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	Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge Award 2009 Judith Sykes has received the Dow Award for Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge, a prize run by the Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. more..	03/07/09
	CUER's new solar racing car launches at Goodwood Festival of Speed this Sunday The Cambridge University Eco Racing team's (CUER) new solar racing car - Britain's brightest hope for the Global Green Challenge - will be launched at Goodwood Festival of Speed this Sunday (5th July). more..	03/07/09
	Muck In4Life, urges Great Fen volunteer The East of England is being challenged to adopt a healthier lifestyle and, at the same time, do something positive for the environment by joining a new campaign just launched in Cambridgeshire. more..	03/07/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 3rd July 2009 How can we feed the world? more..	03/07/09
	ARKeX to perform first marine BlueQube survey in Greenland ARKeX has been awarded a contract to perform the first ever marine BlueQube gravity gradiometry survey off the western coast of Greenland. The survey is for the Cairn Energy group and its joint venture partner Nunaoil. more..	02/07/09
	UK's most advanced refinery goes live in Corby Greenview Environmental is to process 285,000 tonnes this year and rising. Today (Wednesday), Greenview will open its cutting edge organic refinery in Corby, the first of four it is to open over the next 12 months. more..	01/07/09
	New research shows a global trend in nature-based tourism A new study has found that many nations throughout the world, including the United Kingdom, are seeing an annual increase in visitors to their conservation areas. more..	01/07/09
	Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home: unravelling the story of an alien invader Scientists presenting at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, including Dr Remy Ware from the University of Cambridge, will discuss how the harlequin ladybird is likely to threaten over 1000 native species in Britain. The exhibition opened yesterday (Tuesday 30 June). more..	01/07/09
	Government housing policy will damage the economy, says research The Government’s policy of concentrating new housing in existing urban areas and on ‘brownfield sites’ is not working and could build up problems for the future, according to new research into urban growth. more..	30/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 26th June 2009 - Transport technology: electric cars and alternatives - Green jobs - Latest Greenpeace stunt more..	26/06/09
	GEO receive top EFG scheme award Green Energy Options secure full award for £1 million under the Government’s Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) Scheme. more..	25/06/09
	UK utility networks extremely vulnerable to disruption and failure Utility networks in the UK, including our electricity and water supplies, remain far too vulnerable to disruption and failure that could have enormous consequences for the general public, according to a major new inquiry released today by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). more..	24/06/09
	Could 'intelligent transport' transform Cambridge? With the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission currently holding public hearings to gauge local views on plans to reduce congestion – the next meeting is on June 25th* – Cambridge Network members are offered the opportunity to find out more about ‘intelligent transport’ at a unique event in London on July 1st. more..	19/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 19th June 2009 - Checking the facts - Ocean "acidification" more..	19/06/09
	All are welcome at Wandlebury free concert Come to the idyllic Wandlebury Country Park next Saturday (June 27th) and enjoy a free joint concert - the Championship City of Cambridge Brass Band welcome the Norwegian band Romsas Janitsjar. Bring a picnic - all are welcome! more..	19/06/09
	Engineering students work in partnership with e-Go aeroplanes LLP Two fourth year students at Cambridge University's Department of Engineering are working with e-Go aeroplanes LLP to create an aircraft that pushes the boundaries of design; not only high performance, but also very low weight and good fuel economy. more..	18/06/09
	New trustees wanted The Cambridge Preservation Society is seeking to recruit two new Trustees to join its non-executive Board in October 2009. more..	17/06/09
	Samian Solutions opens a new office in Kuala Lumpur Samian Solutions opened a new regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to service the growing awareness of environmental issues in The Asia pacific region. more..	16/06/09
	Electric aircraft take to the air On the 1st of March 2009, a pair of electric aircraft had simultaneous maiden flights at Sywell Aerodrome near Northampton. more..	16/06/09
	Cambridge life sciences team take part in a new animal adventure series A team of scientists from Anglia Ruskin University’s Department of Life Sciences - led by Animal Behaviour and Ecology expert Guy Norton - has helped with the filming of a four part series in Africa for Five, due for transmission beginning 21 June (8.00pm). more..	16/06/09
	Innovative study to offer solutions to reduce the region’s transport carbon emissions An innovative study will for the first time forecast future transport carbon emissions in the region, and recommend realistic targets and affordable solutions to help sustainable economic growth in the East of England. more..	16/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 12th June 2009 Science, belief and rational debate more..	12/06/09
	DMB countries join forces for mobile TV push TTP joins forces to promote Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB). TTP's Martin Orrell, said "We believe that a blend of broadcast radio and TV with various forms of interactivity, plus converged free and pay broadcast and unicast services will be a winning combination for carriers, broadcasters, brands and viewers alike.” more..	12/06/09
