05 NOV 2009

Cambridge

Vicky is a graduate of Cambridge University, she lives near Cambridge and regularly visits Cambridge based businesses. From 2008-2008 Vicky was a member of the Greater Cambridge Partnership board bringing together academics, local businesses and local government.

25th November 2007 - Vicky spent a night on call with Cambridgeshire police on a busy Friday evening

November 2009 - Vicky visited the Science park with Jim Paice MP to meet with a cross section of leading Biotech companies. They learn how important it is for the UK to support its innovative businesses especially by enabling them to access funds for medical research. Vicky followed up with various meetings in Brussels - the EU will be reviewing its grants for Research and Development in the coming months. Vicky believes UK businesses should help lead the debate on how innovative research is funded.

January 2010 - Vicky visited Microsoft's Research and Development facility. Whilst there she discussed everything from better body imaging to help surgeons, to story telling for creative young kids.

February 2010 - Vicky went out on the river in Cambridge with environmental experts to learn about water quality issues.

24th November 2011 - Vicky visited the Red Balloon Learner Centre in Cambridge where she discussed the support they give to children and teenagers who are unable to continue in mainstream schooling because of bullying.

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