of Quarters' report here. The report presents the Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory Committee's vision for a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable Cambridge.

Young Advisory Committee Future of Work Janaury 2023 Survey and Roundtable

01/03/2023

In January 2023, the Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory committee conducted a roundtable discussion on the future of work.

Launching the Digital Exclusion Task and Finish Group

15/02/2023

This January, Cambridge Ahead launched its Digital Exclusion Task and Finish group. This group brings together Cambridge Ahead Members and local stakeholders to understand patterns of digital exclusion in our city region and identify pathways for working with local partners to address the issue in our communities.

Cities Outlook 2023

14/02/2023

For anyone with an interest in urban economies, Cities Outlook is essential reading.

Housing Monitor January 2023

14/02/2023

Cambridge Ahead has published the latest in a series of quarterly housing dashboards which monitors key indicators in respect of housing supply, the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping in our region.

Cambridge Ahead Annual Publication 2022

12/12/2022

Our Annual Publication 2022 offers a comprehensive update on the projects we have been working on over the last 12 months and the initiatives we continue to take forward.

Headline response to the GCP City Access consultation

08/12/2022

The membership of Cambridge Ahead has considered the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s City Access consultation, as a continuation of our work to input evidence from employers to inform the development of this programme over recent years.

Deputy Mayor officially opens Allia's new building on its growing Cambridge campus

14/11/2022

Deputy Mayor Councillor Jenny Gawthrope Wood was joined by other representatives from Cambridge City Council to officially open Allia’s new Future Business Centre in Cambridge.

Housing Monitor October 2022

07/11/2022

Cambridge Ahead has published the latest in a series of quarterly housing dashboards which monitors key indicators in respect of housing supply, the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping in our region.

Embracing Micro Mobility – a blog to accompany our August report

12/10/2022

Micro mobility gives us the opportunity to connect our city and outlying villages, and offers flexible, on demand transport options. 

Career Partnerships: Meeting labour market demands with bespoke employer - training provider agreements

13/09/2022

How can we connect more communities in the Cambridge city region to the jobs being created across our world-leading industries?

The 2011-21 census data for the Cambridge City region is astonishing – what lessons should we take from it?

13/09/2022

The latest release of Census data for 2011-21 spotlights something remarkable happening in the Cambridge city region, akin to industrial revolution levels of rapid urban area change.

Back in the office (well, sort of…)

07/09/2022

In this blog piece, we explore some of the findings of our most recent ‘Future of Work’ survey run in May 2022, completed by over 200 under-35 year olds working in our member organisations, and a subsequent roundtable between employers and employees held in June 2022. The majority of those surveyed can carry out their work remotely, reflecting the job roles our membership comprises.

Embracing Micro mobility

19/08/2022

Our new report 'Embracing Micro Mobility' explores learning from micro mobility trials held in the Cambridge city region, and, with contributions from the University of Cambridge and Greater Cambridge Partnership, makes recommendations for how we can ensure their integration into our transport network is safe, equitable and effective.

Exploring the relationship between working flexibility, employee retention and recruitment

17/08/2022

In this blog piece, we explore some of the findings of our most recent ‘Future of Work’ survey run in May 2022, completed by over 200 under-35 year olds working in our member organisations, and a subsequent roundtable between employers and employees held in June 2022.

Cambridge Ahead announces a trio of new members

04/08/2022

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation dedicated to the sustainable and inclusive growth of Cambridge and its region in the long-term, is pleased to welcome three new members.

Young Advisory Committee Future of Work Spring 2022 Survey and Roundtable

03/08/2022

During Spring 2022 the Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory committee conducted a survey of young professionals and hosted a roundtable discussion on the future of work.

July 2022 Housing Monitor

03/08/2022

Cambridge Ahead has published the latest in a series of quarterly housing dashboards which monitors key indicators in respect of housing supply, the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping in our region.

Shining a light on the generational housing challenge

02/08/2022

Housing in Cambridge is some of the most expensive in the country. Through this work we seek to highlight the generational housing challenge faced by young people in Cambridge.

Housing affordability could hinder Cambridge’s next generation of economic success

02/08/2022

Cambridge’s future economic growth could be at risk unless more steps are taken to improve housing affordability in a bid to attract and retain a younger workforce, a new report has warned.

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Cambridge Ahead announces new Board appointment - Dr Julia Wilson

27/05/2022

Cambridge Ahead's is delighted to welcome Dr Julia Wilson, Associate Director, Wellcome Sanger Institute to its Operational Board.

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Create your city – Cambridge Ahead's 'City of Quarters’ competition

27/05/2022

Cambridge Ahead's Young Advisory Committee are inviting young adults from across the city to submit ideas for what the city could look and feel like in the future.