	Sopris partner with Doug Richard's School for Startups Sopris announce exciting new partnership with School for Startups, the UK’s leading provider of business training for entrepreneurs. more..	11/06/09
	Beanstalk Management Energises Gennext’s Search for Photovoltaic Solar Park Investment Partners Beanstalk Management, the innovative corporate finance house, has been appointed exclusive advisor to Gennext, who have successfully secured licences to develop photovoltaic parks in South East Europe –with short-term investment opportunities in Greece. more..	10/06/09
	Scientist wins prize for solving mysteries of the universe Professor Robert Kennicutt, Director of Cambridge University's Institute of Astronomy, is one of three recipients of this year’s Gruber Cosmology Prize which recognises his work in determining the age of the Universe, around 14 billion years old. more..	09/06/09
	Birds use social learning to enhance nest defence Reed warblers live with the threat that a cuckoo bird will infiltrate their nest, remove one of their eggs, and replace it with the cuckoo’s own. This ‘parasitism’ enables the cuckoo to have its young raised by unsuspecting reed warblers. more..	08/06/09
	Waste heat from electricity production could be used to heat our homes and business The UK is missing out on the opportunity to recycle and reuse waste heat produced in the electricity generation process to heat our homes and business, a new report from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has revealed. more..	08/06/09
	Polysolar recognised at the European Research & Innovation Exhibition in Paris Polysolar were short-listed finalists at the prestigious European Saint-Gobain Venturing Competition held in collaboration with the Societe Europeenne des Produits Refractaires at the SERI exhibition held in Paris this week. more..	05/06/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 5th June 2009 - The St James's Palace Nobel Laureate Symposium - The greening of the private sector more..	05/06/09
	It's so good, I could lick it..... No, it's not the latest Ben n Jerry flavour release. We know you'll all echo our thoughts and excitement (yeah, this is cause for even the dullest of accountants to sit up and take notice!); Finally we're able to say "sorry Sage, its the end of the line. Step aside for the new wave of web-based accounting..." more..	04/06/09
	netXtra enhance user experience on Suffolk Training Advice Point and LEAP websites Further to the recent launch of the Suffolk TAP (Training Advice Point) and Learning and Enterprise Access Point (LEAP) websites, netXtra of Long Melford, has further enhanced the visitors’ and users’ experience by adding new interactive functionality to both websites. more..	01/06/09
	Nobel Laureates call for global deal on climate crisis Nobel Laureates have called for urgent action for a ‘low carbon and equitable future’. The announcement, which is part of a larger memorandum, is the outcome of the St James’s Palace Nobel Laureate Symposium held last week in London. more..	01/06/09
	Global business calls to governments from Copenhagen World Business Summit After the deliberations of global business in Copenhagen at the World Business Summit, just six months before COP15 also in the city, the following statements came through from discussions... more..	29/05/09
	Papworth Trust announces 50k line-up Local businesses have been eager to sign up for Papworth Trust’s 50k for £50k challenge. more..	29/05/09
	Dive masters to give entrepreneurs strategic insights The 10th Cambridge Enterprise Conference - 'Diving with Dolphins: Navigating International Waters' tales place on Wednesday 23rd September 2009 at Churchill College, Cambridge. more..	28/05/09
	'What is being invented and patented in cleantech across the world?' A joint Cleantech/IP special interest group event for Cambridge Network corporate members, on the subject of intellectual property in cleantech, takes place today (Wednesday May 27th), in the Music Room at Downing College. more..	26/05/09
	Innovative technology sought to reduce British forces' use of fossil fuels The UK Centre for Defence Enterprise (CDE) is looking for technology to help reduce the amount of fossil fuels used by Britain's defence forces. In conjunction with the British Antarctic Survey, it has issued a call for innovative proposals. more..	26/05/09
	Cyclists' discoveries rewarded Cyclists explore their environment and get more out of life! A local partnership is offering cyclists a fun day out at Thetford Forest Park in return for their written cycling discoveries. Three lucky winners will follow easy to difficult trails through forest and heathland on mountain bikes at their leisure. more..	22/05/09
	'£1k to go low carbon' extended to 31 July Following the successful launch of its ground breaking ‘£1k Low Carbon Voucher’, i10 has extended the scheme to run until 31 July 2009 to ensure as many businesses as possible can apply for help to go low carbon. more..	22/05/09
	Civil engineering undergraduate wins best student project award Xina Li, who graduated from Cambridge University's Department of Engineering in 2008, was recently presented with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) East of England Region prize for best student project in 2007-08. more..	22/05/09
	CamCreative - May 28th. Come and join us next week Next CamCreative is Thursday May 28th from 7.00pm at the Cambridge Arts Picture House. Come along and take part in a fun arts quiz session for 20 minutes! A bottle of wine for the winner. It'll be a broad selection of questions - so beware! more..	21/05/09
	Carbon management makes good business sense Leading companies have developed a groundbreaking ‘Guide to carbon management’ for suppliers. more..	21/05/09
	Scientists urge global action to preserve water supplies for billions worldwide Chinese, Indian, American and British scientists have released a conference declaration urging a region-by-region response to increased water scarcity and heightened hazards. more..	20/05/09
	UK embedded systems event attracts engineers from across Europe Over 150 developers of hi-tech systems attended this year's Embedded Masterclass, an event that introduces engineers to new technologies and tools for the development of hi-tech systems. more..	20/05/09
	Cambridge research to explore the origins of the universe Cambridge University researchers are casting their gaze back to the start of the universe following the launch last week of two of the most expensive scientific satellites ever built by the European Space Agency. more..	19/05/09
	UK IPO introduces fast track procedure for "Green" inventions The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has introduced a scheme through which parties applying for UK patent protection for an invention relating to "Green or environmentally friendly" technology can request fast tracking of their patent application. The scheme came into force on 12 May 2009. more..	19/05/09
	SolidWorks Design Days - your route to better products and a better business Innova Systems will be taking the SolidWorks 3D Design Technology on a tour of the UK to introduce engineering companies and designers to the power and capabilities that this advanced design software offers. more..	18/05/09
	£5k award is on offer for low carbon collaboration East of England businesses now have the chance to win £5,000 to continue low carbon collaboration projects and further boost their company’s green credentials. more..	18/05/09
	THINKindia Webinar 20 May 12:30-13:30 GMT - free to join THINKindia is hosting a Webinar to present the findings on research conducted by Zenesys (THINKindia partner) on business opportunties in India and how to acceess them. more..	15/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 15th May 2009 - Black carbon - The Thames Array - Farming's footprint more..	15/05/09
	Project Pebble Project Pebble, an innovative development by a team from Cambridge University's Engineering Department, aims to design and build a small, deep-sea photographic vessel. "Pebble" will be deployed onto the ocean floor, to document some of the exotic, undiscovered species that live more than a kilometre underwater. more..	14/05/09
	Leading clean energy business grows on in Norwich Achor International, the clean energy research, development and commercialisation company has successfully grown on from its home in the Norwich Research Park Bio-Incubator and into new premises at nearby Colney Hall. more..	14/05/09
	Millet: The first Chinese takeaway? It’s a far cry from chow mein and egg fried rice, but the humble crop millet may have been the world’s first Chinese takeaway some 7,000 years ago, new evidence suggests. more..	11/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 8th May 2009 Climate change: progress towards Copenhagen In the meantime, lack of knowledge is no barrier to action more..	08/05/09
	On the road to innovation Cambridge Consultants invites UK companies to its road show, demonstrating how they can buck the trend and innovate for growth and profitability. more..	07/05/09
	BCS launches Green IT qualification As organisations look to demonstrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and reduce carbon emissions, BCS, in conjunction with QA, is launching the Foundation Certificate in Green IT. The qualification provides candidates with the necessary understanding of best practice in the burgeoning area of green IT. more..	07/05/09
	Special Cambridge Network midday event focuses on cleantech energy Don't miss a rare opportunity to hear a lecture from environmentalist Amory Lovins - Chairman and Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute and one of the world's acknowledged energy experts - on the subject of 'Advanced Design Integration for Radical Energy Efficiency' tomorrow (Thursday May 7th). more..	06/05/09
	Cordic continues year on year growth Cordic Ltd announced today that it continues to experience substantial year on year growth and plans to increase its headcount by 40% by the end of this year. more..	06/05/09
	'High growth opportunities in India despite the global downturn' - THINKindia Webinar In an exclusive webinar hosted by THINKindia on 20th May at 12:30 GMT; Zenesys researchers (partner of THINKindia) will present “High growth opportunities in India despite the global downturn". more..	06/05/09
	Credit crunch has a silver lining for Acro Engineering Acro Engineering has had enquiries for new business from as far away as Germany. This is due to the weak pound making UK based manufacturers increasingly competitive on price. more..	05/05/09
	Silk Pearce donates designs for ‘New Aldeburgh Anthology’ Design consultancy Silk Pearce has designed a major new book that will appeal to anyone interested in the east-coast fishing town of Aldeburgh and its surrounding Suffolk landscape. more..	05/05/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 1st May 2009 Sustainability, agriculture and energy more..	01/05/09
	Sensor technology company is new spin-out from University of Cambridge Cambridge CMOS Sensors Limited (CCMOS) has been launched with initial funding from Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds. The company is a spin-out from the Electrical Division of the University of Cambridge Department of Engineering and has in-licensed technology from the University of Warwick. more..	30/04/09
	Prism builds on long-standing contract to help develop low energy lighting St Ives (Cambridgeshire) based Prism Electronics Limited has won a contract which will help to create the next generation of high brightness light emitting diodes (LEDs) – highly energy-efficient lighting which can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions when used in place of conventional lighting. more..	29/04/09