Disruption – a catalyst for discovery

20/05/2022

Humans are at the heart of every city and its progress. But people are notoriously poor at predicting or imagining the future, and often stick to the status quo. How can a city collectively change behaviours and harness experimentation to improve quality of life today and tomorrow?

Cambridge Ahead’s City of Quarters – imagining sustainable neighbourhoods

18/05/2022

Join Cambridge Ahead on the 25th June in the beautiful Cambridge University Botanic Garden as part of Cambridge Nature Network’s first ever Nature Festival!

April 2022 Housing Monitor

18/05/2022

Cambridge Ahead has published the latest in a series of quarterly housing dashboards which monitors key indicators in respect of housing supply, the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping in our region.

Fairness, nature and communities – addressing climate change

17/05/2022

In October 2021 the Cambridge & Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate called for urgent action to tackle the impact of climate change locally. The Combined Authority and local councils have broadly accepted the recommendations contained in its report, Fairness, nature and communities – addressing climate change.

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Apprenticeship Survey Results Published

11/05/2022

Cambridge Ahead and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority have published the results of a survey of 69 employers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

RAND Europe: Transport heading for the electric era

11/05/2022

The pandemic has had a huge impact on public transport in particular, while car usage has rebounded. The Government is ontrack to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030, but willelectric vehicles improve our quality of life?

AstraZeneca’s open doors for open minds

03/05/2022

In November 2021, HRH The Prince of Wales officially unveiled AstraZeneca’s Discovery Centre located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. This state-of-the-art £1bn R&D facility has been designed to bring people together around world-class science.

RAND Europe Quality of Life Report

27/04/2022

Cambridge Ahead commissioned RAND Europe to research the influences of quality of life of a range of community stakeholders in Greater Cambridge - Understanding the views of organisational and community leaders on the factors that most affect quality of life in Greater Cambridge.

Prosperity flows from purpose

25/04/2022

When Anglian Water took the bold step to adopt a purpose beyond profit, the company needed to find ways to measure success. 

Taking a tailored approach to reshaping work

14/04/2022

Teams at technology giant Arm are used to breaking the mould to invent the future. Our NECE report case study takes a look at what’s next for the working practices at its Cambridge HQ and beyond, as businesses look ahead to a post-pandemic future.

A New Era for the Cambridge Economy (NECE)

01/04/2022

A report exploring drivers of change in cities post pandemic.

Science and innovation sectors in Cambridge drive growth in regional employment despite pandemic turbulence

15/03/2022

New data covering the first full year of the pandemic (April 2020 to March 2021) shows the striking resilience of the Cambridge area to pandemic shocks.

Build to Rent in Greater Cambridge

18/02/2022

The Cambridge Ahead Housing Group has examined the fundamentals of Build to rent and has found that there are many benefits to be had to the delivery of the Council's aim to increase provision.

Cambridge Ahead launches quarterly housing monitor

18/02/2022

Cambridge Ahead has begun producing a quarterly housing dashboard to enable us to monitor key indicators in respect of housing supply - the sales and rental markets, as well as homelessness and rough sleeping.

 

Cambridge Ahead Responds to The Greater Cambridge Partnership "Making Connections" Consultation

01/02/2022

Cambridge Ahead has responded to the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Making Connections Consultation.

Dame Carol Black: Key steps in improving quality of life in the Cambridge region

21/01/2022

Professor Dame Carol Black, chair of the British Library and the Centre for Ageing Better, is to take on the role of chair of Cambridge Ahead’s Quality of Life project, following Jeremy Newsum stepping down from the role.

Cambridge Ahead: Current & Future Cycling Infrastructure

20/12/2021

During Spring 2021 Cambridge Ahead conducted a survey to understand the views of residents and workers across the Cambridge region on the city’s cycling infrastructure.

United For Cambridge Sleepout

06/12/2021

Once again local charities Wintercomfort and Cambridge United Community Trust are joining forces for what we hope will be our biggest and best sleepout event yet in support of homeless and disadvantaged people in Cambridge.

Games consoles, wearable devices, NFTs and chip investment to trend in year ahead according to Deloitte's global technology, media and telecoms predictions for 2022

01/12/2021

The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, has today announced its predictions for the sector in 2022.

Cambridge Ahead Annual Publication 2021

08/11/2021

Our Annual Publication 2021 offers a comprehensive update on the projects we have been working on over the last 12 months and the initiatives we continue to take forward.

Successful tech grant scheme boosts local businesses

25/10/2021

An initiative from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority to help small and medium-sized businesses improve their productivity using digital technology has so far successfully distributed over half a million pounds.

Allia is the first UK partner of Europe’s leading climate innovation initiative to run Climate Accelerator

15/10/2021

New Climate Accelerator will start in Cambridge in January 2022, working with start-ups who have innovative solutions for addressing the climate emergency.