	Cambridge Network extends into the Greater South East London Business School (Regents Park, London) and BP (Sunbury-on-Thames) have just joined as members of Cambridge Network, adding to a number of other London companies who are already members. more..	28/04/09
	Business support roadshow offers advice in the East of England i10 and Business Link are working in partnership to take a business support mobile roadshow to businesses across the East of England in April and May 2009. The aim of the roadshows is to offer local companies advice and support on preparing their business for the future. more..	27/04/09
	International Cafe Scientifique Darwin Festival, British Council and Leverhulme Centre for Human Evolutionary Studies present: International Cafe Scientifique more..	27/04/09
	Packaging recycling company Enval completes Series 'A' funding round Enval Limited, the environmental technology company, is pleased to announce the closing of its series ‘A’ funding round. The funding round was led by the East of England Co-Investment Fund (COIN) which is managed by IQ Capital Partners, and supported by Cambridge Enterprise Seed Funds, Cambridge Angels and Cambridge Capital Group. more..	24/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 24th April 2009 - Making the most of agricultural technology - A worthy winner, for the wrong reasons more..	24/04/09
	CamCreative - April meeting - Creative hub for Cambridgeshire The next CamCreative is Thursday April 30th, with speaker Mark Desvaux - a recording artist (Urban Myth Club), social entrepreneur and BBC Radio broadcaster. more..	23/04/09
	Businesses urged to look at a bigger, more cost effective, travel picture The National Business Travel network (NBTN), a Department for Transport initiative and part of the government's ACT on CO2 campaign, is today calling on businesses to implement smart travel plans for staff to cut costs and significantly reduce carbon emissions. more..	21/04/09
	Opening of Cambridge’s anniversary woodland The largest planting project ever undertaken by the University of Cambridge, consisting of more than 15,000 trees, will be officially opened to the public today (Monday April 20). more..	20/04/09
	TTP launches new toolbox of droplet generation and control The Technology Partnership (TTP) has launched a portfolio of new droplet generation and control technologies targeted at 'smart' materials industries. The ability to reliably create and distribute precisely controlled droplets enables new opportunities in materials, industrial coatings and cleaning. more..	20/04/09
	Scientists issue warning on future of central Arctic Scientists have warned that world leaders are in a race against time to make key decisions about the future of international co-operation in the Arctic. more..	20/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 17th April 2009 - The present reality of electric cars - Germany takes a backward step on GM crops more..	17/04/09
	ICE welcomes government decision on potential nuclear power station sites The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has welcomed the Government's announcement this week of 11 potential new nuclear power station sites - two of them in the East of England. more..	17/04/09
	breathe technology reduces carbon emissions with NComputing desktop virtualisation A British Columbia school use NComputing desktop virtualisation solutions to dramatically reduce the cost and overhead associated with desktop infrastructure. more..	16/04/09
	Book outlines benefits of ‘wild’ outdoor play for young children A Senior Lecturer from Anglia Ruskin University has written a book which aims to increase the understanding and appreciation, particularly of young children, of the environmental, social and well being benefits of outdoor play and Forest School. more..	15/04/09
	Darwin egg from Beagle voyage found by museum volunteer An egg collected by Charles Darwin while on HMS Beagle - and thought to be the last such specimen known to exist - has been rediscovered by an octogenarian volunteer at Cambridge University’s Zoology Museum. more..	15/04/09
	Cut your carbon footprint! Cut your energy bills! Green Energy Options (GEO) are running the biggest energy usage trial in East Anglia and are recruiting trialists now. more..	14/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 9th April 2009 Sustainable, green and prosperous? more..	09/04/09
	Business in the Community East of England Awards Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence are the UK’s most influential awards recognising leadership and innovation in responsible business. The Awards are now in their twelfth year, have become hugely prestigious and are considered the ultimate accolade by winning companies for their responsibility activity. more..	09/04/09
	Acro uses 3D machining technology for bespoke heatsink production Using SolidCAM technology to drive a vertical machining centre, Acro have been able to produce highly complex heatsinks for use in military RF electronic systems. more..	06/04/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 3rd April 2009 -High tide for wind power? -More Stern words more..	03/04/09
	Let your last footprint be a green one™ Cambridge company, Eco Coffins offers green alternative to old fashioned and polluting chipboard veneer coffins. more..	01/04/09
	Regional sustainable development indicators - results for the East of England With lower crime and higher employment rates, the East of England is a good place to live, according to the UK Government's indicators of sustainable development, published today by Defra and ONS. more..	01/04/09
	Samian secure first customer in recycled plastic business Samian Solutions are now working in partnership with Eco-Hoardings and Trackerback in supplying recycled plastic for the production of plastic hoardings. These can be seen in use at the Royston site. more..	31/03/09
	1Spatial becomes Platinum Sponsor of CC The Exchange 1Spatial is very pleased to announce their sponsorship and involvement with this prestigious international event. As a systems supplier to Ordnance Survey and a number of regional and national mapping and cadastre agencies (NMCAs) worldwide, 1Spatial is supporting this version of the Cambridge Conference. more..	31/03/09
	New season of recession-busting courses announced by Cambridge Marketing College This year's programme of Technology Marketing courses is a must-have for businesses seeking to improve their market-share and profitability in difficult times. Grants are available to cover at least half of the fees, for most companies. more..	31/03/09
	TTP to showcase technology allowing US digital TV broadcasts to be viewed on current cell phones Mobile accessory market to benefit from free digital TV with added interactivity following US digital switch-over. more..	31/03/09
	TTP Group plc buys back its shares from 3i plc TTP Group plc announced today that it had bought back the 12.6% interest in the company owned by the venture capital company 3i plc for an undisclosed sum. The shares will be transferred to its Employee Share Ownership Plan. more..	30/03/09
	Tonejet scoops “disruptive” Killer Technology award Tonejet was the delighted recipient of the Killer Technology category at the 'Business Weekly' Awards 2008, held in Queen’s College in Cambridge. more..	30/03/09
	Local consultant appointed as Non Executive Director Michael Wilton-Cox, Managing Consultant and Director of leading Business and Management Consultancy Rapier Management Consultants, has been appointed as Non Executive Director of Barndoc Healthcare Ltd. more..	30/03/09
	Consultation on North West Cambridge development land A public consultation into a possible allocation of land for future development between Madingley Road and Huntingdon Road is underway. more..	27/03/09
	Business school’s newly extended ‘education space’ selected for building awards finals A new extension to the Coslett Building, a part of Anglia Ruskin University’s East Road Campus in Cambridge, has been shortlisted for a prestigious building award, as part of the LABC, East Anglian Building Excellence Awards 2009. more..	26/03/09
	Students gather in Cambridge for global conservation conference Young scientists from across the world are gathering in Cambridge this week for a three-day conference to share their experiences in, and passion for, conservation, and make career-building contacts with conservation professionals. more..	25/03/09
	Intellectual Property and the upturn? A wise move - preparing IP for the upturn. more..	24/03/09
	Free Set Up Day On All Telemarketing Pilots In April And May more..	24/03/09
	Green IT gets easier with new range of pocket guides Virtually every organisation is under increasing pressure to demonstrate its ‘green’ credentials to customers – or risk losing trade if it fails to do so. more..	23/03/09
	breathe technology launch virtualisation with NComputing Today's PCs are so powerful that the vast majority of applications only use a small fraction of the computer's capacity, while requiring massive continual investment for support, administration and upgrades. Desktop virtualisation offers a real alternative - and breathe technology are delighted to present a real solution. more..	23/03/09
	Future of the Guided Bus The camToo Project is to be presented to the Cambridgeshire Transport Commission tomorrow (Tuesday). Ahead of this, the project team has decided to publish the map (below) of how Guided Buses could transform public transport in Cambridge. more..	23/03/09
	Samian have the only plastic sorting and recycling facility in the UK SAMIAN have recently established a new, state of the art factory in Gloucestershire to produce finished raw material from the mixed plastic fraction resulting from WEEE recycling, using the latest laser technology to provide a modern exciting alternative to the current processes. more..	23/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 20th March 2009 - The reality of wind power and green-collar jobs in Spain - Shell gets back to basics more..	20/03/09
	New British entry to the World Solar Challenge Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER) has released images of the team's new solar-powered racing car design. The vehicle, currently codenamed 'Bethany', will compete in the World Solar Challenge in Australia in October 2009. more..	19/03/09
	Iconic tree to receive attention The University of Cambridge is planning works to safeguard the future of the 200 year-old horse chestnut tree outside King’s College Chapel on King’s Parade. more..	18/03/09
	Flood engineer wins regional final of Graduate & Student Papers Competition A presentation about a flood alleviation scheme for Chelmsford has won Sadia Moeed £250 and entry into the prestigious ICE International Papers Competition. more..	17/03/09
	Downing College tops-out new ‘green’ theatre Downing College yesterday (Monday) ‘topped-out’ a £7.2 million, 160-seat theatre. The environmentally friendly neo-classical building was generously funded by The Howard Foundation, whose founder, Dr Alan Howard, also celebrated his 80th birthday yesterday. more..	17/03/09
	ICE calls for evidence submissions to new low-carbon inquiry Construction companies, government departments, opposition parties, regulatory bodies, and industry figures are all being called upon to submit evidence to the Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) latest inquiry on low-carbon infrastructure. more..	17/03/09
	SolidWorks accelerates recycling plant construction Cambridge company Consul UK chooses SolidWorks 3D CAD for the design and development of a large scale £8 million recycling plant; meeting demanding deadlines and addressing complex technical issues. more..	16/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 13th March 2009 Environmental catastrophism more..	13/03/09