The future of flexible working: home working is here to stay but the office lives on

31/08/2021

In the latest of Cambridge Independent's articles with Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation explores the workplace with contributions from four members of its young advisory committee.

Short-term lets in Cambridge

12/08/2021

What are the economic and social impacts of Short-term lets and what are the policy options at the disposal of local governments in England?

Skills for Jobs - Summary of Our Response

30/07/2021

We have written to Government in response to the Skills for Jobs White Paper. Our response seeks to inform implementation of Government policy ambitions and offer opportunities where industry in Cambridge can collaborate with all tiers of Government to play a major role in doing so.

Cambridge Ahead’s Jeremy Newsum: ‘Quality of life is an essential aspect of economic growth’

29/06/2021

Businesses have a huge responsibility for the places in which they operate; they don’t exist to just generate profit, they’re here as part of the community and their interests are wholly aligned with how that community develops in the long-term.

Cambridge Ahead welcomes top UK game developer and publisher Jagex to its membership

29/06/2021

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation which promotes sustainable growth and quality of life, is delighted to welcome Jagex to its membership.

Cambridge employers are taking action to help with the cost of city living

25/06/2021

As the cost of housing in high growth cities across the globe soars, many employers are stepping in to help their employees with the cost of owning or renting a home.

Young Advisory Committee: The Future of Flexible Working

24/06/2021

The Young Advisory Committee has monitored the changing priorities, mindsets, and expectations of young professionals over the course of the pandemic through a regular series of surveys.

Cambridge Ahead's response to R&D tax reliefs consultation

03/06/2021

Cambridge Ahead has responded to Government’s consultation on R&D Tax Reliefs. In our response we argue that in order to meet its ambitious target to raise total investment in R&D, Government must support and grow centres of excellence, such as Cambridge, as part of a complementary strategy to promote inward investment and level-up the UK and its regions.

Cambridgeshire in good place for economic recovery, event hears

28/05/2021

Cambridgeshire companies are well-placed to deliver a strong economic recovery to help the East of England, the county’s business leaders told an economic summit event this week.

Spring 2021 Members’ Meeting Report

24/05/2021

A New Era for the Cambridge Economy
The engagement of our Members indicates the importance attached to the work Cambridge Ahead does with and for the membership. Click below to read more about our Spring 2021 Members Meeting.

What role for smaller high-quality accommodation in the Cambridge market?

13/05/2021

The Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory Committee has been exploring how different housing tenures and products can effectively meet the needs of younger people living in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country.

Corporate employment continued to grow despite the Covid-19 pandemic

27/04/2021

New research into the early stages of the 2020 lockdown suggests that corporate employment in Greater Cambridge continued to grow at a “significant rate” despite the wide-reaching effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Digital delivery of education and training looks set to stay, in some form: what will this mean for people and places?

15/04/2021

Over the course of early 2021 Cambridge Ahead conducted interviews with secondary schools, further education colleges, universities, and employers. This sought to understand what lessons had been learned from a year of enforced digital delivery...

UK CFOs gear up for a stronger recovery, as business sentiment hits new high

13/04/2021

Deloitte’s UK CFO Survey Q1 2021, released today, reports a record level of business optimism amongst the UK’s finance leaders.

Greater Cambridge Housing Strategy - Build to Rent Response

30/03/2021

Cambridge Ahead has responsed to a Greater Cambridge consultation relating to Build to Rent. In our response we agree that Build to Rent can make an important contribution to the creation of inclusive communities.

Cambridge is an engine of job creation - but don’t take it for granted

17/03/2021

Extensive data – more detailed and more accurate than anything held by central government – has been published by the business and academic membership organisation Cambridge Ahead.

New data reveals Knowledge Intensive (KI) firms in Cambridge continue to outperform national figures

03/03/2021

Medium term data on the growth of the Cambridge economy, right up to the start of the 2020 Covid lockdown, shows persistently higher annual growth rates than the national economy, particularly amongst knowledge-intensive (KI) firms. 

Cambridge Ahead announces three new board members

11/02/2021

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation which promotes sustainable growth and quality of life, has welcomed three new members to its Operational Board.

YAC Report: Supporting a future of Flexible Working

01/02/2021

COVID-19 has changed the landscape of life as we know it. Early on this prompted the YAC to consider the impact on the lives and wellbeing of the under-35 age group we represent in Cambridge.

YAC Report: Meeting the housing needs of Young People

01/02/2021

Regardless of age, where you call home matters to everyone and their quality of life. Over this past year almost all of us have spent a lot more time at home, at times, all day, every day.

YAC Report: Cambridge Nature Network

01/02/2021

The Cambridge Nature Network has three main aims: to increase biodiversity, to enhance public access to public open space, and to tackle climate change. These are long term strategic aims but they are higher now in terms of people’s priorities and in the public consciousness than ever before.