	Philips seeks potential Corporate Gateway partners in clean tech, consumer lifestyle, lighting and healthcare Philips Research, which opened a new facility at Cambridge Science Park last November, is actively seeking research partners and collaborators. As part of this quest, it is representing one of the world-leading companies taking part in this month’s unique partnering event, Cambridge Corporate Gateway. more..	13/03/09
	CamSemi secures major award for ‘clean technology’ CamSemi has received its second major industry award in just three months by being named as ‘University Spin-out of the Year’ in the New Energy Awards 2009. The company recently received the Start-up of the Year award from The National Microelectronics Institute and is also shortlisted for two Business Weekly 2008 awards. more..	13/03/09
	Products designed by eg technology for AlertMe.com win two prestigious awards in the space of a week Last Thursday (5th March) AlertMe won the 'Design Week' 2009 award for Consumer Product Design. This comes a week after they scooped a Shell Springboard award of £40,000 for the AlertMe Energy Management system, in recognition of their contribution to the fight against climate change. more..	12/03/09
	Renewable energy: have your say! Cambridgeshire residents are being asked for their opinions on renewable energy in a new online survey being launched today by Cambridgeshire Horizons, in conjunction with Renewables East. more..	12/03/09
	Audio tours - a fresh way to get a sneak preview of Cambridge For anyone thinking of applying to Cambridge as an undergraduate, two useful tips might be to listen to all the advice you can – and take each step at a time. Now students are able to do just that, while getting a real glimpse of Cambridge life. more..	12/03/09
	Spring is in the air at Wandlebury Come and visit Wandlebury Country Park where the spring flowers are just reaching their peak now. But it’s not just the wide range of different snowdrop varieties – at Wandlebury you will see them intermingled with stunning yellow aconites as well. more..	08/03/09
	Cambridge bridges: past, present and future CamBridge 2009 features two lectures this evening (Friday March 6) that will celebrate the wide and unique collection of bridges that span the River Cam, along with their many idiosyncrasies. more..	06/03/09
	The Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge The winners of the 2009 Dow Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge were announced this week by the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership. more..	06/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 6th March 2009 - The EU is still fudging the issues on GM crops - The future of nanotechnology and other emerging technologies more..	06/03/09
	CBA Design undertakes overhaul of Mick George’s online presence CBA Design and Marketing has been engaged by St Ives-based Mick George Limited to raise the company’s national profile and to increase awareness of its extent of services to existing customers. more..	04/03/09
	Anglia Ruskin University KTP projects shortlisted for awards Two of Anglia Ruskin University’s Knowledge Transfer programmes have been shortlisted as finalists for the Lord Stafford Awards, East of England. more..	03/03/09
	North Dakota hires Deyton Bell to attract wind energy firms The State of North Dakota, already a major destination for the development of wind energy in the United States, has now retained Deyton Bell, the Cambridge based professional services firm, for their international business development expertise. more..	03/03/09
	Whose world is it anyway? Jane Cocking, Humanitarian Director for Oxfam, will deliver this year’s Humanitarian Centre’s Annual lecture this evening (Monday 2 March) to an audience of senior figures in humanitarian aid, academics, students and the local community. more..	02/03/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 27th February 2009 - Environmentalists get real, but perhaps for the wrong reasons - Chinese or European CO2? more..	27/02/09
	Cambridge business wins £40,000 climate change innovation prize A Cambridge based business with a big idea for tackling climate change has won a Shell Springboard award of £40,000, giving the business a valuable boost in a programme designed to promote the growth of the low carbon economy in the UK. more..	26/02/09
	Celebrate the engineering and history of the bridges of the River Cam Cambridge University Engineering Department invites you to celebrate the world famous bridges of the River Cam and the progress in engineering over the last 800 years. more..	26/02/09
	Investment in highways maintenance backlog could help combat recession Clearing the maintenance backlog for UK’s highways could provide a much needed injection of cash into the economy and prove a viable short term measure to combat the worst effects of the recession, according to the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 2009 Budget Submission, delivered today. more..	26/02/09
	Deloitte launches green company car scheme Business advisory firm Deloitte has launched a new company car scheme believed to be the only one of its kind in the UK. more..	25/02/09
	eCool Solutions offers immediate energy savings for datacentres Datacentre managers are wasting tens of thousands of pounds by overcooling their datacentres and this is set to escalate as the proliferation of social networking creates high processing demands. eCool Solutions offers a new approach to solving the problem. more..	24/02/09
	TTP Group plc and LingVitae Holding AS conclude deal to start new company, Plarion Ltd TTP Group plc and LingVitae Holding AS today announced that they have concluded negotiations to set up a new company, Plarion Ltd, on TTP Group’s Melbourn Science Park. more..	20/02/09
	Enterprise Tuesday talk advises on bringing scientific innovations to market Prof Chris Abell, Prof Biological Chemistry, University of Cambridge, gave an inspiring talk at Enterprise Tuesday this week on how scientists can work with entrepreneurs and corporate managers to bring the vision of their ideas and innovations to commercial reality. more..	20/02/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 20th February 2009 A different view of environmental issues more..	20/02/09
	netXtra launches polished new interactive website for Cleaning and Support Services Association Long Melford based netXtra has recently designed, developed and launched a new website for the Cleaning and Support Services Association (CSSA). As well as consolidating site functionality and increasing its member interactivity, the new website provides members and others within the cleaning industry, with a central hub of useful information. more..	19/02/09
	Polysolar wins 'best emerging technology' award Polysolar, an innovative Cambridge company developing transparent photovoltaic glazing based on organic photovoltaic material, was the winner of the 'Best Emerging Technology Award 2009' at the East of England Energy Group's 'Energy Innovation' awards ceremony held in Norwich on the 4th February. more..	19/02/09
	MONA- UK launch urgent appeal to rescue an illegally held chimpanzee called Africa! The Cambridge based charity MONA-UK is a non profit organisation whose mission is to end the exploitation of primates in captivity. more..	19/02/09
	Tourism industry declares intent to cut carbon emissions by 50 per cent by 2035 The global travel and tourism industry signalled its intent to deliver deep and rapid cuts in greenhouse gas emissions yesterday (Weds), as the main outcome of a dialogue process for the sector facilitated and guided by the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership (CPSL). more..	19/02/09
	Is 5 million new 'green collar' jobs in America realistic? President Obama’s plan to turn around the US economy includes creating five million ‘green collar’ jobs. Is it realistic currently? And if not why not? more..	18/02/09
	Inspiring sustainability leadership, learning and change An institution within the University of Cambridge has adopted a bold new focus on sustainability leadership in a move that will build on its pioneering work with some of the world’s most senior business, public sector and civil society leaders on issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and poverty. more..	16/02/09
	'Energy Policy has failed to keep pace with changing demands,' says ICE The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has released the first in a series of energy briefing papers, designed to investigate practical solutions to the UK’s current energy problems. more..	13/02/09
	1Spatial and VISTA's drive towards saving streetworks reductions 1Spatial is involved in the VISTA project, which seeks to to reduce the impact of streetworks on congestion. more..	12/02/09
	Ubisense and S3-ID launch integrated Location Awareness and Muster system for the oil and gas industry Following testing and development stimulated by demand from leading companies such as BP, ExxonMobil, Shell, AGIP/ENI and StatoilHydro, S3-ID have integrated their hazardous area e-Locator™ and e-Muster™ system with the market leading precise real-time locating system from Ubisense to provide a fully integrated Personnel solution. more..	12/02/09
	aspire for a greener future! They say one person’s rubbish is another person’s treasure. This is certainly true for aspire recruitment solutions..... more..	12/02/09
	TTP's Carbon Trust incubator helps UK car company raise £2.5M funding Axon bucks trend and will manufacture the most fuel-efficient European cars - within three years. TTP, through its Carbon Trust incubator service, has helped Axon Automotive to secure significant first round investment from an "international green investor" and the UK government, to progress critical phases in the development of the Axon hatchback. more..	11/02/09
	Finance for the Technology Manager - new programmes for 2009 Finance for the Technology Manager is an introductory programme of three new MasterClasses developed by Captum Capital to meet the needs of those with science and technology training who require an understanding of financial concepts. more..	10/02/09
	RenewableEnergyJobs.com is launched RenewableEnergyJobs.com is launched as millions of ‘Green Collar’ jobs are announced in the United States and against the backdrop of a global skills shortage and economic uncertainty. more..	09/02/09
	Civil engineering undergraduate wins best student award A Cambridge civil engineering undergraduate has won the ICE Best Student Project Award for a paper about sustainable drinking water treatment. more..	09/02/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 6th February 2009 A different view of environmental issues more..	06/02/09
	Development times slashed with new ‘complete ink development tool’ TTP and ImageXpert Inc. are pleased to announce a collaboration to supply a complete ink development tool that will speed up inkjet printhead, ink and system development. Of interest to all inkjet developers, this tool gives real-time control over printhead fire pulse shape as well as powerful in-flight drop imaging and analysis. more..	06/02/09
	Children enjoy local environmental centre thanks to FOCUS on TRAINING Cambridge Environmental Education Service runs centres which provide inspirational learning experiences for children. Local schools in less affluent areas do not visit due to cost constraints. Project Management and IT training specialist FOCUS on TRAINING has come to the rescue. more..	05/02/09
	Green cash up for grabs! Financial assistance and expert advice are on offer from Renewables East to help small businesses grow their green ideas. more..	04/02/09
	Local college invests in new building Students from the Cambridge Centre for Sixth-form Studies (CCSS) will soon benefit from modern facilities of a new teaching building in the historical centre of Cambridge. more..	04/02/09