Cambridge - In Pursuit of Equality

12/01/2021

A new podcast from Conscious Communications and Cambridge 2030 ‘Cambridge - in pursuit of equality’ is available online. Cambridge Ahead's Jane Paterson-Todd took part in the first episode ‘Leaving people behind’.

Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory Committee (YAC) Report: The City We Want to Inherit

06/01/2021

On the 24th November 2020 the Cambridge Ahead Young Advisory Committee (YAC) presented to around 100 guests, from across business, academia and local government on ‘the city we want to inherit’. This report covers key topics discussed at the event, all of which aim to highlight a number of areas that will improve and enhance quality of life.

What will 2025 look like for the life sciences and healthcare sector?

22/12/2020

As we look towards 2021 and beyond, Deloitte has unveiled ten predictions on how patients, healthcare and life science companies and their staff might behave and operate in five years’ time, based on today’s evidence.

RAND Estimating the incidence of a housing affordability gap across the Cambridge travel to work area

16/12/2020

A major concern among decision makers in Cambridge is ensuring that those working in the city can afford accommodation that meets their needs within a reasonable distance from their place of work.

2021 predictions for UK Technology, Media and Telecommunications

10/12/2020

The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, has today announced its predictions for the sector in 2021.

ICAEW East of England Economic Summit

08/12/2020

This virtual event, on Tuesday 8th December, will discuss how the local professional community can help support SMEs during a challenging H1 of 2021.

Cambridge Ahead Response to the Cambridge City Council Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Consultation

07/12/2020

In our response we focus on the role that modular housing can play in tackling homelessness and rough sleeping and welcome the approach that the Council has taken in making best use of spare land for this purpose.

Planning for the Future Consultation Response

27/11/2020

Cambridge Ahead has responded to Government’s Planning for the Future White Paper. In our response we welcome Government’s ambition to deliver a simpler planning process, accelerate housing delivery and facilitate growth.

Carter Jonas Elects New Chairman

20/10/2020

National property consultancy Carter Jonas LLP has elected James Bainbridge, currently head of the firm’s Planning & Development Division, as Chairman with effect from 1 November.

Virtual conference on how businesses can support people in poverty in Cambridge

30/09/2020

This year Cambridge City Council is running an online (Zoom) conference on 10th November 5:30pm to 7pm to mark Living Wage Week (9th to 15thNovember).

Business leaders urged to share thoughts on how they see their organisations operating in the future following the Covid-19 pandemic

28/09/2020

The Greater Cambridge Partnership wants to hear how the pandemic has affected how businesses operate, particularly looking at any changes to working practices and travel patterns. 

Deloitte Life Sciences Catalyst launches in Cambridge with panel discussion made up of industry experts

24/09/2020

Developed through deep relationships across the local and global ecosystem, the Deloitte Life Sciences Catalyst exists to solve the business challenges that keep life sciences leaders and innovators up at night.

Event: Employment-Led Growth in a Post-COVID World

10/09/2020

Cambridge Ahead will be presenting at the next Young RTPI (The Royal Town Planning Institute) East of England Webinar: Employment-Led Growth in a Post-COVID World  on 10th September 4-5pm.

Cambridge Ahead Publication Sept 2020

09/09/2020

Discover the new edition of Cambridge Ahead's new look magazine; featuring the 'Painting the Future' competition which challenged the next generation to paint their perfect future city.

RAND Career Guidance in Schools

17/08/2020

Cambridge Ahead commissioned RAND Europe to examine the provision of career guidance in schools and colleges in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area. Please click below to find out more and read the full report.

Planning permission sought for new university

13/08/2020

ARU Peterborough plans move step closer after planning application submission. A planning application for a new university in Peterborough has been submitted by Pegasus Group, on behalf of Peterborough HE Property Company, to Peterborough City Council.

RAND Quality of Life Report

30/07/2020

This report is part of a wider ongoing project to improve quality of life for all residents living in the Cambridge area. 

Deloitte Life Sciences Catalyst launches in Cambridge

21/07/2020

Industry programme created to solve the business challenges that keep life sciences leaders and innovators up at night.

TTP plc selected for technology advisory partnership with Cancer Research UK

02/07/2020

TTP has been selected by Cancer Research UK to apply its technology design and development expertise and insight in the healthcare sector, to assess discoveries made by the charity’s academic researchers. 

TWI to assist as Ford look to 5G Technology

02/07/2020

TWI are assisting Ford, as they become the first car manufacturer to sign up for a private 5G network in the UK.

Arm technology is now powering the world’s fastest supercomputer

02/07/2020

At the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC) it was announced that the Fugaku supercomputer, a system jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu, and based on Arm technology, was awarded the number one spot of the TOP500 list.

The future of global office demand

02/07/2020

Increased working from home doesn’t equate to less demand. JLL's research identifies four key factors that will play a major role in shaping future office spaces.