	SolidWorks plays key role in Cambridge Eco race effort Cambridge Eco racing team exploit 3D design technology to optimise solar powered racer for World Solar Challenge. more..	04/02/09
	Region bids for £1 billion transport improvements Major improvements to transport in the region came a step closer last week with the East of England Regional Assembly recommending over 20 transport schemes for funding. A major priority is improved access to city and town centres by public transport, cycling and walking to support growth in jobs and homes. more..	02/02/09
	Urgent appeal to rescue a chimp called Africa! Aspire Recruitment Solutions, working in association with one of its charities MONA-UK, has received its first appeal for 2009 - to rescue a chimp called AFRICA. more..	02/02/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 30th January 2009 A different view of environmental issues more..	30/01/09
	IDTechEx plans first conference on energy harvesting commercialisation, markets and future Thomas Edison said that electricity should be made where it is to be used. We are a long way from replacing power stations and ugly pylons but at the small end - harvesting ambient energy to power electrical and electronic devices so they are self-sufficient - things are very much on the move, writes Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx. more..	28/01/09
	BP and University of Cambridge sign agreement on collaboration A formal agreement has been signed between energy giant BP and the University of Cambridge marking their intention to expand their long-standing relationship and collaborative research. more..	28/01/09
	Cambridge to play major role in search for clean, green and sustainable fuels Cambridge University has been named one of six research hubs in the Biotechnology and Biological Science Research Council’s new £27M Sustainable Bioenergy Centre (BSBEC). more..	28/01/09
	Nanotechnology in the oilfield - a perfect fit? The Micro and Nano Sensors Interest Group of the Sensors Knowledge Transfer Network has organised a free online seminar to highlight the work of the Advanced Energy Consortium (AEC), a multimillion-dollar research consortium dedicated to the development of micro and nanotechnology applications to increase oil and gas production. more..	27/01/09
	Embedded Masterclass workshop to address Linux in embedded systems Embedded Masterclass 2009 is to include an Embedded Linux workshop and will be held in Cambridge and Bristol on the 7th and 12th May. more..	26/01/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 23rd January 2009 A different view of environmental issues more..	23/01/09
	Cambridge Rainforest Appeal boosts hope for Borneo’s orangutans Marshall of Cambridge has spearheaded the inspirational Cambridge Rainforest Appeal that has raised £200,000 to enable conservation charity, the World Land Trust to fund the purchase of a key wildlife corridor in Borneo. The land purchase is expected to secure the future of 604 Orang-utans, a critically endangered species. more..	19/01/09
	Business leaders meet Prime Minister to discuss action on climate change Members of The Prince of Wales’s UK Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change (UK CLG) met with The Prime Minister yesterday (Thurs) to discuss how action on climate change will help stimulate economic activity and job creation. more..	16/01/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 16th January 2009 A different view of environmental issues more..	16/01/09
	UK public and engineers vote public transport as No.1 investment priority Both the general public and civil engineers in the UK are least satisfied with public transport out of all public works and services and consider it to be the number one investment priority, a new survey revealed today. more..	15/01/09
	Plants not guilty of making greenhouse gases A study led by scientists at Cambridge University and Royal Holloway, University of London, has shown that plants are not guilty of creating tens of millions of tonnes of the potent greenhouse gas methane, despite earlier reports. more..	15/01/09
	Design of a timber framed multi-storey car park wins prize Cambridge University student Benjamin Torrance has won 1st prize in the TRADA (Timber Research and Development Association) Timber in Construction Student Prize for his 4th Year MEng project. Benjamin will receive prize money of £1000. more..	13/01/09
	Electronics KTN announces event dates and launches Innovation Management Academy The Electronics Knowledge Transfer Network (EKTN) announces two new event dates in the Eastern region and launches the new Innovation Management Academy. more..	12/01/09
	Revolutionising the understanding of the early social fabric of Cambridge A new book published by the Cambridge Archaeological Unit (CAU) suggests that population density in the later prehistoric / Roman Cambridge area may have been much higher than previously thought. more..	12/01/09
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 9th January 2009 A different view of environmental issues. more..	09/01/09
	UK has less than three weeks' gas reserves The current spat between Russia and the Ukraine over gas supplies should raise alarm bells in the UK. Although we import minimal gas supplies from Russia, dependency on imports is likely to grow and our own reserves die out. more..	08/01/09
	Samian bring IT plastic recycling to Cambridge Samian - the home of Business Solutions, is now in a position to handle IT plastic waste, as well as WEEE electronic waste. more..	06/01/09
	Vice-Chancellor to make return visit to India to celebrate partnership Professor Alison Richard, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge, will make a 10-day return visit to India travelling to Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai at the very start of the University’s Octocentenary year from 8 to 18 January 2009. more..	05/01/09

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