Scientists use garden plants to make hydrogen – the world’s ‘most promising’ renewable fuel

23/06/2020

Researchers have shown that hydrogen can be made using garden plants and river water leading to hopes the green energy source could be manufactured without using fossil fuels.

Supporters celebrate modular homes opening for Cambridge’s homeless

19/06/2020

Donors and supporters gathered on Friday (June 12) to officially launch six new modular homes for homeless people.

The office in the age of Covid-19: Why we still need it and what to consider

19/06/2020

COEL considers where we should work and the future of the communal office space, in response to the current global situation. 

Babraham Research Campus Impact Report

16/06/2020

Research led by an academic team from the University of Cambridge has demonstrated the benefits and outputs from the significant taxpayer investment into the Babraham Research Campus; evidencing the overall economic, social and scientific contribution the Campus makes to the UK economy.  

New report confirms the Babraham Research Campus at the forefront in supporting the UK’s early-stage bioscience enterprises

16/06/2020

Research led by an academic team from the University of Cambridge has demonstrated the benefits and outputs from the significant taxpayer investment into the Babraham Research Campus; evidencing the overall economic, social and scientific contribution the Campus makes to the UK economy.  

Marshall’s air cleaning unit paints an even cleaner picture

29/05/2020

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has reduced the Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) emissions of its paint shop by more than 50 per cent in the last year.

The Rising Network launches a series of free, online events open to all to help combat stress and facilitate safe connections during COVID-19

07/04/2020

During these uncertain times of COVID-19 and social distancing, it can be very stressful and challenging trying to juggle and manage work, home life, family members and personal safety.

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group – protecting people in critical situations

02/04/2020

Like so many essential workers across the UK, the team at Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group is pulling out all the stops to support the global battle against Covid-19.

Composer strikes the right note for Quality of Life initiative

18/03/2020

Business and academic member organisation Cambridge Ahead has unveiled Professor Roderick Watkins as director and Jeremy Newsum as chair of its newly formed Quality of Life project group.

New data shows Cambridge technology companies accelerated their hiring last year, despite the uncertainties of the Brexit debates

11/03/2020

Findings illustrate national significance of Greater Cambridge economy and underline urgency of addressing acute congestion and housing stresses to sustain growth potential.

Cambridge Ahead puts Quality of Life at the top of its agenda with latest senior level appointments

09/03/2020

Business and academic member organisation, Cambridge Ahead is delighted to announce Professor Roderick Watkins as Director of Cambridge Ahead and Jeremy Newsum as Chair of the newly formed Quality of Life project group.

Could you be Cambridge Ahead's new Policy Advisor?

05/02/2020

A new role is now being created to bring policy research, analysis and advice capacity to the Cambridge Ahead team – working across the wide-ranging local growth agenda.

Bridging the skills gap. How do we inspire and motivate young people to explore a wider breadth of career options?

31/01/2020

If we are to continue to retain and attract important and innovative employers to the region, we need to ensure we are able to home-grow a workforce that is suitably trained, as a pre-requisite.

Cambridge Ahead Annual Publication 2020

30/01/2020

Our third Annual Publication offers a comprehensive update on the projects we have been working on over the last 12 months and the initiatives we continue to take forward for the sustainable advancement of Cambridge for employers, employees and residents.

New Cambridge Ahead members boost representation of businesses beyond Cambridge city

27/01/2020

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member organisation, has welcomed five new members committed to helping to shape the long-term sustainable growth of the Cambridge economy and the wider region.

Work begins on new Cambridgeshire County Council civic ‘hub’

17/12/2019

Councillors and contractors celebrated the start on site of the ‘civic hub’, which aims to deliver environmental excellence – as well as unlocking in excess of £45m to spend on local services.

E-bikes, audiobooks and industrial 5G among technology, media and telecoms predictions for 2020

11/12/2019

Deloitte predicts that the proportion of people who cycle to work will grow by one percentage-point over the next three years, equating to tens of billions of additional bicycle rides per year.

Deloitte boosts senior Cambridge team

18/10/2019

As well as investing and recruiting 25 graduates and school-leavers at its Cambridge office, Deloitte has also recently welcomed partner, Fran Cousins to the local Cambridge team.

How Cambridge Ahead is helping to tackle the toughest challenges facing our city

14/10/2019

It is arguably Cambridge’s greatest challenge – and there are signs of the struggle wherever you go. How can this historic city grow in a sustainable way? How can its enormous economic potential be maximised without ruining its special character? Jane, Harriet and Dan spoke to the Cambridge Independent about our work

Rising demand for long haul travel in London Stansted’s catchment strengthens case for airline growth in the South East

11/10/2019

New research from London Stansted Airport and popular travel fare website Skyscanner has revealed that the airport’s catchment area is responsible for more than half of all UK demand to some of the world’s most popular destinations. 

London Stansted boosts global network with new service to India

11/10/2019

The first ever scheduled flights to India from London Stansted will take off later this month with the launch of Air India’s three-times a week service to Amritsar in the north west of the country. 

Mount Pleasant Halls student accommodation completed for St Edmund’s College, Cambridge

20/09/2019

Howard Osborne LLP has handed over Mount Pleasant Halls to St Edmund's College in Cambridge after completing the development.

Deloitte continues to invest in skills, technology and audit quality as it reports revenue growth of 10.9% to £3.97bn

27/08/2019

Deloitte in the UK & Switzerland has increased revenue by 10.9% in the year ended 31 May 2019, from £3.58bn in 2018 to £3.97bn, as the firm continues to invest in each of its businesses and its people. 

A is for ‘Apprenticeship’, B is for ‘BrightStart’, C is for ‘Career’ and D is for ‘Deloitte’

15/08/2019

Deloitte offers an alternative path to university with apprenticeship and gap-year programmes.

London Stansted Airport, international gateway to the East of England, joins Cambridge Ahead

29/07/2019

The airport’s membership of Cambridge Ahead formalises an on-going collaborative partnership between the city and the airport.

Oxbridge office rents rising five times faster than any UK location, latest Bidwells figures reveal

17/07/2019

Leading property consultants Bidwells is today forecasting Cambridge rents will reach £50 per sq ft over the next five years.

Cambridge Ahead Summer Publication 2019

12/07/2019

Find out more about the projects and initiatives the Cambridge Ahead project groups have been working on throughout the year in our Summer Publication.

The winning formula behind Cambridge’s Silicon Fen success story

05/07/2019

William Wallis, UK Correspondent at the FT explores how collaboration between academics and entrepreneurs over 30 years has transformed the Cambridge region.

New apprenticeship service launches for Greater Cambridge

03/07/2019

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) today launches a new apprenticeship scheme with the express objective of creating more than 400 new apprenticeships across Greater Cambridge.

Latest Cambridge-based company growth data published

28/05/2019

The latest data, commissioned by Cambridge Ahead, reveals year-on-year growth of Cambridge-based companies remains high compared to the rest of the UK economy.

Thousands back Greater Cambridge vision for better journeys

28/05/2019

Thousands of people have backed action in Greater Cambridge to reduce traffic and dramatically improve public transport to achieve better journeys for everyone across the city and beyond.

Delivering R&D potential for the UK - the fundamental role of real estate

11/03/2019

In 2018 Bidwells worked with YouGov to understand the requirements and preferences of organisations engaged in R&D activities to provide better for the industry in the future.

GCP unveils options to improve public transport and air quality

26/02/2019

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is inviting views from commuters, residents and businesses about how to cut congestion and transform public transport to give people a real alternative to using a car – helping to reduce air pollution as well as maintaining sustainable economic growth.

Call for local businesses to influence the region’s digital future

06/12/2018

The period is now open for all organisations to contribute their ideas to the development of a Digital Sector Strategy. This newly established, independent initiative will consolidate the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) area as a global leader of cutting-edge technology development and adoption.

Power Up skills and infrastructure to unlock region’s productivity

30/11/2018

Harnessing productivity through skills holds the key for regional growth, according to Deloitte’s latest Power Up report.

Membership organisation, Cambridge Ahead, appoints Harriet Fear as new Chair

19/11/2018

Cambridge Ahead, the business and academic member group dedicated to the sustainable growth of Cambridge and its region, today announced the appointment of Harriet Fear as its new Chair, effective January 1st. Harriet takes over from Ian Mather, who has chaired the organisation since its creation in 2013.

Cambridge Ahead Annual Publication 2018/19

19/11/2018

Our second Annual Publication offers a comprehensive update on the projects we have been working on over the last 12 months. Whether you read it cover to cover, or just dip into the parts which you find most interesting, you will see that 2018 has been a particularly busy time for our organisation.

Senior appointment marks new era for Howard Group

22/10/2018

Leading regional property developer and investor Howard Group has welcomed Werner Baumker to the Board as Group Director – Property, to facilitate the Cambridge-based firm’s next phase of growth.

Growth ambition for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough must be matched by decisive action

14/09/2018

Growth ambition for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough must be matched by decisive action. Independent Commission stresses national importance of inclusive growth agenda in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.

Cambridge: A city state of mind?

03/09/2018

Cambridge has been one of the success stories of the past decade, but there are signs emerging that it needs to adopt new strategies to remain in a position of strength.

Cambridge’s growth needs to change, and communities must decide how this happens

13/07/2018

A University of Cambridge and Cambridge Ahead report looks into the city’s future.

 

Four ways Cambridge could grow - but they all mean compromise

08/07/2018

Employment growth is increasing so quickly in Cambridge that the economy is being pushed gradually out of balance.

Why growth forecasts for Cambridge are well off the mark

01/07/2018

A landmark study is set to rewrite how we think about the city’s future and how we plan for it.

Newly published data reveals year-on-year growth of Cambridge-based companies remains strong

29/05/2018

The most recent data from Cambridge University’s Centre for Business Research, shows the year-on-year growth of the more than 24,000 Cambridge-based companies.

Funding the infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth in Greater Cambridge

29/05/2018

A Cambridge Ahead event, held in collaboration with London First and the London-Stansted-Cambridge Consortium considered the options.

Growth of Cambridge-based companies remains strong

29/05/2018

Newly published data, commissioned by Cambridge Ahead, reveals year-on-year growth of Cambridge-based companies remains strong.

Action needed to sustain growth in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

11/05/2018

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER) has today published its interim report, which has been developed by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Commission (CPIEC).

John Shropshire OBE, Chairman of G’s Fresh joins the Commission of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review

04/04/2018

Latest appointment secures representation for East Cambs and Fenland from leading business contributor.

PwC Cambridge spearhead initiative to hear views on the drivers of business growth across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

13/02/2018

New piece of qualitative research gives local businesses the opportunity to have their say via an online survey.

Cambridge Ahead Annual Publication 2017/18

24/01/2018

This comprehensive publication tells you about the work we are currently doing as well as what we plan to do. Whether you read it cover to cover, or just dip into the parts that you find most interesting, you will see that there is a lot going on.

Support for the findings of the Greater Cambridge Mass Transport Options Assessment Report

08/01/2018

Business and academic member organisation, Cambridge Ahead today expressed support for the conclusions reached in the recently published Greater Cambridge Mass Transport Options Assessment Report.

Independent economic commission to undertake a major review of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough economy

08/01/2018

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Economic Review (CPIER) is being launched today (8th January 2018) with a call for evidence.

Cambridge City Council Peer Challenge Feedback Report

11/12/2017

Cambridge City Council were pleased to welcome a Local Government Association peer challenge team to the council in December 2017.

Cambridge Ahead response to the Budget

23/11/2017

Business and academic member organisation, Cambridge Ahead has welcomed the emphasis given to further investment in education, skills and local infrastructure – particularly transport, housing and digital connectivity in yesterday’s budget statement.

Cambridge Incubator Space: Engineering, IT & Digital

20/11/2017

Authored by David Gill, Managing Director, St John’s Innovation Centre, Cambridge, this report focuses mainly on ‘dry’ facilities typically used by engineering or IT-based start-ups.

Cambridge Ahead report explores the current and future landscape of wet lab and incubator space provision for start-up and early-stage life science companies

15/11/2017

Commissioned research examines the economics of providing commercial space for high-potential firms and highlights non-traditional funding routes as opportunities for future development.

Prime Office and Lab Rents in Cambridge Surge Ahead: Bidwells Reports

08/09/2017

Strong demand for office and lab space in the ‘Golden Triangle’ outside of London continues to push up rents. The first half of 2017 has seen prime office and lab rents in Cambridge and Oxford surge ahead as the UK continues to refocus towards the ‘knowledge’ economy.

Cambridge Ahead announces #CambsNotspotterHack event

09/08/2017

Cambridge Ahead is running a one-day hackathon, the #CambsNotspotterHack, following the success of their #CambsNotspotter initiative in the last 18 months.

How smart technology could help transform public transport in Greater Cambridge

04/07/2017

Pioneering research reports exploring how ‘smart’ technology could be used to make travel easier and reduce congestion in the Greater Cambridge area and beyond, have been published today.

Affordable mass transit for Cambridge and the wider region

03/07/2017

A report commissioned by Cambridge Ahead and the Greater Cambridge Partnership to gather technical expertise and evidence to inform future investment decisions.

Data led approach to tackling mobile and broadband connectivity notspots leads to tangible improvements and new initiatives

25/04/2017

Over 3M connectivity data points gathered per month during the first 12 months of Cambridge Ahead’s crowdsourcing initiative #CambsNotspotter.

Cambridge Wireless Announces IoTUKBoost Cambridge Competition Finalists

25/04/2017

Cambridge Wireless is delighted to announce the 10 SMEs shortlisted in the national IotUKBoost LPWAN Competition.

Cambridgeshire business and community leaders unite at ‘Live Lab’ event to help unleash county’s full potential

23/03/2017

Creating a future vision for Cambridgeshire that will benefit all was the task for more than 200 participants from the county’s business, academic, public sector and community organisations who gathered at the region’s first ever ‘Live Lab’ event.

Cambridge Ahead research highlights the need to develop proactive strategies to attract teachers to the Cambridgeshire region

21/03/2017

Commissioned research confirms that current teacher shortages and retention pose a challenge to sustaining our vibrant and high quality education system across the region.

Attracting and retaining teachers in Cambridgeshire

21/03/2017

The supply and retention of teachers in schools has been identified as a central concern for the city and the region, particularly given that much of the economic growth in and around Cambridge is dependent on the intellectual capabilities and skill sets of its workforce.

BBC Look East report on the #CambsNotspotter launch event

08/03/2017

Nicola Beckford of BBC Look East covers the launch of the #CambsNotspotter initiative by Cambridge Ahead which is aimed at helping make Cambridge a hyper-connected city.

Cambridge Ahead launches #CambsNotspotter initiative to help create a hyper-connected city

07/03/2017

A new crowdsourcing initiative has been launched which will empower Cambridge employees and residents to help provide the city and its surrounding areas with a future-proof connectivity infrastructure.

Cambridge TV coverage of #CambsNotspotter initiative launch event

07/03/2017

Adam Page of Cambridge TV reports from the offices of Birketts LLP at 22 Station Road in Cambridge, the venue for the launch event of the #CambsNotspotter crowdsourcing initiative.

Cutting edge research could signal transport revolution for Cambridge

03/03/2017

Greater Cambridge City Deal is exploring the potential for a revolutionary public transport system to reduce congestion and support economic growth in and around Cambridge.

Latest data from Cambridge Ahead reveals unabated growth of Cambridge companies

24/01/2017

New data shows that the remarkable growth of Cambridge companies that we revealed for 2014-15 continued in 2015-16.

Over 200 people attend Cambridge Ahead’s ‘Successful City’ event

24/01/2017

Early on Wednesday 18th January, more than 200 people packed the main conference room in the Granta Centre at Granta Park, south of Cambridge, to attend Cambridge Ahead’s annual conference.

Membership and Management team grows at Cambridge Ahead

15/01/2017

We would like to formally welcome Carter Jonas as our first new member organisation for 2017. Carter Jonas is a multi-disciplinary property consultant, charted surveyor and estates agent with a network of 37 offices across the UK.

Review of wet lab & Incubator Space for the Life Sciences

20/11/2017

This report explores the current and future landscape of wet lab and incubator space provision for start-up and early-stage life science companies in the Cambridge sub-region.

CA Briefing no. 8 – Winter 2016

01/12/2016

It’s been a year since our last CA Briefing. Much has happened since then, and all in the context of Devolution and City Deal negotiations, and the earthquakes of Brexit and the Trump victory. 

New initiative aims to close the Skills Gap in Cambridge

09/02/2016

A new digital platform which aims to close the skills gap in Cambridge launches this week. Step Up provides a way for schools and businesses to connect so that young people learn about the opportunities in the region and develop the skills that will help them move from education into employment.

CA Briefing no. 7 – Winter 2015

01/12/2015

Now re-named CA Briefing, this edition is the first since the launch of The Case for Cambridge. So unsurprisingly the Chairman’s foreword concentrates on devolution and that of the CEO on engaging with central Government. 

CA newsletter no. 6 – Spring 2015

26/05/2015

The title of our Spring 2015 newsletter, ‘Catalyst for Change’, could be seen as a direct reference to our role in bringing about the introduction, by Stagecoach East, of a new, anti-congestion bus service between Trumpington Park & Ride and Cambridge Railway Station from April 2015.

New Quality of Life survey reveals Cambridge workers have huge respect for each other

01/10/2014

A survey of over 4,000 Cambridge employees has revealed that 76 per cent believe people treat each other with respect while 66 per cent are happy with their work life balance. Perhaps not surprisingly in such a green city 89 per cent say they are satisfied with parks and open spaces.

CA newsletter no. 5 – Autumn 2014

01/10/2014

Our final newsletter of 2014 looks back on our first year of existence and what we have achieved in this busy period.

CA newsletter no. 4 – Summer 2014

01/07/2014

Our Summer issue concentrates on the ‘journey of discovery’ that we have undergone. We reveal what each of the three Project teams have discovered, their work to date, and their immediate and future plans.

CA newsletter no. 3 – May 2014

01/05/2014

Our third newsletter giving details of CA’s progress since our launch in November 2013. The status and progress of our three agenda items are revealed – Promoting Cambridge, Quality of Life, and Cambridge Growth.

CA newsletter no. 2 – August 2013

01/08/2013

Our second newsletter which gives details of our structure and governance and also profiles of our Chief Executive, Jane Paterson-Todd, and our inaugural Chairman, Jeremy Newsum. Our target emerging priorities are summarised.

CA newsletter no. 1 – May 2013

01/05/2013

This, our first newsletter, sets out our origins, our purpose, how we fit with other organisations, our planned structure and outputs, and details of membership options. Our principles and objectives are laid out in an appendix.

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